Dr. Saleena Djearam is an IRCC panel doctor in Victoria, BC.

Clinics: Dr Djearam Immigration Clinic

This clinic provides services paid by Interim Federal Health Program

Dr. Saleena Djearam is a CIC-authorized panel physician conducting medical examinations for Canadian immigration. Our E-Medical enabled clinic streamlines this process for clients. Conveniently located in downtown Victoria, BC, we are accessible from all city areas.
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We proudly operate in English and are thrilled to provide medical services in several additional languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Punjabi, and Tagalog! We utilize Google Translate for client assistance to ensure everyone feels at ease and understood. Your comfort is our priority!

Hours (subject to change without notice):
​​Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8:30PM - 6:00PM
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 8:30PM - 6:00PM
Friday: 8:30pm - 6:00pm

Medical Examination Fees:

**All exam fees are due at the time of appointment. Fees listed are per person.**
​Age 0 - 9:
$125+GST
Age 10+:
$150+GST
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We accept cash (exact amount only), debit, and credit card payments at this office.
Additional Fees:
No Show/Late Cancellation:
$50
This fee will only charged to individuals who fail to show to their appointment, or cancel within 24 hours of their appointment without valid reason. Fees will be charged if and when the individual chooses to attend a secondary appointment with our office.
NOTE: Individuals who are exhibiting COVID-19 like symptoms, have recently been exposed to someone who tested positive, or have other cold/flu related illnesses will NOT be charged for late cancellations. Please contact our office by phone or email to inform us, and reschedule your appointment free of charge.
External Office Fees:
Depending on your age, there may be a chest X-Ray and blood work required as part of your exam. These tests come with their own associated fees at the respective offices they are conducted in. For more information, please go to the X-Ray and Labs tab or click the link below.

Frequently Asked Questions

WILL I BE TOLD IF MY TESTS ARE ABNORMAL?

Yes. The doctor will tell you anything they find on examination. You will be informed about any abnormality on the X-Ray or lab tests by two weeks after the test is done (at the latest).

WHEN WILL MY CASE BE SENT TO THE GOVERNMENT DOCTORS?

Your case is sent after the X-Ray and blood test results are uploaded. This normally happens 10 days after your doctor’s appointment. The time may be longer if any of your results return abnormal. We send reports electronically to the government doctors using the eMedical system.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE GOVERNMENT DOCTORS WANT FURTHER INFORMATION?

You will receive an email from IRCC explaining that further testing is required. This email may arrive anywhere from a few weeks up to 3 months after your original case has been submitted by our office. They will ask you to speak to us again about information or tests they need. If you receive this request, please let us know as soon as possible by email so that we may initiate the next steps required at emedical@felthammedical.com

WHEN DO THE GOVERNMENT DOCTORS MAKE THEIR DECISION AND HOW DO I KNOW WHAT THE DECISION IS?

You have to find out what the decision is through the visa or permanent residency process. The government doctors do not tell us what their decision is. They also do not tell us when they make a decision. Presumably this would be less than the maximum three months they might take to ask for further information, and it may be quite fast in uncomplicated cases.

IME, UMI or UCI NUMBER?

Applicants to Canada sometimes have an IME number given to them by the government. If you have an IME number, we use it on the government medical database. The IME normally comes from the government after you have made an application, by e-mail on a form called Medical Report Client Biodata and Summary. If you access your email by phone or iPad, the IME number on the form may be blocked for security reasons – in that case forward the e-mail to emedical@felthammedical.com

If applicants to Canada do not have an IME or UCI number, then we will assign you a UMI (Up Front Medical) number at the time of your appointment.

DO I HAVE TO SEND AN INFORMATION SHEET TO THE GOVERNMENT?

In most cases, yes. After your appointment, IRCC or the person representing you (immigration lawyer, case manager, etc.) may ask for a copy of your information sheet. This sheet is proof that you have completed your examination with us, and will be given to you at the end of your appointment. Many patients with an IME number will already be provided with a form from IRCC before coming to our office called Medical Report or IMM1017B. The information sheet we give to you is meant to replace this form.

WHAT IF I AM A REFUGEE?

You must ensure that you bring all required documents to your appointment. If you still have coverage through IFHP, you are expected to bring this information with you so that we may check your eligibility online. This coverage is required to pay for your medical examination, X-Ray, and lab tests. If you do not have coverage, then you may be expected to pay out of pocket for these exams.

I HAVE QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT ANSWERED HERE. WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?

Send us an email at emedical@felthammedical.com with any questions you may have, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that it may take 1-3 business days to receive a response from us.