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A doctor reviewing a chest X-ray on a light board with a patient during a Canadian immigration medical exam tuberculosis screening

Immigration Medical Exam and Tuberculosis: Tests, Results, and What Happens Next

Tuberculosis is the primary public health condition IRCC screens for at the Canadian immigration medical exam — and the only condition that triggers a mandatory post-arrival monitoring requirement. This guide explains what the chest X-ray checks for, what each of the three possible TB-related results means for your application, and exactly what the medical surveillance process looks like if inactive tuberculosis is found.