C45 – Resident doctor and medical research

C45 – Medical Residents and Medical Research Fellows

For medical/dental residents or medical research fellows who meet the funding and training requirements.

Target Audience and Key Requirements

• Hold a medical/dental degree equivalent to a Canadian degree; fellowships may require a completed residency in a specialty.
• Accepted into an eligible training/research position.
• Verification of funding sources and provincial licensure.

Required Documentation

Degrees, hospital/faculty letter, specialty records, funding proof, and professional licensure.

Points to Note

This is not a general LMIA exemption for all doctors wishing to work in Canada.

LMIA exemption still requires meeting work permit eligibility criteria. Work permits and permanent residency are processed separately.

Support Process at KeyApply

1. Submit information regarding citizenship, residency status, employment, and relevant documents for assessment.
2. Identify the applicable stream, missing documents, and scope of support.
3. Prepare the application with the overseeing RCIC or lawyer; track any additional requests if necessary.

Register for Profile Assessment

Select Register for Profile Assessment, priced at 0 CAD, to submit your request. Processing fees and government fees, if any, will be confirmed separately based on your profile. You can call, email, or message via the website KeyApply.com.

Official Source

IRCC – C45 Guidelines

Updated October 8, 2026.

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