If your previous medical is...	Your 2026 Strategy
0–6 Months Old	Reuse it. It will likely remain valid until your visa is granted.
7–9 Months Old	High Risk. If your case hits a snag (like a Form 80 request), your medical may expire just weeks before the grant.
10+ Months Old	Redo it now. It is cheaper and faster to provide a fresh medical upfront than to wait for an RFI (Request for Information) that pauses your case.

If your previous medical is...	Your 2026 Strategy
0–6 Months Old	Reuse it. It will likely remain valid until your visa is granted.
7–9 Months Old	High Risk. If your case hits a snag (like a Form 80 request), your medical may expire just weeks before the grant.
10+ Months Old	Redo it now. It is cheaper and faster to provide a fresh medical upfront than to wait for an RFI (Request for Information) that pauses your case.

If your previous medical is...	Your 2026 Strategy
0–6 Months Old	Reuse it. It will likely remain valid until your visa is granted.
7–9 Months Old	High Risk. If your case hits a snag (like a Form 80 request), your medical may expire just weeks before the grant.
10+ Months Old	Redo it now. It is cheaper and faster to provide a fresh medical upfront than to wait for an RFI (Request for Information) that pauses your case.

If your previous medical is...	Your 2026 Strategy
0–6 Months Old	Reuse it. It will likely remain valid until your visa is granted.
7–9 Months Old	High Risk. If your case hits a snag (like a Form 80 request), your medical may expire just weeks before the grant.
10+ Months Old	Redo it now. It is cheaper and faster to provide a fresh medical upfront than to wait for an RFI (Request for Information) that pauses your case.