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Medical Health Examination for United States Immigrant Visa. Includes List of Approved Doctors
Individuals seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States or apply for an immigrant visa outside the country must undergo a medical examination. It is not possible to obtain an immigrant visa or adjust status without first undergoing a medical examination. Individuals who are legal residents but who are changing their status to United States citizens may have to retake this medical exam. Only doctors approved by the USCIS can perform the medical exam. The cost of the exam must be paid directly to the doctor. Proof of treatment or follow-up exams must be provided before the application for temporary or permanent residence is approved. Children may require additional immunizations. Medical exams are generally valid for 12 months. It is advisable not to delay taking your medical test as it must be completed before you can adjust your status or obtain an immigrant visa.
Medical Exams are a requirement for the following applications within the United States:
- Asylees and Refugees
- Green Card for Employment
- Green Card for Investment
- Green Card Lottery (DV Lottery)
- Green Card for Marriage
- Family Green Card
- Green Card for Special Immigrants
- Anyone adjusting their status to a permanent resident of the USA.
Medical Exams are a requirement for the following applications within the United States:
- People processing their immigrant visas (green cards)
About the Immigration Medical Examination:
- The purpose is to assess if you have certain diseases that need treatment
- You may be required to complete additional tests at different health offices if necessary.
- Only doctors designated by the USCIS can perform the medical exam
- The doctors must sign and endorse the form before it is returned to you.
- In case you have performed X-rays, you should receive the negatives once the exam is completed and passed.
Medical Evidence That May Be Required for Immigration:
- Tuberculosis
- Syphilis for applicants 15 years of age or older
- AIDS / HIV (blood test)
- Gonorrhea
- Mental defects
- Narcotic drug addiction
- Psycho personality
- Chancroid
- Lymphogranuloma venereum
- Inguinal granuloma
- Immunizations approved by the USCIS
About Immigration Medical Examination Results:
- Your results will be presented to an immigration officer
- Your results may be shown to certain health departments
- Your results could be shown with other health authorities
The Immigration Medical Examination Information Guide (Including List of Approved Doctors) Contains:
- Instructions for taking the Medical Examination
- List of doctors authorized by immigration
- Physical Panel Checklist
- Medical requirements for immigration
- Medical forms for examination within the United States
- Medical forms for exams outside the United States
- It includes all the USCIS forms needed for the Green Card application medical exam.
Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with the government, we are a private publisher of information guides. This product only includes instructions, it does not include filing fees, or any other charges to submit your application.