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- Medical Exam Overview
- List of Applications Requiring a Medical Exam
- Medical Exam in the United States
- Medical Exam Abroad
- Green Card Applications and the Medical Exam
- List of USCIS Approved Immigration Doctors List
- Panel Physician Checklist
- Clearance Requirements
- Examination Forms for Examination Within the U.S.
- Examination Forms for Examination Outside the U.S.
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Medical Exam Overview
The Green Card Medical Exam, also known as the Immigration Medical Exam is
necessary for individuals that seek to adjust status in the United States or
apply for an immigrant visa abroad. It is not possible to obtain an immigrant
visa or adjust status without a medical examination. The Green Card medical exam
must be conducted by a doctor approved by the USCIS. A complete list of approved
immigration doctors can be found in the Immigration Medical Exam Guide available
for instant download on this page. The medical examination fee is paid directly
to the doctor. It is not included in the download fee.
Green card medical examinations are generally valid for 12 months. Individuals
that are legal residents but changing status to U.S. citizens may be required to
re-take the immigrant medical exam. The medical examination must be completed
before you can adjust status or obtain an immigrant visa. Proof of treatment or
follow up tests must be provided before the application of temporary or
permanent residency is approved. Children may be subject to additional
immunization requirements.
For applications outside the United States, Immigration Medical Examinations are
required for individuals applying for immigrant visas (Green Cards) and for
applications within the US, Green Card Medical Exams are required for the
following:
- Asylum Seekers and Refugees
- Green Card Employment
- Green Card Investment
- Green Card Lottery (DV Lottery)
- Green Card Marriage
- Green Card Relatives
- Green Card Special Immigrants
- Anyone adjusting status to permanent U.S. resident (Green Card)
About the Immigration Medical Examination
The purpose is to evaluate whether you have certain diseases that needs further
treatment. You may be asked to complete more tests at different health offices
if needed. Only civil surgeons designated by the USCIS may perform medical
examination. The US immigration doctor must sign and endorse the form before it
is returned to you. In case you have performed X-rays, you should be provided
with the films once you are cleared. Your Green Card Medical Exam results will
be presented to an immigration officer. Your results may be shared with certain
health departments and with other public health authorities.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THIS U.S. IMMIGRATION BOOK Our publications are available free of charge to any community organization or library located in the United States. Please contact us for more information.
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