Immigration Medical Examination In Honolulu

How Do I Prepare for an Immigration Medical Exam?

Try not to be nervous; remember that even if you don’t pass this portion of the assessment, you have the right to pursue a waiver. Here are a few steps you can take to reduce the chances that your medical exam will delay your immigration proceeding:

• Make sure your doctor has the right credentials. Inside the United States, you must see a civil surgeon approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

• If you are applying from outside the United States, you must use a panel physician approved by the State Department.

• Check to see if the doctor accepts your health insurance, and find out what your out-of-pocket expenses will be.

When Should I Schedule My Immigration Medical Exam?

If you are applying from inside the United States, you can choose from two possible times to schedule your examination.

• You can schedule the appointment before you start the process of applying for your green card. The advantage of getting it done upfront is that you can submit the results as part of your initial application, known as concurrent filing. If you decide to go this route, keep in mind that the doctor’s signature on the exam results form can’t be any earlier than 60 days before submitting the application packet. If the form is older than that, keep it and submit it later in the process. This form is good for two years.

• The other option is to schedule the examination after you have filed your initial application. You can bring the results with you to your interview or submit them to the USCIS separately.

Suppose you are applying from outside the United States. In that case, you can schedule the examination with the doctor after you have an appointment letter for a green card interview with the National Visa Center (NVC), a division of the Department of State. Do not schedule it before you have the appointment. In most cases, the results of the exam will be good for six months.

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What Do I Bring With Me to My Appointment?

As far in advance as possible, start gathering your document so that nothing slows down the immigration process.

Here are a few things you will need to bring to the doctor to meet USCIS requirements:

• Copies of your vaccination record

• A written treatment plan from your primary care physician for any medical conditions you have

• Copies of your medical records

• Some form of photo identification issued by the government, such as a passport or driver's license

• Copies of your chest X-ray examination, if you have had one

• Payment for the exam if your insurance does not entirely cover the immigration medical exam cost

• Your health insurance card

• Any additional documentation specified in communication from the physician’s office

If you are applying from inside the United States, you need to bring Form I-693 for the doctor to complete. You fill in part of the form, but don’t sign it until the physician tells you to do so.

What Should I Expect During the Immigration Medical Examination?

During the immigration medical examination, the medical examiner for immigration will review all of the documentation you brought in with you. The process will include a typical physical exam along with questions about your current health and medical history. In particular, the physician will look for signs of infectious diseases, addiction, mental or physical conditions that may cause you to be dangerous to others, and any situation that might render you unable to care for yourself.

The exam will also include a tuberculosis test, a review of vaccinations, a blood test and urine test, and a discussion of any medications you take. The civil surgeon will also discuss your history of any problems with drugs or alcohol.

What Happens After My Immigration Medical Examination?

Once the examination is complete, the civil surgeons will complete the form and have you sign it. The record goes into a sealed envelope; do not open it. You must submit the document with the seal of the envelope intact. Most physicians are happy to provide you with a copy of your form if you request it. You can send in the form or take it with you to the interview.

What Kinds of Things Can Cause My Immigration Medical Examination to Be Rejected?

Remember that the exam's purpose is to make sure that applicants don’t create health risks to people already living in the United States.

Here are some of the things that might cause the USCIS to have a problem with your green card application.

• Infectious diseases that pose a public health risk, such as gonorrhea, tuberculosis, and syphilis, must be cured or in treatment before you can get a green card.

• A history of drug or alcohol abuse may require you to undergo regular drug testing or show treatment documentation. If you are an active drug abuser, it’s almost certain that your green card application will fail.

• A mental health condition that poses a danger to those around you can cause your green card to be denied. This includes a history of violence or impaired driving.

• Any condition that keeps you from working and supporting yourself will likely prevent you from getting a green card. This USCIS policy keeps people from entering the country and becoming dependent on welfare.

We offer immigration medical examinations for anyone applying for adjustment of status or permanent residence in the United States. Civil surgeons must perform the immigration medical examination according to the Technical Instructions for the Medical Examinations of Aliens in the United States (Technical Instructions or TIs), published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

These Technical Instructions include:

• The Technical Instructions for Medical Examinations of Aliens in the U.S. (1991);

• The Tuberculosis (TB) Component of the Technical Instructions for the Medical Examination of Aliens in the U.S. 2008 (effective May 1, 2008);

• Adjustment of Status for U.S. Permanent Residence Requirements: Technical Instructions for Vaccinations 2009 (effective Dec.14, 2009);

• 2010 Technical Instructions for Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse for Civil Surgeons (effective June 1, 2010); 2013 Technical Instructions for Syphilis and Hansen’s Disease (effective January 1, 2013); and

• Any updates to the documents listed above as published on CDC’s website. Each of these documents and updates can be obtained from the CDC’s website.

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