Immigration Medical Exam

What Is USCIS Immigration Medical Exam?

Navigating the path to a U.S. Green Card is an exciting endeavor, accompanied by a crucial step—the immigration medical exam, also known as the green card medical examination. This pivotal examination is exclusively conducted by a designated Civil Surgeon, a physician authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The immigration medical exam evaluates applicants' medical fitness and health, ensuring compliance with USCIS vaccination guidelines. The comprehensive process involves:

  • A thorough physical examination.
  • A detailed review of the applicant's medical history and immunization records.
  • Essential laboratory tests to screen for infectious diseases.

The green card medical exam outcomes play a definitive role in determining applicants' eligibility for permanent resident status in the United States. It's not just a medical formality—a crucial checkpoint in your journey toward achieving your permanent resident dreams in the U.S.


What to Bring

Valid passport or other government-issued photo identification such as state ID, driver’s license, travel permit, or work permit.

(Alternative proof of identity may be accepted for children under 14 years of age that shows name, date and place of birth, parents’ full names and other identifying information).

Immunization / Vaccination records (English Translation), including proof of COVID-19 vaccination, unless it is not available for you (e.g if you are under 6 Month old).

Alien Registration number if you have one (starts with an “A”).

The required fee for the exam – Cash, Debit and Credit Cards only.

An Interpreter who can speak, read and write in English if needed.

List of medications (if you are being treated for a chronic medical condition or taking medications on a regular basis) or a letter from your regular doctor outlining the treatment plan for any health problems you have.

Tuberculosis certificate from your doctor (if you’ve had a previous positive skin test for tuberculosis) proving that you were adequately treated.

Certificate of clearance signed by a doctor or public health official, proving that you were adequately treated (if you have had syphilis).

If you have a history of harmful or violent behavior resulting in injury to people or animals, information that will allow the doctor to determine whether the behavior was related to a psychiatric or medical problem, or to drug or alcohol use.

If you have been treated or hospitalized for psychiatric or mental illness, or alcohol or drug abuse, written certification including the diagnosis, length of treatment, and your prognosis.

Cost of Exam

We do not accept medical insurance for all services required for the 693 Immigration form. What is included in the cost of Exam

Basic Immigration Medical Physical Examination

Quantiferon (Tuberculosis) Test

Gonorrhea Test

Syphilis Test

Vaccination status verification

Copies of your laboratory results

Certified and Sealed I-693 Form

What is NOT included in the cost of Exam

Additional tests listed below are not included in the price of the exam but are offered for an additional fee. This will add to the cost of the exam.

Vaccine titers

Vaccinations

Chest X-rays

Seasonal Flu Shot (Required during the flu season (Oct 1 – March 31)


After The Exam

After the examination, Dr. Wilmot-DeSouza will complete, sign, and seal the I-693 Form and include any supporting documents in an envelope that reads DO NOT OPEN.

You must submit the sealed envelope to USCIS as directed in the Form I-693 instructions.

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