Updates

  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the temporary waiver of the requirement that a civil surgeon’s signature on Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, be dated no more than sixty days before the date it is accepted by USCIS. Pursuant to the extension, Form I-693 dated more than sixty days prior to USCIS acceptance will remain acceptable until March 31, 2023.

What is an immigration physical or USCIS physical?

The USCIS physical is a medical exam issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to individuals who are applying for a Green Card with the intention of immigrating to the United States. According to Jonathan Petts, Esq (2021) of Immigration Help: “Under U.S. immigration law, all green card applicants must complete the immigration medical exam to confirm that they are in good health and are fit to live in the United States as permanent residents.”

What is included in the medical exam?

  • Mental and physical examination

  • Medical history and immunization or vaccine record review

  • Drug and alcohol screening

  • Testing for various illnesses and diseases

What medical records do you need to prepare?

  • A full copy of your medical history

  • Vaccination and immunization records

  • Any previous copies of chest X-rays

  • If you have a health condition, then it is advisable to bring your regular doctor’s letter outlining a treatment plan

  • Government-issued photo ID to verify your identity

  • Funds to pay for your medical exam are not USCIS-regulated. Fees may vary across different USCIS jurisdictions and geographic locations

  • IGRA Test / Tiberculosis (TB) blood test

The Process

Step 1: Submit the electronic Form I-693 (PDF) (see electronic form below to get this done right now!).
Copies of Form I-693 are also available at the office.

Step 2: Print your answered form and bring it to your scheduled visit

Step 3: Arrive at your scheduled appointment early in order to have ample time to accomplish any additional documents

Step 4: Physical exam proper: First, our USCIS-certified doctor will go through your completed Form I-693 and other medical records. Next, the doctor will then examine you for any symptoms that might uncover cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, neurological, or psychiatric disorders as well as conducting routine physical exams such as checking of vitals, ears, nose, throat, eyes, heart, etc. If needed, the doctor might require additional examinations

Step Five: You’re done! All you need to do now is wait for your results.

For more information

Updates

“Effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must complete the COVID-19 vaccine series and provide documentation of vaccination to the civil surgeon in person before the civil surgeon can complete an immigration medical examination and sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.” For the latest updates on the immigration physical please check the USCIS website.