Immigration Medical Exam
To obtain entry and/or residency (green card) to the United States, a thorough Immigration Medical Examination and review of current immunizations is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Two of our doctors Kanayo K. Odeluga.MD.,MPH and Chinyere I. Odeluga who are USCIS Certified Civil Surgeons are authorized to conduct Immigration Medical Examination.
The examination will last between 1-2 hour and results are recorded on federally designated forms.
Adult Examination
An adult examination (15 years or older) typically consists of the following:
- A physical examination
- A tuberculin skin test (TST) is required for all persons 2 years or older to check for current or prior tuberculosis (TB) infection.
- A blood test for syphilis (RPR)
- If not reliably documented, adults will need vaccination for chickenpox (varicella), measles, mumps & rubella (MMR), and tetanus-diphtheria (Td). You cannot receive MMR or chickenpox vaccine if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant in the next month. In the event you need vaccination, we can test you for pregnancy and provide you with almost immediate results.
- A physical examination
- A TB skin test (see above)
- A review and update of routine pediatric immunizations.
Pediatric Examination
A pediatric examination (children 14 years of age or younger) does not require blood testing and typically consists of the following:
Items to bring before your examination
Please bring the following items with you on the day of your examination for each applicant:
Passport
We will make a copy, and immediately return the original to you.
INS Form I-693
Please complete the top section of all forms.
Supplemental Form To I-693
Adjustment of Status Applicant’s Documentation of Immunization.
Current Medications
A list of current medications.
Immunization Records
Immunization records for each family member seeking entry. This is especially important for pre-school and school-age children. You may not have these for each family member, but a more complete record means fewer vaccinations.
The following are not mandatory but may save you time and money:
- Any prior blood test results for: AIDS (HIV titers), syphilis (RPR test), or measles (rubeola), rubella (German measles), mumps, or varicella (chickenpox).
- Any TB skin test results or chest x-ray reports
Examination Results
Typically, you will be notified of the results of your lab work (and chest x-ray, if done) within 7-10 days. Your results will be documented on INS Form I-693 and placed in a sealed and signed envelope. You must give this to your attorney or directly to the INS. If you have a health condition that requires medical follow-up, clearance will not be granted until follow-up is completed. You will be responsible for the cost of any additional medical examinations or treatments required to fulfill the federal health requirements established by the INS.
