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1)Tuberculosis Checking for any communicable diseases forms an important part of the Immigration Medical Examination, an exam that is conducted by USCIS-approved Civil Surgeons. Here are some frequently asked questions on tuberculosis that we answer here. Q: How long are TST/IGRA and chest X-ray results valid after they are obtained by the civil surgeon? A:…
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Last time we had looked at tuberculosis as one of the medical conditions that should be taken care of by applicants during the course of taking on the Immigration Medical Examination. Here is one more physical condition that could affect the exam and is discussed below: Syphilis: Physicians diagnose syphilis by prescribing a blood test,…
Anyone applying for a Green Card or an immigrant visa into the United States must undergo a medical exam including a vaccination assessment. Here are some of the applicant categories who are required, or need not go through the Immigration Medical Examination as a mandatory part of the Green Card or Immigrant visa procedure: K…
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What are the professional qualifications required for a surgeon to be considered qualified by USCIS? In order to conduct the Immigration Medical Examination suitably USCIS looks at the following professional requirements in a surgeon and only if they are satisfied in entirety will he or she be considered to be appointed on the panel of…
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The USCIS Immigration Medical Exam conducted by USCIS Civil Surgeons consists of a physical examination, including an evaluation of mental status and all relevant diagnostic tests. A review of systems determines the presence and severity of class A and class B conditions. WHAT ARE CLASS A AND CLASS B CONDITIONS? Class A conditions are medical…
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