If you are applying for a green card (adjustment of status) or certain visas in the United States, you’ve likely encountered the term “USCIS Civil Surgeon.” While it sounds like a specific medical specialty, it is actually a legal designation.  Understanding who these doctors are and why the U.S. government requires them is the first step to a successful immigration medical examination.  What…

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Navigating the green card process involves many important steps, but few are as misunderstood as the immigration medical exam. At the centre of this requirement is a specialized professional: the immigration doctor. If you’re wondering what makes them different from your regular physician and why they’re essential to your application, you’ve come to the right place. Who Are Immigration Doctors? Immigration doctors, officially…

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