why tuberculosis check up is mandatory in immigration medical exam
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Immigration Medical
• US immigration medical exam is compulsory for applicants seeking adjustment of status or seeking asylum. This test is also carried out for certain non-immigrant visas.
Immigration Medical Exam
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USCIS Immigration Doctors
It is conducted by a USCIS
approved civil surgeon
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It includes:
Vaccination Blood test Tuberculin Skin Test/IGRA test
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Also includes Thorough Check Up of
Ears
Nose
Eyes
Throat
Heart
Lungs
External Genitalia
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Vaccination includes vaccines of:Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Influenza
Influenza type b (Hib)
Measles
Meningococcal
Mumps
Penumococcal
Pertussis
Polio
Rotavirus
Rubella
Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
Varicella
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Total body check up and blood tests help detect the presence of Syphilis and other Venereal Diseases.
Tests to detect HIV are done; however, HIV no longer forms grounds for inadmissibility to the US.
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• Pregnant women need to get chest x rays for obtaining Visa.
• For the health of the applicant and her unborn child, CDC instructs panel physicians and laboratories to provide abdominal and pelvic protection with double layer, wrap-around lead shields when they receive the chest radiographs.
• Pregnant applicants who do not wish to have the X-ray will be granted a temporary exemption when they provide written certification of pregnancy signed by their personal physician or obstetrician.
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Applicants who are 17 years old or younger need to be accompanied by a legal guardian well-versed with the applicant’s medical history
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It is important for the applicant to carry proofs of his/her vaccines taken in the past. This can be obtained from your health care provider.
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Be prepared for a -
Mental evaluation
Questions related to your medical history
Personal questions regarding your past and behavior
Speak only as much as is asked
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Do not refuse to take any of the tests unless you have an allergy. This will be contraindicated in your form.
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Filling the formI-693 form is needed to be filled if you’re applying for the i-485.
You need to fill out the first half of the form,
The civil surgeon fills out the rest during your medical
Upon completion signs it and with your tests results hands it over in a sealed envelope.
Deliver the sealed envelope intact to USCIS within a week
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After its over…
Wait for the response from USCIS
Prepare for the next set of tests in the final interview
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Schedule Immigration Medical Exam Online Free
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Add Zip code and select miles.
It will display USCIS approved Doctor List nearest to you.
Compare and choose best-priced USCIS Immigration Doctor.
Receive email for appointment confirmation.
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