When you must get an immigration physical exam

When is an immigration physical exam required?

The immigration physical exam is required for anyone seeking residence status in the United States.  The exam must be performed by a designated Civil Surgeon.  The immigration physical exam can identify any medical conditions which may require follow-up after you emigrate or if you apply for an adjustment of your status to permanent residence.   Dr. Manbir Takhar, Chief Medical Officer of Germantown Primary Care Associates in Germantown, Maryland is a designated Civil Surgeon who can perform your immigration physical exam.

What is required during the immigration physical exam

During your immigration physical exam, you will be required to undergo both a physical and mental status evaluation.  You will also be asked for proof of certain vaccinations and if necessary, the Civil Surgeon performing your exam will administer the required vaccinations.  These vaccinations include measles, mumps, polio, rubella, tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria toxoids, hepatitis B, pneumococcal, meningococcal, and influenza type B.  Dr. Takhar and her staff at Germantown Primary Care Associates understand all of the requirements of the immigration physical exam and each and every rule set out by U.S. public health.  Dr. Takhar, our Civil Surgeon will take your entire medical history and will need to see proof of vaccinations.  There may also be a need for a chest x-ray to look for TB or other types of pulmonary conditions. 

Bring your documents with you to your immigration physical exam appointment

Bring the following items with you to your appointment for your immigration physical exam:

·          I-693 form, printed out from the USCIS website.  We cannot accept copies.

·         A valid form of government photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport

·         Your immunization record

You should also schedule your appointment so you can return 48 hours later to have your TB test read.   Once your immigration physical exam results are complete, you must personally carry these results in a sealed envelope to USCIS and Homeland Security.  Do not open the envelope yourself.

The medical staff at Germantown Primary Care Associates in Germantown, Maryland are experts at conducting immigration physical exams.  Give them a call today to schedule your immigration physical exam.