Organization : U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
Type of Facility : Finding a Medical Doctor
Country: United States of America (USA)
Finding a Medical Doctor :
Medical examinations in the United States are typically required for adjustment of status cases (Form I-485), and may also be required for requests for “V” nonimmigrant status (Form I-539).
Related : U.S Citizenship & Immigration Services Case Status Online United States of America : www.statusin.org/23312.html
If you are required to undergo an immigration medical exam, see the following table to find an approved doctor near you:
If you are… then:
In the United States:
The immigration medical exam must be conducted by a physician designated by USCIS (also known as a “civil surgeon”). To find an approved doctor near you, see the USCIS Civil Surgeons Locator or call our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
Abroad:
The immigration medical exam must be conducted by a physician designated by the U.S. Department of State (also known as a “panel physician”). See the Department of State website to find an approved doctor near you.
Medical Examination Fees:
USCIS does not regulate the fees charged by civil surgeons for the completion of a medical examination. Rates vary by physician.
Completing Medical Forms:
Print out and bring the most recent version of Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, to your medical exam appointment: Fill out Part 1 of Form I-693 but do not sign until the civil surgeon instructs you to do so. The civil surgeon will use Form I-693 to document the results of your medical exam.
The designated civil surgeon will complete, sign and seal Form I-693 and any supporting documents in an envelope. You must submit the sealed envelope to USCIS as directed in the Form I-693 instructions.
Important:
Do not break the seal or open this envelope. USCIS will not accept Form I-693 if it is not in a sealed envelope or if the envelope is altered in any way.
Civil Surgeons’ Responsibilities and Requirements:
For more information on the responsibilities, requirements and instructions on how civil surgeons perform immigration exams, see our Designated Civil Surgeons page.
Consular Processing :
Once you are the beneficiary of an approved immigrant petition and an immigrant visa number is immediately available to you, there are two ways to apply for lawful permanent resident status (a Green Card). If you are outside of the United States, you may apply at a U.S. Department of State consulate abroad for an immigrant visa in order to come to the United States and be admitted as a permanent resident. This pathway is referred to as consular processing.
If you are already in the United States, you can apply for permanent resident status without having to return to your home country to complete processing. This process is called adjustment of status. For more information, see our Adjustment of Status page.