US Civil Surgeons - immigration medical exams
The following classifications will need to have a medical exam with a qualified US Civil Surgeon.
Adjustment of Status applicants and immigrant visa applicants. Anyone applying for adjustment of status in the United States, or for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consular post abroad, must undergo a medical exam including a vaccination assessment.
K and V nonimmigrant (temporary) visa applicants. Individuals applying for a K nonimmigrant visa as the fiancee or the spouse of a U.S. citizen or for a V nonimmigrant visa as the spouse or child of a lawful permanent resident .
Refugees. Individuals outside of the United States applying for admission as refugees must undergo a medical exam, but they are not required to comply with the vaccination requirements at that time. Refugee adjustment applicants. Refugees become eligible to apply for adjustment of status 1 year after their initial refugee admission.
Asylees. Individuals already in the United States who are applying for asylum are not required to have a medical exam. Asylee adjustment applicants. Individuals granted asylum become eligible to apply for adjustment of status 1 year after the date of approval. When they apply for adjustment of status, they are required to undergo the entire medical exam, including the vaccination assessment.
For more information on medical exams go to: USCIS.gov To search for a Civil Surgeon in your area, please select the state you live in from the map or chart below:
