Immigration Physicals
Exams for United States Green Cards or US Citizenship
We perform IMMIGRATION physical examinations!
Medical examinations are required by the USCIS (United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services) to obtain a United States green card or United States citizenship.
Only doctors designated by the USCIS as civil surgeons can complete an immigration exam.
The purpose of an immigration exam is to determine whether you are eligible for
admission to the United States on public health and safety grounds.
SPFMC have been providing immigration physicals for more than fifteen years.
We provide all the necessary medical services to fulfill immigration exam
requirements for US citizenship applicants of ALL ages.
SPFMC also provides vaccination assessments and services for refugees.
The government requires completion of form I-693 in order to fulfill your immigration physical requirements.
We are here to help you!
What To Bring To Your Scheduled Appointment:
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A valid government issued photo ID (passport, Driver's license, ID card, Permit to work, etc). If you
are 14 years old or younger, bring identification that shows your name, date and place of birth and
parent's full name. Possible forms of identification include your birth certificate (with an English
translation) or an affidavit.
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The latest version of I-693 Form with pages 1-3, part 1 through part 4, filled out. DO NOT sign page
2 part 2 of the form.
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Official documents of vaccination or immunication records (such as DT, DTP, DTaP, Td, Tdap, OPV,
IPV, MMR, Hib, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, varicella, pneumococcal influenza, rotavirus
and meningococcal disease, and COVID-19)
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Any past medical records of previous tuberculosis testing and/or treatment, including chest x-ray
reports or other imaging reports.
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An interpreter who can speak, read and write English if needed
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Payment (needed at the time of visit). Usually health insurance will not cover immigration
examinations.
What to expect during the immigration exam:
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The immigration medical examination entails a review of your medical history and a physical
examination.
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The civil surgeon will complete a comprehensive examination that will include a review of your
medical history and a physical examination. The civil surgeon will also test for communicable
diseases such as tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea, depending on age, as required by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC sets the requirements for the
immigration medical examination in the Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons | CDC.
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Once all your test results are received by our office, the civil surgeon will complete Form I-693
and seal the form in an envelope for you to submit to USCIS. It may take anywhere from 7-14
days to receive test results back.
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You will get a copy of the completed Form I-693 for your personal records before the civil surgeon
seals the envelope. USCIS will not accept the form if the envelope has been opened or altered.
