US Immigration Physical Exams

At StarMed Healthcare, we are proud to take care of all your Immigration Physical Exam needs. These include your Green Card Medical exam and your Immigration Immunization. We’ll also assist in filling out and submitting your I-693 paperwork.

Call now to schedule: 704-941-6000

Medical examinations are required by the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) to obtain a US green card or US citizenship. Only doctors designated by the USCIS as civil surgeons can complete an immigration exam. StarMed Healthcare provides all necessary medical services to fulfill immigration exam requirements for US citizenship applicants of all ages.

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Immigration Physical Exam FAQs

If I have a health plan, will it cover these services?

  • Most health plans do not cover these services. You need to pay us directly and we can provide you with the formal insurance forms so you can attempt to bill them yourself. Some of our clients do get reimbursed, but we can’t guarantee it.

What do I need to bring with me to the Immigration Physical?

Please ensure that you bring the following items to your Immigration Physical:

  • Valid, government issued picture ID such as a drivers license or passport.
  • Immigration Physical Form I-693, Pre-completed with your information.
  • Proof of prior vaccinations.
  • Alien Registration number if you have one (starts with an "A")

You will also be required to fill out a complete patient information sheet.

Can any Doctor in the U.S. perform an Immigration Physical as required by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services?

  • No, only a licensed US Civil Surgeon who has been authorized by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to conduct Immigration Physicals and Immigration Exams for the Department of Homeland Security may perform the Immigration Physical.

What basic services and procedures are included within the Immigration Physical?

The basic Immigration Physical includes the following:

  • Basic Physical Examination
  • Required Blood work
  • Tuberculosis skin testing
  • Vaccination status verification
  • Copies of your laboratory results
  • Certified and Sealed I-693 Form

Please note that there may be additional services required (such as required vaccinations and follow-up chest x-ray for TB testing)

What if my immunization records are from a foreign country and in a foreign language?

  • If you have any immunization records, whether American or from your home country, please bring them in. It is best to have them translated to English, but we will interpret them if needed. We will try and apply all applicable immunization records, even foreign records to your INS immunizations requirements.

What is comprised within the actual Immigration Physical Examination?

The full INS immigration exam is very simple and requires only 4 basic steps and two office visits as follows:

  • Basic immigration physical exam and mental status evaluation (exam sometimes may be performed on the second visit)
  • Blood Test: Applicants age 15 and older are required to have a serologic blood test for HIV (AIDS) and Syphilis (RPR). Applicants under age 15 may require HIV or syphilis testing at the discretion of the civil surgeon, or if there is reason to suspect the possibility of infection. The Doctor will provide pre-test counseling to all applicants who take the HIV test. If you are found to have HIV infection, post-test counseling will be provided also.
  • Tuberculosis skin test: Applicants age 2 and older are required to have a tuberculin skin test (TST) performed. This test requires a return visit to the office within 48 - 72 hours after administration. If the test reading is greater than 5 mm of induration, a chest X-ray will be required. The cost of the X-ray is not included in the price of the immigration exam but can be scheduled through our office for an additional fee.
  • Proof of vaccinations or blood Titer to prove immunity. Most adults require proof of vaccination for Tetanus-Diphtheria Td (within the last 5 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Chicken Pox). Blood Titer is a test that proves that a person has immunity or antibodies for a particular disease. The Immigration Doctor will review your vaccination history with you to determine whether you have all the required vaccinations. The cost of additional vaccinations is not included in the price of the basic exam but they are offered through our office for an additional fee. Please bring all vaccination records to your scheduled appointment for the immigration physical.

What occurs after the Immigration Physical Exam?

  • After the immigration physical examination is completed, the Doctor will certify Form I-693 with the test results of the immigration exam and vaccination history and place the same within a sealed envelope to be presented to the INS. DO NOT OPEN THE SEALED ENVELOPE. Turn in the envelope with your immigration application. A copy of your blood tests results will be provided for you to keep after results have been discussed with the examining doctor. The examination will only be valid up to a year after the immigration exam date.

Do I need an appointment for my Immigration Physical Exam?

  • Yes, please call the clinic at 704-941-6000 to make an appointment for your Immigration Physical, this ensures that the certified Civil Surgeon Doctor is available. Please allow approximately an hour and a half to complete the physical exam.