During the Immigration Medical examination that is conducted for all applicants who are either applying for the Green Card in the United States or adjusting status in the country, the specially appointed USCIS Civil Surgeons will test the applicant for various conditions. These conditions, as prescribed by the body looking after immigration in the United States, the USCIS or United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, impact both physical and mental health conditions.

Clothes will have to be removed by the applicant before the medical examination starts. If it is determined by the doctor that more tests will be required by the applicant then the applicant will have to go in for more tests, as specified by the medical doctor.

For taking more tests, the applicant could be instructed to go through the local public health department – this could be for more tests or for treatment.

It is advisable for the applicant to be completely truthful and answer all the questions posed by the medical team honestly. However, care should be taken not to give out more information than necessary.

The applicant will be tested for TB, or tuberculosis. All those applicants who are two years or older will be required to go in for a tuberculin skin test or a chest x-ray.