In order to negate the possibilities of inadmissibility on the grounds of health an applicant for an immigration-based visa to the United States of America has to go in for what is called the Green Card Medical. This exam is conducted by a U S Consulate under the USCIS – the U S Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Green Card Medical has to be mandatorilytaken by both adult and children who are applying for visas to the country.

CANNOT BE CONDUCTED BY PERSONAL MEDIC

The Examination cannot be completed by the person’s personal physician, unless the doctor happens to be on the USCIS-approved Civil Surgeon list. The applicant will have to bear the fees for the tests, which will consist of the Surgeon’s physical examination, blood work and X-rays of the chest. No fasting is required to be done for the blood work.

WHAT THE EXAM CONSISTS OF

The Medical is carried out to rule out any health problems – mental and physical problems, communicable diseases, drug problems etc. Any or all of these anomalies would render the individual inadmissible to the United States. The Civil Surgeon would also ensure that depending upon the applicant’s age; all the necessary vaccinations are taken. Only the tests, vaccinations and blood work falling within the purview of the USCIS Immigration Exam requirements will be taken into consideration.