Immigration Physical Examinations

A medical examination is necessary as a part of the application process for an alien applying for adjustment of status.  The purpose of the medical examination is to evaluate the applicant's health status and to determine if they have any conditions that might prevent a change in status.  The results of the examination will be provided to an Immigration Officer and may also be shared with health departments and other public health authorities.

Examination Requirements:

The following tests are required by the US Citizenship and Immigration Service, or USCIS, (formerly the Immigration & Naturalization Service, or INC).

The physical examination is required for persons of all ages.  The examination requirements are determined by age and immunization record.

An adult examination (15 years or older) typically consists of the following:

• A Physical Examination
  
• A tuberculin (TB) skin test is required for all persons 2 years and older
  
• A blood test for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS)
  
• A blood test for syphilis (RPR)
  
• Immunizations are dependent on age and medical history

A pediatric examination (14 years of age or younger) does not usually require blood testing and typically consists of the following:

• A physical examination
  
• A TB skin test (2 years and older)
  
• A review and update of the pediatric immunizations
  

A tuberculin skin test will be performed on the first visit.  Patients must return in two to three days for a check of the test.  Patients with a positive tuberculosis skin test will need a chest x-ray to make sure they do not have active tuberculosis.  This can be done at the clinic for an additional charge. If the TB test is negative, the medical examination can continue.

Immunizations:

Certain immunizations are required by the USCIS.  If you are not able to produce acceptable proof that you have had the immunizations, or the diseases themselves, you may have the immunizations administered by our HealthWorks-WNY staff.

Adult Immunizations include:

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine

• Tetanus/Diphtheria vaccine

• Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine

• Influenza (during flu season)

What you need to bring:

To facilitate the processing of the paperwork for U.S. Immigration Physical Exams, please bring the following documents:

• Picture identification such as a passport or other Federally approved documentation (state identification such as a driver's license and school ID is not acceptable).

• Your medical records for any chronic or serious medical problem

• Your immunization records, even childhood records, if available

• Alien Registration number if you have one (starts with an "A"),

• I-693 medical form if you have one, otherwise it will be provided by HealthWorks-WNY

HealthWorks-WNY understands the time sensitive nature of these examinations.  Usually, the paperwork for the physical examination and blood work portion are completed within 2 business days. Returning within 2 to 3 days for the TB skin test review and completion of all required immunizations, allows patients to receive their paperwork in a timely manner.

If medical records are not in English, please have them translated before presenting them during a medical visit. Translator services can be arranged through HealthWorks-WNY for an additional charge.

Scheduling Appointments:

Appointments are required. Please call our Kenton clinic at 716.447.6474 ext. 2.