🩺 Immigration Medical Exams for Green Card Applicants
If you are applying for a Green Card (Form I-485 – Adjustment of Status), a medical examination is required. This exam must be completed by a doctor authorized by USCIS—known as a civil surgeon.
⚠️ Important:
You cannot use your regular doctor for immigration purposes unless they are a USCIS-designated civil surgeon.
📍 Where to Get Your Medical Exam
- Inside the U.S.
Use a USCIS-designated civil surgeon.
🔎 Find a civil surgeon near you: https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor Or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283: - Choose English or Spanish
- Select option #5 for medical exams
- Enter your ZIP code to get a list of nearby approved doctors
- My Tampa Bay Area Recommendation:
One Medical Center – Clearwater, FL (highly recommended for local clients) - Outside the U.S.
If applying for a visa abroad, you must use a Panel Physician approved by the U.S. Department of State. You’ll receive instructions through the consulate or embassy.
💉 Vaccination Requirements (previously Including COVID-19)
USCIS requires proof of certain vaccinations, based on CDC and ACIP guidelines. These include (but are not limited to):
- RESCINDED January 2025: COVID-19 (previously required for most applicants)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Influenza (seasonal)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria
- Hepatitis A & B, and others depending on age
✅ How to Meet Vaccination Requirements
- The civil surgeon will assess which vaccines are needed based on age and medical history.
- You may get vaccinations from your regular healthcare provider, but you must bring valid proof of vaccination to the civil surgeon.
- If any vaccines are missing, the civil surgeon may offer them during the exam.
For more information about waivers, speak with an immigration attorney or review the USCIS and CDC guidelines directly.
🔗 Stay Informed
Revision Date: March 2025.