Individuals applying for a visa to the United States are required to undergo an immigration medical exam. The exam includes a review of vaccination records and administration of any vaccinations that are missing or not current. The experienced providers at Lawndale Medical Clinic, serving East End, Houston, and Pasadena, TX, conduct immigration exams and will help you meet vaccination requirements.
Why Immigration Medical Exams are Needed
An immigration medical exam is used to evaluate the mental and physical health of individuals seeking legal entry into the United States on a visa. A person with certain conditions could be denied a visa if there is a potential threat to public health. Some reasons why an individual might be considered inadmissible to the U.S. include:
- Being unvaccinated or failing to show proof of required vaccinations
- Being diagnosed with a communicable disease that poses a threat to public health
- Having a mental disorder or physical condition associated with harmful behavior
- The inability to support yourself due to having a certain condition
- History of substance abuse or drug addiction
Immigration Medical Exam Process
At our medical clinic serving East End, Houston, and Pasadena, TX, the immigration exam includes several components. It can take 2-3 separate visits to complete all the components of the exam. You can schedule an appointment for a specific day and time, but we also accept walk-ins without an appointment. When you come in for your immigration exam, you will need to have a valid government-issued passport or I.D., your vaccination records, and payment for the exam.
Immigration medical exams include the following components:
- A review of your medical history
- A complete physical examination
- A review of your vaccination records
- Administration of needed vaccinations
- Communicable disease testing
- Drug and alcohol screenings
- A mental health evaluation
Vaccinations and Immigration Medical Exams
Vaccinations play an important role in the immigration medical exam process. Vaccinations protect individuals from contracting various diseases, some of which can be deadly. A key part of the immigration medical exam process is reviewing your vaccination records to determine if you have received all of the required vaccinations for lawful entry into the U.S.
There are several required vaccinations, such as measles, mumps, polio, pertussis, rubella, influenza, hepatitis A and B, tetanus, and COVID-19. Our skilled physicians will confirm which vaccinations you have already received and administer any that are still needed to meet visa requirements.
As an authorized provider of immigration medical exams, we can help you complete the exam process and all vaccination requirements, as well as ensure your I-693 paperwork is submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency promptly. To schedule your immigration exam, call Lawndale Medical Clinic, serving East End, Houston, and Pasadena, TX, at (713) 924-4907.