Immigration Physicals Specialist

 Required by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services  (USCIS), immigration physicals are a routine step in becoming a lawful  permanent resident. If you’re in need of an immigration physical, Dr. Al  Family and Urgent Care in Woodbridge, Virginia, provides comprehensive  exams and assistance with the USCIS I-693 medical record. You can book your immigration physical by calling  the clinic to speak with a team member.  

The  USCIS requires anyone wanting to obtain a permanent US green card or US  citizenship undergo a comprehensive immigration physical, which must be  performed by a designated civil surgeon. An immigration physical is  important to:

• Prevent the spread of communicable diseases
  
• Screen for drug or alcohol abuse 
  
• Screen for harmful behaviors
  
• Get updates on immunizations 

In  general, the purpose of the immigration physical is to ensure you meet  the health standards required for admissibility. If you don’t, your  doctor can work with you to treat any concerning issues. 

Dr.  Al Family and Urgent Care is home to dedicated medical providers who  help you through every step of your USCIS-required immigration physical.  The entire exam is based on the I-693 form, which requires your  physician to screen for:

• Tuberculosis 
  
• Mental health disorders
  
• Substance abuse issues
  
• Sexually transmitted diseases, including syphilis and gonorrhea
  

In  addition to a head-to-toe examination, your provider is likely going to  need a blood and urine sample, as well as a chest X-ray. Your doctor  also needs to go over your vaccination history and get you caught up if  there are any vaccines you’re missing.

To  help your doctor at Dr. Al Family and Urgent Care complete your  immigration physical, you need to bring several documents with you.  Before coming to the clinic, make sure you have the following documents  available:

• Valid, unexpired passport or government-issued identification 
  
• Printout of the USCIS I-693 form
  
• List of medications 
  
• Vaccination records

If  you have a history of communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or  syphilis, it’s important to have a certificate of clearance signed by  your doctor to show that you were properly treated. 

Lastly,  if you need an interpreter, bring them with you to your immigration  physical. They’re going to need to fill out their information on the  I-693 form and help ensure you understand the document and all required  screenings. 

Call us to  book your immigration physical at Dr. Al Family and Urgent Care today.