Preventive care & physicals
Immigration medical exam
We perform the medical examination required for a green card application and complete Form I-693. The visit covers your medical history, a physical exam, required vaccinations, and screening tests. You receive the completed form in a sealed envelope, which must stay sealed for USCIS.
Come in if you have
- You have been asked for a medical exam as part of a green card application
- You need required vaccinations documented for immigration purposes
- You have started the process elsewhere and need it completed
What happens at your visit
- Bring photo ID, your vaccination records, and the USCIS form if you already have one.
- We go through your medical history and complete a physical examination.
- Required screening and vaccinations are completed or brought up to date. Some results take a few days.
- We complete Form I-693 and give it to you in a sealed envelope. Do not open it — USCIS will reject an opened envelope.
What this exam is for
USCIS requires a medical examination as part of most green card applications. It is not an assessment of whether you are healthy enough to stay — it checks for a specific list of conditions and confirms you have the required vaccinations.
Most people pass it without difficulty. The delays that do happen are almost always paperwork: missing vaccination records, or a form filled in incorrectly by whoever completed it.
Bring what you have
Vaccination records from any country are useful, even partial ones, and even in another language. If you cannot find them, that is not a problem — we can either give the required vaccinations or test your blood to show you are already immune, which is often cheaper and faster than repeating a full course.
The sealed envelope
This is the part that most often goes wrong. You will receive Form I-693 in a sealed envelope, and it must stay sealed. USCIS routinely rejects envelopes that have been opened, which means repeating the exam and paying for it again.
If you want to know what is in it, ask before we seal it and we will read through it with you.
Timing
The examination itself is one visit. Some required tests take a few days to return, so if you have a filing deadline, tell us at the start and we will tell you honestly whether it is achievable.
Cost
Immigration exams are generally not covered by insurance, including Medi-Cal. Call the office before you book and we will tell you the cost up front, including whether any vaccinations you need are priced separately.
Common questions
- How long does it take to get the sealed form?
- The exam is one visit, but some required tests take a few days to come back. We will tell you at the visit when to expect the completed form so you can plan around your filing date.
- What should I bring?
- Photo ID, any vaccination records you have (from any country), your USCIS paperwork, and a list of any medications you take. If you have had tuberculosis testing or treatment before, bring that too.
- What if I do not have my vaccination records?
- It is a common situation and it is workable. We can give the required vaccinations, or in some cases run blood tests showing you are already immune. Bring whatever you have, even if it is incomplete.
- Can I open the envelope to check it?
- No. USCIS requires the envelope to arrive sealed, and an opened one is normally rejected. If you want to know what it says, ask us before we seal it and we will go through it with you.
- Do you speak Arabic or Spanish?
- Dr. Danhash speaks fluent Arabic. Our office serves a diverse community — tell us when you book if you would be more comfortable in another language and we will arrange it.
This page explains how we care for this condition at our office. It is general information, not medical advice for your specific situation — please talk to us about your own care.
Ready to get this looked at?
Call us or send a request and we will get you in — often the same or next day.