Immigration Medical Exam – Padgett Medical Care

Immigration Medical Examinations

At Padgett Medical Care, we understand the importance of a thorough and accurate immigration medical examination. Dr. Milton Padgett is a certified civil surgeon with years of experience in conducting these examinations. Whether you're seeking changes in legal status, entry to the United States, or pursuing U.S. residency (green card), our team is here to guide you through the process.

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Why Choose Padgett Medical Care for Your Immigration Medical Exam?

Choosing Padgett Medical Care for your immigration medical exam ensures professionalism, accuracy, and compassionate care throughout the process. Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive services tailored to meet your specific needs. Benefits of choosing Padgett Medical Care include:

Expertise

Padgett Medical Care is a certified civil surgeon with extensive experience in immigration medical examinations.

Thorough Evaluation

We conduct a thorough examination to ensure compliance with all federal requirements.

Convenient Location

Our office provides a convenient and accessible location for your examination.

Timely Completion

We understand the urgency of immigration procedures and strive to complete all required forms promptly.

Preparing for Your Immigration Medical Exam

Preparing for your immigration medical exam can help streamline the process and ensure a smooth experience. Here are some steps to consider:

Gather Documents: Bring any necessary documents, including identification and vaccination records.

Arrive Early: Arriving early for your appointment allows ample time for paperwork and evaluation.

Dress Comfortably: Wear comfortable clothing for the physical examination.

Be Honest: Provide accurate information about your medical history and any previous health conditions

Follow Instructions: Follow any instructions provided by our staff to ensure a successful examination.

About This Visit

Immigrants seeking changes in their legal status, looking to obtain entry to the United States, or seeking U.S. residency (green card) must receive a thorough immigration medical examination by a certified civil surgeon (immigration doctor).

Dr. Milton Padgett is a certified civil surgeon with all appropriate designations to conduct immigration medical exams. Our experienced providers can evaluate immunization requirements and records and complete federally required forms, including Form I-693.

Medical Exam & I-693 Form

At Padgett Medical Care, we understand the importance of a thorough and accurate immigration medical examination. Dr. Milton Padgett is a certified Civil Surgeon with years of experience in conducting these examinations.

A medical exam is necessary to ensure that you are healthy enough to be eligible to adjust your status to admissible to the United States on public health grounds in order to apply for a US Green card. The doctor will complete a comprehensive examination that will include a review of your medical history and a physical examination. You will be sent to a specialty laboratory for blood work. Laboratory test results usually return within 48-72 hours. If the tuberculosis test is positive, a chest x-ray is required, which can add days to the process. Green card medical examinations are generally valid indefinitely.

After the physical exam, reviewing the immunizations records, all lab results and any additional vaccines records are received, the doctor will complete Form I-693, once sealed by the civil surgeon it must not be opened by the applicant or anyone else, but for you to submit to USCIS. You will get a copy of the completed Form I-693 for your personal records.

What Is Needed

The following documents should be brought with you to your visit:

✅ Personal identification with your photograph on it (UNEXIPRED passport, U.S. Visa, U.S. Employment Authorization I.D. or Driver License)

✅ Your written vaccine history will be reviewed (if available) and needed updates will be given.

The following vaccinations are required for immigration purposes:

✅ Hepatitis A

✅ Hepatitis B

✅ Influenza

✅ Influenza type b (Hib)

✅ Measles

✅ Meningococcal

✅ Mumps

✅ Pneumococcal

✅ Pertussis

✅ Polio

✅ Rotavirus

✅ Rubella

✅ Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids

✅ Varicella

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