In the U.S. immigrant visa medical examination items and procedures, many people applying for a U.S. immigrant visa worry that health issues during the examination will affect their visa processing, leading them to attempt to bribe officials to pass the exam. In fact, many medical issues, such as high blood pressure, hepatitis, tuberculosis, etc., can be approved for an immigrant visa as long as they are handled through proper channels. Before applying for U.S. immigration, it is essential to understand the relevant regulations for U.S. immigration medical examinations and be well-prepared.
I. The U.S. immigrant visa physical (medical) examination consists of four parts:
The first part is a physical examination: sometimes the examinee is required to remove their clothing; the physical examination also includes an assessment of mental status.
The second part is the "tuberculin skin test" (for tuberculosis, etc.): however, this test is only performed on individuals over two years of age.
The third part is the "serological test": individuals over fifteen years of age must have blood drawn to check for "HIV" and "syphilis." If a doctor suspects that an individual under fourteen years of age may be infected with these viruses, the doctor may perform these tests on them.
The fourth part is "vaccination": if you can provide proof of having received certain vaccines in the past, you do not need to spend money to get vaccinated again. Therefore, certificates of previous vaccinations should be kept safe for future use.
In general, as long as there are no infectious diseases, you can pass the examination. By the way, hepatitis B "e-antigen negative" (small three positive) can pass the medical examination, but "e-antigen positive" (large three positive) cannot.
Note: If you have the aforementioned diseases, please do not apply for U.S. immigration
II. U.S. immigrant visa medical examination items and specific procedures:
1. When you receive the package, it will contain hospital information. Upon arriving at the hospital, you will be given several forms; (in fact, these are all very basic examinations)
2. First, blood and urine tests;
3. Then, examinations of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat, thyroid, skin, and surgery;
4. Finally, collect the forms, electrocardiogram (ECG), and chest X-ray.
In short, it involves filling in your age, height, weight, taking an X-ray, and answering some questions, such as whether you have had surgery. You just need to explain it; it is not very strict.
Additionally, you need to go to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to have an HIV test. The blood draw there is quite intense, but it is not very painful. Depending on the type of immigrant visa you are applying for, some require going to the Health and Quarantine Bureau for vaccinations, while some can defer certain shots.
III. Official designated hospitals for U.S. immigrant visa medical examinations & complete list of medical examination items
Please note the following three points:
Note: Since January 2009, notarized documents brought to the visa interview do not need to be sealed at the hospital;
Note: Since June 20, 2009, the U.S. Consulate has cancelled the designated medical examination hospital status of Guangzhou Medical University;
Note: Starting July 1st, all children aged 2-14 must undergo a PPD (tuberculosis skin test), which requires 72 hours for results. Please arrange for your children's medical examination in advance.
IV. Medical examination instructions for the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou
Given that you have prepared the various documents required for your immigrant visa application, you should make arrangements for your medical examination. All members of your family who are currently applying for an immigrant visa, including children, regardless of their age, must undergo a medical examination. You may go to the following designated hospitals for your medical examination. We do not accept medical examination reports from non-designated hospitals. You must go to the hospital for your medical examination before the date of your visa interview. Each person undergoing the medical examination must bring their passport and four visa photos.
Note: Hospital examination regulations:
1. The hospital regulations state that registration for medical examinations is not accepted after 11:00 AM or after 4:00 PM, so do not go too late!! It is best to arrive before 9:00 AM in the morning and before 2:00 PM in the afternoon. The medical examination takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the situation at the time. The hospital is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.
2. If children have finished their visa process, they must bring their immunization records for vaccines already received in China to the health center to obtain an internationally recognized immunization certificate.
3. The entire medical examination process is guided by hospital staff, so there is no need to worry about getting lost in the hospital :)
4. It is best to wear clothes that open at the front for easy removal and dressing. Do not wear clothes that you have to pull over your head, because some items require you to undress completely during the examination. You need to unbutton your top for the ECG, expose your abdomen for the ultrasound, and remove your top and bra for the chest X-ray, then put on their gown (if your clothes do not open at the front or if your T-shirt has metal parts, etc.). Wearing a cotton T-shirt without metal patterns makes things easier at the X-ray station; do not wear necklaces.
5. Wear shoes that are easy to take off, as there are many stations where you need to remove your shoes.
6. If you are having your medical examination at the health center, eat a little more the night before to avoid hunger, but do not overeat.
7. Keep your passport and appointment letter safe throughout the process to avoid losing them (this applies to medical examinations at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University). Each station will check your passport; the appointment letter can be put away after it has been entered into the computer.
8. You must also bring your passport and appointment letter when picking up the results (this applies to medical examinations at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University)!
U.S. immigrant visa medical examination items:
1. General examination: height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, development, nutritional status, neck, vision, night blindness, color vision, skin, lymph nodes, ears, hearing, nose, sense of smell, throat, tonsils, oral mucosa, teeth, thyroid, chest, breasts, breath sounds, heart rate, heart rhythm, murmurs and thrills, abdominal masses, liver and spleen, hernia, knee reflex, muscle tone, Romberg's sign, spine, limbs, urogenital system, anus.
2. Chest X-ray examination
3. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
4. Laboratory tests: routine urine test, routine blood test, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), liver function, hepatitis B surface antigen, blood RPR (rapid plasma reagin test for syphilis), HIV antibody test, blood type.
The medical examination is mainly to rule out the following diseases:
Cholera, syphilis, yellow fever, active tuberculosis, plague, intellectual disability, leprosy, mental illness.
Must bring on the day of the medical examination:
1. Passport.
2. Appointment letter.
3. Medical examination forms (DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, DS-3026), a total of 5 sheets.
4. 4 standard 2-inch front-facing color photos (children also need 4).
Note:
1. You do not need to fill out the medical examination forms yourself; hospital staff will help you fill them out during the examination.
2. If you do not have standard 2-inch front-facing color photos during the examination, you can use your passport photos or 50x50 photos. There is no harm in bringing extra photos.
Must bring on the day of picking up results and sealing:
1. Passport.
2. Appointment letter.
3. All documents listed on the notification form provided by the hospital.
