United States Immigration Physical
Are you looking for residency status in a country other than your own? Dr. Martin G. McElya, at Neighborhood Medical Center in the Dallas area, can provide you with the necessary physical for your paperwork. He can assist with physicals for the U.S. and many other countries. For more details, please call or book online to make an appointment.
This is not covered by insurance. Cash pay only.
What is The Purpose of Immigration Physicals?
The purpose behind immigration physicals is to ensure that you’re mentally and physically fit for residency. To gain residency in the US, you need to have a physical performed by a civil surgeon who has been certified by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). During this physical, Dr. McElya evaluates the candidate for the following:
- The presence of communicable diseases
- Vaccination history
- The existence or non-existence of mental disorder(s)
- The presence of possible substance abuse disorders
Any disease that requires you to be quarantined or that poses a public health risk to others would make you inadmissible to the US.
How Much Does This Cost?
- The cost of an adult physical (14 years and 1 day and up) is $400 plus the cost of vaccines, if needed.
- The cost of a child physical (2 years and 1 day-14 years) is $300 plus the cost of vaccines, if needed.
- The cost of a newborn physical (0 years – 2 years) is $300 plus the cost vaccines, if needed.
Is There a Physical Examination?
Yes. In the case of the US, Dr. McElya takes X-rays to determine the presence of tuberculosis and does a full physical exam to check for signs of any potential health problems that may pose a risk to others. This exam includes looking at your:
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Extremities
- Heart
- Lungs
- Abdomen
- Lymph nodes
- Skin
Dr. McElya may take X-rays in order to determine the presence of tuberculosis, if needed. During the exam, Dr. McElya also performs a mental evaluation.
What Vaccines Do I Need?
The USCIS requires you to have proof of the following vaccines:
- COVID-19
- Diphtheria
- The current year’s Influenza
- Hepatitis A & B
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Meningococcal
- Pertussis
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- Rotavirus
- Tetanus
- Varicella
If you’re missing any of these vaccinations, Neighborhood Medical Center provides them at an additional cost. We do not offer COVID-19 vaccines, but you may visit your local health department.