Interview Preparation


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Medical Examination

All intending immigrants, regardless of age, are required to have a medical examination before a visa can be issued. Medical examinations may only be done by a specially appointed panel physician.

The medical examination will include a medical history, physical examination, chest X-ray and blood tests for syphilis and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The physical examination will include at a minimum examination of the eyes, ears, nose and throat, extremities, heart, lungs, abdomen, lymph nodes, skin and external genitalia.


Preparing for the medical examination

The applicant’s medical examination must be performed by one of a panel of doctors authorized to complete the medical examination and x-ray of U.S. visa applicants.  The following steps will walk an applicant through the process of preparing for the medical examination.

  1. Select the first three letters of the applicant’s NVC case number from the following dropdown list.
  2. Click on Panel Physician List.
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  1. Contact one of the designated physician’s offices to arrange the applicant’s medical exam. Please give the doctor the date of the immigrant visa appointment or explain that the exam is for an immigrant visa applicant. The panel physician will advise you of the cost of the exam and tests.
  2. Obtain the applicant’s vaccination records, immunization records, and prior chest x-rays.
  3. Bring the following to the examination:
    • Copies of prior medical records, immunization records, and prior chest x-rays
    • The applicant’s passport, identity card, laissez-passer, or travel document
  4. Questions: If the applicant has any special medical conditions or to answer any general questions about the medical examination, please see the Medical Examination Frequently Asked Questions.

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