Participating in an immigration medical exam is a critical part of the immigration process and is required to obtain a green card. A government-authorized doctor must perform the exam which consists of the following components: mental and physical exam, immunization & vaccine record review, drug & alcohol screening, and testing for various illnesses & diseases. At Lawndale Medical Clinic in Houston and serving East End, Houston, TX & Pasadena, TX we can provide an immigration exam for any eligible patients. Our team of talented physicians is ready to assist, so keep reading to learn more about the immigration exam process.
Why is a Medical Exam Required for a Green Card?
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) mandates that an exam be required during the green card process to protect U.S. citizens from public health crises. Currently, there are five reasons why the USCIS could deny your green card for health reasons:
1. Communicable Diseases: If you are deemed to have an active and untreated infectious disease, you can be denied a green card so as not to enter the United States and infect the population.
2. Drug or Alcohol Usage: If your medical screen reveals that you are misusing prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and/or alcohol you can be denied a green card. Additionally, if you have a prior history of drug and alcohol abuse you may need to present a drug test or show successful completion of a drug treatment program.
3. Mental or Physical Disorders: If you suffer from a mental or physical disorder that results in harmful behaviors to others, you can be denied a green card.
4. Unable to Work: If you are unable to work because of a health condition, you might be ineligible to get a green card. Your eligibility to be rejected for this reason depends on how likely it is that you'll be reliant on someone else for government benefits and financial assistance.
5. Lack of Required Vaccines: Entry to the United States requires multiple vaccines. If it is deemed that you did not complete these vaccines, you may be deemed inadmissible and denied a green card.
At Lawndale Medical Clinic in Houston, TX we understand the unique needs that being an immigrant presents. Give us a call today at (713) 924-4907 to schedule your immigration exam and put yourself on the best path towards achieving a green card.