Zenith Primary and Urgent Care takes pride in providing Immigration Medical Exams – commonly referred to as Green Card Medicals – for individuals applying for immigration in Marlborough and nearby areas in Massachusetts. This essential phase in visa and green card application requests entails a thorough medical assessment conducted by a designated civil surgeon accredited by USCIS. Our dedicated medical team is ready to assist you throughout this procedure with attentiveness and accuracy.
Why Do People Need to Undergo Immigration Exams?
The medical examination for immigration purposes is conducted to confirm that individuals intending to enter the United States do not present a threat to health by checking for contagious diseases, making sure their vaccinations are current, and assessing their general health in accordance with the criteria established by U.S immigration officials. To learn more about why immigration physical exams are essential and the criteria that must be met, visit the CDC’s Immigration Medical Examinations page.
Each immigration physical is conducted in the following order:
First Visit: (Walk-ins are also welcome!)
- Review of your paperwork and initiation of required medical tests.
- Collection of necessary documentation and recording it on your I-693 form.
- Physical examination and administration of any needed immunizations by the Civil Surgeon.
Second Visit:
- Scheduled approximately 5-10 days after the first visit to allow for lab results.
- Pick-up of the completed sealed documents and a copy for yourself and your lawyer if needed.
Please try to be fifteen minutes early for your appointment in case there is anything missing in your file. The exam begins with the Civil Surgeon conducting a detailed health history review and physical check-up. For patients under examination by a male Civil Surgeon, there will be a female staff member present. In addition, the Medical Assistant will provide any vaccinations or blood tests required during the visit.
You’ll receive a notification once we’ve received and reviewed all reports. Your documents are prepared for signing.
Mandated Vaccinations
Here are some of the vaccines usually needed for exams related to immigration purposes:
- The combo vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella
- It provides defense against measles, rubella, and mumps, all of which are viral infections that spread easily. More information can be found on the CDC’s MMR Vaccine Information page.
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- It guards against chickenpox, a contagious illness triggered by the varicella zoster virus. Visit the CDC’s Varicella Vaccine Information page for more details.
- COVID-19
- Primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine and proof of vaccination. You can learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination requirement from the CDC’s COVID vaccination informational page.
- Three vaccines that protect against tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria (an infection), and pertussis (whooping cough); the combination vaccine known as Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (TdP)
- Helping to prevent tetanus and diseases like diphtheria and whooping cough. Learn more on the CDC’s TdP Vaccine Information page.
- Influenza
- It provides defense against the flu virus that leads to influenza and is essential during the flu season from October 1 to March 31. Refer to the CDC’s Influenza Vaccine Information page for additional information.
- Hepatitis A and B
- It provides defense against hepatitis A and B infections that result from the hepatitis A and B viruses affecting the liver. More information is available on the CDC’s Hepatitis A and B Vaccine Information page.
- Pneumococcal Bacteria
- It helps prevent illnesses caused by bacteria like pneumonia and infections in the bloodstream and meningitis. Check the CDC’s Pneumococcal Vaccination page for more information.
- Meningitis-Inducing Bacteria
- It helps prevent diseases that can lead to meningitis and infections in the bloodstream. Check the CDC’s Meningococcal Vaccination page for more information on this.
- Rotavirus
- It causes stomach and intestinal infections in young children and helps shield children from rotavirus infections that lead to cases of diarrhea in babies and young kids. Check the CDC’s Rotavirus Vaccine Information page.
- Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)
- Helping to prevent Hib disease is important as it can lead to infections such as meningitis and pneumonia. Check CDC’s Hib Vaccine Information page for more information about this vaccine.
- Polio
- It provides protection against poliovirus that can lead to paralysis. You can check more details on the CDC’s Polio Vaccination page.
What do you Need to Bring for Your Appointment:
To make sure your visit goes well, and no disruptions are present, kindly remember to bring along the following items:
- To take the exam as an adult or a child you are required to bring a form of identification such as a driver’s license or passport for adults and a photo ID for children.
- Make sure to have your vaccine or immunization records translated into English if they are in another language.
- Medical records from hospitals or clinics, such as documentation showing treatment for tuberculosis or other contagious illnesses.
- Provide any chest X-rays or other diagnostic tests that were done previously.
- Any documentation regarding health history.
- To fill out the Immigration Physical Form I-693, you have the option to do it online or at the clinic, making sure all information is written in capital letters using ink.
We will also send you an email with the documentation needed for the exam when you book an appointment with us.
What Makes Zenith Primary and Urgent Care Stand Out Among Other Clinics?
You don’t need an appointment at all here at our clinic. We know how annoying it is to wait over a month for an appointment to open up. That’s why we provide Immigration Physical appointments that can be scheduled in just one day, or you can even drop by for your first visit. Our clinic is completely certified to conduct immigration medical assessments as mandated by immigration regulations. We also provide affordable immigration physical pricing along with additional vaccination pricing if needed.
Schedule your appointment now at Zenith Primary & Urgent Care to enjoy a hassle-free experience during your immigration medical examination process. Our committed team is available to guide you through each stage of the procedure. Reach out today to book your appointment and move forward confidently in your immigration endeavors.
Come see us at 757 Boston Post Rd E in Marlborough, MA 01752 for a visit; alternatively, you can make an appointment on our website or give us a call on 617-500-7933 and our team of healthcare professionals will assist you with whatever you require.
