Explanation:
There are several health-related reasons that may result in a person being denied a green card or being found inadmissible in the United States. Some examples of these health-related grounds of inadmissibility include:
Communicable diseases
Failure to provide required vaccines
Substance abuse or addiction
Mental health issues
Physical or mental disorders
Explanation:
The physician will be looking for certain conditions that belong to the following categories (for more information about how the presence of such conditions can affect your application for a green card, see the section that follows):
- Communicable diseases (including tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea)
- Dependence on drugs or abuse of drugs
- Disorders of the body or mind that are associated with engaging in risky behavior
- Illnesses of the body or mind that are linked to risky behaviors
- Circumstances that render it impossible for you to provide for yourself
Explanation:
The CDC requires that all green card applicants undergo tuberculosis (TB) tests as part of the medical examination. The preferred TB test is the Mantoux tuberculin skin test, which involves injecting a small amount of fluid (called tuberculin) just under the skin of the forearm and then checking the area 2-3 days later for a reaction.
The civil surgeon will follow the CDC's guidelines for TB testing and treatment, which may vary depending on the individual's age, medical history, and other factors. It's important to note that a positive TB test result does not necessarily mean that the person is ineligible for a green card, but it could affect the timing and requirements of the application process.
Explanation:
All applicants for green cards aged 2 and up will have to undergo a "interferon gamma release assay" (IGRA) as per the CDC's Tuberculosis Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons.
Explanation:
Yes, having a history of violence due to mental illness can potentially affect an individual's ability to obtain a green card.
It's important to note that each case is evaluated on an individual basis, and a history of mental illness or violence does not automatically mean that an individual will be deemed inadmissible. An immigration attorney can help evaluate an individual's specific situation and provide guidance on how best to proceed with their green card application.
Explanation:
Applicants applying for a green card from within the United States are required to bring their Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, to their medical examination appointment with a USCIS-approved civil surgeon.
Explanation:
All candidates for green cards who are 15 years of age or older, whether applying from inside the country or overseas, must have a syphilis blood test and a gonorrhea urine test, all of which must be performed by a physician.
