Civil Surgeon Designation and Compliance Flashcards
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What is the civil surgeon's responsibility if an applicant presents with symptoms of an active communicable disease of public health significance during the exam?
Answer: Report the case to local or state public health authorities and withhold Form I-693 pending full evaluation
Civil surgeons must report notifiable communicable diseases to public health authorities and must not finalize Form I-693 until an appropriate evaluation is completed.
How frequently does the USCIS civil surgeon designation need to be renewed?
Answer: Designation does not automatically expire but must be maintained through ongoing compliance
Civil surgeon designation does not have a fixed expiration date but can be revoked for non-compliance; USCIS periodically reviews designations.
Which of the following physicians CANNOT perform immigration medical exams in the United States?
Answer: A licensed US physician who has not been designated by USCIS as a civil surgeon
Only USCIS-designated civil surgeons may perform immigration medical exams; a licensed physician who lacks USCIS designation is not authorized.
What resource can applicants use to locate a USCIS-designated civil surgeon near them?
Answer: The USCIS civil surgeon locator tool on the USCIS website
USCIS maintains a searchable locator tool on its official website that allows applicants to find designated civil surgeons by zip code.
What does USCIS require a civil surgeon to do before examining a minor applicant without a parent or legal guardian present?
Answer: Ensure a parent or guardian provides written consent and ideally is present, or follow applicable legal requirements
Minors generally require parental or guardian consent before a medical examination; civil surgeons should follow applicable legal and ethical consent requirements.
Which type of documentation may a civil surgeon request to verify an applicant's identity before conducting the immigration medical exam?
Answer: Government-issued photo identification such as a passport or state ID
Civil surgeons should verify the applicant's identity using government-issued photo identification to ensure the exam is conducted for the correct individual.
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