USCIS Doctors Vaccination Requirements

Question 1

Which federal law requires USCIS to mandate vaccinations for immigration medical exams?

Accepted Answer

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

Answer

Public Health Service Act

Answer

Affordable Care Act

Answer

Homeland Security Act

Question 2

Which vaccine is specifically required for applicants aged 11–12 years during the immigration medical exam?

Accepted Answer

Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)

Answer

Hepatitis A

Answer

Rotavirus

Answer

HPV

Question 3

What must a civil surgeon do if an applicant has a documented history of prior varicella disease?

Accepted Answer

Document the history and waive the varicella vaccine

Answer

Administer the varicella vaccine regardless

Answer

Defer the decision to USCIS

Answer

Order a varicella titer test only

Question 4

For influenza vaccination during immigration exams, what is the correct requirement?

Accepted Answer

Required only during influenza season (October–March)

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Required year-round regardless of season

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Optional for all applicants

Answer

Required only for applicants over 65

Question 5

What CDC schedule do civil surgeons use as the basis for required vaccinations?

Accepted Answer

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) schedule

Answer

World Health Organization (WHO) schedule

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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) schedule

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Department of Defense immunization schedule

Question 6

If an applicant has a contraindication to MMR vaccine, what must the civil surgeon do?

Accepted Answer

Document the contraindication on Form I-693 and note why the vaccine was not given

Answer

Administer the vaccine anyway and monitor for reactions

Answer

Automatically deny the medical exam

Answer

Refer the applicant to a specialist before completing the form