USCIS Doctors Physical Examination Requirements 2

Question 1

What is the definition of a Class B medical condition in the context of USCIS immigration medical examinations?

Accepted Answer

A physical or mental health condition that is of public health significance but does not meet Class A criteria

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A condition that automatically makes an applicant inadmissible

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A condition requiring immediate hospitalization before immigration approval

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A condition that permanently bars an applicant from obtaining a waiver

Question 2

How must a completed Form I-693 be handled by the civil surgeon before being given to the applicant?

Accepted Answer

Sealed in an envelope and signed across the seal by the civil surgeon

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Submitted directly to USCIS by the civil surgeon

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Emailed securely to the applicant's attorney

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Laminated and given to the applicant for safe keeping

Question 3

Which tuberculosis testing method is preferred by USCIS Technical Instructions for the immigration medical examination?

Accepted Answer

Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) such as QuantiFERON-TB Gold

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Chest X-ray alone

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Tuberculin Skin Test (TST/Mantoux) only

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Sputum culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 4

What must a civil surgeon document on Form I-693 if an applicant refuses a required vaccination?

Accepted Answer

Note the refusal and the reason, and advise the applicant to obtain a waiver

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Mark the applicant as inadmissible immediately

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Leave the vaccination section blank

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Defer the exam until the applicant agrees to vaccination

Question 5

At what age does the rubella vaccination requirement become waived for female applicants in the USCIS immigration medical examination?

Accepted Answer

45 years

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50 years

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55 years

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60 years

Question 6

What must the mental health evaluation during the immigration medical exam assess for?

Accepted Answer

Physical or mental disorders with associated harmful behavior, and substance abuse

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Intelligence quotient and cognitive ability

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History of depression and anxiety disorders only

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Workplace fitness and employability

Question 7

Which of the following describes the appropriate action when a civil surgeon identifies a Class B tuberculosis condition?

Accepted Answer

Complete Form I-693 with the finding noted and recommend follow-up treatment

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Deny the applicant and report to CDC immediately

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Refuse to complete the exam until the condition is fully treated

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Issue a vaccination waiver for all TB-related vaccines