USCIS DOCTORS Study Guide 2026

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📋 USCIS DOCTORS Exam Format at a Glance

100
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 USCIS DOCTORS Topics to Study (22)

✍️ Sample USCIS DOCTORS Questions & Answers

1. Which condition found during the immigration medical examination is an absolute Class A bar to admissibility with no waiver available?
✓ Active tuberculosis that is contagious

Active, contagious tuberculosis is a Class A communicable disease of public health significance that renders an applicant inadmissible, and treatment and proof of cure are required before a waiver can be considered.

2. What is the primary focus of a Pediatrician's practice?
✓ Child and adolescent health

A Pediatrician's primary focus is on the physical, mental, and emotional health of infants, children, and adolescents. They specialize in the unique healthcare needs of this age group, from birth through young adulthood, providing comprehensive medical care.

3. Which vaccine is specifically required for applicants aged 11–12 years during the immigration medical exam?
✓ Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)

Tdap is the recommended booster for preteens aged 11–12, and it is required during immigration medical exams for that age group.

4. What is the primary role of a General Civil Surgeon?
✓ Performing immigration medical exams

General Civil Surgeons are authorized to conduct medical examinations required for immigration purposes.

5. What is the primary role of a Designated Physician in the immigration process?
✓ Conduct medical examinations for immigration benefits

Designated Physicians, also known as civil surgeons, conduct medical examinations for individuals applying for immigration benefits while *within* the United States. Their primary role is to assess the applicant's health to determine if they have any medical conditions that would make them inadmissible under U.S. immigration law, similar to Panel Physicians but for domestic applicants.

6. What is the purpose of the medical examination performed by a Panel Physician?
✓ To check for communicable diseases and general health

The medical examination performed by a Panel Physician is crucial for identifying health-related grounds of inadmissibility. Its purpose is to check for communicable diseases of public health significance, certain physical or mental disorders, and to ensure the applicant meets general health requirements for U.S. immigration.

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  1. uscis.gov — Test delivery, eligibility · verified Oct 2026
  2. ecfr.gov — Fees · verified Oct 2026