USCIS USCIS Physical Examination Procedures 2

Question 1

Which communicable disease is specifically listed as a Class A condition that makes immigration applicants inadmissible?

Accepted Answer

Active pulmonary tuberculosis

Answer

Active tuberculosis is one of the communicable diseases of public health significance that constitutes a Class A condition, making the applicant inadmissible.

Question 2

What must happen before a civil surgeon can complete the USCIS medical exam for an applicant who tests positive on TB screening?

Accepted Answer

Further evaluation including chest X-ray and possible specialist consultation is required

Answer

A positive TB screening result requires follow-up evaluation including a chest X-ray and potentially specialist consultation before the civil surgeon can finalize the exam.

Question 3

How does a civil surgeon handle a medical finding that requires specialist consultation during the USCIS exam?

Accepted Answer

Refers the applicant and awaits specialist findings before finalizing Form I-693

Answer

When specialist consultation is needed, the civil surgeon refers the applicant and waits for the specialist's findings to properly classify and complete the medical exam report.

Question 4

Which sexually transmitted infection, when active, must be reported as a Class A condition on the USCIS medical exam?

Accepted Answer

Active syphilis

Answer

Active syphilis is a communicable disease of public health significance that must be reported as a Class A condition on Form I-693.

Question 5

What is the civil surgeon required to do after completing the USCIS immigration medical exam?

Accepted Answer

Seal Form I-693 in a tamper-evident envelope and return it to the applicant

Answer

After completing the exam, the civil surgeon seals Form I-693 in a tamper-evident envelope and returns it to the applicant for submission with their immigration application.

USCIS - Medical Exam Practice Test

USCIS - Medical Exam Practice Test

USCIS USCIS Physical Examination Procedures 2