Immigration physicals will be available soon at AFC Dale City

Dale City VA Immigration Physicals at AFC Urgent Care

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires you to get a full immigration physical exam. This exam is to make sure you don’t have physical issues or mental disorders that may prevent you from being approved. Our physicians understand that USCIC doctors must follow the government’s strict guidelines and procedures for your exams. You can rest assured that your forms and report will be done correctly.

What Is An Immigration Physical?

An immigration physical is a medical examination required by authorities in the United States as part of the process for obtaining certain visas or changing your immigration status. The purpose is to assess your health and determine if you have any communicable diseases, health conditions or mental disorders that could pose a risk to public health and safety.

Who Needs One?

If you are applying for an immigrant visa, also known as permanent residency or green card, you will need to undergo an immigration physical as part of the visa application process. Individuals who are already in the country on a temporary visa (such as a student visa) and are applying to adjust their status to become permanent residents may also need to have one. In some cases, individuals applying for certain types of work visas may need to undergo medical examinations, including immigration physicals, particularly if they are planning to work in fields that involve public health or safety concerns.

What You Need To Bring

Please make sure you bring the most complete and up-to-date documentation to your appointment. In addition to your Form I-693, bring your government-valid ID or passport, medical and vaccination records for the doctor. If you don’t have proof of your vaccinations, you can request a blood test to prove immunization.

What to Expect at Your Immigration Physical Exam

During the immigration physical, one of our licensed physicians will perform a comprehensive medical examination, which may include:

• Review of Medical History: We will go over your medical history, including any past illnesses, surgeries, ongoing medical conditions as well as vaccinations. Additional immunizations may be administered if needed.
• Physical Examination: This will include checking vital signs, examining the eyes, ears, nose, throat, heart, lungs, abdomen, and other body systems.
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening: This is a common requirement for immigration physicals. It may involve a tuberculin skin test (also known as a PPD test) or a blood test to check for TB infection.
• Blood tests: We may need to conduct blood tests to check for various health conditions, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS, syphilis, and other communicable diseases.

At the end of your appointment, your doctor will fill out the rest of your I-693 Form and put it in a sealed envelope. You will need to send the unopened envelope as is, to the USCIS by following their instructions. Remember, the USCIS will not accept the envelope if it’s been tampered with in any way.

AFC Urgent Care FAQs

• How long will the exam take?
  • AFC offers some of the lowest wait times around, with many patients getting in to see a provider in less than 15 minutes. Your exam will probably take around a half hour.
• What happens if my physical reveals I have a medical problem?
  • We’ll complete your paperwork as required, but if it’s something we can help with we might be able to provide you with treatment on the spot. With in-house labs at many locations, you could be on your way without the need for a second visit.
• What if I’m on my route and can’t visit my local AFC?
  • You can stop into any AFC, any time. Check out our list of locations to find the one nearest you.

Get Your Immigration Physical Today

Though AFC Dale City offers walk-ins, we recommend scheduling your physical to make sure that one of our physicians is available at the time you need. Call (571) 374-1234 or fill out our online form to schedule your appointment today. We look forward to serving you!