Immigration Medical Exam

Immigration Physicals

Idaho Health Neighborhood Center offers green card medical exams, also known as immigration physicals or I-693 medical exams, at our Nampa, ID location. All immigration medical exams are conducted by a civil surgeon, a doctor designated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to perform immigration physicals and sign the required form. We offer immigration physicals to children older than 6 months and adults of all ages.

Appointments for this exam are by phone only.

Services for a Green Card Medical Exam

• A review of your medical history and a physical exam

• A review of your vaccination record and vaccine recommendations

• Quantiferon testing for tuberculosis (TB)

• Testing for gonorrhea and syphilis

• Completion of forms needed to apply for a change in your immigration status

What to Bring to Your Green Card Medical Exam

Please bring the following to your appointment:

• Your passport from your country of origin

• Proof of your vaccination record

• A list of medications you currently take

• Tuberculosis certificate from your doctor if you were treated in the past

• A certificate of clearance if you have been diagnosed with syphilis and were properly treated

What makes IHNC Different?

WHY US?

Multi-Cultural Care Team

(English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Ukrainian, Russian, Persian, Farsi/Dari, and Swahili)

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Experienced Civil Surgeon

Meet Our Civil Surgeon

Leo Carney III, DO, FAAFP​

Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon

Dr. Carney, Chief Medical Officer at Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization, leads clinical operations for the Idaho Health Neighborhood Center. A distinguished healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience, he previously served as Director of Clinical Programs at Headquarters Marine Corps, transforming their Primary Care model. His visionary leadership also implemented process improvements across 57 military medical facilities and developed a groundbreaking governance model. Dr. Carney’s expertise extends to managing large programs, as evidenced by his role as Director of Primary Care and Mental Health at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. He holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and is board-certified in Family Medicine.

Languages spoken: English

(208) 606-0396

Frequently Asked Questions

What If You Test Positive for a Communicable Disease or need vaccines?

Your IHNC civil surgeon can begin treatment and administer vaccinations at an additional cost.

How Can You Fail Your Immigration Medical Exam?

There are a few ways you can fail your medical examination:

• If you don't provide documentation for the required vaccinations or obtain a waiver for them

• If you test positive for tuberculosis, gonorrhea or syphilis and don't provide documentation of follow-up testing or treatment to USCIS

• If you have a physical or mental health condition that requires a follow-up by the health department or referral evaluation and you don't provide follow-up details to USCIS

Does Insurance Cover Immigration Physicals?

Our green card medical exams are a cash-pay-only service. However, required vaccinations and follow-up treatment not included with the immigration physical may be covered by insurance.

What is the Purpose of an Immigration Physical?

The immigration physical is meant to prove that a person who is applying for residency doesn't suffer from a communicable disease, serious mental illness, or a drug problem. The physical is also a way to prove that the applicant has the vaccinations needed to become a resident. Any required vaccinations are priced separately from the immigration exam.

Who Needs an Immigration Physical?

People who apply for permanent resident status in the United States must have an immigration physical. People who apply for a spouse or fiance visa are also required to see a physician for an immigration physical.

How Does the Immigration Physical Work?

The immigration physical starts with a comprehensive medical history. The doctor needs to know about all past illnesses, surgeries, and medical issues. A medical history form should be filled out prior to the appointment and will be reviewed by the doctor during the appointment. The physician must also ask questions about anything that could prevent the patient from passing the immigration physical. These questions will cover topics including drug use and psychiatric issues. A chest x-ray is a standard part of an immigration physical, as this x-ray verifies that the patient is not bringing tuberculosis into the United States. The eyes, ears, nose, and throat will be examined and the physician will listen to the lungs and the heart. The doctor will do a brief skin exam as well, checking for disease on all areas of the body. If disease is discovered or suspected, blood tests may be done during the immigration physical.

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