The Medical Exam portion of the immigration process can take two to three visits.\u00a0 Here is what to expect and what you need to bring.<\/em><\/p>\n Appointment is required for the first visit. Please call the office to schedule. Full payment for the Medical Exam is due upfront at first visit (we do not submit to insurance). Must pay with credit\/debit card, money order, or certified check (no cash or checks).<\/p>\n You need to bring:<\/strong><\/p>\n *Alternative proof of identity may be accepted for children under 14 years of age that shows name, date and place of birth, parents\u2019 full names and other identifying information.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n First Visit includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Available Vaccinations:<\/strong><\/p>\n After First Visit \u2013 At check out you will be given a list of all vaccine records that you still need to provide to schedule the Medical Exam.\u00a0 You can get these done at the Health Department or your family physician.\u00a0 If a chest x-ray is determined necessary based on your Quantiferon results, we can complete the x-ray at our office for an additional $60.\u00a0 Once we have received all records and test results, we will call you to schedule the Medical Exam with our Civil Surgeon. **If an interpreter is needed, you must bring one with you to exam**<\/strong><\/p>\n You must bring your valid, government issued ID or Passport again.\u00a0 Our civil surgeon will perform your immigration medical exam at one of our 5 locations.\u00a0 The I-693 form will be completed and sealed for you to submit to USCIS.<\/p>\n Health Departments<\/u><\/strong>First Visit<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n**To ensure the exam can be completed, the final visit must be within 3 months of the first visit.<\/em><\/p>\nFinal Visit<\/u> \u2013 Appointment Required<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/u><\/h2>\n
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\nIf a chest x-ray is determined necessary based on your Quantiferon results, the additional charge is $60. If you elect to receive any vaccinations at one of our facilities, there will be additional cost for those vaccines.<\/li>\n
\n<\/strong>Tdap or DTaP, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Rotavirus (under 8 mths), Hepatitis A (12 mo – 18 yrs), Influenza, OPV\/IPV (2 mo and older), MMR (Measles, mumps, and rubella), HIB (under 5 yrs), Meningococcal (11-18 yrs), Pneumococcal (2 – 59 mths and over 50 yrs).<\/li>\n
\nYou will have to get the vaccines again. These can be completed at the Health Department or some local pharmacies.<\/li>\n
\nTotal process typically takes 3-4 weeks. This can vary depending on how quickly we receive your Vaccine records.<\/li>\n
\nOur Civil Surgeon will review all vaccination records and complete a basic physical exam with a larger focus on medical history.<\/li>\n
\n<\/strong>Depending on the circumstances, you may still be able to have the exam completed but you should contact the clinic for further instructions. Based on the situation, they will tell you whether the exam can still be completed or whether you will have to start the process all over again, including paying the $1000.<\/li>\n
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Please contact our office and ask for a coordinator to assist.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
\n<\/strong>It is best if you show up early. If you are late, we will try to get you in, but it will depend on the civil surgeon’s schedule.\u00a0 If you arrive more than 15-20 minutes late, you may have to reschedule.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nSt. Joe County: 227 W. Jefferson Blvd #825, South Bend IN 46601 (Ph: 574-235-9750)
\nElkhart County: 608 Oakland Ave, Elkhart IN 46516 (Ph: 574-523-2283)<\/p>\n