Difference medical inside vs outside the us

[n64kirby 0]

Hi guys.

I am curious about something.

Is there a difference between the medical outside the US (consular processing) or inside the US (Civil Surgeon)?

If yes what are the differences

 

Thanks for your answer

[Loren Y 2,755]

Usually a few hundred dollars more expensive ( LOL). But everything else is the same. You schedule an appointment at your local Civil Surgeon, just like you would at the approved doctor overseas, and they will fill out the same medical form and give you a copy. Take any proof of vaccinations with you just like if you were overseas, then you should be good to submit with whatever form you are filing if it is required for the form. A lot depends on how you entered, for example if you came on a K1 visa, you would use your DS-3025 form from the medical overseas to file for AOS.

[Chancy 6,241]

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10 hours ago, n64kirby said:

Is there a difference between the medical outside the US (consular processing) or inside the US (Civil Surgeon)?

 

The main difference is that those going through consular processing for a visa may only do their required medical through a consulate-accredited panel physician outside the US, while those going through AOS may only do the medical through a civil surgeon in the US.  As for the difference in medical checks, the requirements are the same for all immigrants, regardless of their path to LPR status.  As to the actual procedure for the required checks, DOS and USCIS leave it up to the panel physicians and civil surgeons, as long as they comply with the technical guidelines set by CDC.