Medical Examination and Designated Civil Surgeons
Most applicants for adjustment of status (Form I-485) are required to have a medical examination. A civil surgeon who has been designated by the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts the medical examination. If you are applying for an immigrant visa outside of the United States through Consular Processing, the Department of State will inform you about specific medical requirements.
For the most current list of civil surgeons in your area, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. After you have selected English or Spanish as your language of choice for the message, press the #2 key on your touch-tone phone for medical examinations from the list of six automated options. You will be asked to key in your zip code to help determine the list of designated civil surgeons closest to you. Have a pencil and a piece of paper ready to record the names of the civil surgeons provided.
List of Designated Civil Surgeons
For other information on Adjustment of Status, please click on one of the following topics below:
- What is Adjustment of Status?
- Who is Eligible to file an Adjustment of Status (AOS)?
- Benefits of Applying for an Adjustment of Status
- Where should you file an Adjustment of Status Application?
- Documents Needed for an Adjustment of Status Application
- Information needed for Adjustment of Status
- Medical Examination and Designated Civil Surgeons
- H-1B Status in I-485 Pending Period
- Visa Waiver Program in Adjustment of Status
- Receipt of Certain Public Benefits will NOT Render Alien a "Public Charge"
- Frequently Asked Questions: “Public Charge”
- Maintaining Legal Permanent Resident Status
- Memo: Be Aware of Abandonment of COS and AOS Applications
- Background and Security Checks
- Making a Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Request
- Writ of Mandamus
- The Definition of a Child according to U.S. Immigration Law
- Frequently Asked Questions about Adjustment of Status
- Attorner’s Fees for for Adjustment of Status
- Services that We Provide
- Age Out in Adjustment of Status