Requirements for Immigration Physical

Physical:  $395.00 -You will be required to pay $100 per person at the time of scheduling to hold your appointment. This is non-refundable. The remaining $295 will be due at the time of your physical. 

Mandatory Lab Test: You will need to have lab work done. If you have health insurance that will cover this cost for you, you will be given orders to take to the lab of your choice. You will then pay the lab directly for their services. If you do not have insurance coverage, we can take care of the lab fees for you for an additional $125. This amount is payable at the time of your physical. Please check your coverages prior to your appointment so you will be prepared to make this decision at the time of your physical.

These lab results will need to be returned to Dr. Chadalawada before your paperwork can be completed.  This typically takes 3-5 business days.

Your lab tests will include testing for syphilis and gonorrhea and Tuberculosis. If positive result is received, you will need treatment; treatment will be provided at an additional cost to you. If requested, you may be treated by your own Primary Care Physician and you will need to show proof of treatment and negative test result.

If civil surgeon suspects drug use, a urine drug test will be performed, also at an additional cost. 

If positive for Tuberculosis a chest x-ray will need to be performed.  You will be given orders to take to the facility of your choice.   You will pay that facility for their services.


LABS NEEDED:

Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (Testing for Gonorrhea) Click for details

RPR (Syphilis Testing) Click for details

QuantiFERON-TB (Testing for TB)

Varicella Zoster Antibody (if needed)

Immunizations:  You will be given orders to take to the pharmacy or health clinic of your choice for immunizations. You will pay that provider directly for their services.  Proof of these vaccines will need to be returned to Dr. Chadalawada to complete your paperwork.  If you have had the vaccines elsewhere you will need to bring in proof of having had the vaccines.  This information must be written in English, otherwise it will not be acceptable. 

If you do not have proof of your past vaccines:  Varicella vaccine is required if you do not have a history of Chicken Pox. If you do not know if you had them in the past, we can order an additional blood test to check your titers to see if you have the antibody is in your system. We do not need proof of chicken pox if you know you had them. If titer comes back negative, you will be required to obtain Varicella vaccine at an additional cost to you. 

VACCINES NEEDED:
Tetanus:  
MMR:
Pneumonia: (65 and over- SEASONAL)
Flu: (October 1- March 31- SEASONAL)

During the physical you will need to complete medication, medical history forms and review of symptoms. Your vital signs will be obtained at the visit. Civil Surgeons will discuss any communicable diseases that you may have or had in the past during this visit.

WHEN READY TO SCHEDULE:

  • Call our office @ 636-461-1414 or 636-677-6200
  • An Email is required to schedule
  • $100 deposit per appointment will be due at time of scheduling

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR PHYSICAL:

  • PHOTO ID
  • PRINTED I-693 FORM –
    • COMPLETE PART 1-2 -  DO NOT DATE -  ONLY SIGN
    • PRINT NAME AND A-NUMBER ON TOP OF EACH PAGE
  • VACCINATION RECORDS
  • MEDICATION LIST
  • REMAINING BALANCE OF $295 PER PERSON

After all testing is completed, we will have the packet completed and ready for pickup - meeting all USCIS guidelines, typically within 7 business days.