Immigration Exams

The Silver Cross MedWorks Occupational Health Program offers required examinations for immigrants in accordance with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Each evaluation includes an examination performed according to the medical guidelines established by the USCIS and Centers for Disease Control; all required laboratory testing; and completion of all the necessary paperwork. Dr. Stephen Epner, medical director of Silver Cross MedWorks Occupational Health Program, is a USCIS Designated Civil Surgeons and experienced with the medical requirements of these examinations. Spanish-speaking staff is available to guide patients through the simple process. All the required paperwork and testing can be completed within just two to three days.

About Immigration Exams

A medical examination is part of the application process for obtaining entry and/or residency to the United States for individuals of all ages. Examination requirements are determined by age and immunization record. An adult examination (15 years or older) typically consists of the following:

• A physical examination
• A tuberculin (TB) skin test is required for all persons 2 years or older. After the skin test is applied, you must return to clinic in 3 days for it to be read. A skin test is considered “positive” if there is a reaction of 5 mm or more. Anyone with a “positive” skin test must have a chest x-ray. In addition, if you have a history of TB or a history of a positive TB skin test, a chest x-ray is required. Many patients have received BCG vaccination in their home country, but a skin test for TB is still required. All persons with a question of active TB will be referred to the Will County Health Department.
• A blood test for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS)
• A blood test for syphilis (RPR)
• Routine immunizations such as chickenpox (varicella), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and tetanus-diphtheria

A pediatric examination (children 14 years of age or younger) does not require blood testing and typically consists of the following:

• A physical examination
• A TB skin test
• A review and update of routine pediatric immunizations

The Day of Your Exam

To expedite results, patients should bring with the following information and forms to their exam:

• All medications and immunization records for each family member seeking entry, especially important for pre-school and school-age children
• Any recent records of blood tests for AIDS, syphilis, measles (rubeola), rubella (German measles), mumps or chickenpox titers
• Any record of a chest x-ray (within 10 years)
• Any records of a skin test for TB

Hours

Monday-Friday
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location

Silver Cross Professional Building
1051 Essington Road, Suite 140
Joliet, Illinois

Schedule an Appointment

Call Silver Cross MedWorks Occupational Health at (815) 730-6500.

Exam Fees

All examination fees are due at the time of service. Health insurance will not cover this expense. Cash or major credit cards accepted.