Immigration medical requirements can change over time as determined by each country’s health and immigration authorities, so it’s important to verify that the information you have about the immigration medical exam is still current.
At Clínica Médica Internacional (CMI), we want you to stay informed about the protocols to follow and what to do when changes arise.
What are immigration medical requirements, and what is their purpose?
Within health and migration policy, immigration medical requirements are defined as a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant, seeking balance across physical, social, and psychological health. The exam’s main goal is twofold: to ensure the person can integrate into the new country in good health and to protect the public health of the receiving community.
This process is assessed from the following perspectives: Health (overall wellbeing), Body status (physical conditions), Psychology (adapting to a new environment), and Prevention (protection against infectious diseases).
Can the exam vary? What you need to know
Immigration medical exams may present variations or updates, especially because public-health needs and requirements can evolve. It’s essential for applicants to stay informed about possible modifications. Here are three key points on the flexibility of immigration medical requirements and their results:
- Common conditions. Having hypertension, cancer, or diabetes is not a reason for problems in the visa application.
- Communicable diseases. If a communicable disease is detected, the applicant receives clear medical guidance on next steps and treatment. For people with HIV, note that this condition was removed from the list of inadmissible diseases in 2010, so it is no longer an obstacle to obtaining a residence visa.
- Logistics and costs. Prices and exam formats are set by the U.S. Consulate or the competent authorities and are the same for the clinics they authorize; they may change based on official updates.
Who defines immigration medical protocols?
While health and migration policy protocols are established by the U.S. Consulate, the underlying medical standard is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), whose mission is to protect public health and prevent epidemics. At CMI, we strictly follow the CDC’s official immigration medical requirements and keep fully up to date on all obligations to ensure your process complies with the applicable regulations.
What should you do if there are adjustments to the requirements?
If there are changes to immigration medical requirements, we will inform you clearly when you schedule or when you arrive for your appointment—there’s no need to search for information on unofficial or unreliable sources. CMI receives official notifications regarding prices, exam formats, and health protocols and will advise applicants of each update when booking their appointment.
Questions or need to schedule your appointment?
Our staff is trained to answer your questions about immigration medical requirements and guide you through the process. Call our Call Center any time: From Mexico: (+52) 656 227 2800 | From the U.S.: (+1) 844 624 9447. For more information about the medical process, visit www.cmi-medical.com