Who Needs a Medical ?

• Immigration Medicals can only be conducted by Panel Physicians designated by the U.S. Government. Medical examinations are valid for one year from the date that they are performed.
  
  
• If you have received an appointment letter from the U.S. Consulate in Montreal then you must now make an appointment for your medical.
  
  
• All members of your family listed on your appointment letter require a medical. This includes infants and children. Children under 15 are not required to have blood tests or an x-ray.
  
  
• If you are a fiancé and have a letter from the consulate but no appointment date and have been instructed to obtain a medical examination.
  
  
• If your lawyer has instructed you to make an appointment for a medical.

For Further information on Immigrant Visas you can visit the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration website: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm

U.S. Department of Homeland Security home page:
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic

For information about the U.S. Consulate in Montreal:
http://www.usembassycanada.gov/content/content.asp?section=travel&subsection1=usconsulates&document=montreal