AFC Urgent Care in Depew, New York, is currently providing comprehensive immigration physical examinations for individuals seeking permanent residency or a Green Card.
Applicants must undergo a multi-visit process to complete the required medical documentation. During the initial appointment, a medical assistant reviews the patient’s documents, collects necessary information, and initiates required testing. This data is recorded on Form I-693, which the patient eventually submits to immigration authorities for processing.
The second visit, typically scheduled approximately seven days after the first to allow for laboratory results, involves a comprehensive physical and mental evaluation performed by a civil surgeon. This examination includes a review of the patient’s health history and a full-body physical.
If the civil surgeon is male, a female staff member will be present during the examination of female patients. Following the surgeon’s review, the medical assistant administers any necessary vaccinations or performs blood draws. Once all reports are reviewed, the patient is notified that the documents are ready for signature.
The clinic provides various services necessary to complete the immigration medical portion of an application, including blood tests, chest X-rays, and vaccinations. While the clinic accepts existing vaccination records, these must be translated into English if they were originally issued in a different language.
Patients are advised to arrive 30 minutes early for their initial appointment and must bring a government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver’s license. For child applicants, a photo ID for the child is mandatory; parental identification will not be accepted as a substitute.
Beyond the standard physical and mental evaluation, the clinic reviews available medical records to assess for physical or mental abnormalities, diseases, or disabilities. Patients are encouraged to bring records of past treatments for infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, as well as any previous chest X-rays.
While the civil surgeon facilitates the process, the administration of vaccines and other required services are provided at an additional cost. Further visits may be necessary depending on test results or the civil surgeon’s schedule.
To ensure accessibility for a diverse applicant population, the clinic offers free language assistance services.
While the clinic provides the necessary medical framework to satisfy federal immigration standards, the specific timeline for final document clearance remains dependent on individual test outcomes and the clinic’s internal scheduling.
