Can I have the medical checkup done at any clinic?

No. The immigration medical exam associated with EB-5 cannot be performed at just any clinic of your choice. It must be conducted by a specifically authorized professional for that purpose, in accordance with the rules of the United States immigration process.

In practice, who conducts the exam depends on where you are located. Outside the United States, the exam is typically performed by a physician accredited by the consulate or embassy (known as a ‘panel physician’). Inside the United States, the qualified professional is a ‘civil surgeon’ recognized by USCIS. Choosing a physician outside these approved lists may invalidate the exam.

An exam rejected for lack of proper credentials delays and can jeopardize the progress of your case. For that reason, before scheduling an appointment, confirm that the professional is duly authorized to issue results in the format accepted by immigration authorities.

• The exam must be performed by an authorized professional, not at any clinic.
• Abroad, the consulate-accredited physician applies; in the U.S., the USCIS civil surgeon.
• An exam performed by a non-authorized professional is typically rejected.

Be cautious of quick offers and verify the official list of authorized professionals with the consulate or USCIS before scheduling your exam.

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