Do I need to take a tuberculosis test?

Yes. Those pursuing the EB-5 undergo a standard immigration medical examination, and tuberculosis screening is part of that evaluation. The purpose is to show that the applicant does not pose a public health risk, one of the general admissibility requirements in the United States.

The exam is not specific to the EB-5: it applies to most visa categories and must be conducted by a licensed physician authorized by the immigration authority, a panel physician abroad or a civil surgeon inside the United States. Tuberculosis is one of the communicable diseases assessed in this evaluation, alongside other public health items.

• Tuberculosis screening is part of the immigration medical examination.
• The exam may only be performed by an authorized physician, not by just any clinic.
• Required protocols and vaccines may change, so confirm current requirements before scheduling.

Because procedures and the list of required exams are updated periodically, the recommended approach is to verify current requirements with USCIS or the U.S. consulate and to have the exam performed only by a credentialed professional.

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