Does H-1B require a medical exam like the green card?

No. The H-1B is a nonimmigrant visa for specialty occupations, and a medical exam is not part of its requirements. That requirement typically appears at a different stage of the immigration journey, tied to the green card.

The medical exam is standard in adjustment of status and permanent residency application processes, where public health matters are reviewed before a green card is granted. Because the H-1B is a temporary work visa, the review focuses on other criteria.

• The H-1B centers on the sponsoring employer’s job offer and the specialty occupation.
• What counts is demonstrating your professional and academic qualifications.
• The medical exam comes into play later, if and when you pursue a green card.

Since rules and procedures can change, it is worth confirming the current requirements on the official source (USCIS) or with an immigration professional before putting your case together.

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