Immigration Medical Exam (I-693) in Jackson Heights, Queens

Need a green card medical exam? Dr. Irina Ilyayeva, MD, is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. She does immigration medical exams (Form I-693) for children and adults of any age at our office at 37-03 92nd Street in Jackson Heights, Queens. You can come on your own or bring the whole family. She speaks English, Spanish and Russian. Call (917) 832-6562 to book and to ask about the fee.

A USCIS civil surgeon in Jackson Heights, Queens

Most people applying for a green card from inside the United States (adjustment of status) need an immigration medical exam, recorded on Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Only a doctor designated by USCIS, called a civil surgeon, can do this exam and sign the form.

Dr. Ilyayeva is listed in the USCIS civil surgeon finder. To see her listing, search ZIP code 11372 in the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool.

Our office is easy to reach from Elmhurst, Corona, East Elmhurst and Woodside. Take the 7 train to 90 St–Elmhurst Av (about a 4- to 5-minute walk) or Junction Blvd (about a 9-minute walk). Buses: Q72 on Junction Blvd, Q49 on 35th Ave/89th–90th St, and Q66 on Northern Blvd. See location and directions.

Who needs an I-693 immigration medical exam?

Adults and children applying for a green card (lawful permanent residence) from inside the U.S., using Form I-485
Husbands, wives, parents and children in the same family, each with their own exam and form
Refugees adjusting status, who usually need only the vaccination part of the exam
Anyone USCIS has asked for a Form I-693. If USCIS or your lawyer sent you instructions, bring them or tell us when you call

If your visa interview is at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad, your exam is done by a panel physician in that country instead.

What happens at the exam

Dr. Ilyayeva follows the CDC's current Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons. What each person needs depends on their age and health history:

Checking the applicant's identity with a passport or other government-issued photo ID
A medical history and a physical exam
Review of vaccine records, and any vaccines that are required and missing (see the table below)
A tuberculosis (TB) blood test, called an IGRA, for everyone 2 years and older. A chest X-ray is needed only if the test is positive, there are signs of TB, or the person has known HIV infection. Children under 2 get a TB check through their history and exam
A blood test for syphilis for ages 18 to 44, and a lab test for gonorrhea (usually a urine sample) for ages 18 to 24. People outside those ages are tested only if there's a medical reason
The completed, signed Form I-693, given to you in a sealed envelope, plus a copy of your vaccine record to keep

Vaccines required for the green card medical exam, by age

The CDC requires only certain vaccines for the exam, based on the applicant's age on the day of the exam. If you're missing one, you get at least one dose at the visit; you don't have to finish the whole series first. A vaccine that isn't right for your age or health, or a flu shot outside flu season, is noted on the form instead.

Vaccines required for Form I-693, by the applicant's age (CDC Technical Instructions, Table 1)
Vaccine	Required for ages
Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (DTaP)	2 months through 6 years
Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough booster (Tdap or Td)	11 years and older (sometimes ages 7 to 10, depending on past doses)
Polio	2 months and older. For adults, it depends on whether they had the childhood series
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	12 months and older, if born in 1957 or later
Rotavirus	6 weeks through 8 months
Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)	2 through 59 months
Hepatitis A	12 months through 18 years
Hepatitis B	Birth through 59 years
Meningococcal (MenACWY)	11 through 18 years
Chickenpox (varicella)	12 months and older
Pneumococcal	2 through 59 months, and 65 and older
Flu (influenza)	6 months and older, every year, during flu season

Source: CDC vaccination requirements for civil surgeons. Dr. Ilyayeva checks exactly which doses each person needs.

What to bring

A passport or other government-issued photo ID for each person who needs an exam
Every vaccine record you have, including records from other countries. Records count only if they show the full date of each dose (month, day and year)
An English translation of any record in another language. The applicant is responsible for the translation
Form I-693, if you already have it. Use the current edition from the USCIS website
Any medical records and a list of medicines you take. If you were treated for TB before, bring those records too
Refugees: your I-94 arrival record
For children, a parent or legal guardian must come to the visit

Picking up your sealed Form I-693

The TB blood test result usually comes back within a few days. Once the whole exam is complete, Dr. Ilyayeva signs Form I-693 and we give it to you in a sealed envelope. If you file by mail, don't open it. If you file online, follow USCIS's instructions to open and upload it, and keep the original. We'll call you when your form is ready.

Fees and booking

Each civil surgeon sets their own fee for immigration medical exams. Call (917) 832-6562 to book and to ask about the fee. Please tell us how many family members need an exam and their ages, so we can plan the visit.

Frequently asked questions about immigration medical exams

Do you do immigration medical exams for adults?

Yes. Dr. Ilyayeva does the Form I-693 immigration medical exam for children and adults of any age, from babies to grandparents. You can book one person or the whole family. When you call (917) 832-6562, tell us how many people need an exam and their ages.

Is Dr. Ilyayeva a USCIS civil surgeon?

Yes. Dr. Irina Ilyayeva is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon, so she can do the exam and sign Form I-693. To see her listing, search ZIP code 11372 in the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool.

What languages do you speak?

Dr. Ilyayeva speaks English, Spanish and Russian, so she can explain each step of the exam in your language.

How do I book an immigration medical exam?

Call (917) 832-6562. Immigration exams are booked by phone. Our hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM–3:30 PM. Closed Friday and Sunday.

How much does the immigration medical exam cost?

Each civil surgeon sets their own fee. Call (917) 832-6562 to ask about our fee before you book.

How many visits does it take?

Usually two. The exam, blood tests and any vaccines are done at the first visit. Dr. Ilyayeva can sign Form I-693 only after the whole exam is complete, including the TB blood test result, so you come back to pick up the sealed form. We'll tell you when it's ready.

Do I need a TB test or a chest X-ray?

Everyone 2 years and older needs a TB blood test (called an IGRA); a skin test isn't accepted for this age group. A chest X-ray is needed only if the blood test is positive, there are signs of TB, or the person has known HIV infection. Children under 2 get a TB check through their history and physical exam.

Can vaccines be given at the exam?

Yes. If you're missing a vaccine that's required for your age, you get at least one dose at the exam. You don't have to finish the whole series first. Bring every vaccine record you have so we don't repeat vaccines you already had.

I came to the U.S. as a refugee. Do I need the full exam?

Usually not. Under CDC rules, refugees adjusting status need only the vaccination part of the exam. Bring your I-94 arrival record and your vaccine records. People who were granted asylum need the full exam.

My visa interview is at a U.S. embassy abroad. Can I come to you?

No. If your interview is at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the United States, the exam is done by a panel physician in that country, not by a civil surgeon in the U.S.

Can I open the sealed envelope?

If you file Form I-485 by mail, send Form I-693 in the sealed envelope, unopened. If you file Form I-485 online, USCIS tells you to open the envelope, upload the form, and keep the original form and envelope until your case is decided. See USCIS Form I-693.

How long is Form I-693 valid?

Under current USCIS policy, a Form I-693 signed on or after November 1, 2023 is valid only for the application it's filed with. Submit it together with your Form I-485. If that application is withdrawn or denied, you'll need a new exam. See the USCIS Policy Manual.

En español: examen médico de inmigración (Formulario I-693)

Esta página está completa en español: Examen médico de inmigración para todas las edades en Jackson Heights, Queens. La Dra. Irina Ilyayeva es médica civil designada por USCIS (civil surgeon) y habla español. Llame al (917) 832-6562 para hacer una cita.

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Page last updated October 27, 2026. General information only; follow the instructions from USCIS and your lawyer for your own case.

Immigration Medical Exams for All Ages in Jackson Heights, Queens