02/19/2026
Tuberculosis screening is a required part of the immigration medical exam. Recognizing symptoms early and completing proper testing helps ensure timely evaluation and appropriate follow-up.
You can also be infected with TB but not be sick yet. TB can stay dormant in your body for years, even decades, without causing symptoms! This is called Latent TB, and screening for Latent TB is required for all applicants above the age of 2.
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