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Oakton Health Center, 4860 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL (2026)

03/01/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – March 01, 2026

According to the recently revised Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, medical examinations for immigrant and refugee status, as well as for some non-immigrants, should include screening for physical or mental disorders associated with harmful behavior, alongside substance use disorders. This is based on regulations outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), identifying three areas of inadmissibility related to such conditions....

According to the recently revised Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, medical examinations for immigrant and refugee status, as well as for some non-immigrants, should include screening for physical or mental disorders associated with harmful behavior, alongside substance us...

02/22/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – February 22, 2026

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new technical instructions for panel physicians tasked with evaluating individuals applying for immigrant or refugee status. These instructions focus on mental or physical disorders and associated harmful behaviors, as well as substance use disorders, as part of the immigration process. The purpose of the immigration examination, performed by panel physicians, is to identify health-related conditions that could make an applicant inadmissible, referred to as Class A conditions....

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new technical instructions for panel physicians tasked with evaluating individuals applying for immigrant or refugee status. These instructions focus on mental or physical disorders and associated harmful behaviors, as well as substa...

02/15/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – February 15, 2026

1. The October 2025 Visa Bulletin has been released, marking the beginning of the new fiscal year and bringing changes for many awaiting in the employment-based green card queues. The bulletin provides two groups with pathways to file their Adjustment of Status (I-485) or have their pending case approved now that a visa number is available. Comprehending the monthly Department of State’s Visa Bulletin is crucial as it determines access to green card processing....

1. The October 2025 Visa Bulletin has been released, marking the beginning of the new fiscal year and bringing changes for many awaiting in the employment-based green card queues. The bulletin provides two groups with pathways to file their Adjustment of Status (I-485) or have their pending case app...

02/08/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – February 08, 2026

1. The Refugee Health Program in Pierce County is designed to assist refugees, special immigrant visa holders, and asylees transition to life in the new environment. The program provides medical services such as immunizations, tested for HIV, STDs, and hepatitis B and C, emotional wellness, TB testing, stool testing, anemia and lead screening, physical exams, and referrals for other conditions including dental, vision, diabetes, and blood pressure complications....

1. The Refugee Health Program in Pierce County is designed to assist refugees, special immigrant visa holders, and asylees transition to life in the new environment. The program provides medical services such as immunizations, tested for HIV, STDs, and hepatitis B and C, emotional wellness, TB testi...

02/01/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – February 01, 2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has set out mental health technical instructions for panel physicians evaluating immigrant and refugee health statuses. The instructions follow the criteria of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, for diagnosing mental or physical disorders associated with harmful behaviors or substance use disorders. The purpose of these health examinations is to identify any health-related conditions that may affect an applicant's immigration status....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has set out mental health technical instructions for panel physicians evaluating immigrant and refugee health statuses. The instructions follow the criteria of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Diso...

01/25/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – January 25, 2026

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) expressed serious concerns about recent reports indicating that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ordered a sweeping review and potential reinterview of over 200,000 refugees, alone with cease in processing their applications for permanent residence. USCRI calls on the government to overturn this policy and uphold the United States' commitment to refugee programs in the interest of humanitarian service and in honor of the nation's ethos as a land of freedom and opportunity....

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) expressed serious concerns about recent reports indicating that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ordered a sweeping review and potential reinterview of over 200,000 refugees, alone with cease in processing their applicat...

01/18/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – January 18, 2026

Summary The Manual Release (MR) #25.20 updates policies and procedures for medical PM/WAG relating to Asylum Applicants and Torture Victims (AATV) as well as Victims of Trafficking, Torture, or Other Serious Crimes (VTTC). The release outlines new procedures for processing AATV/VTTC cases in the Integrated Eligibility System (IES), and new policies regarding derivative family members (DFM) for VTTC cases and the verification of status for AATV/VTTC....

SummaryThe Manual Release (MR) #25.20 updates policies and procedures for medical PM/WAG relating to Asylum Applicants and Torture Victims (AATV) as well as Victims of Trafficking, Torture, or Other Serious Crimes (VTTC). The release outlines new procedures for processing AATV/VTTC cases in the Inte...

01/04/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – January 04, 2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released detailed instructions for panel physicians evaluating health status of immigrants or refugees applying for US status. The guidance is particularly aimed at identifying physical or mental disorders that could present harmful behaviors, or substance use disorders which could make an applicant inadmissible. The evaluation process will involve the identification and diagnosis of any mental or physical disorders, or substance use disorders....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released detailed instructions for panel physicians evaluating health status of immigrants or refugees applying for US status. The guidance is particularly aimed at identifying physical or mental disorders that could present harmful behaviors,...

12/07/2025

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – December 07, 2025

1. Public Charge Rule As of November 19, 2025, a new rule related to public charge has been proposed but it is not currently in effect. New Yorkers with questions about public charge can call MOIA's Immigration Legal Support hotline at 800-354-0365 for free and safe immigration legal help. The rule is focused on providing clarity for noncitizens on how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will administer the public charge ground of inadmissibility, which relates to the reasons a person could be denied a green card, visa, or admission into the United States because they are likely to become a public charge....

1. Public Charge RuleAs of November 19, 2025, a new rule related to public charge has been proposed but it is not currently in effect. New Yorkers with questions about public charge can call MOIA's Immigration Legal Support hotline at 800-354-0365 for free and safe immigration legal help.The rule is...

11/30/2025

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – November 30, 2025

The Trump administration has issued a directive that could make it more difficult for foreigners with certain medical conditions or lack of financial resources to visit or live in the United States. This is part of a wider immigration crackdown from the administration, aiming to reduce the burden on U.S. taxpayers. The directive was issued in a cable from the State Department, which was obtained by The Associated Press....

The Trump administration has issued a directive that could make it more difficult for foreigners with certain medical conditions or lack of financial resources to visit or live in the United States. This is part of a wider immigration crackdown from the administration, aiming to reduce the burden on...

11/09/2025

The Trump administration has issued new guidelines that could potentially deny visas to foreigners who have certain medical conditions like diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, and mental health conditions under the justification that they could become a potential drain on U.S. resources. This directive, issued from the State Department to embassy and consular officials, greatly expands the list of medical conditions to be considered during visa application and grants more decision-making power to visa officers....

The Trump administration has issued new guidelines that could potentially deny visas to foreigners who have certain medical conditions like diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, and mental health conditions under the jus...

11/04/2025

The CDC has issued new complete technical instructions for panel physicians involved in evaluating individuals applying for immigrant or refugee status in the U.S. The instructions focus on how to address physical or mental disorders with associated harmful behaviors and substance use disorders. With these guidelines, a physician can evaluate and record findings from the medical examination, which is a crucial component in the immigration process....

The CDC has issued new complete technical instructions for panel physicians involved in evaluating individuals applying for immigrant or refugee status in the U.S. The instructions focus on how to address physical or mental disorders with associated harmful behaviors and substance use disorders. Wit...

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Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
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