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Caring for the whole family as well as the individual is an important part of our practice. We belie

04/19/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – April 19, 2026

The arrest of a South Korean green card holder, Young Joo Ko, in Los Angeles for immigration fraud, particularly fake medical documentation, marks a significant achievement for the Trump administration’s aggressive anti-fraud efforts. Ko allegedly misrepresented herself as a nurse or doctor and charged fees for producing and submitting fraudulent medical documents to indicate green card applicants had undergone required medical examinations....

The arrest of a South Korean green card holder, Young Joo Ko, in Los Angeles for immigration fraud, particularly fake medical documentation, marks a significant achievement for the Trump administration’s aggressive anti-fraud efforts. Ko allegedly misrepresented herself as a nurse or doctor and ch...

04/12/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – April 12, 2026

1. USCRI Highlights Risks of Reported USCIS Refugee Reinterview Plan: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reportedly issued a directive without precedent to conduct a sweeping review and reinterview of over 200,000 refugees who entered the United States between January 2021 and February 2025, and halt their applications for permanent residency. The news has sparked widespread fear among refugees, as the move threatens to destabilize their prospects for successful integration, jeopardize employment, and destabilize their lives....

1. USCRI Highlights Risks of Reported USCIS Refugee Reinterview Plan: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reportedly issued a directive without precedent to conduct a sweeping review and reinterview of over 200,000 refugees who entered the United States between January 2021 and Feb...

04/05/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – April 05, 2026

1. The April 2026 Visa Bulletin announced progress in EB-2 and EB-3 categories for India, resulting in many I-485 status adjustment applications now being current. However, this does not always translate to quick action. Some applicants may consider taking steps such as obtaining a new I-693 medical exam or filing the I-485 Supplement J if the original I-140 petitioning employer has been changed....

1. The April 2026 Visa Bulletin announced progress in EB-2 and EB-3 categories for India, resulting in many I-485 status adjustment applications now being current. However, this does not always translate to quick action. Some applicants may consider taking steps such as obtaining a new I-693 medical...

03/29/2026

Family Medicine and USCIS Medical Exam News – March 29, 2026

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) has voiced its opposition to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to survey and potentially reinterview more than 200,000 refugees who arrived in the country between January 2021 and February 2025, calling on the government to reaffirm its commitment to welcoming refugees. USCRI warns that such a move would unnecessarily endanger the employment and stability of refugees who have already passed extensive screenings....

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) has voiced its opposition to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to survey and potentially reinterview more than 200,000 refugees who arrived in the country between January 2021 and February 2025, calling on the government to...

03/22/2026

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

1. USCRI Concerns Over USCIS Refugee Reinterview Plan The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) expressed concerns over a purported policy from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to review and possibly reinterview more than 200,000 refugees admitted to the U.S. between January 2021 and February 2025. USCRI CEO Eskinder Negash argued such policy, if enacted, could upset years of refugee integration and trigger a slew of setbacks, including threats to lawful permanent residences and employment....

1. USCRI Concerns Over USCIS Refugee Reinterview Plan The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) expressed concerns over a purported policy from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to review and possibly reinterview more than 200,000 refugees admitted to the U.S. between Ja...

03/15/2026

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

1. October 2025 Visa Bulletin Released: The U.S. Department of State has issued the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, detailing the green card process for those in the process of applying for employment-based or family-based immigration. The bulletin offers guidance on two main scenarios – if your priority date has become current under the Dates for Filing chart and you can submit your I-485, or if your I-485 is pending due to your priority date becoming current under the Final Action Dates chart....

1. October 2025 Visa Bulletin Released: The U.S. Department of State has issued the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, detailing the green card process for those in the process of applying for employment-based or family-based immigration. The bulletin offers guidance on two main scenarios – if your prior...

03/08/2026

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

1. The Department of State has released the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, enhancing the green card process. For those waiting on an employment-based green card, this creates a clearer path to filing their adjustment of status or getting their pending case approved. The document advises two groups of people on strategies: those who can now submit their Adjustment of Status (I-485) and those whose I-485 is now pending....

1. The Department of State has released the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, enhancing the green card process. For those waiting on an employment-based green card, this creates a clearer path to filing their adjustment of status or getting their pending case approved. The document advises two groups of p...

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...

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4860 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL
60077

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Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

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