USCIS Civil Surgeon

Designated USCIS Civil Surgeon

Dr. Raafat Ghobraiel is a designated Civil Surgeon by the USCIS. He can perform physical examinations, verify immunizations, order chest x-rays when needed and administer most vaccines when needed. He can complete Form I-693.

List of Documents to bring

Immigration applicant will need to bring the following to their examination:

  1. Government-issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license or passport) for everyone, regardless of age.
  2. Immunization records.
  3. Form I-693 (either from your attorney or from the government’s website), the identifying information in Part 1 should be completed, but DO NOT SIGN or date the form until told to do so by the civil surgeon.)

You must be able to return to the office two-three days following your examination to have the TB skin test read. We will schedule a followup appointment for you.

Download Form I-693

If you need more information, please don't hesitate to contact us:
East Brunswick:    
732-254-7778        
 Bayonne:    
201-471-7750