Failed medical exam

[GCNIW 0]

Hi,

 

I have a history of TB, although it was well-treated and cured. Unfortunately, I have no records for that except a CT scan, performed in 2013 (outside US) and based on this scan, I was told that I had some damage done to my lungs but that TB is inactive now. Later I came to the US and I have approved I-140. Now, I want to apply for I-485 but have positive skin test, due to the history of TB. Due to the previous damage, I will have "bad" X-ray as well. What should I do now? Is there any way out? I know, TB is inactive now but how to prove that? My guess is, it may take too long and might raise questions during interview, due to this stuff. Can I still get Green card or should I simply leave the country and should not waste money and time on I-485 application? 

[Crazy Cat 41,847]

A competent medical provider (GP and specialist) can determine that your TB is inactive.  You already know that you will never have another negative TB skin test, but there are diagnostic procedures available which can rule out active disease.  Don't give up.......

[Aj-Ind 35]

13 minutes ago, GCNIW said:

Hi,

 

I have a history of TB, although it was well-treated and cured. Unfortunately, I have no records for that except a CT scan, performed in 2013 (outside US) and based on this scan, I was told that I had some damage done to my lungs but that TB is inactive now. Later I came to the US and I have approved I-140. Now, I want to apply for I-485 but have positive skin test, due to the history of TB. Due to the previous damage, I will have "bad" X-ray as well. What should I do now? Is there any way out? I know, TB is inactive now but how to prove that? My guess is, it may take too long and might raise questions during interview, due to this stuff. Can I still get Green card or should I simply leave the country and should not waste money and time on I-485 application? 

Hey,

Don't worry. you are thinking too much. TB is not contagious if its in inactive form. You can talk to the doctor who did/or will do your medical exam and can prescribe you preventive medicines if he thinks you need so or will note down in your medical form that you don't need any treatment. Even people with BCG vaccination have positive PPD.

Edited February 1, 2018 by Aj-Ind

[GCNIW 0]

Thanks guys for the positive response.

 

My problem is that I don't know how to prove that my TB is inactive? I know it is inactive but the USCIS recommended doctor wants me to have X-rays and I know, it'll not make any difference. I asked him what is next after X-ray? He doesn't know. So I am afraid, he will just report to the USCIS about my positive results without checking properly. Please guide.

[azblk 338]

16 minutes ago, GCNIW said:

Thanks guys for the positive response.

 

My problem is that I don't know how to prove that my TB is inactive? I know it is inactive but the USCIS recommended doctor wants me to have X-rays and I know, it'll not make any difference. I asked him what is next after X-ray? He doesn't know. So I am afraid, he will just report to the USCIS about my positive results without checking properly. Please guide.

Find another civil surgeon. They should know the correct course of action. If you fail TB the correct course of action is to determine if it is active and if it is then put you on a course of treatment.

[Newbie608 103]

1 hour ago, GCNIW said:

Hi,

 

I have a history of TB, although it was well-treated and cured. Unfortunately, I have no records for that except a CT scan, performed in 2013 (outside US) and based on this scan, I was told that I had some damage done to my lungs but that TB is inactive now. Later I came to the US and I have approved I-140. Now, I want to apply for I-485 but have positive skin test, due to the history of TB. Due to the previous damage, I will have "bad" X-ray as well. What should I do now? Is there any way out? I know, TB is inactive now but how to prove that? My guess is, it may take too long and might raise questions during interview, due to this stuff. Can I still get Green card or should I simply leave the country and should not waste money and time on I-485 application? 

Don’t do the chest X-ray. Do the Quantiferon Gold blood test instead. It will show negative and that information will be enough for immigration. I work in the medical field and have to do the blood test annually to show that TB is inactive. I only did the blood test for immigration as well.

Also, avoid doing the TB skin test since you already know you will have a positive reaction.

Edited February 1, 2018 by Newbie608

[GCNIW 0]

He did regular blood test and it is positive. Could you please guide me what's the difference between regular blood test and Quantiferon Gold blood test? And does the USCIS accept it?

[Aj-Ind 35]

Following links might help you-

https://my.uscis.gov/helpcenter/article/what-happens-if-the-civil-surgeon-determines-that-i-have-an-abnormal-chest-x-ray-suggestive-of-tb

https://my.uscis.gov/helpcenter/article/i-have-an-abnormal-chest-x-ray-and-the-local-health-department-determines-that-i-don-t-have-class-a-tb-am-i-cleared-for-immigration-purposes-and-can-the-civil-surgeon-immediately-sign-form-i-693-and-give-it-to-me-in-a-sealed-envelope

https://my.uscis.gov/helpcenter/search?q=TB&tag=tag_search

[GCNIW 0]

Thanks a lot. It answers almost all my questions.