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H1B - Medical Required?

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Do you have to do a medical for an H1B?  All the indications are that the answer is "no" to this for a nonimmigrant visa.

 

I asked someone who is in the US from the UK on an H1B, and they said the following:

 

"No, you do not need to do a medical or drug test for obtaining an H1B visa if you are traveling from the UK ... the H1B visa application process involves various steps such as filing the Labor Condition Application (LCA), submitting the petition to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and attending an interview at a U.S. consulate or embassy, but it does not include a medical or a drug test as a requirement."

 

Does that resonate with anyone here on the forum - i.e. is it correct?

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No, Medicals are typically required for immigrant visas, H1B is a non immigrant visa (although from within the US it is dual intent).

 

The LCA is submitted by your employer and has nothing to do with a medical or your health. It is submitted to the Department of Labor and is there to protect salaries for H1B workers. It ensures you are paid a fair wage based on occupation and metropolitan statistical area. 

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On 7/23/2024 at 3:28 PM, Blandben said:

OK - so no, you don't get asked to do a medical for an H1B...?

No

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