Class B Req. Attn. of USPHS at POE (Annotation on Visa)

[Tesco 74]

I see that my Immigrant Visa has this annotation: Class B Req. Attn. of USPHS at POE. From what I can tell, this is due to a class B medical condition. On entry to the U.S., i'd be interested to learn of the experiences of those that may have this annotation and any follow up instructions/orders.

 

Thank you 

[JeanneAdil 6,651]

212 (g) (2)(B) Class A or B (TB) req attn. Of USPHS at POE IV doc's in ccd. This means upon arrival you will be referred to a public health physician under the CDC. So when you enter you will be sent to secondary inspection to meet with the CDC public health service.May 4, 2024

[Boiler 46,107]

TB?

[Tesco 74]

No, not TB, (anxiety medication).

[Boiler 46,107]

Sorry not seen one of thise

[nelmagriffin 151]

Greetings!

1. One of my siblings had the same annotations on his passport, at first, I did not really pay attention or even looked at it until he came here. Why? because I thought that you would not even be issued with visa and later on a green card when you are not cleared with your medical.

2. In the Philippines, there is always that thing that needed for further verification called sputum test that one should have when they think that your x-ray is questionable, so, at the back of my mind I seriously thought that my brother really had something, another delay and another hassle especially when you are not from the area, meaning additional days for hotel stay and another flight and to not mention the setting up for another visa interview appointment.

I was worried.

3. So, he followed the rules, had sputum test and culture was taken and was cleared, no tb or anything, Thanks God!

4. So, if he was cleared, then why does his passport still had the annotations, very confusing!

5. He flew in with no problem.

6. Then, we received a call from our state's depart of health, I spoke with the nurse, and I asked her of what's going on, she told me that she don't really know why but thought it was about the annotations on his passport, and she is not sure but just doing their part.

7. She then told me that my brother must for cheat x ray and blood test. 

8. They should require blood test (IGRA TEST) in the country of origin instead.

9. So, we went to the lab with the order to have blood test and the result was directly sent to state's health department.

10. There were two appointments. one for the lab and one to see the health department's doctor.

11. On the day of his appointment, we were both nervous, I went with him as I am very curious. The doctor both read the results. Both were negative and was cleared. Thanks, God!

12. I also made sure to get copies of the results and a statement from the doctor for future use.

13. WHAT A HASSLE! 

14. The total bill was $774.54, but only paid the first bill was $10.00 and the second was $193.63, I was told that it is free at the beginning.

[SL2024 101]

4 hours ago, Tesco said:

I see that my Immigrant Visa has this annotation: Class B Req. Attn. of USPHS at POE. From what I can tell, this is due to a class B medical condition. On entry to the U.S., i'd be interested to learn of the experiences of those that may have this annotation and any follow up instructions/orders.

 

Thank you 

 

I had this annotation on my K1 visa when entering the USA and the Border Official at POE. I gave him the sealed document package from the embassy and my passport. He took my Biometrics and asked me some questions and then stamped my passport and gave it back to me but he never said anything to me about it.

 

I think you should be ok!

[nelmagriffin 151]

reference: Chapter 2 - Medical Examination and Vaccination Record | USCIS

 

A. Purpose of the Medical Examination and Vaccination Report

The results of the medical examination and vaccination record determine whether an applicant is inadmissible on health-related grounds. The medical examination documentation indicates whether the applicant has either a Class A or Class B medical condition and the vaccination record shows whether the applicant has complied with all vaccination requirements.

B. Class A and B Conditions and Their Impact on Admissibility

Class A and B conditions are defined in Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)regulations.^[1]

Class A conditions are medical conditions that render a person inadmissible and ineligible for a visa or adjustment of status.^[2] A Class A medical condition is a:

• Communicable disease of public health significance per HHS regulation;

• A failure to present documentation of having received vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases;^[3]

• Present or past physical or mental disorder with associated harmful behavior or harmful behavior that is likely to recur; and

• Drug abuse or addiction.

Class B conditions are defined as physical or mental health conditions, diseases, or disability serious in degree or permanent in nature.^[4] This may be a medical condition that, although not rendering an applicant inadmissible, represents a departure from normal health or well-being that may be significant enough to:

• Interfere with the applicant’s ability to care for himself or herself, to attend school, or to work; or

• Require extensive medical treatment or institutionalization in the future.

C. Completion of a Medical Examination

When a medical examination is required to determine the applicant’s admissibility, the person must be examined by a physician who is designated to perform this examination.

By statute, any medical officer in the U.S. Public Health Service may conduct the examination. However, this rarely occurs. Most medical examinations are conducted by a physician designated as a civil surgeon by USCIS^[5] or designated as a panel physician abroad by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Civil surgeons complete medical examinations for applicants in the United States, while panel physicians complete medical examinations for immigrant visa and refugee applicants seeking immigration benefits from outside the United States.