All foreign nationals who wish to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa may be required to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa. Vaccinations may be required against such diseases as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Polio and others.

Panel physicians who conduct medical examinations of immigrant visa applicants verify that immigrant visa applicants have met the immunization requirements. They also may determine whether it would be medically inappropriate for the visa applicant to receive one or more of the vaccinations.

More information about immunization requirements for immigrant visa applicants is available from the U.S. Department of State website.

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