A Civil Surgeon is a physician designated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to perform medical examinations for individuals seeking adjustment of status to permanent residency (green card). These medical examinations are a vital part of the immigration process, ensuring that applicants do not have any health conditions that would make them inadmissible to the United States. Civil Surgeons conduct a thorough assessment which includes a review of the applicant’s medical history, physical examination, and necessary vaccinations and tests for communicable diseases. They then complete Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, which the applicant submits to USCIS as part of their application.