Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DS-3025 Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form DS-2054 Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant Form and Instruction	New
Form DS-3025 Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form DS-2054 Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant Form	Unchanged
(010) Tab 9 - Consolidated Public Comments Received from 60-day FRN - MED Forms - 2025.docx Supplementary Document	2026-01-08
(004) Tab 3 - Legal Authorities - 30-day PRA - MED Forms - 2025.docx Supplementary Document	2026-01-08
FW COVID 19 Vaccine Update.msg Supplementary Document	2025-03-20
DS-3025 nonsub change justification.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2025-03-20
(004) Tab 3 -- Legal Authorities -- 30 Day Paper Medical.docx Supplementary Document	2022-07-21
SIGNED T3837-21 - PRA Emergency Approval for COVID-19 Vaccine.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-12-20
Justification for Emergency Approval.docx Supplementary Document	2021-12-20
Legal Authorities.docx Supplementary Document	2021-12-20
(003) Tab 2 - Supporting Statement - 30-day PRA - MED Forms - 2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2026-01-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
38745	Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant Form and Instruction	Unchanged
278674	Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant Form and Instruction	New
274498	Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant Form and Instruction	Unchanged
254779	Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant Form	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0113	ICR Reference No: 202601-1405-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202503-1405-005
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/08/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2026
Responses	477,236	331,236
Time Burden (Hours)	256,412	110,412
Cost Burden (Dollars)	115,385,400	49,685,400

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Abstract: Forms in this collection record the medical information necessary to determine whether an alien seeking entry to the United States has a medical or other condition affecting his or her eligibility for a visa or immigration benefit. Forms are completed by panel physicians on behalf of visa applicants; refugees; refugees and asylees (including “following-to-join"); and certain parolees.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1201(d) Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
   US Code: 8 USC 1182(a)(1) Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
   US Code: 8 USC 1182 (d)(5) Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
   US Code: 8 USC 1522(b)(4) Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
   US Code: 8 USC 1202(f) Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
   US Code: 8 USC 1101 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 12697	04/17/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 12890	12/23/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant	DS-3026, DS-2054, DS-3025, DS-3030	Vaccination Documentation Worksheet ,   Medical History and Physical Examination Worksheet ,   Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant ,   Tuberculosis Worksheet
Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant	DS-2054, DS-3025, DS-3026, DS-3030	Report of Medical Examination by Panel Physician ,   Vaccination Documentation Worksheet ,   Medical History and Physical Examination Worksheet ,   Tuberculosis Worksheet
Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant	DS-3025	Vaccination Documentation Worksheet
Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant	DS-2054, DS-3025, DS-3026, DS-3030	Report of Medical Examination by Panel Physician ,   Vaccination Documentation ,   Medical History and Physical Examination Worksheet ,   Tuberculosis Worksheet

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	477,236	331,236	0	35,588	110,412	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	256,412	110,412	0	35,588	110,412	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	115,385,400	49,685,400	0	16,014,600	49,685,400	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Department estimates that approximately 696,000 aliens will be required to undergo a medical examination to receive an immigrant visa or immigration benefit each year. An exam is valid for up to six months, after which, an individual may need to submit to a second exam. However, most aliens seeking to enter the United States will only be required to undergo a single examination.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $16,790,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 01/08/2026

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