Electronic Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit (eMedical)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ds-7794 Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant Form and Instruction	New
Form DS-7794 Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form DS-7794 Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant Form	Unchanged
(007) Tab 6 - Public Comments Received from 60-day PRA - eMedical - 2025.docx Supplementary Document	2026-01-08
(004) Tab 3 - Legal Authorities - eMedical - 30-day PRA - 2025.docx Supplementary Document	2026-01-08
(004) Tab 3 -- Legal Authorities 30 Day PRA -- eMedical.docx Supplementary Document	2022-07-21
Emergency Approval -- OIRA Letter -- Afghan Parolees.docx Supplementary Document	2022-01-06
Legal Authorities.docx Supplementary Document	2022-01-06
(003) Tab 2 - Supporting Statement - eMedical - 30-day PRA - 2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2026-01-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
278675	Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant Form and Instruction	New
254784	Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant Form and Instruction	Unchanged
229467	Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant Form	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0230	ICR Reference No: 202601-1405-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202207-1405-005
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Electronic Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit (eMedical)
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	1,710,660	1,160,660
Time Burden (Hours)	1,130,330	580,330
Cost Burden (Dollars)	508,648,500	261,148,500

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Abstract: The DS-7794 is used to record the medical information necessary to determine whether an alien seeking entry to the United States has a medical condition affecting his or her eligibility for a visa or immigration benefit.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1182(a)(1) Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
   US Code: 8 USC 1882 (d)(5) Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
   US Code: 8 USC 1202(f) Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
   US Code: 42 USC 264
   US Code: 8 USC 1101 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
   US Code: 8 USC 1201(d) 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 12733	05/20/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 12891	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: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant	DS-7794	Panel Physician Report on Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant	ds-7794	Electronic Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit (eMedical
Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant	DS-7794	Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant

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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	1,710,660	1,160,660	0	-30,330	580,330	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,130,330	580,330	0	-30,330	580,330	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	508,648,500	261,148,500	0	-13,648,500	261,148,500	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: As part of the M-MOU cost-share agreement, CDC pays Australia HA the United States’ portion of the maintenance costs associated with the eMedical system. An interagency agreement (IAA) between the Department and CDC stipulates that the Department will reimburse CDC $289,847.61 annually, for its share of the eMedical services through July 2027 (FY 2026).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $289,847

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.     Yes

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? Yes

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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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