Visa Health Checks Go Digital in State Dept Overhaul
Published Date: 5/20/2025
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Summary
The Department of State wants to improve how medical exams for visas and immigration are done by using an electronic system called eMedical. This change affects visa applicants and doctors who perform these exams, making the process faster and easier. They’re asking for public feedback over the next 60 days before making it official, with no extra costs expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Visa medical exams go electronic
If you apply for a U.S. visa or immigration benefit, the Department of State plans to use an electronic system called eMedical for your required medical exam. The agency says eMedical will make the process faster and easier and that no extra costs are expected; it is seeking public comment for 60 days before submitting the collection to OMB.
Doctors shift to eMedical reporting
Doctors who perform immigration or visa medical exams will use the eMedical electronic reporting system instead of paper, which the Department of State says will make the exam process faster and easier and should not add extra costs. The agency is allowing 60 days for public comment before submitting the collection to OMB.
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