Having a history of drug abuse or addiction.In the US, there are four primary health-related reasons why your application could be denied: Although that might be a well-known reason, it certainly isn’t the only one. Most people know past criminal activity can be a major reason for a denial of citizenship. The key is to make sure your physical is thorough and contains all the information federal authorities need to make their decision.Īt Medical Access, our team offers comprehensive immigration physicals at our locations in Germantown, Rockville, and Beltsville, Maryland, and Alexandria, Woodbridge, and McLean, Virginia.
Immigration physicals can play a big role in having your citizenship application approved or turned down. Most of those applications are approved - but many are denied. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people apply to become American citizens.
