January 3, 2025

“Class A or B (TB) )…requires attn of USPHS at POE ” Annotation On Your U.S. Immigrant Visa

Please note that your immigrant visa has an annotation “Class A or B (TB)…requires attn of USPHS at POE.”

This notation refers to a finding related to tuberculosis (“TB”), a communicable disease of public health significance. During the required medical examination, the panel physician assessed whether you may have Class A or Class B tuberculosis. Class A TB applies if you have active, infectious tuberculosis. If so, you are generally inadmissible to the United States until you have completed treatment and no longer pose a public health risk. Class B TB applies if you have a history of tuberculosis, evidence of latent TB infection, or findings suggestive of non-infectious TB that require further evaluation or follow-up.

The annotation “requires attn of USPHS at POE” means that you must be referred to the U.S. Public Health Service (“USPHS”) at the U.S. port of entry for further medical review or instructions. Upon arrival in the U.S., a Customs and Border Protection officer will review your medical documents and may direct you to a designated public health official or agency for further evaluation. This may include:

Additional medical evaluations.
Referral to a local health department for monitoring or treatment.
Submission of medical records to confirm compliance with U.S. health requirements.

This review may take additional time at the port of entry so please plan for your arrival or onward flight connections accordingly.

If you have questions or concerns about this annotation, contact us info@enterlinepartners.com.

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Copyright 2025. This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This article may be changed with or without notice. The opinions expressed in this article are those of Enterline & Partners only. 

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Tags: annotation, immigrant visa, POE, USPHS

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