Definition
Panel Physician
A doctor approved by a U.S. consulate to perform medical exams for immigrant visa applicants abroad.
Panel physicians serve immigrant visa applicants going through consular processing. They perform the same general exam as civil surgeons but follow Department of State protocols and submit results directly to the consulate.
See also
More immigration terms
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Parole in Place
A grant of parole to someone already physically inside the U.S.
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Parolee
A noncitizen permitted to enter the U.S. temporarily for urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons.
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PERM
Program Electronic Review Management — the labor certification process for most EB-2 and EB-3 cases.
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Petitioner
The person or employer who files a petition on behalf of a foreign national.
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Premium Processing
A USCIS service offering expedited processing in exchange for an additional fee.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.