Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit

The commenter argues against the requirement for routine HSV-1 and HSV-2 serologic testing for asymptomatic individuals, citing a lack of clinical utility and public health benefit. They request a clear scientific and legal justification for the requirement, noting that it contradicts major medical organization guidelines and may violate principles of necessity and data minimization.

The commenter opposes the requirement in Form DS-3026 to collect records of previous elective gender-affirming surgeries. They argue that such information lacks medical relevance to public health, violates medical ethics regarding privacy and data minimization, and should not be required unless there are specific current medical complications.

The commenter supports the Department of State's proposed revision and continuation of the information collection for medical examinations for visa or immigration benefits. They argue that standardized medical documentation ensures consistent, fair, and evidence-based decision-making regarding public health and public charge determinations while improving administrative efficiency through modernization.