Guides
Straight answers about the immigration medical exam
The I-693 is not complicated once someone explains it in order. These guides cover what the exam involves, what to bring, which vaccinations apply and how long a completed form stays valid, written by the practice that performs them.
- 02 Preparing Form I-693 requirements, and the checklist that prevents delays Arriving with the right paperwork is the single biggest thing you control. It is what lets the civil surgeon write the correct orders the first time, instead of the second.
- 03 Vaccinations USCIS vaccination requirements, and what happens if records are missing There is no single list that applies to everyone. What you need depends on your age and your immunization history, and two of the requirements changed recently.
- 04 Testing The TB blood test, and what a positive result actually means The tuberculosis screen is the part of the exam applicants worry about most. It is also the part most often misunderstood, because a positive result is not a refusal.
- 05 Validity Does Form I-693 expire? This rule has been revised more than once, which is why you will find contradictory answers online. Here is the current position, and why you should still verify it before filing.