Validity of Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is making a necessary change to its policy to reflect that the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record ( Form I-693 ) is generally valid only for the immigration benefit application for which it was submitted, such as the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status ( Form I-485 ). Current policy jeopardizes public health by allowing the submission of a Form I-693 tied to any previous immigration benefit application or request, which could include instances where the medical examination results are outdated or where aliens failed to follow up on necessary or recommended medical treatment for tuberculosis.
Effective date and application
This guidance, contained in Volume 8 of the Policy Manual, is effective immediately
Key changes
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is making a necessary change to its policy to reflect that the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record ( Form I-693 ) is generally valid only for the immigration benefit application for which it was submitted, such as the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status ( Form I-485 ). Current policy jeopardizes public health by allowing the submission of a Form I-693 tied to any previous immigration benefit application or request, which could include instances where the medical examination results are outdated or where aliens failed to follow up on necessary or recommended medical treatment for tuberculosis.
- Updates the policy to reflect that a Form I-693 is generally only valid for the period the immigration benefit application with which the Form I-693 is submitted is pending.
- Clarifies that a Form I-693 is no longer valid if the immigration benefit with which it was submitted is denied or withdrawn.
- Clarifies that aliens will need to submit a new Form I-693 with any subsequent immigration benefit application.
- Clarifies guidance for aliens resubmitting a Form I-693 with previously rejected immigration benefit applications.
