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The document is a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-693, titled "Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record," specifically the edition dated 01/20/25. This official form is used by individuals applying for adjustment of status or certain immigration benefits within the United States to prove they are free of health-related conditions that would make them inadmissible to the country. The form is a collaborative document divided into 11 parts, ranging from basic biographical information provided by the applicant to complex medical evaluations performed by a designated civil surgeon. It includes sections for recording the results of required medical tests for communicable diseases like tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea, as well as a screening for physical or mental disorders and drug abuse. A significant portion of the form is dedicated to the vaccination record, where the civil surgeon verifies that the applicant has received all immunizations required by CDC guidelines. The document concludes with strict certification sections where the applicant, interpreter, preparer, and civil surgeon must all sign under penalty of perjury to attest that the information provided is true and complete.
Key Points, Headings, and Topics
1. Form Overview & Administration
Form Number: I-693
Agency: Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Expiration Date: 09/30/2027.
Edition: 01/20/25.
2. Structural Breakdown by Part
Part 1: Information About You
Filled out by the applicant.
Collects basic data: Name, Address, A-Number, Date of Birth, Country of Birth.
Part 2: Applicant's Statement
Contact info (Phone, Email).
Certification and Signature (Crucial: Must not sign until instructed by the civil surgeon).
Part 3: Interpreter's Information
Required only if an interpreter was used.
Includes contact info and a certification of fluency.
Part 4: Preparer's Information
Filled out only if someone other than the applicant prepared the form (e.g., a lawyer or family member).
Part 5: Applicant's Identification
Completed by the Civil Surgeon.
Records the ID document used (e.g., Passport) to verify the applicant's identity.
Part 6: Summary of Medical Examination
A high-level summary by the doctor.
Checks boxes for "Class A" conditions (serious/public health risk) or "Class B" conditions (less serious).
Part 7: Civil Surgeon's Contact Info & Certification
Doctor's name, address, and license details.
Includes the Civil Surgeon ID (CSID).
Stamps the official seal of the practice.
Part 8: Civil Surgeon Worksheet (The Medical Details)
Tuberculosis (TB): IGRA blood test results, Chest X-ray findings, and Sputum culture results.
Syphilis: Serologic test results (Nontreponemal and Treponemal).
Gonorrhea: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) results.
Physical/Mental Disorders: Screening for harmful behavior associated with disorders.
Drug Abuse/Addiction: Screening for substance use disorders involving controlled substances.
Part 9: Referral Evaluation
Used if the applicant is sent to a specialist or health department for further treatment (e.g., for TB).
Part 10: Vaccination Record
A grid of vaccines (MMR, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Varicella, COVID-19, Influenza, etc.).
Columns for dates received, transfer of records, and waivers (contraindication, not appropriate, etc.).
Part 11: Additional Information
Blank space for extra notes if the other sections run out of room.
3. Key Medical Definitions
Class A Condition: A medical condition that prohibits entry into the U.S. (e.g., active TB, untreated syphilis, dangerous mental disorder with harmful behavior).
Class B Condition: A physical or mental abnormality, disease, or disability that is serious but permanent in nature or lacks a current harmful behavior (e.g., old scar tissue on lungs, well-controlled mental health condition).
Topics & Questions for Review
Topic: Applicant Responsibilities
Question: Who is responsible for completing Part 1 of Form I-693?
Answer: The applicant (the person requesting the medical examination).
Question: Should the applicant sign the form before seeing the doctor?
Answer: No. The note specifically states, "Do not sign or date Form I-693 until instructed to do so by the civil surgeon."
Topic: Medical Screening
Question: What is the initial screening test required for Tuberculosis for applicants 2 years and older?
Answer: An Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA), such as QuantiFERON or T-Spot.
Question: For which age groups is the Gonorrhea test required?
Answer: Applicants 18 to 24 years of age.
Topic: Vaccination
Question: Where should specific vaccine details for COVID-19 be written?
Answer: In the "Remarks" section, writing "COVID-19" and specifying the vaccine brand.
Question: What are the three types of "Blanket Waivers" a civil surgeon might request?
Answer: Not Medically Appropriate, Contraindication, or Insufficient Time Interval.
Topic: Certifications
Question: Under what penalty do the applicant, interpreter, preparer, and civil surgeon sign the form?
Answer: Under penalty of perjury (meaning they swear the information is true and correct, with legal consequences for lying).
Easy Explanation (Plain English)
What is this document?
Think of Form I-693 as a "Health Report Card" for the U.S. government. When someone wants to live in the U.S. permanently (get a Green Card), the government needs to make sure they aren't bringing in dangerous diseases and that they have had their shots.
How does it work?
The Applicant: You fill out the first part with your name, address, and ID numbers.
The Doctor (Civil Surgeon): You take this form to a special doctor approved by immigration. They check your eyes, ears, heart, and lungs. They also take a blood test to check for things like TB and Syphilis.
The Shots: The doctor looks at your shot record. If you are missing shots (like the Measles or Flu shot), you might need to get them.
The Results:
If you are healthy, the doctor checks a box saying you have no "Class A" conditions (bad diseases).
If you have a sickness that needs treatment, the doctor notes it as a "Class B" condition.
The Signatures: You sign the paper to say this is really you. The doctor signs it to say they actually checked you.
Submission: You give this sealed envelope to the immigration office (USCIS) to prove you are healthy enough to enter or stay in the country.
Presentation Outline
Slide 1: Title Slide
Title: Understanding Form I-693
Subtitle: Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
Date: Edition 01/20/25
Slide 2: What is Form I-693?
Purpose: Required for immigration benefits (Green Card applicants).
Goal: Ensure the applicant does not have a health condition that would make them inadmissible to the U.S.
Key Players: Applicant, Civil Surgeon (Doctor), Interpreter (if needed).
Slide 3: Parts 1 - 4 (Applicant Information)
Part 1: Personal Details (Name, A-Number, DOB). Filled by YOU.
Part 2: Contact Info & Signature. Note: Do not sign until the doctor tells you to.
Part 3: Interpreter details (if translation is needed).
Part 4: Preparer details (if a lawyer filled it out).
Slide 4: Parts 5 - 7 (The Doctor’s Role)
Part 5: Doctor verifies your ID (Passport/Driver's License).
Part 6: Summary of Findings.
Class A: Serious health risks (Inadmissible).
Class B: Minor/Chronic issues (Admissible but noted).
Part 7: Civil Surgeon’s Stamp & Signature.
Slide 5: Part 8 (The Medical Worksheet)
Tuberculosis (TB): Blood test (IGRA) and possible X-ray.
STDs: Tests for Syphilis (Ages 18-44) and Gonorrhea (Ages 18-24).
Mental/Physical Health: Screening for harmful behavior or drug abuse.
Slide 6: Part 10 (Vaccination Record)
Required Vaccines: MMR, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu, COVID-19, etc.
Documentation: Doctor records dates or transfers records.
Waivers: If a vaccine is not safe (contraindication), it can be waived.
Slide 7: Important Reminders
Penalty of Perjury: Everyone signs declaring the info is true. Lying has legal consequences.
Validity: Form I-693 is valid for a limited time (usually 2 years from the date of the exam, though this can vary).
Sealed Envelope: The doctor usually gives the form in a sealed envelope; do not open it!
Slide 8: Summary
Complete Part 1 yourself.
See a designated Civil Surgeon.
Complete all required medical tests and vaccines.
Sign at the doctor's office.
Submit to USCIS.... |