Immigration Medical Exam I-693
Accurate, USCIS-compliant exams for your immigration process.
What Is an Immigration Medical Exam?
An immigration medical exam is a required evaluation for individuals applying for a green card or adjustment of status in the United States. Completed using Form I-693, this exam confirms that you meet U.S. health requirements and do not have any conditions that could affect admissibility.
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The exam must be performed by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon and includes a review of your medical history, physical health, and vaccination status.
What’s Included in Your Exam
Streamlined, USCIS-compliant exams designed to avoid delays.
Your immigration medical exam is designed to meet all USCIS requirements while keeping the process as simple and efficient as possible. During your visit, a USCIS-designated civil surgeon will review your medical history, perform a physical examination, and assess your vaccination records to ensure they meet current guidelines. If any vaccines are missing, they can be administered during your appointment. Depending on your age and health history, required testing—such as tuberculosis screening and other communicable disease labs—will be completed or ordered.
Once all components are finalized, your Form I-693 is accurately completed, sealed in an official envelope for USCIS submission, and provided to you with clear instructions to avoid delays in your application.
The immigration medical exam is a required part of the green card and adjustment of status process, used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine whether an applicant meets public health requirements. The exam helps identify certain communicable diseases, ensures required vaccinations are up to date, and confirms there are no health-related conditions that would affect admissibility to the United States.
Because Form I-693 must be completed accurately by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon and submitted properly—often alongside your application—any errors, missing information, or incomplete vaccinations can lead to delays, requests for evidence, or even rejection of your application.
Completing your exam correctly and on time helps keep your immigration process moving forward without unnecessary complications.
The immigration medical exam is required for individuals applying for lawful permanent residency (a green card) or adjusting their status within the United States. USCIS requires Form I-693 to confirm that applicants meet public health standards, including being up to date on required vaccinations and free of certain communicable diseases. This applies whether you are filing your application for the first time or responding to a USCIS request for evidence. Completing the exam with a designated civil surgeon ensures your paperwork is accepted and your application continues moving forward without unnecessary delays.
Your visit begins with a review of your medical history and any vaccination records you bring with you. A USCIS-designated civil surgeon will complete a physical exam and determine which vaccinations or screenings are required based on current guidelines. If anything is missing, it can often be completed during your visit or scheduled right away. You may also be sent for standard lab testing, such as tuberculosis screening or bloodwork, depending on your age and medical history. Once all requirements are completed, your Form I-693 is finalized, signed, and sealed in an official envelope for USCIS submission, with clear instructions so you can move forward confidently in your application process.
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