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Mental Health Questions on the I-693: Honest Answers
The mental health screening on the I-693 is a brief verbal interview, not a psychiatric evaluation....
Vaccination Waivers: When You Can’t Get a Required Shot
If you can’t or won’t receive a required vaccination, USCIS provides three blanket waiver categories...
Sealed I-693 Envelope: Why You Should NEVER Open It
The single most common reason USCIS issues a Request for Evidence (RFE) on an I-693 is that the appl...
How Long Are I-693 Results Valid? 2026 USCIS Rules
USCIS Policy Manual update PA-2023-26 changed I-693 validity rules effective November 1, 2023. Here’...
Tuberculosis Screening for Immigration: What to Expect
Tuberculosis screening is the single most common reason an immigration medical exam takes longer tha...
Required Vaccinations for the Green Card Medical Exam (2026 CDC Schedule)
USCIS uses the CDC’s Vaccination Schedule for Civil Surgeons to determine which vaccinations are req...
How Much Does an Immigration Medical Exam Cost? 2026 Pricing
Civil Surgeons set their own fees, so prices vary widely. Based on our 2026 survey of 312 USCIS-desi...
I-693 Medical Exam: Complete 2026 Guide
Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, is the form your Civil Surgeon com...
What Is a USCIS Civil Surgeon and Why Do You Need One?
If you’re applying for a green card through adjustment of status (Form I-485) inside the United Stat...