USCIS Doctors Medical Documentation and Form I-693 3

Question 1

Who retains the original completed Form I-693 — the civil surgeon, the applicant, or USCIS?

Accepted Answer

The applicant retains and submits it to USCIS

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The civil surgeon retains the original

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USCIS receives it directly from the civil surgeon

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A copy goes to all three parties simultaneously

Question 2

What is the civil surgeon's responsibility regarding record retention for Form I-693?

Accepted Answer

Keep a copy of Form I-693 in the applicant's file for at least 2 years

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No retention required after submission

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Send a copy to CDC within 30 days

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Retain indefinitely in a USCIS-approved database

Question 3

What should a civil surgeon do if an applicant refuses to be tested for syphilis?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal on Form I-693 and note that the required test was not performed

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Complete the exam without syphilis testing and submit the form

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Cancel the entire exam and notify USCIS

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Reschedule the exam and require compliance before proceeding

Question 4

Which part of Form I-693 addresses mental disorders and substance abuse history?

Accepted Answer

Part 5 – Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse

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Part 2 – Medical History

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Part 7 – Civil Surgeon Certification

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Part 1 – Applicant Information

Question 5

If a civil surgeon's designation expires while an applicant's Form I-693 is still valid, is the form still acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the form was signed while the civil surgeon's designation was active

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No, the form becomes invalid when the civil surgeon's designation expires

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Only if USCIS issues a waiver

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Only if the applicant can prove they cannot access another civil surgeon

Question 6

What notation must the civil surgeon include when documenting a finding of active tuberculosis disease on Form I-693?

Accepted Answer

Class A – Tuberculosis, Active Disease, with supporting diagnostic results

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Class B1 – Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

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Class C – Inactive Tuberculosis

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Class D – Potential Tuberculosis