Physical Examination Requirements Flashcards
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Which USCIS form is used by civil surgeons to document the results of an immigration medical examination?
Answer: Form I-693
Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, is the official USCIS form completed by civil surgeons to document immigration medical examination findings.
How long is a completed Form I-693 valid from the date of the civil surgeon's signature?
Answer: 2 years
A completed Form I-693 is generally valid for 2 years from the date the civil surgeon signs it, provided it is submitted to USCIS within that period.
Which category of medical conditions found during a USCIS immigration medical exam renders an applicant inadmissible?
Answer: Class A conditions
Class A medical conditions are grounds of inadmissibility under U.S. immigration law and include communicable diseases of public health significance, failure to have required vaccinations, and physical or mental disorders with harmful behavior.
Which of the following is included as a Class A medical condition that makes an applicant inadmissible?
Answer: Drug addiction or abuse
Drug addiction or abuse is classified as a Class A medical condition, making an applicant inadmissible to the United States under INA section 212(a)(1).
During the physical examination component of the immigration medical exam, which body system is NOT explicitly required to be evaluated?
Answer: Dental/oral cavity
While civil surgeons perform a comprehensive exam, a full dental evaluation is not among the explicitly required body system assessments in the USCIS Technical Instructions for the immigration medical exam.
What serological test is required for applicants 15 years of age and older during the immigration medical examination?
Answer: Syphilis serology (RPR or VDRL)
Syphilis serology using RPR or VDRL testing is required for all applicants 15 years of age and older as part of the USCIS immigration medical examination.
Who is authorized to perform the immigration medical examination for applicants adjusting status inside the United States?
Answer: USCIS-designated civil surgeons only
Only USCIS-designated civil surgeons are authorized to perform immigration medical examinations for applicants adjusting their status within the United States.
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