USCIS Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield USCIS facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. How do USCIS professionals transfer knowledge from training to practice? → Through supervised practice, mentoring, gradual independence, and ongoing feedback
2. Which of the following is a disease that can make an applicant inadmissible to the United States during USCIS Medical Exam? → Tuberculosis
3. Which form do civil surgeons use to record the results of communicable disease screening for adjustment of status applicants? → Form I-693 (Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record)
4. Which form of Hansen's disease (leprosy) is classified as a Class A communicable disease in USCIS immigration medical examinations? → Infectious multibacillary (lepromatous) leprosy
5. What role does peer review play in Medical Exam practice? → It provides quality assurance and professional development through collegial evaluation
6. Why is evidence-based practice important in Medical Exam? → It integrates best available evidence with professional expertise for optimal outcomes
7. How should an USCIS professional respond to a compliance violation? → Report it promptly, investigate the root cause, and implement corrective actions
8. How do USCIS professionals evaluate research quality? → By assessing methodology, sample size, peer review status, and relevance to practice
9. What is the most effective communication approach for USCIS professionals? → Adapting communication style to the audience while maintaining accuracy and clarity
10. What form must be submitted to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services along with vaccination records and a report of medical examination? → Form I-693
11. What is included in the USCIS medical exam fee? → Blood test, urine test, chest X-ray, and physical examination
12. When did USCIS add the COVID-19 vaccine to the required vaccination list for immigration medical exams? → October 2021
13. Which blood tests are typically required as part of the USCIS immigration medical exam? → Syphilis serology for applicants 15+ and gonorrhea testing per CDC guidelines
14. Applicant is the only one responsible to submit the I-693 form. → True
15. What is the purpose of the USCIS Medical Exam? → To complete the immigration process
16. How does continuous improvement apply to USCIS quality management? → It involves ongoing incremental enhancements to processes based on data and feedback
17. How should USCIS professionals prioritize identified risks? → Based on likelihood of occurrence combined with severity of potential impact
18. What documentation should an applicant with a prior mental health history bring to the USCIS medical exam? → Records from treating mental health providers and a current medication list
19. How does the civil surgeon document a finding of drug addiction during the USCIS medical exam? → As a Class A condition on Form I-693
20. Which vaccine is required for USCIS immigration medical exam applicants aged 65 and older per ACIP recommendations? → Pneumococcal
21. Which tests are required for all green card applicants aged 15 and older? → Blood test for syphilis and urine test for gonorrhea
22. If your drug test comes back positive due to medication use, you may still qualify for immigration application. → False
23. What form can be filed to request a waiver of a health-related inadmissibility finding from the USCIS medical exam? → Form I-601 (Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility)
24. What is the importance of data security in USCIS digital applications? → Protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access, breaches, and loss is essential
25. How many doses of the influenza vaccine are typically required per year for immigration medical exam applicants? → One
26. What is the role of professional journals in Medical Exam practice? → They disseminate current research, best practices, and professional developments
27. What is the definition of 'harmful behavior' in the context of the USCIS mental health inadmissibility evaluation? → Behavior that has caused or is likely to cause serious injury to the applicant or others
28. Which sexually transmitted infection, when active, must be reported as a Class A condition on the USCIS medical exam? → Active syphilis
29. The doctor will only check for conditions related to communicable diseases. → False
30. The CDC's Tuberculosis Technical Instructions require the IGRA test for all green card applicants aged over 18. → False