USCIS USCIS Vaccination & Immunization Requirements

Question 1

Which form is used to document vaccination history during the USCIS immigration medical exam?

Accepted Answer

Form I-693

Answer

Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record) is the official document used to record vaccination history for immigration purposes.

Question 2

Which organization's immunization schedule determines the required vaccines for the USCIS immigration medical exam?

Accepted Answer

CDC (via ACIP)

Answer

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) sets the vaccination schedule that civil surgeons must follow for immigration medical exams.

Question 3

What happens if an applicant cannot receive a required vaccine due to a documented medical contraindication?

Accepted Answer

The civil surgeon documents the contraindication on Form I-693

Answer

If a vaccine is medically contraindicated, the civil surgeon documents this on Form I-693 and the applicant is not penalized.

Question 4

Which vaccine is specifically required for USCIS medical exam applicants between ages 11 and 26?

Accepted Answer

HPV

Answer

The HPV vaccine is required for applicants between ages 11 and 26 as part of the ACIP-recommended schedule incorporated into USCIS immigration requirements.

Question 5

How long is a completed, sealed Form I-693 valid after the civil surgeon signs it?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

Form I-693 is valid for 2 years from the date the civil surgeon signs it, provided the envelope remains sealed and unaltered.

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USCIS USCIS Vaccination & Immunization Requirements