USCIS Introduction 2

Question 1

Which government agency oversees the USCIS immigration medical exam process?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Answer

USCIS oversees the immigration medical exam process and sets the standards civil surgeons must follow.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the USCIS immigration medical examination?

Accepted Answer

To identify inadmissible health-related conditions before granting immigration benefits

Answer

The medical exam identifies health conditions that could make an applicant inadmissible under immigration law.

Question 3

Who is required to complete Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record)?

Accepted Answer

Only designated civil surgeons authorized by USCIS

Answer

Form I-693 must be completed by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon, not just any licensed physician.

Question 4

At what point in the immigration process is a medical exam typically required for adjustment of status applicants?

Accepted Answer

When filing Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence)

Answer

Applicants filing Form I-485 for adjustment of status must submit Form I-693 as part of their application package.

Question 5

How long is a completed Form I-693 considered valid for USCIS purposes?

Accepted Answer

Two years from the date of the civil surgeon's signature

Answer

Form I-693 is valid for two years from the date it is signed by the civil surgeon.

USCIS - Medical Exam Practice Test