USCIS Medical Exam 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which form is used to report the results of the USCIS immigration medical examination?
- Form I-693 (Correct answer)
- Form I-485
- Form I-131
- Form I-765
Correct answer: Form I-693
Form I-693 is the official USCIS form that civil surgeons use to report medical examination results.
Question 2: How long is a completed Form I-693 valid if the civil surgeon signed it less than 2 years before USCIS adjudicates the case?
- It remains valid for 2 years from the date of the civil surgeon's signature (Correct answer)
- It expires after 6 months regardless
- It is valid indefinitely once submitted
- It expires after 1 year from submission
Correct answer: It remains valid for 2 years from the date of the civil surgeon's signature
A Form I-693 signed by a civil surgeon is generally valid for 2 years from the date of signature if adjudication occurs within that window.
Question 3: Which of the following vaccinations is NOT currently required on the USCIS vaccination schedule for immigration purposes?
- Cholera (Correct answer)
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Varicella
- Influenza
Correct answer: Cholera
Cholera is not on the USCIS required vaccination schedule; the schedule includes vaccines on the CDC's recommended childhood and adult immunization schedules.
Question 4: What action should a civil surgeon take if an applicant refuses a required vaccination for religious or moral reasons?
- Document the refusal on Form I-693 and note the religious/moral objection (Correct answer)
- Refuse to complete the exam entirely
- Waive all remaining vaccination requirements
- Report the applicant to USCIS for immediate denial
Correct answer: Document the refusal on Form I-693 and note the religious/moral objection
Civil surgeons must document vaccination refusals due to religious or moral convictions on Form I-693 so USCIS can adjudicate the waiver request.
Question 5: Which federal agency designates civil surgeons authorized to conduct USCIS immigration medical exams?
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (Correct answer)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Department of State (DOS)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Correct answer: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
USCIS designates civil surgeons, who are licensed physicians authorized to perform immigration medical examinations in the United States.
Question 6: An applicant who has a Class A medical condition may still be approved for adjustment of status if they:
- Obtain an approved waiver of the grounds of inadmissibility (Correct answer)
- Provide a letter from a personal physician
- Complete a second medical exam with a different civil surgeon
- Pay an additional government fee
Correct answer: Obtain an approved waiver of the grounds of inadmissibility
A Class A finding makes an applicant inadmissible, but they may apply for a waiver of inadmissibility using Form I-601.
Question 7: What is the purpose of the tuberculosis (TB) skin test (TST) or blood test (IGRA) in the USCIS medical exam?
- To screen for TB infection so that further evaluation can occur if the test is positive (Correct answer)
- To immediately classify an applicant as inadmissible
- To replace the chest X-ray in all circumstances
- To test for all respiratory diseases simultaneously
Correct answer: To screen for TB infection so that further evaluation can occur if the test is positive
The TB screening test identifies individuals who may have TB infection, triggering additional evaluation such as a chest X-ray if positive.
USCIS Medical Exam 2
Which form is used to report the results of the USCIS immigration medical examination?