U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to the expiration date for Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Forms signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, no longer expire and retain evidentiary value indefinitely. Previously, Form I-693 validity period was two years from the date of signature by a civil surgeon.
Working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and leveraging advance in public health notifications since November 1, 2023, USCIS determined a change is appropriate. The properly completed Form I-693 signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, provides indefinite sufficient proof an applicant is not inadmissible based on a health-related basis.
For applicants with a completed and signed medical examination form by a civil surgeon prior to November 1, 2023, the previous policy continues. The completed and signed form continues with a two-year expiration date. There is an exception for forms filed by Operation Allies Welcome parolees. Their forms have a three-year validity period.
USCIS offices retain discretion to request additional information or require a new or updated Form I-693 when there is a reason to believe an applicant’s medical condition has changed. This policy is true for all Form I-693 in all categories.
As always, ILBSG actively monitors ongoing updates to U.S. immigration policy. We work with our clients in their specific situations to ensure they get the right advice based on current policy. If you have questions about your medical examination requirements or any U.S. immigration related issue, contact us.
