USCIS Introduction 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which government agency oversees the USCIS immigration medical exam process?
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (Correct answer)
- Department of State (DOS)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Correct answer: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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?
- To determine the applicant's fitness for employment in the US
- To identify inadmissible health-related conditions before granting immigration benefits (Correct answer)
- To establish a baseline health record for all new immigrants
- To screen for genetic diseases that may affect future generations
Correct answer: To identify inadmissible health-related conditions before granting immigration benefits
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)?
- The applicant's primary care physician
- Only designated civil surgeons authorized by USCIS (Correct answer)
- Any licensed physician in the United States
- A panel physician approved by the U.S. Embassy
Correct answer: Only designated civil surgeons authorized by USCIS
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?
- Before filing the initial visa petition
- When filing Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence) (Correct answer)
- Only after receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE)
- After the green card is approved but before it is issued
Correct answer: When filing Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence)
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?
- Six months from the date of the civil surgeon's signature
- One year from the date of the civil surgeon's signature
- Two years from the date of the civil surgeon's signature (Correct answer)
- Indefinitely, as long as no health conditions change
Correct answer: Two years from the date of the civil surgeon's signature
Form I-693 is valid for two years from the date it is signed by the civil surgeon.
Question 6: Which of the following applicants is generally NOT required to undergo a USCIS medical examination?
- A person applying for adjustment of status inside the US
- A nonimmigrant visa holder applying for a green card
- A US citizen applying to naturalize (Correct answer)
- A refugee applying for permanent residence
Correct answer: A US citizen applying to naturalize
US citizens applying for naturalization do not need a medical exam because they are already citizens.
Question 7: What happens if an applicant fails to submit Form I-693 with their I-485 application?
- The application is automatically denied
- USCIS will issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) asking for the form (Correct answer)
- The applicant is deported immediately
- USCIS will schedule the medical exam on behalf of the applicant
Correct answer: USCIS will issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) asking for the form
If Form I-693 is missing, USCIS typically issues an RFE giving the applicant time to submit the completed medical exam.
USCIS Introduction 2
Which government agency oversees the USCIS immigration medical exam process?