USCIS Medical Exam 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is classified as a Class A inadmissible medical condition?
- Active tuberculosis (infectious TB) (Correct answer)
- Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI)
- A history of chickenpox
- Controlled hypertension
Correct answer: Active tuberculosis (infectious TB)
Active infectious tuberculosis is a Class A condition that makes an applicant inadmissible without a waiver.
Question 2: How must a completed Form I-693 be transmitted to USCIS by the applicant?
- In a sealed envelope signed across the seal by the civil surgeon (Correct answer)
- Electronically uploaded to the USCIS online portal
- Mailed directly by the civil surgeon to USCIS
- Handed openly to the USCIS officer at the interview
Correct answer: In a sealed envelope signed across the seal by the civil surgeon
The civil surgeon must seal Form I-693 in an envelope and sign across the seal, and the applicant delivers the sealed envelope to USCIS.
Question 3: Which mental or behavioral disorder qualifies as a Class A condition for immigration medical purposes?
- A mental disorder associated with harmful behavior that poses a threat to others (Correct answer)
- Any diagnosed anxiety disorder
- A history of depression with no current symptoms
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Correct answer: A mental disorder associated with harmful behavior that poses a threat to others
A mental or behavioral disorder is Class A only if it is associated with harmful behavior or a history of such behavior that poses a current threat.
Question 4: What happens if an applicant's Form I-693 is more than 2 years old at the time USCIS adjudicates the case?
- USCIS will require a new medical examination before adjudicating (Correct answer)
- The form is still accepted if the civil surgeon certifies it
- USCIS automatically approves the application to avoid delays
- The applicant must pay a fee to extend the form's validity
Correct answer: USCIS will require a new medical examination before adjudicating
If the civil surgeon's signature is more than 2 years old at the time of adjudication, USCIS will require the applicant to undergo a new medical exam.
Question 5: A civil surgeon finds an applicant has syphilis that is currently infectious. How should this be classified?
- Class A — communicable disease of public health significance (Correct answer)
- Class B1 — requires follow-up but not inadmissible
- Class C — monitor only, no action required
- Class D — deferred for further specialist review
Correct answer: Class A — communicable disease of public health significance
Infectious syphilis is a communicable disease of public health significance and is therefore a Class A condition causing inadmissibility.
Question 6: Which of the following vaccines is required for applicants aged 19 through 64 under the USCIS vaccination requirements?
- Influenza (seasonal) (Correct answer)
- Rotavirus
- DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) for infants only
- Pneumococcal (PCV13) for children only
Correct answer: Influenza (seasonal)
Seasonal influenza vaccine is required annually for applicants aged 6 months through 64 years on the USCIS vaccination schedule.
Question 7: Who pays for the USCIS immigration medical examination?
- The applicant pays the civil surgeon's fee directly (Correct answer)
- USCIS reimburses the civil surgeon after the exam
- The Department of Homeland Security covers all costs
- Medicare or Medicaid automatically covers immigration exams
Correct answer: The applicant pays the civil surgeon's fee directly
Applicants are responsible for paying the civil surgeon's fees out of pocket, as USCIS does not cover or reimburse these costs.
USCIS Medical Exam 3
Which of the following is classified as a Class A inadmissible medical condition?