Immigration medical exam guides
Straight answers to the questions applicants actually worry about, checked against USCIS and CDC sources and dated so you know they’re current.
The Immigration Medical Exam
What the immigration medical exam (Form I-693) involves in 2026: who needs it, required tests by age, TB results, the sealed form, costs and timing.
Read the guide Policy updateHow Long Is Form I-693 Valid? The One-Application Rule and When to Get Your Exam
I-693 forms signed since Nov 1, 2023 have no expiration date but are valid only for the application they are filed with. What that means for timing.
Read the guide Cost guideHow Much Does an Immigration Medical Exam Cost? What's Included
Immigration medical exam prices vary widely and often leave out labs, vaccines or x-rays. What to ask before booking so the price you see is what you pay.
Read the guide Exam guideImmigration Medical Exam Vaccination Requirements
Which vaccines the immigration medical exam requires by age, why COVID-19 no longer applies, how titers replace lost records, and how vaccine waivers work.
Read the guide Exam guidePositive TB Test on Your Immigration Medical Exam
A positive TB blood test on the immigration medical exam means a chest x-ray. If it's normal, it's latent TB (Class B2) and treatment isn't required first.
Read the guide Exam guideDoes the Immigration Medical Exam Include a Drug Test?
The immigration medical exam has no routine drug screen. What the civil surgeon does assess, why accurate answers matter, and when to call an attorney.
Read the guide Exam guideWill a Health Condition Affect My Green Card Medical Exam?
HIV isn't tested, managed mental health conditions aren't a bar, and diabetes or asthma aren't grounds. What the immigration medical exam screens for.
Read the guide ChecklistWhat to Bring to Your Immigration Medical Exam
Immigration medical exam checklist: photo ID, vaccine records in any language, TB history, medication list, an unsigned I-693, and what kids need.
Read the guide Exam guideWhat Is a USCIS Civil Surgeon? How to Verify One Before You Book
Only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can sign Form I-693. How to verify a doctor in the official locator, choose among listed doctors and spot red flags.
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