Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

OMB No. 1615-0033; Expires 08/31/09

I-693, Report of Medical
Examination and Vaccination Record

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Instructions
Read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a
separate sheet of paper. Write your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number), if you have one, at the top of each
sheet and indicate the number of the item that refers to your answer.

Section I. Applicant's Instructions
What Is the Purpose of Form I-693?
Generally, all applicants filing for adjustment of status to that
of a permanent resident must submit Form I-693 completed
by a designated civil surgeon. Form I-693 is used to report
results of a medical examination to U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS). The examination is required
to establish that you are not inadmissible to the United States
on public health grounds. A list of those health grounds can be
found in section 212(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act. The list is also available in Question 8 of Section III,
Frequently Asked Questions.

Step 5 - Submit Form I-693 in the sealed envelope to USCIS
according to the instructions on Form I-485,
Application to Register Permanent Residence or
Adjust Status. USCIS will return the form to you
and/or request another Form I-693 if it is not in an
envelope or if the envelope has been opened or
altered.
NOTE: The civil surgeon will ask you to verify your
identity. Take a government-issued photo identification to
your appointment (example: your valid unexpired passport or
driver's license.) For applicants under 14 years of age, USCIS
will accept other proof of identity that shows name, date and
place of birth, parents' full names, and any other identifying
information about the applicant. Acceptable documents
include birth certificates (with translations, if necessary) or
affidavits. Also take any vaccination records you may have to
the appointment.

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The results of your medical examination are confidential and
are used for immigration purposes only. When required to do
so by law, the civil surgeon may share your results with public
health authorities.
NOTE: If you are applying for adjustment of status as a
refugee, an asylee dependent, or as a "K" or "V"
nonimmigrant visa holder, see Questions 1-4 in Section III,
Frequently Asked Questions, before proceeding any further.

How Do I File Form I-693?
A separate Form I-693 is required for each applicant. There is
no filing fee for this form. Follow these steps:

How Do I Find a Designated Civil Surgeon in
the Area Where I Live?

To find a designated civil surgeon in your area, you can call
the USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at
1-800-375-5283 and follow the instructions in the automated
menu. Service is available in English and Spanish. A list of
the designated civil surgeons in your area can also be
generated by going to the civil surgeon page from the USCIS
Web site at www.uscis.gov and clicking on the civil surgeon
locator under "Immigration Medical Examinations" in the
"Services and Benefits" selection choice.

Step 1 - Carefully read all these instructions, including
Section III, Frequently Asked Questions.

How Do I Fill Out My Portion of Form I-693?

Step 2 - Call a designated physician (also known as a civil
surgeon) to make an appointment.

1. Use black ink only. Type or print clearly. If an item does
not apply to you, write "N/A" unless the specific
instruction states otherwise.

Step 3 - Fill out Part 1 of the form. Do not sign the form.
Step 4 - Attend your medical exam appointment and all
follow-up exams, as may be required. Sign Form
I-693 in front of the civil surgeon.

2. You must fill out only Part 1. The civil surgeon and any
other doctors, clinics, or health departments receiving a
referral are required to complete Parts 2 through 6.
A. Part 1 - Information About You - Fill out this part
before your medical exam appointment.
B. Family Name (Last Name) - Use your legal name. If
you have two last names, include both and use a
hyphen (-) between the names, if appropriate.

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C. Home Address - Give your physical street address.
This must include a street number and name or a rural
route number. Do not put a post office box (P.O. Box)
number here.
D. Date of Birth - Use eight numbers to show your date
of birth (example: May 1, 1979, must be written
05/01/1979).
E. Place of Birth - Give the name of the city/town/
village where you were born.
F. Country of Birth - Give the name of the country
where you were born.
G. A-Number - This is your alien registration file
number. If you are not sure if you have one, look at
any letters or notices you have received from the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Look for a
number that begins with a letter "A" and is followed
by 8 or 9 numbers (example: A 000 000 000). If you
do not have one or if you cannot remember what it is,
leave this space blank.
H. U.S. Social Security Number - If you do not have a
U.S. Social Security Number, leave this blank.
I. Certification - Do not sign here until the civil surgeon
tells you to do so.

In this regard, you must take reasonable steps to ensure
that the person appearing for the medical exam is the same
person applying for the requested immigration benefit. All
applicants must present a valid government-issued photo
identification. The law imposes severe penalties for
knowingly and willfully falsifying or concealing a
material fact or using any false documents in connection
with this medical exam.
2.

Follow HHS Guidelines. USCIS has designated you as a
civil surgeon with the understanding that you will perform
the medical exam according to U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services' regulations. These regulations
include the specific guidelines found in Technical
Instructions for the Medical Examination of Aliens in the
United States (Technical Instructions), published by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in
Atlanta, Georgia. The Technical Instructions (including
periodic updates posted by CDC) are available on the
CDC Web site at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/civil.
htm.

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3.

Give Pre-Test and Post-Test Counseling for HIV/
AIDS. All civil surgeons must give pre-test counseling to
any applicant who is tested for HIV. The pre-test
counseling must include an explanation of the purpose of
the test and basic information about HIV. Civil surgeons
must also provide post-test counseling to all applicants
who test HIV positive. You must provide information to
the applicant about the test results, the prognosis, the
ways the applicant can protect himself or herself from
opportunistic infections, the ways the applicant can
protect others from HIV transmission, and referrals for
counseling and early medical intervention. You will find
specific instructions about these pre-test and post-test
requirements in CDC's Technical Instructions.

4.

Make Referrals and File Case Reports, as Required.
According to CDC's Technical Instructions, you are
required to:

How Do I Submit Form I-693 to USCIS?
1.

The civil surgeon is required to give you the completed
Form I-693 in a sealed envelope. Do not accept the form
from the civil surgeon if it is not in a sealed envelope.
USCIS will return the form to you if it is not in an
envelope or if the envelope has been opened or altered.

2.

Adjustment of status applicants: If you are applying
for adjustment of status, submit Form I-693 according to
the instructions on Form I-485, Application to Register
for Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

3.

Other applicants: Follow the instructions on or included
with the application form or the instructions given to you
by the office requesting the medical exam.

A. Refer the applicant to the local health department if
the chest x-ray suggests TB or other circumstances are
present as described in CDC's Technical Instructions.

Section II. Civil Surgeon's Instructions
What Are My Responsibilities as a Designated Civil
Surgeon?

B. Ensure that any applicant diagnosed with syphilis is
treated with the standard treatment regimen described
in CDC's Technical Instructions.

1. Truthfully and Accurately Report the Results. You are
responsible for reporting the results of the medical exam
and all laboratory reports on Form I-693 where indicated,
and for signing the civil surgeon's certification provided
on the form.

C. Ensure that testing and therapy are given for
diagnoses of chancroid, gonorrhea, granuloma
inguinale, or lymphogranuloma venereum.

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D. Refer the applicant to a Hansen's disease specialist
for evaluation to confirm a suspected diagnosis of
Hansen's disease (leprosy).
E. File a case report with the appropriate public health
authorities if: (1) the applicant tests positive for HIV
infection; and (2) a case report is required by local
laws or regulations. You must also advise the
applicant that a case report is being filed.

How Do I Fill Out My Portion of This Form?
The applicant fills out Part 1 of Form I-693 before the
medical exam appointment. You, the civil surgeon, are
responsible for ensuring the remaining parts are completed
and signed, as follows.
1.

Part 2 - Medical examination - You must fill out this
part and provide the results of each component of the
medical exam relating to: communicable disease of
public health significance, vaccinations, physical or
mental disorder with associated harmful behavior, and
substance or drug abuse/substance or drug addiction. In
Part 2, you must also include the results of any lab work
or other studies required to determine whether the
applicant is inadmissible on health grounds. You must
instruct applicants who have had a tuberculin skin test
(TST) to return to your office within 48-72 hours to have
the TST read.

How Do I Complete Form I-693 If I Need to Make a
Referral?
Advise the applicant that the appropriate follow-up must be
obtained before medical clearance can be granted. In Part 3,
include the name, address, and telephone number of the
onward physician or public health service facility that will
conduct further evaluation or provide treatment. Specify the
type of examination and additional tests or treatment the
applicant should receive. Complete the identifying
information in Part 5, but do not sign or date. Make a copy
of Form I-693 for your records and give the original form to
the applicant in a sealed envelope.

What Do I Do After the Medical Exam and
Follow-Up (If Required) Are Completed?
You and the applicant must sign your respective
certifications. After the medical exam (and any follow-up if
required) is complete, write the results in Part 2 of the Form
I-693 as they relate to the specific component of the medical
exam. The applicant must sign the certification in Part 1, and
you must sign the civil surgeon's certification in Part 5. All
signatures on the form must be originals (no stamps or
facsimiles). Do not sign the form or have the applicant sign
the form until the applicant has met all health follow-up
requirements.

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2.

Part 3 - Referral to Health Department or Other
Doctor/Facility. If you refer the applicant to a local
health department or to another physician or clinic, you
must also fill out Part 3. Also see Part 5.

3.

Part 4 - Physician or Health Department Receiving
the Referral. If you refer the applicant for further tests
or evaluation, the health care professional receiving the
referral must fill out and sign Part 4.

4. Part 5 - Civil Surgeon's Certification. You must sign
the certification after the initial medical exam and all
referrals/follow-up examinations (if required) have been
completed. Complete the identifying information in this
part before referring an applicant for further tests or
evaluation. Do not sign and date this part until the
referral/follow-up evaluation (if required) has been
completed and the applicant has been medically cleared.
5. Part 6 - Health Department Identifying Information.
If you are a State or local health department that is
completing the vaccination record on behalf of a refugee,
you must complete this part.

Make two copies of the completed and signed Form I-693,
and any supporting documentation (such as x-ray reports
or other reports) that you submit to USCIS. You should
keep a copy of Form I-693 and any supporting documentation
that you submit to USCIS for your records. Give the other
copy of the completed and signed Form I-693 and any
supporting documentation to the applicant. The vaccination
portion of Form I-693 will serve as the applicant's official
vaccination record and may be retained by the applicant for
future use in establishing compliance with vaccination
requirements (example: school, day care, employment, etc.).
Prepare the original of the completed and signed Form
I-693 for submission to USCIS. Place the original of the
completed and signed Form I-693 and any supporting
documentation (such as x-ray reports or other reports) into an
envelope, and then seal the envelope. On the front of the
envelope, write in capital letters: "DO NOT OPEN. FOR
USCIS USE ONLY." On the back of the envelope, write
your initials across the seal where the flap of the envelope
and the envelope meet. Seal the entire flap with clear
cellophane tape; make sure that the tape, in addition to the
flap, also covers your initials. Give the sealed envelope to the
applicant.
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The applicant must submit the envelope to USCIS.
IMPORTANT: USCIS will not accept Form I-693 if it is
not in a sealed envelope or if the envelope is altered in any
way.
Return all supporting medical documents that were not
required to be included in the sealed envelope to the
applicant.

Section III. Frequently Asked Questions
1. What if I am a refugee and already had a medical exam
overseas?
If you were admitted to the United States as a refugee and
are now applying for adjustment of status one year
following your first admission, you do not need to repeat
the entire medical exam you had overseas, unless a Class
A medical condition was found during that exam.
If a complete medical exam is not required, you only need
to comply with the vaccination requirements. This means
you only need to complete Part 1, Information About
You, and the vaccination section of Part 2, not Form
I-693. Contact your State or local refugee health
coordinator to find out whether it may be possible for you
to have the vaccination portion of Form I-693 completed
by a State or local health department. The State or local
health department must also complete Part 6 of the Form.

examination report, you will have to have the
vaccination report completed by a designated civil
surgeon. In this case, you are required to submit
Part 1, Information About You, Part 2, the
vaccination chart and Part 5, the Civil Surgeon's
Certification, of Form I-693.
3. What if I am a V nonimmigrant visa holder and
already had a medical exam overseas?
If you were admitted to the United States or obtained
status while in the United States as a:
A. V-1 spouse of a permanent resident or awaiting a V-1
visa; or as a
B. V-2 child of a V-1 spouse of a permanent resident; or
as a
C. V-3 child of a V-2 unmarried son or daughter of a V-1
spouse of a permanent resident; and
D. You received a medical examination prior to admission
or obtaining V status, then:

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2. What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and
already had a medical exam overseas?
If you were admitted as a:
A. K-1 fiancé(e) or a K-2 child of a K-1 fiancé(e); or as a
B. K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen or a K-4 child of a K-3
spouse of a U.S. citizen; and
C. You received a medical examination prior to
admission, then:
a. You are not required to have another medical
examination as long as your Form I-485,
Application to Register Permanent Residence or
Adjust Status, is filed within one year of your
overseas medical examination, and the medical
examination did not reveal a Class A medical
condition, or if you did have a Class A medical
condition, you received a waiver of
inadmissibility and have complied with the terms
and conditions on the waiver.
b. Even if a new medical examination is not required,
you still must show proof that you complied with
the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination
record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and
included as part of the original, overseas medical

a. You are not required to have another medical
examination as long as your Form I-485,
Application to Register Permanent Residence or
Adjust Status, is filed within one year of your
overseas medical examination, and the medical
examination did not reveal a Class A medical
condition, or if you did have a Class A medical
condition, you received a waiver of
inadmissibility and have complied with the terms
and conditions on the waiver.

b. Even if a new medical examination is not required,
you still must show proof that you complied with
the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination
record was not properly completed and included as
part of the original, medical examination report,
you will have to have the vaccination report
completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this
case, you are required to complete Part 1,
Information About You, and submit the
vaccination section, Part 2, with the proper Civil
Surgeon's Certification, Part 5 of Form I-693.
4. What if I am an asylee dependent applying for
adjustment of status and already had a medical
exam overseas?
If you were admitted to the United States as an asylee
dependent, you generally do not need to repeat the entire
medical exam you had overseas at the time of submission
of Form I-485, provided that:
A. No Class A condition was found during the exam
and
B. You have applied for adjustment of status within
one year of eligibility to file.
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You will, however, be required to comply with the
vaccination requirement and complete Part 1, Information
About You, and submit the vaccination section of Part 2
with your Form I-485. A designated civil surgeon must
complete the vaccination section and Part 5, Civil
Surgeon's Certification.
5. May any doctor perform the required medical
exam?
Only a doctor who has been specially designated by
USCIS as a civil surgeon may perform the medical exam.
USCIS will not accept Form I-693 completed by a doctor
who is not a currently designated civil surgeon.
6. How do I know whether a doctor is a designated
civil surgeon?
You can obtain a list of the designated civil surgeons by
calling the USCIS National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283, visiting the civil surgeon page from the
USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov, and clicking on the
"Civil Surgeon Locator" under "Immigration Medical
Examinations" of the "Services and Benefits" section, or
by visiting your local USCIS office.

7. Who pays for the medical exam?
The applicant is responsible for paying all costs of the
medical exam, including the cost of any follow-up tests or
treatment that may be required. Payments are made
directly to the civil surgeon or other health care facility.
8. What are the medical grounds of inadmissibility?
The medical grounds of inadmissibility under U.S.
immigration laws are divided into four categories:
(a) Communicable diseases of public health significance;
(b) Lack of required vaccinations;
(c) Physical or mental disorders with harmful behavior;
and
(d) Drug abuse or addiction.
The civil surgeon is required to perform a general physical
examination and specific evaluations, as described below.

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NOTE: If you choose to visit your local USCIS office,
you must first get an InfoPass appointment. For
information on InfoPass, visit the USCIS Web site at
www.uscis.gov.

Communicable Diseases of Public Health Significance

The civil surgeon is required to perform specific tests for TB,
syphilis, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
The medical exam also indicates an evaluation for other
sexually transmitted diseases and Hansen's Disease (leprosy).

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To test for:

Then:

Tuberculosis
(TB)

All applicants two years of age and older are required to be tested for tuberculosis (TB) with an initial screening
test. Civil surgeons may require an applicant younger than two years of age to undergo testing if there is evidence
of contact with a person known to have TB or other reasons to suspect TB. The physician may use either the
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or an Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA).
1. Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) given by the Mantoux technique. After the skin test, you will need to return to the
civil surgeon within 48 to 72 hours to have the result read. If you have a reaction of four millimeters of less,
generally, you will not need any further tests for TB. A chest x-ray is required when the reaction to the TST is
five millimeters or more. The civil surgeon will explain the medical requirements to you in more detail.
2. IGRA: IGRAs are blood tests that are options to the TST (see update to the Technical Instructions at http://www.
cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/updates.htm.) You will not have to return to the civil surgeon's office for the result to be read.
The result is generally available within 24 hours. If the test is negative or indeterminate/borderline/equivocal, you
generally will not need any further tests to TB. Depending on the result of the test, further evaluation with a chest x
ray may be required.
There are several IGRAs recognized by CDC for purposes of this immigration medical examination: the
QuantiFERON R -TB Gold (QFT-G) test: the QuantiFERON R -TB Gold in Tube (QFT-G IT) test; and the
T-Spot R TB test. In the future, CDC may recognize additional tests: if it does, it will publish the information in
its Technical Instructions available on CDC's Web site at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/civil.htm. Tests not
listed in the materials published on this link may not be used for purposes of this immigration medical
examination.

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The civil surgeon will explain the medical requirements and the suitability and availability of IGRA testing to you
in more detail.
Syphilis

All applicants 15 years of age and older must have a blood test for syphilis. Civil surgeons may require applicants
under 15 years of age to be tested if there is reason to suspect the possibility of infection.

HIV

All applicants 15 years of age or older must have a blood test for HIV. Civil surgeons can require applicants under
15 years of age to be tested for HIV if there is reason to suspect the possibility of infection. Civil surgeons are
required to provide pre-test counseling to all applicants who take the HIV test. Civil surgeons are also required to
provide post-test counseling to any applicant who tests positive for HIV.

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If you are found to have a communicable disease of public
health significance, the civil surgeon will advise you how to
obtain any necessary treatment. It also may be necessary for
you to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility. USCIS will
advise you if this is necessary. To obtain more information
about this waiver, visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov.

Vaccination Requirements
All applicants for adjustment of status must present
documents showing they have been vaccinated against a broad
range of vaccine-preventable diseases. The civil surgeon will
review your vaccination history with you to determine
whether you have all the required vaccinations. Make sure you
take your vaccination records with you to your appointment
with the civil surgeon.
NOTE: Do not attempt to meet the requirements before you
are evaluated by the civil surgeon, in case it is not medically
appropriate for you to have one or more of the required
vaccines.

If you object to receiving the recommended vaccinations
because of your sincerely held religious beliefs or moral
convictions, you may apply for a waiver of these
requirements. If you hold these objections, inform the civil
surgeon that you will apply for a waiver. If the waiver
application is denied, you may be ineligible for the
immigration benefit that you are seeking. To obtain more
information about these waivers, visit the USCIS Web site at
www.uscis.gov.

Physical or Mental Disorders
Are all physical or mental disorders considered
health-related grounds of inadmissibility?
No. The emphasis is more on the behavior associated with the
physical or mental disorder, instead of the physical or mental
disorder itself. This means that the civil surgeon must
determine that there is behavior associated with the disorder
that is harmful either to you, to others, or to property. If you
have had a history of a physical or a mental disorder, there
must be associated harmful behavior that is likely to recur in
order for you to be considered inadmissible.

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By law, the required vaccines include: mumps, measles,
rubella, polio, tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, pertussis,
influenza, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenzae type B,
varicella, pneumococcal, rotavirus, hepatitis A,
meningococcal, human papillomavirus, zoster, and any other
vaccinations recommended by the Advisory Committee for
Immunization Practices (ACIP).

If you never received or are unable to prove you received
certain vaccines, the civil surgeon can administer them to you.
After evaluation by the civil surgeon, you also have the option
of asking your family doctor to administer those vaccines to
you and showing the records to the civil surgeon to note on
Form I-693.
If you initially did not have documents proving you received
all the required vaccines but later submit those documents, or
if the civil surgeon certifies that it is not medically appropriate
for you to have one or more of the missing vaccine(s), USCIS
may grant you a waiver based on the civil surgeon's
certification on the vaccination supplement.
HHS has determined that a vaccine is "not medically
appropriate" if :
(a) The vaccine is not recommended for your specific age
group;
(b) There is a medical reason why it would not be safe to
have the vaccine (for example, allergies to eggs and
yeast, hypersensitive to prior vaccines,
other medical reasons);
(c) You are unable to complete the entire series of a required
vaccine within a reasonable amount of time; or
(d) For the influenza vaccine, it is not the flu season.

The civil surgeon will ask you general questions during the
medical exam to determine whether you have such a
condition. Depending on the outcome of the initial exam, the
civil surgeon may find it necessary to refer you to a specialist
for further testing.
If the civil surgeon finds that you have a physical or mental
disorder with associated harmful behavior, you may apply for
a waiver according to the terms, conditions, and controls
determined necessary by USCIS in consultation with HHS.
To obtain more information about these waivers, visit the
USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov.

Drug Addiction/Drug Abuse
What are the guidelines for determining whether
someone is a drug abuser/drug addict?
The civil surgeon will review your medical history during the
medical exam and ask you questions necessary to determine
whether you are currently using or have used in the past any
drugs or other psychoactive substances. The medical
guidelines for determining drug abuse and drug addiction are
determined by HHS.
If the civil surgeon determines you have a medical condition
of drug addiction/abuse, you are not eligible to apply for a
waiver unless you are applying for adjustment of status one
year after you were admitted as a refugee, or you are applying
for adjustment of status one year after you were granted
asylum. If you are ineligible to apply for a waiver, but are
later found by the civil surgeon to be in remission from the
drug abuse or drug addiction (as determined by HHS), you
may proceed with your adjustment-of-status application, if
eligible.
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Requests for More Information

Section IV. USCIS Information
How Do I Get USCIS Forms and Related
Information?
To request USCIS forms, call our toll-free forms line at
1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain USCIS forms and
information about immigration laws and regulations, policy,
and procedures by calling our National Customer Service
Center at 1-800-375-5283 or visiting the USCIS Internet Web
site at www.uscis.gov.
Address Changes. If you change your address, you must fill
out and give us a Form AR-11, Alien's Change of Address
Card. Mail the completed form to:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Change of Address
P.O. Box 7134
London, KY 40742-7134

We may request more information or evidence, or we may
request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview.
Unless specifically required that an original document be filed
with an application or petition, an ordinary legible photocopy
(standard 8 1/2 x 11 letter size) may be submitted. Original
documents submitted when not required will remain a part of
the record.
Decision
The decision on Form I-693 involves a determination of
whether you have established eligibility for the requested
benefit. You will be notified of the decision in writing.

Privacy Act Notice
We ask for the information on this form, and associated
evidence, to determine if you have established eligibility for
the immigration benefit for which you are filing. Our legal
right to ask for this information can be found in the
Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. We may
provide this information to other government agencies.
Failure to provide this information, and any requested
evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of
your Form I-693.

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For commercial overnight or fast freight services only, mail
to:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Change of Address
1084-I South Laurel Road
London, KY 40744
You may also complete Form AR-11, Alien's Change of
Address Card, on the USCIS Internet Web site at
www.uscis.gov.

Visiting a USCIS Office in Person - InfoPass. To visit a
USCIS office in person, you must first have an appointment.
InfoPass is an Internet-based system that allows you to make
an appointment to talk to an Immigration Information Officer
in person. To access InfoPass, log onto the Internet Web site
at www.uscis.gov.

Processing Information
Initial Processing
Once the application has been accepted, it will be checked for
completeness, including submission of the required initial
evidence. If you do not completely fill out the form or file it
without the required initial evidence, you will not establish a
basis for eligibility and we may deny your application.

Penalties
If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material
fact or submit a false document with this Form I-693, we will
deny Form I-693 and may deny any other immigration
benefit.
In addition, you will face severe penalties provided by law
and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

Paperwork Reduction Act
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information
collection and a person is not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid
OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this
collection of information is estimated at 2 hours, 30 minutes
per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and submitting the form. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including suggestions for reducing
this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Regulatory Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, N.
W., 3rd Floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529-2210,
OMB No. 1615-0033. Do not mail your application to this
address.
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