TABLE OF CHANGES – FORM
FORM I-693
Submission Date: April 27, 2011
TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS
FORM I-693
Submission Date: April 22, 2011
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CURRENT VERSION |
PROPOSED VERSION |
Form Instructions,
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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. |
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 |
Form Instructions,
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How Do I Fill Out My Portion of Form I-693? * * * 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.
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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. |
How Do I Fill Out My Portion of Form I-693? * * * 2.
You must fill out only Part 1 and
identifying information at the top of each page.
The civil
surgeon and any other doctors, clinics, or health departments
receiving a referral are required to complete the
remaining parts of the form.
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B. Identifying
information at top of each page –
Fill out your name and A-number, if applicable, at the top of
each page of Form I-693. The civil surgeon will check that this
information matches Part
1.
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Form Instructions,
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What are My Responsibilities as a Designated Civil Surgeon?
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.
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. |
What are My Responsibilities as a Designated Civil Surgeon?
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.
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, and the civil surgeon must annotate in Part 1the form of identification presented and ID number, if applicable. 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.
The civil surgeon should also ensure that the applicant’s name and A-number, if applicable, at the top of each page of the Form I-693 matches the information provided in Part 1. |
Form Instructions, page 3, Section II. “How Do I Fill Out My Portion of This Form?” |
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. |
1. Civil
Surgeon Worksheet.
You must fill
out this worksheet
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
3. Part 3
– Civil Surgeon’s Certification. You
must sign the certification after the
For health departments performing the vaccination assessment for refugee adjustment applicants ONLY: You must also complete Part 3 of Form I-693. The actual (original) or stamped signature of the physician on staff at the health department must be present in Part 3. Signatures by attending nurses, physician assistants, or other medical professionals that are not licensed physicians will be rejected. Health departments must also place either the official stamp or raised seal, whichever is customarily used, in Part 3 where indicated. |
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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. |
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Form Instructions, page 3, Section II. “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. |
Advise the applicant that
the appropriate follow-up must be obtained before medical
clearance can be granted. In section
5 of the Civil Surgeon Worksheet (Referral to Health Department
or Other Doctor),
include the name, address, and telephone number of the |
Form Instructions, page 3, Section II. “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. |
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
3.
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Form Instructions, page 4, 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 . . . 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. |
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 . . . 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
submit the
vaccination record and page 1 of Form I-693. |
2. What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas? * * * b. Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still 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 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, InformationAbout You, Part 2, the vaccination chart and Part 5, the Civil Surgeon’s Certification, of Form I-693.
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2. What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas? * * * C.
2. Even if a
new medical examination is not required, you must still 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 [delete
comma] overseas
medical examination report, you will have to have the vaccination
report completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you
are required to submit the
vaccination record and page 1 of Form I-693. |
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3. What if I am a V nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas? * * * 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, Part 2, with the proper Civil Surgeon’s Certification, Part 5 of Form I-693. |
3. What if I am a V nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas? * * * D.
2. 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 [delete
comma] medical
examination report, you will have to have the vaccination report
completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you are
required to submit
the vaccination record and page 1 of Form I-693. |
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Form Instructions, page 5, Section III. Frequently Asked Questions (cont’d) |
[last part of item 4(B) from page 4:] 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. |
You will, however, be
required to comply with the vaccination requirement and submit
the vaccination record and page 1 of Form I-693 with your Form
I-485. |
6. How do I know whether a doctor is a designated civil surgeon?
You can obtain a list of the designated civil surgeons by 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.
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. |
6. How do I know whether a doctor is a designated civil surgeon?
Doctors
found through the USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
phone line or through the USCIS Web site are generally current in
their designation as civil surgeons. If unsure, applicants should
confirm with their doctors as to their civil surgeon status.
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Form Instructions, page 5, Communicable Diseases of Public Health Significance section |
The civil surgeon is required to perform specific tests for TB, syphilis. The medical exam also indicates an evaluation for other sexually transmitted diseases and Hansen’s Disease (leprosy). |
The civil surgeon is required to perform specific tests for TB and syphilis. The medical exam also indicates an evaluation for other sexually transmitted diseases and Hansen’s Disease (leprosy). |
Form Instructions, page 6, Table, box next to “Tuberculosis (TB)” (from current page 5) |
2. IGRA: IGRAs are blood tests that are options to the TST (see update to the Technical Instructions at http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/civil/updates-civil-surgeons.html) 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. |
2. IGRA:
Civil surgeons have the option of using IGRA in place of the TST
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File Type | application/msword |
File Title | TABLE OF CHANGE – FORM I-687 |
Author | jdimpera |
Last Modified By | Bo Mayer |
File Modified | 2011-04-27 |
File Created | 2011-04-27 |