Although it is the Civil Surgeon who completes the I-693 form after the Immigration Medical Examination is completed, it is important for visa applicants to know exactly what the I-693 form contains, and how it should be correctly filled up. The main objective is to correctly complete Form I-693 the first time. Spending time in the beginning to ensure that the form is correctly filled up and completed by the Civil Surgeon will save a lot of time later. This will help to reduce chances that the form will be returned by USCIS later on. This will ultimately save time for Civil Surgeons, applicants and USCIS as a whole.

COMPLETING THE I-693 FORM AFTER THE IMMIGRATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW – PART 1

Part 1 of the I-693 form should be completed by the Immigration Applicant.

In special circumstances the Civil Surgeon may complete the I-693 form for the applicant. This is as long as applicants review the accuracy of information filled in the form, before he or she signs the off on the Applicant’s Certification form.

 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THERE ARE DISCREPANCIES

If there are disparities between Part 1 of the form and the applicant’s identification presented Civil Surgeons will make annotations in the form.

 HOW THE APPLICANT SHOULD COMPLETE FORM I-693

1.  Applicants should not sign on the form, until directed to do so by the Civil Surgeon,  and after he or she has met all health follow-up requirements.

2. For child applicants who are under 14 years old parents or legal guardians may sign Form I-693 for the applicant.

3. Those who are over 14 years of age must sign on the form. (in the bottom left hand corner).

We shall give you more details on how to ensure that the I-693 form is to be filled up when we meet you next. See you soon!