It is the practice for all applicants applying for a visa or for those applying for a Green Card and for legal permanent residence to submit what is called as the I-693 form.
The I-693 form has to be completed by a Civil Surgeon, who is appointed by USCIS, or the United States Citizenship and immigration Services. The USCIS Civil Surgeon reports all the outcomes of the tests and the medical examination which he conducts and submits this report for onward processing. The Immigration Medical is a necessity as it establishes the fact that an applicant can be admitted to the United States of America on grounds of medical health.
Once the medical examination is conducted the USCIS Civil Surgeon hands over the I-694 form which should be completed in all respects. The form is then placed and sealed in an envelope and is forwarded by the applicant to the USCIS authorities. Care should be taken by the applicant to see that the form is in a sealed condition only. USCIS will return the form to the applicant if the form is in a tampered condition or the seal has been broken.
HOW TO SUBMIT THE I-693 FORM
Some ways to submit the completed I-693 form:
- Through mail, along with form I-485. The form I-485 is the Application to Register for Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to the location specified for the applicant’s Form I-485.
- The applicant can submit the Form I-693 in person, along with an interview in a USCIS office.
