Guides for Form I-693, records, vaccines, cost, and timing.
Start with the basics, then use the guides below to answer the most common questions before you book.
Process
Start here if you are learning the basic rules or trying to understand timing.
Process · 6 min read
What Is Form I-693 and When Do You Need It?
Learn what Form I-693 is, who usually needs it, and why filing timing matters more than it used to.
Process · 5 min read
How To Find a Civil Surgeon for Your Immigration Medical Exam
Start with the official USCIS locator, then compare offices by price, language help, and how they handle records.
Process · 5 min read
What To Bring to Your Immigration Medical Exam
Bring your ID, vaccine records, and any medical paperwork that may help the office understand your history.
Process · 4 min read
How Long Is Form I-693 Valid?
Many older websites still explain this incorrectly. The signed date and the status of your immigration case matter most now.
Cost
Use these guides to understand what changes the price before you book.
Vaccines
Read these if you are unsure what vaccine records count or what may still be required.
Records
These guides help with older records, missing records, and documents in another language.
Records · 5 min read
Can You Use Old Vaccine Records for Form I-693?
Old vaccine records can help, but they need to be readable, dated, and believable enough for the civil surgeon to use.
Records · 4 min read
What If Your Vaccine Records Are in Another Language?
Records in another language can still help, but the office may need translation support before relying on them.