Frequent Questions and Answers
Frequent Questions and Answers
Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record Form USCIS I-693
Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record Form USCIS I-693
What is the purpose of this form I-693?
What is the purpose of this form I-693?
Immigrants who seek U.S. immigration permanent resident status must complete a medical exam and the specific forms and procedures that you must follow.
Can any physician perform this medical examination?
Can any physician perform this medical examination?
No. Only physicians approved by USCIS and are certified Civil Surgeons.
What Do I need to bring to the appointment?
What Do I need to bring to the appointment?
Valid government ID with picture, Driver’s License, State I.D., or passport from your country. Vaccination record from your country or if you attended school in the U.S., please bring school vaccination record.
What vaccinations do I need?
What vaccinations do I need?
The physician will advise you which vaccines are needed based on the medical examination and age of the patient. The flu shot is required if the patient’s exam is between Oct. 1 and March 31st. Some medical insurance plans may cover vaccinations, but not the examination.
How long does it take for the entire medical examination process?
How long does it take for the entire medical examination process?
The I-693 form can be completed in approximately 4-5 working days from the initial exam date. The one thing that causes a delay in completing this form, is having to wait on the reports and/or results from the lab.
What is the cost of the exam?
What is the cost of the exam?
We have several packages with different costs available. These packages are tailored to the patient depending on their requirements necessary to complete the examination, for example, is it for a minor or adult, etc. Once I am contacted either by a call or inquiry form, I can explain the various packages available.
Frequent Questions and Answers
Frequent Questions and Answers
Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions USCIS Form N-648
Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions USCIS Form N-648
What is the purpose of Form N-648?
What is the purpose of Form N-648?
In general, applicants for naturalization and/or U.S. citizenship must demonstrate that they understand the English language, including the ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage. They must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, principles, and form of government of the United States. Together, these are the English and civics requirements for naturalization. This form is intended for applicants who seek an exception to the English and/or civics requirements due to a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment that has lasted or is expected to last, 12 months or more.
What do I need to bring to the appointment?
What do I need to bring to the appointment?
Proper government ID with picture, prior medical records that pertain to the disability, award letter from social security, etc. Our physicians may have to do an extensive medical records review prior to the appointment. The form may be completed within 2-3 days after medical examination of the patient.
Do I need to bring the N-648 form to the appointment?
Do I need to bring the N-648 form to the appointment?
No, our physicians electronically fill this form out and it is available in our medical records system. This medical certificate is valid for six months from the date of certification. Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record USCIS Form I-693
What is the cost of the exam?
What is the cost of the exam?
We have several packages with different costs available. These packages are tailored to the patient depending on their requirements necessary to complete the examination, for example, is it for a minor or adult, etc. Once I am contacted either by a call or inquiry form, I can explain the various packages available.