The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new guidance regarding how long an immigration medical exam report (Form I-693) remains valid as evidence. Starting November 1, 2023, any Form I-693 properly filled out and signed by an approved civil surgeon will be valid indefinitely. This means the exam will be accepted as proof…

Summary: 1. The Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services released updates to their medical procedures for Asylum Applicants and Torture Victims (AATV) and Victims of Trafficking, Torture or Other Serious Crimes (VTTC). The changes, effective as of June 5, 2024, clarify the state-funded vs federally-funded medical coverage.…

1. USCIS Immigration Medical Exam Guidance The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) revealed an updated policy about the validity of the immigration medical exam report (Form I-693). Beginning from November 1, 2023, any officially filled and signed Form I-693 by a sanctioned civil surgeon will not expire and can be applied indefinitely for immigration…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced updated guidance concerning immigration medical exam results, specifically Form I-693. Starting from November 1, 2023, any Form I-693 properly completed and signed by an approved civil surgeon will not expire and can be used indefinitely to prove the health status of the applicant. However,…

1. USCIS Immigration Medical Exam Guidance The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new rules for the validity of immigration medical exam reports (using Form I-693). From November 1, 2023, any Form I-693 completed and signed by an approved civil surgeon will not expire, meaning it can be used indefinitely as evidence of…