Green Card Medical Exam: New Rules (June 2024)
- Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an immediate change to its policy regarding medical examination forms for green card applicants.
- This policy revision impacts individuals whose previous green card process applications were withdrawn or denied.
- The USCIS emphasized the importance of this change for public health.
The USCIS has updated its green card medical exam policy, a critical update for those seeking permanent residency. As of June 11, 2025, all new green card applications must include a fresh medical examination form, even if a previous form was submitted.This decisive shift ensures public health safety, invalidating old forms if the initial application was denied or withdrawn. This policy change prioritizes the health of the U.S. population. News Directory 3 is here to guide you through the new regulations.Understand how these changes will impact your green card process and what steps you must take. Discover what’s next.
USCIS Updates Green Card Medical Exam Policy for Public Health
Updated June 11, 2025
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an immediate change to its policy regarding medical examination forms for green card applicants. Effective June 11, 2025, a new medical examination form is required for each new application, regardless of whether the applicant has submitted one previously.
This policy revision impacts individuals whose previous green card process applications were withdrawn or denied. Under the previous rule, the medical form remained valid indefinitely. the updated policy ensures that the Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and vaccination Record, is valid only while the application it was submitted with is pending.
The USCIS emphasized the importance of this change for public health. The agency stated that the previous policy, updated in April 2024 to allow indefinite validity of medical reports, was “overly broad and could possibly threaten public health in the United States.” By limiting the validity period, USCIS aims to ensure that applicants receive timely and appropriate medical examinations and treatment.
“Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination record, signed by a civil surgeon on or after Nov. 1, 2023, is only valid while the application the Form I-693 was submitted with is pending. if the application a Form I-693 was submitted with is withdrawn or denied, that Form I-693 is no longer valid. This guidance is effective immediately and applies to applications pending or filed on or after June 11, 2025,”
Generally, individuals seeking to adjust their status must submit Form I-693 to demonstrate they are free from conditions that would render them inadmissible based on health-related grounds. USCIS may also require a medical examination at its discretion if there are public health concerns.
What’s next
Applicants for a green card should ensure they obtain a new medical examination and submit the updated Form I-693 with their application to comply with the revised policy.This will help avoid potential delays or denials in the green card process.