How Should Immigration Attorneys Verify That the Correct Edition of Form I-693 Was Used?
Quick Answer
Attorneys can verify the edition of Form I-693 by checking the edition date printed in the lower-left corner of the form and comparing it to the current edition listed on the USCIS website. If the wrong edition was used, a new examination is required — USCIS does not accept outdated editions.
Why Edition Verification Matters
USCIS periodically updates Form I-693. When a new edition is released, USCIS typically accepts the prior edition for a limited transition period. After that transition period ends, only the current edition is accepted. Submissions using an outdated edition are rejected, resulting in an RFE requiring a new examination.
Edition errors are entirely preventable. A quick verification step before submission can save clients weeks of delay.
Where to Find the Edition Date on the Form
The edition date is printed in the lower-left corner of Form I-693, typically in the format "Edition MM/DD/YY." This date identifies which version of the form was used.
If the attorney has the opportunity to review the form before it is sealed, this is the first thing to check. If the form has already been sealed, the edition date may be visible through the envelope window or on the outside of the envelope if the civil surgeon has noted it.
How to Verify the Current Edition
The current accepted edition of Form I-693 is listed on the USCIS website at uscis.gov/i-693. USCIS updates this page when a new edition is released and specifies any transition period during which prior editions are still accepted.
Attorneys should bookmark this page and check it periodically, especially before submitting I-485 packages. Civil surgeon offices that perform high volumes of immigration exams typically stay current, but verification is always prudent.
What to Do If the Wrong Edition Was Used
If the form uses an outdated edition that is no longer accepted by USCIS, a new examination is required. The civil surgeon must complete a new Form I-693 on the current edition.
Contact the civil surgeon's office immediately to schedule a new appointment. If the I-485 has already been filed with the outdated form, USCIS will issue an RFE. Respond to the RFE with a new Form I-693 on the correct edition.
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