What Is the Current Edition of Form I-693 and Why Does It Matter?
Quick Answer
USCIS periodically updates Form I-693 and requires that only the current edition be used. Using an outdated edition of the form will result in rejection of your submission. The current edition date is printed in the lower left corner of the form. Always download Form I-693 directly from uscis.gov to ensure you have the current version.
How USCIS Editions Work
USCIS forms are identified by a form number and an edition date, which appears in the lower left corner of each page of the form. For example, a form might be labeled "Form I-693 (Edition 09/17/19)." When USCIS releases a new edition, the previous edition is typically accepted for a limited transition period, after which only the new edition is accepted. Using an expired edition after the transition period ends will result in automatic rejection of your submission.
Why USCIS Updates the Form
USCIS updates Form I-693 to reflect changes in CDC vaccination schedules, updates to USCIS technical instructions for civil surgeons, changes in the list of communicable diseases of public health significance, and administrative improvements to the form itself. Each update ensures that the form captures the information required under current law and policy. Civil surgeons are required to use the current edition and are notified of updates through USCIS communications.
How to Verify the Current Edition
The only reliable source for the current edition of Form I-693 is the USCIS website at uscis.gov/i-693. Always download the form directly from USCIS rather than using a copy saved from a previous visit, obtained from a third party, or printed from an unofficial website. The current edition date is displayed on the USCIS form page. If you are unsure whether your form is current, compare the edition date on your form to the edition date shown on the USCIS website.
What Happens If You Use the Wrong Edition?
If a civil surgeon completes Form I-693 using an outdated edition after the acceptance deadline has passed, USCIS will reject the form. The applicant will need to schedule a new immigration medical examination using the current edition. This results in additional cost and delay. Civil surgeons are responsible for ensuring they use the current edition, but applicants should also be aware of this requirement and confirm with their civil surgeon that the correct edition is being used.
Transition Periods and Grace Periods
When USCIS releases a new edition of Form I-693, it typically announces a transition period during which both the old and new editions are accepted. After the transition period ends, only the new edition is accepted. USCIS publishes announcements about form updates on its website. Civil surgeons and immigration attorneys monitor these announcements closely. If you are scheduling your examination near the time of a known form update, confirm with your civil surgeon that they are using the current edition.
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