What Is Part 2 of Form I-693 (Medical Examination)?
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Part 2 of Form I-693 documents the findings of the physical examination performed by the civil surgeon. It records the applicant's height, weight, vital signs, and the results of a comprehensive review of organ systems. The civil surgeon uses this section to note any medical findings that may be relevant to USCIS admissibility determinations.
What Does the Physical Examination Cover?
The physical examination documented in Part 2 is a comprehensive head-to-toe assessment. The civil surgeon examines the eyes, ears, nose, throat, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, abdomen, lymph nodes, skin, extremities, and neurological function. Any abnormal findings are noted in the appropriate fields. The examination is designed to identify conditions that may constitute grounds for inadmissibility under U.S. immigration law.
Vital Signs and Anthropometric Measurements
Part 2 requires the civil surgeon to record the applicant's height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. These measurements establish a baseline health profile and can be relevant to identifying conditions such as obesity-related illness or cardiovascular disease. Accurate measurements are important because discrepancies between the recorded values and the applicant's apparent physical condition can raise questions during USCIS adjudication.
How the Civil Surgeon Documents Findings
For each organ system, the civil surgeon checks whether findings are normal or abnormal. If abnormal findings are noted, the civil surgeon must provide additional detail in the designated fields. Conditions that are clinically significant but do not constitute grounds for inadmissibility are still documented — USCIS adjudicators review the entire form, and unexplained abnormalities can prompt follow-up requests.
What Findings Can Affect Admissibility?
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, certain physical or mental health conditions can render an applicant inadmissible. These include communicable diseases of public health significance, physical or mental disorders associated with harmful behavior, and drug abuse or addiction. The civil surgeon is required to report any such findings in Part 2 and the relevant subsequent sections of the form. However, most applicants have no findings that affect admissibility.
What Happens After the Physical Examination?
After completing the physical examination and documenting findings in Part 2, the civil surgeon proceeds to the remaining sections of Form I-693, including tuberculosis testing, laboratory testing, and vaccination review. All findings are considered together before the civil surgeon completes the certification section. The completed form is then sealed in an envelope for submission to USCIS.
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