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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
What is USCIS's new policy for green card applicants starting from 11 June? Here's a rundown
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reversed a recent policy regarding medical examination forms required for green card applicants. What does the new policy say? Effective 11 June 2025, all new green card applications must include a fresh medical examination form, regardless of whether the applicant had submitted one previously. The agency's latest update replaces a policy introduced just over a year ago, which had allowed applicants to reuse Form I-693—the 'Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record'—indefinitely, as long as it was properly filled out and signed by a certified civil surgeon. ALSO READ| 'Won't tolerate visa abuse,' says US after video of handcuffed Indian student goes viral '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,' the USCIS said in its statement. 'If the application a Form I-693 was submitted with is withdrawn or denied, that Form I-693 is no longer valid.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.' It details that if a green card application is denied or withdrawn, the accompanying medical form cannot be reused. Any subsequent application will now require a new medical examination and an updated I-693 form. 'Most aliens subject to health-related grounds of inadmissibility must have an immigration medical examination to demonstrate they are not inadmissible,' USCIS added. 'In general, aliens applying to adjust status must submit Form I-693 to show they are free from any conditions that would render them inadmissible under the health-related grounds of inadmissibility. We may require an alien who would otherwise not be required to undergo an immigration medical examination to submit a Form I-693 as a matter of discretion, if the evidence indicates that there may be a public health concern.' The now-revoked April 2024 guidance had made the validity of Form I-693 indefinite. 'We have since determined that the April 4, 2024, policy is overly broad and could potentially threaten public health in the United States,' USCIS said. ALSO READ| Donald Trump launches $5 million immigration 'gold card' visa signup site
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Trump Admin Makes Green Card Change 'Effective Immediately'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it was making immediate changes to green card applications, stating a previous policy introduced just over a year ago could threaten public health. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that it was making it a requirement that every new permanent residency application require a renewed medical examination form, after applicants were previously allowed to use forms indefinitely. Why It Matters The immediate change could directly impact immigrants currently applying for adjustment of status, who would have been allowed to use a previous form signed by a civil surgeon until June 10. Usually, when USCIS makes changes to application processes, there is some lead time for applicants and immigration attorneys to prepare. What To Know USCIS stated that the change applies to the medical exam form known as the I-693, "Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record," which is completed by an immigrant in the U.S. who is applying for adjustment of status or to become a permanent resident. In April 2024, the agency updated its policy to say that any I-693 completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, could be used indefinitely. If an immigrant withdrew a green card application and re-applied, or filed for a different immigration benefit later, they could use the same form again. Under USCIS's new guidance, effective June 11, 2025, if an application is withdrawn, the I-693 is invalidated, and the applicant must retake the exam to obtain a new, signed copy. Stock image of a person holding a green card. Stock image of a person holding a green card. Getty Images The move will likely affect thousands of applicants currently looking to file their adjustment of status application, known as Form I-485. Medical exams are similar to physical exams and include checks for specific conditions or diseases that could render a person inadmissible to the U.S. The examiner, a civil surgeon, also checks an applicant's vaccination records. The exam can cost between $100 and $500. Before December 2024, only individuals who needed to prove they were not inadmissible on medical grounds were required to file a medical examination form. Now, every green card applicant is required to file one. Other immigrants applying for different visas may also be asked to file an I-693 at USCIS' discretion. The change comes amid increased scrutiny of immigrants as they apply for temporary and permanent visas in the U.S., as the Trump administration looks to crack down on those violating immigration laws. In March, immediate changes to a swathe of application forms caused confusion for applicants, leading to a lawsuit from attorneys, and USCIS being forced to change course and offer at least two weeks' buffer time for the changes to take effect. What People Are Saying Elissa Taub, an immigration attorney at Siskind Susser in Houston, Texas, told Newsweek: "Previously, I-693s all had an expiration date, so we had clients needing to get multiple exams done while their I-485s were pending over many years due to backlogs. "Currently, I-693s don't expire, and it sounds like they are clarifying that if you withdraw that application or it's denied, you can't reuse the same unexpired I-693 with a new application. I don't think this is too earth-shattering, and I'm happy that this policy change is relatively narrow and that they didn't decide to create a new pre-filing expiration period." USCIS, in its statement on the changes: "We have since determined that the April 4, 2024, policy is overly broad and could potentially threaten public health in the United States. By limiting the validity period to only the current immigration benefit application or request, we ensure that aliens get timely and proper medical examinations and treatment, which safeguards public health." What Happens Next The new policy takes effect on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, while a new version of the form takes effect on July 3, 2025.
Listly
23-05-2025
- Health
- Listly
Health Starts Here: Trusted Immigration Exams, Your Lifetime PCP & Weight Loss That Works in Richmond
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