Liberty, Justice and Gonorrhea Testing for All—Staying Up to Date on Form I-693 Medical Exam Requirements
A new technical instruction issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires gonorrhea testing for most adjustment of status applicants who are:
- Ages 15 and older and
- Already required to have a full medical exam when
- Filing Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
The requirement went into effect August 1, 2016, but if you completed your Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record) before then, you don’t need to report the results of such testing nor should officers issue a Request for Evidence. And by “completed,” the government means the date on which the civil surgeon signs the form’s certification statement.
For more info, consult the page covering CDC Immigration Requirements: Technical Instructions for Gonorrhea for Civil Surgeons. There, you will also note that on March 15, 2017, the Gonorrhea TI were updated to reflect that laboratory reports do not need to be included with the I-693.
Guidance from USCIS for Civil Surgeons on Form I-693 Gonorrhea Testing
As an applicant for adjustment of status, it’s best to stay up to date on such requirements. USCIS also provides guidance for the civil surgeons who must comply with the new Form I-693 Gonorrhea Testing Requirement.
This guide also features a chart with specifics on who must be tested for gonorrhea. For example, some applicants are exempt from having to submit a full medical examination and do not need testing.
Download the USCIS guide for more info or feel free to call us at (303) 872-6985 if questions arise. We’d love to help.