Immigration Medical Exam for Children: What Parents Should Know
How the I-693 immigration medical exam works for babies, children and teens: which tests apply by age, vaccine requirements and tips for a smooth family visit.
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Plain-English answers from our civil surgeon’s team: what to bring, which vaccines you need, titers vs vaccines and how long the form takes.
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6 Common I-693 Mistakes That Delay Green Card Applications
Avoid the most common Form I-693 mistakes, from opening the sealed envelope to filing without your I-485, so your green card application isn't delayed.
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I-693 Sealed Envelope and Validity: The 2026 Rules Explained
Why you must never open your I-693 envelope, how long the medical exam stays valid under the current USCIS rules, and when to schedule your exam.
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What Happens at Your I-693 Immigration Medical Exam (Step by Step)
A step-by-step walkthrough of the I-693 immigration medical exam: medical history, physical exam, TB and blood tests, vaccine review and the sealed form.
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What to Bring to Your I-693 Immigration Medical Exam
A simple checklist for your green card medical exam — ID, vaccination records, medical history and payment — so you can finish in one visit.
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Vaccines Required for a Green Card, by Age (2026)
Which vaccines the CDC requires for the I-693 at each age — from infants to adults 65+ — plus what changed with COVID-19 and how many doses you need.
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Titer Testing vs. Vaccines for Your I-693: Which Is Better?
Lost your vaccination records? A titer blood test can prove immunity instead. Here is when a titer makes sense, when a vaccine is simpler, and what the CDC accepts.
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How Long Does It Take to Get Your I-693?
The visit takes 30–60 minutes and most signed forms are ready within a few business days. What affects the timeline, and how to get your I-693 faster.
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