Immigration News - United States United States | USCIS Reminder: New edition of Form I-693 effective July 3 Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) June 3, 2025 Starting July 3, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will only accept the 01/20/25 edition of Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. If a civil surgeon signs the form on or before July 2, 2025, either the 03/09/23 or the 01/20/25 edition must be used. The edition date can be found at the bottom of the form and instructions page. Additional Information: In January, USCIS announced it was waiving the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for certain adjustment of status applicants. This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2025 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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