Diabetes and the Immigration Medical Exam
Learn what to bring, how diabetes is documented on Form I-693, and why diabetes does not by itself make an applicant inadmissible.
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Read guideMedical Conditions & I-693
Medical Conditions and the Immigration Medical Exam
Educational guides explaining how common health conditions relate to the USCIS Form I-693 process — written in plain language for patients and families.
Important Medical Disclaimer
The articles on this page are for general educational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Information about specific medical conditions and their relationship to immigration law is subject to change. Do not make medical or legal decisions based solely on this content. Always consult a USCIS-designated Civil Surgeon for medical guidance and a licensed immigration attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.
Note: USCIS policies and inadmissibility grounds are subject to change. The information below reflects general educational content and may not reflect the most current USCIS Technical Instructions. Verify all requirements with a qualified civil surgeon.
Condition-Specific Guides
Plain-language educational articles about how specific health conditions are handled in the USCIS immigration medical exam process.
Heart Disease and the Immigration Medical Exam
Understand how heart conditions are recorded during the immigration medical exam and why they do not by themselves make an applicant inadmissible.
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Read guideHypertension and the Immigration Medical Exam
Learn how high blood pressure is reviewed and documented during the immigration physical.
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Read guideHepatitis B and C and the Immigration Medical Exam
Understand how hepatitis history, testing, and follow-up information may be recorded for Form I-693.
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Read guideHIV and the Immigration Medical Exam
A factual guide to HIV and the immigration medical examination, including current inadmissibility standards.
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Read guidePrevious Tuberculosis and the Immigration Medical Exam
Learn what to bring if you have a history of tuberculosis treatment and what follow-up may be needed.
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Read guideMental Health History and the Immigration Medical Exam
Understand how mental health history is considered in the immigration medical exam process.
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Read guideDisabilities and the Immigration Medical Exam
Learn about accessible exam accommodations and how the civil surgeon can adapt the appointment process.
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Read guideFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about medical conditions and the USCIS immigration medical exam.
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