People applying for adjustment of status in Connecticut may need Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Only a doctor designated by USCIS as a civil surgeon may complete the immigration examination in the United States. A personal doctor can provide records but cannot sign the immigration form unless separately designated.
Find a Designated Civil Surgeon
Use the official USCIS civil surgeon locator and confirm the doctor’s current designation before scheduling. Ask what the quoted fee includes, whether laboratory work or vaccines cost extra, and what identification and records to bring.
Prepare for the Exam
- Government-issued photo identification and passport, if available
- Vaccination records and relevant medical records
- Prior chest X-rays or treatment records when requested
- The current Form I-693 instructions; do not sign until instructed
- Certified translations for records not in English when needed
Keep the Form Sealed
The civil surgeon ordinarily gives the applicant a sealed Form I-693 packet. Do not open it. Ask for a copy for your own records and follow current USCIS instructions on whether to submit it with the application, in response to a request, or at an interview.
Medical Exams Abroad Are Different
Immigrant-visa applicants processing through a U.S. embassy or consulate generally use an approved panel physician, not a U.S. civil surgeon.
Get a Case-Specific Review
Call 203-373-9080 for a brief telephone evaluation or use the form on this page. A detailed attorney consultation, by secure video or confirmed office appointment, is ordinarily paid. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Reviewed October 10, 2026. Immigration rules and agency procedures can change. This page is general information and is not legal advice.
