Official USCIS Civil Surgeon, Dr. David Ores, with over 25 years of USCIS 693 exam experience.
NEW UPDATE: As of May 1, 2024, proof of POLIO VAX series is required. If there is no proof, a POLIO booster vax is required.
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT for the USCIS-693 exam Text 917 723 4206 or e-mail: drdave.lesm@gmail.com
Dr. David Ores will:
Provide your USCIS 693 medical exam efficiently and correctly. 25+ years experience.
FREE or low cost vaccines if needed are possible.
Complete your exam in the shortest amount of time at the LOWEST possible cost (office fee $250.00).
Answer any questions you may have.
Coordinate any testing or chest x ray only IF needed.
Complete and sign your USCIS 693 envelope in a timely and professional manner
Dr. Ores also uses text, e-mail, fax and all the most modern and efficient communications for your convenience.
USCIS 693 Exam. Doctor's office fee: $250.00 (cash, check or credit card) You can receive an official MD receipt for your insurance upon request.
IMPORTANT: To avoid any misunderstanding: You and /or your insurance company are 100% responsible for any lab test, chest x-ray or vaccine that is required. Those costs are NOT part of the 250.00 office fee.
You can possibly save $300.00 to $400.00 dollars because you can get a chest x-ray and some vaccines for FREE or for very little cost ( IF any are required in your case).
First Visit
Please PRE register my webpage with your passport & any prior vaccination records you might have. Before your visit.
IF any other Doctor or provider has old lab results or vaccines records for you, please have them fax that info to me. DR. ORES FAX: 646-349-5328
We will collect a blood sample. And also a urine sample IF you are 18 - 25 years of age.
We will contact you with test results after 4 or 5 days.
ONE WEEK LATER:
After you have completed any vaccines, x- rays. (only if needed) Then you sign your papers and receive your sealed, official envelope.
FAQ answers:
1. You do not need your second MMR to complete the USCIS paperwork.
2. You do not need to bring any copies of a USCIS 693 form.
3. You may receive a bill/invoice from Sunrise Labs or another lab if you do or do not have insurance. This LAB bill is 100% YOUR responsibility.
4. SUNRISE laboratory test SELF PAY prices are:
Varicella antibodies $9.00
Syphilis test $20.49
TB blood test $93.72
Hepatitis B $16.00
MMR $51.22
NOTE: These prices may change at anytime.
QUEST laboratory test SELF PAY prices are:
Varicella antibodies $15.90
Syphilis test $9.00
TB blood test $65.00.
Hepatitis B $13.36. MMR $46.78.
NOTE: These prices may change at anytime.
5. IF you are 18 -25 years old, USCSI requires a GC URINE sample at the time of your visit. Not required for over 25 years of age.
6. USCIS now requires ONLY ONE Covid vaccination for the USCIS-693 application. This is a RECENT requirement change.
7. Can I have my labs done in advance and ordered by another doctor? No. The USCIS requires that a Civil Surgeon (me) orders all lab testing.
8. It is recommended that you do not get any vaccinations before we have all your test results.
VACCINE FAQ / DETAILS
Each 693 vaccine has a different story. To complete the 693 process, adults need proof of immunity OR vaccination for MMR, TDAP, Varicella, Hepatitis B, FLU vaccine (during flu season) and COVID. Children need complete vaccinations for age.
The MMR story: Measles, Mumps, Rubella. This vaccine is three vaccinations in one dose. There are 3 ways to satisfy the 693 MMR requirement. Immunity to all three viruses by a blood test, proof of having had teo (2) of these vaccines in your past or you can just take one MMR vaccine dose.
*You do not need the complete series to complete your 693 form. ONE vaccination is adequate to complete the 693.
The Varicella story: Varicella or “chickenpox” is also a virus. Usually of childhood. There are 3 ways to satisfy the 693 Varicella requirement. Immunity to Varicella by a blood test, proof of having had 2 of these vaccines in your past or you can just take one Varicella vaccine dose for your 693 application.
*You do not need the complete series to complete your 693 form. ONE vaccination is adequate to complete the 693.
Hepatitis B: This is a virus that infects and damages the liver. It is contagious by blood to blood via: infected transfusion, infected needles, sexual contact or infected tissue transplants. There are 3 ways to satisfy the 693 Hepatitis B requirement. Immunity to Hepatitis B proven by a blood test, proof of having had 3 of these Hep B vaccines in your past or you can just take one Hepatitis B vaccine dose for your 693 application.
*You do not need the complete series to complete your 693 form. ONE vaccination is adequate to complete the 693.
The Flu Vaccine story: USCIS requires the yearly FLU vaccine from October 1st until March 31st. In other months, the FLU vaccine is NOT required,
The Covid vaccines: The USCIS now requires ONLY ONE Covid vaccination to complete the 693 application.
AFTER you receive your sealed envelope advice / tips:
- use FEDEX to mail your envelope to your lawyer or USCIS
- OR use USPS certified, signature required.
- OR hand deliver to your lawyer
- DO NOT us regular, plain USPS for you envelope. May get lost.
- USCIS RFE letters have a NAME of an agent at the bottom. Send your envelope to that person by name, if possible.
NOTE: Certain 693 lab tests are only valid for 60 days. If / when you submit your 693 envelope to USCIS, it is then supposed to be valid for 2 years. This rule can change, so check with USCIS webpage and / or your lawyer about this. But, do not hold on to your 693 envelope for more than 60 days. Mail it in to the USCIS.
Office Location:
189A East Second STREET (not avenue) NYC, NY 10009
Between Avenue A & Avenue B. Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Please text me at 917-723-4206 or e-mail me directly (drdave.lesm@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Thank you.
DAVID J. ORES, MD
Official Civil Surgeon & Provider of the USCIS-693 Medical Exam
