Washington, D.C. — In a decisive move to strengthen border security and protect American citizens, the Trump administration has issued new rules requiring updated medical exam forms for all green card applicants—effective June 11, 2025.
✅ Key Change: Immigrants applying for permanent residency must now submit a new, current medical examination form—even if they’ve already completed one in the past.
This major policy shift, announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), reverses a previous rule from the Biden-era that allowed indefinite reuse of medical forms. Under President Trump, that loophole is closed.
✅ Why This Matters: Safeguarding Public Health and Border Integrity
USCIS now requires all green card applicants to file Form I-693, also known as the “Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record,” with each new application. If an immigrant withdraws their application or reapplies later, they must retake the exam—no exceptions.
This common-sense policy helps ensure that applicants are:
- Free from contagious diseases
- Fully vaccinated
- Not a public health risk to Americans
Medical exams typically cost $100 to $500, and now many applicants may need to repeat them—a move seen by many as a necessary tightening of our broken immigration system.
🚨 Thousands of Applications Affected Starting June 11, 2025
Under the new rule, any green card medical exam completed before November 1, 2023, or reused from a withdrawn application, will no longer be valid.
⚠️ Important: Even forms technically unexpired must be redone if the application is withdrawn or refiled.
The Trump administration made it clear: no more shortcuts when it comes to permanent residency.
🇺🇸 Immigration Enforcement Gets Tougher Under President Trump
This latest change is part of a broader Trump-led crackdown on immigration abuse and loopholes that were left wide open during prior administrations.
In March, federal agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder and anti-Israel protester, citing his violations of national interest and public policy. His case, and others like it, serve as a reminder that:
🔒 A green card is not citizenship. It can be revoked.
Green card holders who break U.S. laws or pose a threat to national security are now being detained or denied re-entry more frequently.
🛡️ A Return to Common-Sense Immigration Policy
The updated policy reflects the Trump administration’s America First approach to immigration. Officials explained the change as follows:
USCIS Statement: “We’ve determined that the 2024 policy was too broad and could jeopardize public health. Limiting form validity ensures proper medical screening, protecting the American people.”
Key Points:
- No grace period for the old form
- New medical form required for each new application
- Final rule begins June 11, 2025
- A newer version of Form I-693 goes into effect July 3, 2025
Immigration attorneys say the lack of lead time is unusual but consistent with the administration’s firm stance on enforcement. “They’ve made every part of the process more difficult—on purpose,” said Matt Cameron, an immigration lawyer.
⚖️ The Bottom Line for American Patriots
This is not just bureaucratic red tape—this is a critical step to protect our nation. The Trump administration continues to close dangerous loopholes, enforce immigration laws, and remind green card holders that citizenship must be earned, not assumed.
With America facing border challenges and foreign threats, this policy sends a clear message:
🇺🇸 We put Americans first—and we won’t compromise on safety or sovereignty.