Medical - Smoking

[NettieL]

For the purposes of I-693, is a history of smoking a problem?

[inadmissible]

depends whacha been smokin

[NettieL]

depends whacha been smokin

LOL. Cigarettes. It's been a couple of years since.

[S_R_E]

For the purposes of I-693, is a history of smoking a problem?

I was a heavy smoker for 30 years more or less... no issues whatsoever. I quit about 3 years ago.

I-693 is blood test‚ urine test and skin test for TB plus vaccination records. Smoking never came up

[inadmissible]

No, tobacco smoking is not a problem

The medical exam is to find grounds of inadmissibilities - communicable diseases, drug use, mental health issues

[Kurosakii]

I also know that tobacco smoking is not a problem

[phrecz]

Having a history of smoking shouldn't pose a problem for I-693. But I smoke VIHO Supercharge and I'm not sure about cigarettes.

[antoniomarsh219]

No, a history of smoking is not a problem for the purposes of Form I-693. The civil surgeon does not need to report it as a Class A or Class B condition unless it is linked to a specific medical issue that affects the person's immigration eligibility. According to the USCIS Technical Instructions (Digital Box 12000), smoking history alone does not require special mention unless it is part of a related medical diagnosis.

[pirles]

I had the same concern, but no - a history of smoking wasn’t a problem for my I-693. They focus more on serious conditions like infectious diseases or drug abuse. Smoking alone didn’t affect anything

[RichardGravener]

A history of smoking is generally not a problem for I-693 purposes. However, if smoking has caused serious health issues, it could potentially impact the medical exam. The exam focuses on communicable diseases and specific health conditions, so it's important to disclose your medical history honestly. If you're considering switching to vaping, exploring Geek Bar Flavors could be a good alternative to smoking, but remember that any health-related concerns should be discussed with your civil surgeon. If you have concerns, consulting with a civil surgeon or immigration lawyer may be helpful.

[pirles]

For the I-693, my history of smoking wasn’t a problem. They asked about it during the medical exam, but it didn’t affect my immigration process. Just answered honestly and moved on.

These days I’ve been more mindful about what I use, and I’ve looked into alternatives like a heated tobacco device, there’s some interesting stuff out there if you visit website. But in terms of the medical form, past smoking didn’t raise any red flags for me.