WHEN TO SEND I-693 MEDICAL EXAMINATION FOR IMMIGRATION
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2022
- On February 10, 2023 USCIS has issued the following guidance for I-693:
“In particular, save time by submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, when you file Form I-485. We generally consider a completed Form I-693 to remain valid for two years after the date the civil surgeon signed Form I-693. Additionally, from Dec. 9, 2021 until March 31, 2023, we are temporarily waiving the requirement that the civil surgeon’s signature be dated no more than 60 days before you file your Form I-485.” See memo here: www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts...
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IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!
1. On February 10, 2023 USCIS has issued the following guidance for I-693:
“Save time by submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, when you file Form I-485. We generally consider a completed Form I-693 to remain valid for two years after the date the civil surgeon signed Form I-693. www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/reminder-to-submit-all-required-initial-evidence-and-supporting-documentation-including-form-i-693
2. USCIS is permanently getting rid of the 60-day signature requirement for the medical exam. Beginning March 31st, 2023, a completed and signed I-693 form will be valid for 2 years, regardless if it was completed before or after filing I-485. www.uscis.gov/i-693#:~:text=After%20the%202%2Dyear%20time,States%20on%20public%20health%20grounds.
You can get a medical exam before March 31, 2023 so it will be valid for 2years?
@@ddaneg5572 i think after
you might want to pin this to the top.
Hello! Based on this updated info, is it still not recommended to submit I-693 along with I-485? Other blog posts and websites recommend sending in the I-693 along with the I-485 application. Thanks!
@@shenchu2441 it’s is recommended to send it together
You are so helpful, straight forward I really appreciate you !!! Thanks God I’ve found your channel!!! 🎉
Kseniya's videos were super helpful when I completed our applications, thanks you!! Only thing I would say in the hopes of helping others is that I wish we had submitted medical with original package. Seems like when you do, your application is processed a lot faster. But of course this is an older video and things have changed in 2023.
I am getting ready to adjust status and finding your channel has been amazing!!! Thank you very much!
Thank you, this video came at the right time
Just got my answer. Thanks for being so informative.
Thank you for this video!! I was wondering what to do!!!
Great video! Thank you for the detailed information!👍👏
Very useful. Thank you once again!
Thank you very much. Your videos are very informative and helpful...
As always thank you so much.
You are a life saver.
You are by far the best have seen on this app called "UA-cam" and on USCIS matters, you literally have all the answers to questions. I was a bit concerned upon realizing that i had already sent in my 8 years old child I-485 application but did not include the medical exam record. I am trusting and believing that it isn't much of an issue yet after watching this video, any need to panic? As your response will also bring about a relief at this point. Thanks aloooooooooooot!!!
Hi @KseniyaInternational, sorry to bother you with this last question, do you think USCIS will reject my child's application who is under 10yrs old since i did not include I-693 at the time of submission? I will appreciate a response. Thanks
Thank you once again! I just got my I130- (family based-parent of Citizen) approved and was wondering if I should send the I-693 before interview notice (I485).
So I guess, more wating...lol
It took 1 year 4 months for I130 to be approved.
Thank you
Not really understanding how USCIS has the standing to say they don't have a document when it can 100% be countered with a tracking number that confirms a document was delivered. And secondly: how long could it possibly take for someone at USCIS to simply do their job and put your I-693 onto your case.
Very helpful video
very helpful information
Hi!! My name is Jeffrey Gaveau thank you very much for the instructions they're really helpful and then allow not be confused during applying in the process USCIS Miss
From the recent experience USCIS prefers to receive i-693 together with adjustment of status forms. Looks like they trying to save time and in the case if you have enough evidence about your case to prove that it's legit, they will wave the interview and give the first GC right away. I just received an rfe for my case (i filed my i-130 and i-475 seven months ago in Dallas office), so if I attached my i-693 probably I've received my first GC now, instead of RFE.
I’ve heard this too
Hi, I got a RFE for 693, when you say that delays the case for a very long time, how long do you expect it to be under current conditions? (After submitting 693)
Hi Kseniya. I love your videos and I have even commented on several other videos, mainly to ask questions regarding my own process migrating from Australia.
I am grateful that I don't have to send my i-693 at the same time as my i-485. I can just do the i-693 independently and then bring the completed and sealed form to my pending interview (which I am hopeful will be in the USA and not at the Sydney consular office)
Hello, thank you. If you’ve already applied for adjustment of status you would not have a consular interview. Also, USCIS has been waiving a lot of interviews so it’s possible they will request for you to mail the medical.
Please i have submitted my i-485 form but want to send my medical although i haven,t been requested to send it, is it possible to send it without it being requested and what address will i mail it to ?@@KseniyaInternational
First of all, thank you so much for your helpful videos i applied for the green card totally myself relying only on your videos
I just got today a request for the medical exam. if the medical exam is good does it mean that they will send me my green card?
Is there anything i have to do from my side on the form I 693 other than sign it?
Thanks again
I submitted the I-130 and I-485 together in Oct 2022. If I send in the medical exam separately now, will this make an impact on the timeline of my case?
Hi, Where do you go for a medical examination? is it a specific kind of dr?
Hello Kseniya! i just want to ask if you need to make a cover letter when you send the medical exam. thanks
Hello Kseniya I am not taking COVID vaccines and any other and Did a religious exemption letter and I am also filling I-603. Should I submit my Medical together with my I 603 and adjustment of status together ?
Hello! Please help, can I summit my medical exam by mail to the office reviewing my case? Without them asking for it? I’d attach my I-485 receipt notice and type up letter explaining what I’m sending in. Thanks
i just submitted my medical exams do you know if the green card can still be approved this year since it was sent after the fiscal year ended
My question is can you do your medical at the health clinic for Uscis ?
Hi kesinya I have a question about my moms case so I sent my mom’s i-485 and the affidavit of support. Then the next week they sent us a request of the form i-693 and it stated in the letter that to not send the form i-693 and wait for the next step. So my question is my mom’s stay is valid til next month and I don’t know what to do next because they still didn’t sent us a letter and I tried calling the USCIS but it won’t let me talk to a customer service can my mom still stay in the US with pending petition and the i-485? Any advice I really need help🥺
Hi
Do I file the I 130 form before the I 485 or can I do both at the same time?
Thank you for all the wonderful information, Kseniya. Your videos have helped me a lot in my application process.
I submitted my adjustment of status just under a month ago and have been asked to do my medical. Fingers crossed all goes well.
I got my deficiency notice today can I go ahead and schedule an appointment and hold on to the envelope until interview ?
I submitted I693 form with my I485 one year ago . I received yesterday RFE letter asking to submit i693 form , although it's still valid and the civil surgeon signature was less than 60 days when i submitted i485 , anyone know why they sent me this letter ?
Hi Audra Thanks for video.I have a question I have a disable Adult she receive SSS disability and I am her guardian I file her on my taxes my income is about $25000,can I use her income as a household member if so do I use I 864a for her but she can’t sign it because she’s disabled if so do I sign the form with my name or sign her name I really do appreciate if u respond God bless u.😊
Hello Kseniya! Very helpful video. Thank you!!!
Just a few questions. 6 months after submitting the I-485 I received the I-693 but I've heard about people who first get their work permit and then the I-693, I have not gotten my work permit and/or Interview notice. Is it normal? what do most people get first? what is the time frame to get the interview notice after I-693?
I-693 is the medical exam. What do you mean ?
Hi miss kseniya I’ve got confused cuz we sent already our medical records when I filled my i485 mine got approved after my interview but my kids got an rfe for i693 for medical and vaccine records but I sent that was already do I need to send it again not going to any surgeon is that ok cuz our medical is not yet expired
Hi Kseniya! Thank you so much for your videos!
***We're freaking out because my bank rejected the card payment for our i-485. Now we're worried the medical exam will be opened. If it is, do we have the option to do the medical exam later or is the info in this video no longer true? Thank youuuuu!!!!!!
Some people still have luck sending their medical even if it’s opened
@@KseniyaInternational Thank you!!!!
@Kseniya do you know if medical records apply for kids 8, 6 and 4 years?
Where do I send the affidavit of support please I already pay fee but the upload button is not there any more
Thanks for the video, just one question. Is this medical exam something that can be done in a day or it might require a few visits to a doctor with some time in between?
It depends on your vaccine records, and tests, but it usually takes about a week after your first visit.
@@carmenhelena38 yep, that's exactly how it was
I live in Florida what is the address for mailing in the I693 form please
Hello, I'm glad I found you here, sorry, my language is not very good, I had a question, I want to apply for a green card, and now they told me that I have to take a test, and now I don't know exactly where to go and which test Please guide me. Thank you
I think their speaking about blood test you can find out from clinics or the forms may have a number for them.
Hi may i ask is it only bloodtest or something else
Hi Kseniya, do I have to print out the form i693 and bring it to the doctor to complete, or this is something that the doctors do themselves and put inside the envelope?
The doctors should have it
Hi.Ksenya , I got a request for i 693 from ucsic , my case wasn’t approved yet, can they ask for i693 for unapproved cases? Thanks in advance
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I petition my wife and her 2 daughters under age how many affidavit I need to pay one for all of 3 or 1 for each One
I got an interview scheduled for my aos after 2 years of applying and I sent my medical at the beginning. Are they still valid?
My wife says that she does not have childhood immunizations like measles mumps rubella etc. If we wait until we get an interview invitation and get the medical exam done. If it finds she is not immune will they not clesr her until she gets all of her vaccines? Of we have to get this done ahead of time it would be nice to know to avoid any delays in her adjustment of status.
She won’t be able to pass the medical exam without proper vaccines
Can the covid 19 vaccine be waived for religious reasons?
Hi mum I received my i693 almost 3 month now you know when i can Get my interview notice.thank you
It seems like USCIS is now asking for submission of I-693 as a RFE with a strict ~30 days deadline even before they send a notice for an interview. Is this a changed procedure. Does this mean, we can no longer bring the I-693 sealed envelope to the interview?
If you got a medical RFE, it may just be a sign that your interview is waived. We won’t know until they release a statement
I got an rfe with 30 dias deadline.
Wait for a letter. To submit the aplicacion and send the medical exam seal and copie of the letter now. The not doing interviews. You recibe you green card by mail.
@@gabbyfontt9179 did you send it
@@rcc7542 hello, how long after you sent the I-694 you got a letter from uscis saying that they got it. I sent it 3 weeks ago and still haven’t heard or received anything 🥲
Hi! I hope you can help/answer me in regards of my situation. I received an RFE last Aug2023 regarding my petitioner's tax and was able to pass that. Now March2024 I received another RFE saying 'Submit a completed form i693, report of immigrationa Medical Exam and Vacc Record' but as far as I remember the medical clinic where I came from passed that directly to the US embassy in my country. And that should be in the packet that I submitted when I entered the US, right? So should I redo the medical exam here? Or should i only pass the Vaccination record that was provided to me before? Thank you. It has been more than a year since i submitted my AOS and now another rfe after 7 mos from the first rfe. It's exhausting to wait tbh☹️ knowing that you pass everything properly.
Why did you do medical at the embassy? Was it for fiancé visa?
@@KseniyaInternational yes my visa is k1.
i haven’t pass my medical exam , do I need to wait if I will get RFE to that b4 taking a medical exam? or in the interview notice did they include there to get a medical exam if ever? And after submission of your papers usually how many months before you get an RFe? please reply thank you
Can I ask what why you didn’t pass? Did you have the covid vax? Is it required?
Yes is required covid vaccine
What was the mistake you didn’t pass can you share please?
The rules have changed as of march 31 2023, you must submit medicals with i485
(Please check as there are always updates)
Thank you for your feedback ❤
This is not true! I found this on uscis.gov.↓ 07/31/2023
Save time by submitting Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, with Form |-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. We generally consider a completed Form I-693 to retain its evidentiary value for 2 years after the date the civil surgeon signed it. We have removed the requirement that the applicant submit their underlying immigration benefit application no more than 60 days after the civil surgeon's signature on Form 1-693.
‼️‼️You are not required to submit your Form I-693 at the same time you file Form 1-485. ‼️‼️While some applicants intend to bring their completed Form 1-693 to their interview, some applications may not require an interview. We make decisions to waive interviews on a case-by-case basis.
Filing Form I-485 and Form I-693 at the same time may eliminate the need for us to issue a Request for Evidence (RE) to obtain your Form I-693. This may also help avoid adjudication delays if we decide that you do not need to be interviewed.
not true, it is still optional even though it's recommended to send i-693 together with i-485
Can I wait with the I-693 as mentioned in the video as medicals may get lost etc? I had all my vaccinations unfortunately my parents are deceased and they never gave me the records, what vaccination do I need for this medical ? I am busy with my I-485 and will be submitting in a few days. I am a parent and my son is my sponsor.
USCIS recommends sending medicals with the I-485 although they will not deny your file for not sending it. Here’s a list of required vaccines
www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements
@@KseniyaInternational thank you for your prompt reply, you are amazing, there seems to be a lot of vaccinations to be done. Do you have to do all of them?
Are you still eligible for green card when visiting civil surgeon who fills out Form I-693 and you didn’t get the covid vaccine? Is it required to continue with your case?
Yes will have to get the vaccine 💉 unfortunately smh
Thank you for the information dear. Who has to do the medical exam please ? Is it the petitioner or the beneficiary ?
You can answer that question yourself with some common sense dude
The beneficiary
Another question about the medical, I am spending time with both my children they are in different states, my son is the sponser I am visiting my daughter, is it ok to do your medical in a different state?
Yes
@@KseniyaInternational ok thank you, he is in Navada and she is in Seattle I was not sure if I did the medical in Seattle that it would be a problem. So happy I can do it here as I-130 is done online so want to submit soonest. Thank you again.
Now if you have all in one packet they send you green card by mail no interview
Yes. Alla forms i130. i765 i485 All together i693. All evidence strong to be approve
should i send the official document to bring to the interview or just the form the doctor fill out?
Is it recommended.to send the 693 form along with 485? Or do i do this exam after 485 is filed ? Please help.
Yes it’s best to send it together. The guidance was issued after this video was posted
Hi Kseniya.
1 month ago (november 7th) I received a RFE for I-693. They are ask me to submit my complete Form I-693 as soon as possible via express mail and I have a deadline to february 2th 2023 to submit the request.
I already have my form I-693 completed.
What do you recommend me???
Thank you so much!!
send it why would you ask?
Hi did you send your request for i-693 an plz tell me what was the response from uscis
@@dwaynethompson5446 hi, did you get any response? Like a letter or something? It’s been 3 weeks since they got my I693 and I still haven’t got anything
hi, did you get any response? Like a letter or something? It’s been 3 weeks since they got my I693 and I still haven’t got anything
I received by email an RFE for my medical . I am to mail it back . Seems my interview will be waived 🎉
Any news?
@@luisanaalbornoz9049 only update I received 1 month ago was that USCIS received my medical and that they will notify me of a decision.
Does an F1 student who’s adjusting status need to do this form too?
Yes
Your videos have been really helpful throughout my immigration process. I tried to find answer to one question but did not get any satisfactory answer. If you know anything about it please share your knowledge. I sent my I-693 form and Tracking records show that it was delivered to USCIS. I did not get any update from USCIS regarding this. Is there any way I can find out if my medical exam was properly delivered to USCIS and is being considered?
Hello, no there is no way to tell unfortunately until you get to the interview.
Did they receive it and if yes how long after did u get a response?
Will i-693 defiency notice delay EAD approval
no
I just got a letter for additional evidence and they requested the medical exam
How long it took them to request you medical exam after i-30 was approved
How long did they give you to get submitted?!
We have sent 485 and 864 forms around march 24th and today we have received a letter requesting a form 693 with no information on the scheduled interview. is it common practice? does it mean interview could be waived? it is for a parent. Also haven't received fingerprints request yet.
thank you, Kseniya
I received the same thing
I received a RFIE asking for Medical Exams. THe letter didn’t mention that my interview will be waived. Is it still possible to waive it?
Possibly. What kind of petition is it?
@@KseniyaInternational it is status adjustment I-485 based on employment petition through the PERM, right now I have H1B visa
How long did it take from the date of the fingerprints to the receipt of the letter?
hi, did you get any response after you sent the medical report? Like a letter or something? It’s been 3 weeks since they got my I693 and I still haven’t got anything
@@elianaagreda8495 yes, after I sent my medical exams and my I-693. I checked on the site they have everything to go ahead with my case. In 5 or 6 weeks they changed my status as approved and my green card was emitted. I received 3 months later with no interview. I received it directly in Dec 30. I sent my exams on Sep 28. Just be patient. Yours is on way
So it’s better to not submit the medical but just bring it to the interview?
Yup 😉
Now no interview they recibe by mail the green card
Hi Kseniya. Ive received a request for evidence for I693 today Dec 22, 2022 from uscis.. because I didnt file it along with the I485 and other docs. I already have approved work authorization :). however i have prepared my I693 prior to receiving the notice. Do u think its still valid because the civil surgeon signed it Nov 8 2022.
Accdg to the notice deadline to submit i693 is march 31 2023
Thank u very much. Appreciate ur answer in advance. merry Christmas and Happy holidays ❤
mine was signed 3/29/2022,now there is a new form don't think the doctor knew that,
Any update?
I just received the RFE
Hello i recently did my medical exam and sent it to USCIS . Applied through marriage based green card , i already had the interview done about 5 years ago . How long do i have to wait to receive green card ? Thanks i enjoy watching your videos very helpful tips
May i know what test they did only blood test or they have look your whole body parts thanks
They did blood work and since when I was a kid i had TB i had to do and extra test were they do X-rays on my chest . Everything came out good and i just receive a bio metrics appt to go do figure prints .@@cutesmallanimals
They asked me to email the form I-693 and for me proof my marriage on requestevidence. Is it normal?
hey, after you sent the medical report. did you get any response? Like a letter or something? It’s been 3 weeks since they got my I693 and I still haven’t got anything
@Eliana Agreda They didn't send anything more. After this, they sent just an interview letter.
Hello! I submitted my application without my I-693 and I just received a deficiency notice. However, last week I found out that I am pregnant and there are some vaccines and X-ray examination that I cannot take during pregnancy. Will there be an exemption? Or my application will be postponed? 🙏🏼 Hoping for your response!
Wait for next letter. And get the exam done by authorized doctor in USA.
You don’t need. X rays. And you will be ok
Hi! I believe you can still schedule your appointment with the civil surgeon and get your medical examination done. If there are vaccines, exams or any procedures that are contraindicated for pregnancy, the civil surgeon will assess and waive those. Just sharing what I read, hope everything goes well for you! :)
Hi! I have a question. I’ve been married for a year now and I’ll like to change my last name to my husband's last name. Can I still change it while my case is still pending or should I wait till my green card is approved? Also, if I change it while my case is pending, will it affect or slow down my case?
I’ll be so glad if you reply. Pls, I need help 🙏🏽
You can only change it when you filled out your marriage certificate. If your marriage certificate doesn't have a new last name for you, then you can't change it. If you did change it on your marriage certificate, then you were supposed to fill out your case with your new last name since that is now your legal name.
I have same confusing bc the wedding certificate (outside US) only have my maiden name. We are told that name change occur only when u advise SSA that you are now married and they ask if u want to change name. So at time of filling out form, my name has not changed bc I haven notified SSA yet that Im married and waiting for international seal on the wedding certificate
@@cheque5491hey how do you prove that so I did ask for his last name but on our marriage certificate doesn’t appear and I asked the court and said on your marriage certificate it will always indicate your family name and they told me that for change I need the SS and they’ll be in charge but when we got our m. license I did signed in the form I wanted his name.. so I’m confused hahah
@@askless from what I know, you need to indicate on your marriage license that you wish to change your last name to your husband's last name. You do this on your marriage license, the one you apply for at city hall before you get married. If you didn't indicate a name change on your marriage license, your marriage certificate after you get married won't show a new name for you. You'll still have your maiden name. If you didn't do this, you can't get a new SS card with a new name.
@@cheque5491 omg thank you so much I think that the ladies of the court didn’t read I actually did indicated on the license
Send together everything. I130 i131 i765 i485 together. Is fast I see people get approve in 5 months.
Yup. I submitted everything together. I got approved in 7 months
My daughter applied for G.C for me and my husband in September 2022.she sent all the required forms in one bunch.two months before I.e.in June end we got courtesy email regarding I693,,we a uploaded all the forms for both.still no answer abt interview or directly G.C.But for some people submited in November2022 they got information about interview schedule. We r staying here from May 2022.