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Does a medical form I-693 expire? Does an applicant need to re-submit the form twice?
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I had my medical form I-693 filed together with my adjustment of status in June 2012. My adjustment of status has been pending with USCIS for a very long time. My interview was scheduled almost after two years of the filing date. Do i have to resubmit a new medical form(I-693)? While the previous one is still on file sealed. Does the law require me to give a new form while the one i gave expired while pending b/c uscis kept my file outside of the normal processing time? I have taken all the vaccinations and tests required by immigration and it doesn't make sense that I have to do that again and spend money unnecessarily to redo the medical report. Had it expired b/c of my negligence, I would understand it but this is really confusing. Pls help me with the accurate answer. Thank you!
Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed ·
You cannot win on this one. Do exactly as you are told if you want to obtain your green card. The "law" is anything USCIS asks you to do; they've got absolute discretion on the matter. That's what Congress gave them long time ago on such matters. Your medical has to be "fresh" when appearing at the interview. Whose fault it was is irrelevant here. Go back to the doctor who issued the first report and ask for an updated one to be issued - he or she will understand.
Yes, it must be current if you want a green card. You fight them on this at your own peril. It does not matter who's fault the delay is. Go back to the Civil Surgeon who did the first medical and get an updated one. It should not be necessary to get revaccinated as you already have been and there should be records of that.
Resistance is futile and will result in further delays.
Unfortunately, the CDC recently revised its policies regarding USCIS I-693 medical exams. The policy used to be that as long as the medical exam was filed with USCIS within one year of completing the exam, it would remain valid until USCIS adjudicated the application. The new, very recent, policy change is that the medical exam will now expire one year after it is completed. USCIS is aware of the change and is in the process of notifying applicants who need to obtain a new medical exam. USCIS is also in the process of revising its filing requirements in light of the new CDC guidelines. I would recommend consulting with an immigration lawyer if you have further questions about this change in policy and how to proceed with your case.
