ALL ABOUT I-693 | Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record | When to submit I693?

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[@oknevk]

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[@KseniyaInternational]

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. 3. Beginning Oct 1, 2021, COVID vaccine is REQUIRED for anyone applying for a green card. The COVID vaccine is still required as of March 2023.

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[@gouravarora2044]

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[@flavourkid]

Your video is an epicenter of all information regarding i-693. In a few days of time iam going for a medial exam. I have learnt many dos and nots from your tips. Thanks for your immense help and service to immigrant community .

[@joaosousapinto3614]

Great video, especially the part about our rights at the end. Keep it up!

[@JacquiieJL]

Thank you so much, all the information you post in your videos is extremely helpful

[@tsizzle]

Actually, USCIS have changed their procedure for receiving I-693. Even prior to a notice about an interview, they request that you complete the I-693 and express mail it to them first. They only give you a very short window of time to submit it… ~30 days.

[@albafrias3570]

I just received a courtesy mail today asking me to send it as soon as possible, not time window, what happened after in your case?.... ty for sharing...

[@maribethnajera2545]

@@albafrias3570 i received the same email, and now I don’t know if I need send the envelope to the mail address that the email show me… can you help me please?

[@albafrias3570]

@@maribethnajera2545 maribe! I sent the envelope to the address they gave me on the letter. They approved my case 2 weeks later and 1 week after that I got my green card on the maill!! 🎉✨ no interview need it in my case ☀️✨ Good vibes to you and hopefully you get it soon!! I came to the states with a tourist visa that had for many years before applying and my husband is citizen, hope it helps ✨

[@bhernwilliams9748]

That is true! I received mine and only given 30 days to submit everything. Covid-19 vaccine is also mandatory.

[@jasonm5908]

@@bhernwilliams9748 😭😭😭

[@hamida.1054]

You are such a sweet, knowledgeable, and smart girl Kseniya!

[@rhyme6300]

Very clear and informative! USCIS sent me letter requst re-submitting a complete I693 due to incomplete of vaccination records. Do you know if I need to re-do the entire medical exam or just the vaccination. Thank you!

[@mayafrd]

Thank you so much! Whats the best way to get the medical exam without having to do the vaccinations? Should i not agree at the doctors? Or apply for a waivor?

[@JIMMYFlintoff]

Hi KSENIYA ...you are doing great with your informational videos...i just wanted to know if someone has std while asylum case is pending in usa does that affect the asylum case or deportation?

[@palinayamkavaya4876]

Hi Kseniya! Thank you so much for all your insightful videos, you're doing God's work! My question is this. I was wondering if you have any insight. I have came to the US as part of the political asylum case with my family and i've been here for 7+ years while it is still pending. I got married in 2024 and I'm applying for greencard now based on marriage. Do I still need I-693 form even if i've been here this many years ?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@palinayamkavaya4876 yes

[@robtoyos76]

This information was so very helpful. thanks!!

[@RojaPradhan-km3ch]

I got the medical examinations and vaccination done by panel physician in my home country before my fiancé visa interview. Entered USA, got married and filed I-485. I got interview scheduled. Do I need to fill form I-693 and take to my interview?

[@generrobert8733]

hi thank you for doing what you are doing , it is very helpful . i have a question if you can help please. if my fiancee already did her medical exam in her home country, does she have to do new medical here is the US to file adjustment of status? thank you

[@stephanietessitore3286]

No she dont need a medical exam again in the US if her medical exam in her country she brought here is not expired!

[@T.M.OH.IO.777]

Amazing and informative video!! thanks!!

[@TeamSteers]

you help me a lot in all your video thank u so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@Expedite_construction]

I have received RFE to submit medical and w2 and 1099s of my spouse. Is it a green signal ? I had applied i-485 on may 10th 2023. And received RFE on 5th June 2023(after 25 days of submission of I-485). Received letter for biometrics as well.

[@manuelsalgado8510]

Do I bring the form to the doctor and fill out my personal information?

[@BluKarma05]

Question... Should the completed I-693 form to be submitted with the initial I-130/130A online form (spouse outside US) online submission or after it's been approved? Especially if no A # has been designated

[@alifprasla9875]

One suggestion. If you have to take vaccines take it from Walgreens its free if you have insurance

[@030francoable]

Yes

[@erikaquintero3434]

Thank you for this video.

[@jys03]

Question? My mother had her interview and did not know about the n648. Is she able to take the form with her for second interview same day or does she send it in. Or is it to late

[@arianna-rx9fx]

did you submit it with your application or did you wait for the interview?

[@Ventress1]

What kind of information do they send to immigration? In other words, how does the form look like or what type of other stuff do they send them? Is it just the form?

[@Mo_mansour__]

would that be okay havin it done from a different state? I mean is it mandatory for it to be done only in my state?

[@KseniyaInternational]

You can do it anywhere

[@adasandrine6102]

After my interview an RFE was sent which was my medical exam..they said the one I sent got expired.I pray my case gets approve🙏

[@KseniyaInternational]

Hey, I have a question for you, when did you get your original medical done? Was it before or after you submitted your adjustment of status application? How soon before the interview did you get it done?

[@olesyavish1959]

Dear Ксения, спасибо вам огромное за всю информацию, которой вы делитесь! My I-485 from was received June'6 by USCIS July'7 - I had a biometrics appointment July'17 - I received a request for evidence (Medical Exam report & Vaccination Record). Could you please advise? I have my vaccination record with all vaccines but it's in Russian. Can they accept this Russian certificate? Should I translate it in English? Many thanks,

[@KseniyaInternational]

If you translate and bring it with you to the correct doctor they will complete the I-693 for you.

[@olesyavish1959]

@@KseniyaInternational Благодарю вас от всего сердца, что отвечаете на наши бесконечные вопросы!

[@alanvarghese4070]

I got the RFE and planning to send these. My attorney charges $250 to send it to USCIS for each member in my family. Can i send it directly ?

[@gloriaanadiez7647]

Hi Kseniya! I was planning on filing all forms with my married name, but when I told the civil surgeon I hired that I wanted to use my married name he said they are instructed to make sure that the name in the forms matches the ID, and that a marriage certificate is not a USCIS allowed proof of ID. Now I'm very confused. Has anybody had this issue? Thank you so much!

[@arias7418]

Is this medical exam just for the beneficiary or also for applicants

[@Ahmad-du8we]

Does the online status of your application show that I-693 is needed in addition to receiving the deficiency letter in the mail close to your appointment date?

[@dianastars8630]

Perfect! May I ask for instructions for I-140 for EB1

[@tarachandi6530]

Can I attend my interview without a medical examination? I’m pregnant and don’t want to do the chest X-ray which is mandatory in my country. I’m wondering if I can still attend the interview and submit the medical examination after my pregnancy?

[@liliacardenas9400]

Hi is the i693 required for renewals or only new applications?

[@florbeltrami]

Hola 🤗 leí en un apartado donde dice q si hiciste los exámenes médicos en tu país y tienen menos d un año no es necesario hacer el formulario I-693. Es correcto? Yo los realicé en marzo d este año, gracias 🙏🏽

[@KseniyaInternational]

Tu hiciste los examines médicos con un doctor regular? Tienes que haces el examen con el doctor especial y hacer el formulario I693.

[@florbeltrami]

@@KseniyaInternational En argentina hice mis exámenes médicos con el doctor que me asignó la embajada

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@florbeltrami ah ok! Si, en parte 2:07 yo expliqué cuando puedes hacer/traer sus exámenes y sus fechas de validez

[@florbeltrami]

@@KseniyaInternational claro me pareció entender pero quería afirmar eso, todos mis exámenes se los quedó la embajada en día de la entrevista y luego me dieron un sobre cerrado q no podía abrir hasta que el oficial de migraciones acá lo abriera, en concreto tiene todo USCIS, nosotros enviaremos todos los formularios con el I-485 restantes

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@florbeltrami exactamente, no se puede abrirlos. Los exámenes son válidos por 2 años si los hiciste mientras su aplicación para green card habría estado procesado. PERO si los hiciste ANTES de la aplicación para green card, son solo válidos por 60 días (de la fecha que el doctor los firmó hasta la fecha que USCIS los recibió). Espero que yo haber entendido tus preguntas 😅

[@fabiocattolico9250]

How did you put the I-693 envelope in your application? Did you put it loosely in the padded envelope with the rest of your application or put it in the front like the checks?

[@KseniyaInternational]

I did not include my 693 with initial application. I waited for my interview notice to bring it to the interview.

[@amandavenuto5029]

@@KseniyaInternational I already took the medical exam. So, should I put the I-693 form on my application and the envelope with the exams I bring to the interview with me?

[@raghusaranathan2350]

Thank you for this video. I am planning to submit all of these concurrently for my family members, in which case I do not yet have an A-number. Is it all right to submit it without that?

[@KseniyaInternational]

Yes of course

[@raghusaranathan2350]

@@KseniyaInternational Thank you for the reply, then how would the link be made to 693 with the rest of the documents? I-130, I-485 etc?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@raghusaranathan2350 if you are sending it with the forms, then there shouldn’t be a problem. Do not send 693 on its own.

[@postingbyjoe8961]

I have Done medical on oct 23rd, 2020, 12 days later I sent my AOS without medical. Last Friday, I got my RFE for medical, can I use the same envelope and send? It approximately 11 months old and taken only 12 days prior to filing 485.

[@LibertyDogRecsue]

Hi Kseniya. I received the deficiency letter and just completed my medical today. Do you see a correlation right now, between people receiving this letter and either a notice for interview or RFE? Thank you.

[@andreatoala6798]

Hi! When did you submit your papers?

[@LibertyDogRecsue]

@@andreatoala6798 I submitted them in January of this year. And today I received my RFE to submit my medical records. I hope that means good news! Just noticed my petition was approved.

[@manoskitchen2703]

When we have to take appointment for medical exam?....after getting interview date?

[@ahamedyoussry9028]

I,d like to ask you one question if I filed forms for ir1 or cr1 visa have to I pay fee for i485 because this form one of forms for ir1 or cr1 visa and thank you in advance

[@piperang1536]

I can send the form in the beginning with other form but go to the doctor when I get the appointment interviews date?

[@LG_777-d1h]

As Ksenia noticed, you can go to the doctor any time between USCIS submitted your adjustment of status forms and your interview. In this case your medical exam will be valid for 4 years instead of 2 years (new amendment from august 2021).

[@Pammie143]

Do I hold onto the waiver form also for the interview date?

[@Igobrunette]

What type of envelope we need to bring at the medical exams ? Also my Dr wants me to go twice and my time is running out.

[@ValeriiaBusheva]

Does the MedicAid cover this expanses?

[@oknevk]

No

[@javeriag1324]

Do you know if the I-693 deficiency notice is an indication that your interview date is near? or the notice can come at any time?

[@KseniyaInternational]

It can come at any time

[@Karolina-rm6el]

Can I write a waiver based on religious and moral convictions and not take the COVID 19 vaccination?

[@mirikat9088]

I have a question please! We just got our biometrics notice for my husband. It’s not the interview but can we bring form I-693 with us to the biometrics appt? Thank you!

[@KseniyaInternational]

No, they will not take it

[@mirikat9088]

@@KseniyaInternational thank you for fast response! Does the interview usually come right after the biometric appt?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@mirikat9088yes that is typically the next step

[@jasonluscher949]

Just a note. Always bring all your paperwork with you in a folder in case you do have to reference something

[@tlord1000]

I read that in lieu of a panel physician, vaccinations can be performed at a military medical treatment facility by a military physician if you are a veteran or military retiree. Can you verify this or talk to this subject. I would also like to know if you can use a DS Form 3025 in lieu of an I-693.

[@KseniyaInternational]

You can get vaccinated anywhere you wish. As long as you have all the proper documentation that you can bring to your medical appointment so they can make a record of it in your form.

[@jibugeorge8322]

hello, i want some information regarding form i693. I had my medical examination overseas with no class A and completed all vaccination DS-3025 and one year is not completed. I had my covid vaccination here in united stated. Do I need to consult a civil surgeon and fill again form i693 bcoz earlier it( covid vaccination) was not included the DS-3025. I do have my covid vaccination cdc card with me. please reply.....

[@vinhlong1116]

Do I need to fill the form I693 by myself or the doctor will fill it ?

[@houdalarhcha2052]

Tnks so much , can we go with a expired passport

[@annih2195]

Thank you!

[@BENSOLOMONT]

My wife had her physical and medical exam and interview done in the Philippines. She received her sealed envelope and submitted it to immigration once she arrived in the US. She didn't get any paperwork in return. I submitted a Form I-485 now they are requesting evidence Form I-693. Do we have to do the physical and medical exam and interview again here in the US. I'm a little confused and the deadline is drawing near. Help😵‍💫

[@kimmaladavis6653]

@@BENSOLOMONT I am having the same issue, what did you do?? How did it worked out? Please respond asap

[@catcheat6945]

While emigrating? And if you already here?

[@kvo1532]

Do you have to pay on your first visit / they will tell you the price on the first visit then you pay after ?

[@KseniyaInternational]

I had to pay right away, and also I had to pay in the lab where they took my blood for testing. Typically doctors offices have you pay right away.

[@kvo1532]

@@KseniyaInternational thank you !

[@xempororhxppyx]

@@KseniyaInternational ive gotten varicella multiple times a a child & MMR & Hepatitis B , it is all on record, they want me to get new ones, claiming its expired, according to my rights…Theyre on record and there isnt an expo date, only for TDAP…is any of this true / what was yr vaccination stuff like

[@aliyahhernandez508]

my spouse lives in France so he will be using a panel physician to fill out the form. he will have to use his current address in France when filling it out because that's where he lives. correct?

[@KseniyaInternational]

Yes

[@WithLoveSevil]

I am a US citizen, my husband needs this exam for his green card application. Do I as the US citizen need the exam as well?

[@jasonluscher949]

No you do not. My wife is from another country as well

[@fatimaezzahra7750]

how long it takes for my oversea medical exam to expire ?

[@MunchieFreak]

Hello Can I reschedule my Inmigration Health Appointment for at least 30 more days. Im in Tampa FL, and at this time my son is adding me to his Military Health Insurance. Please need to know? Thanks

[@KseniyaInternational]

Immigration-related health checks do not accept insurance. You should first find out about that.

[@MunchieFreak]

@@KseniyaInternational Thanks for your quick response. I know they do not take any Insurance. The Insurance is for me to save some money for the Medical Exam. My question was if I can re schedule my Inmigration Medical Appoitment for at least 30 more days? Again, Thanks

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@MunchieFreak did you get an RFE for medical? USCIS extended COVID flexibilities to allow to respond to RFEs 60 days after the due date they indicate in the RFE.

[@jordynkylie2062]

Can I get updated vaccination before I do my I 693?

[@mariav4898]

Do you need I 693 when you are filing for citizenship (form n 400)? Thank you

[@bassbass7998]

No sir you don't need it for n400

[@bitcoinverse]

thank you very muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aloka6075]

Should all the dv lotery winners submit i 485 form.

[@candym573]

Hello I don't if you can help me a send my application for i-485 about 30 days ago now I have the medical exam in my hands but I don't know where to send it. Can you please help me out.

[@KseniyaInternational]

You should have sent it in with your application. No good sending it in now, it will get lost.

[@Huayi-x3p]

is it ok to send in my i693 before USCIS requests it? I already submitted my i485 but did my i693 after that

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@Huayi-x3p no it will get lost. Just hold on to it until they request it

[@PittsSteelers]

Do I have to bring my full detailed medical record from my GP? Or just my vaccination record?

[@KseniyaInternational]

Just the vax is required

[@PittsSteelers]

@@KseniyaInternational last question ! And thank you so much for your help. Will they have access to my medical records?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@JANET.DELGADO yes

[@krystian9797]

@@KseniyaInternational is the covid vaccination card enough ? Do I need to proof any qr code etc? Or just the card we got is enough? Do they check it in the database or just take a look at it and thats it ? (I totally don't remember which email I used for cvs) . Thank you!!

[@krystian9797]

Oh and do they always do antibodies test ? Or only when you don't have vaccinations proof

[@laurenfuentes8626]

Are the civil surgeons mean? I have super anxiety and I’m so scared lol

[@KseniyaInternational]

Don't be scared, even if you get a mean one, you only have to do it once. Not to mention, they want your money lol

[@laurenfuentes8626]

@@KseniyaInternational but I heard that they ask you trick questions and I already get nervous and don’t want to say the wrong thing and be penalized for it later 😭

[@imlemoni3202]

How long can a medical examination good for?

[@yue63771]

Do you need to take the COVID vaccine?

[@lionofjudah766]

I guess they cannot ask for Covid Vaccine cause it wasn't approved by FDA....

[@blackfeet5810]

@@lionofjudah766 it just got approved. I don’t wanna take it for my personal reasons Idk if they’re gonna give me problems

[@lionofjudah766]

@@blackfeet5810 me too. I do not wanna to take it. I have antibody test already but they said it is not accept for adjustment of status 🤔🤔. It is wierd.

[@blackfeet5810]

@@lionofjudah766 yes it’s weird and not morally right to force someone to inject something in their body if they don’t want to. I’ll try my best to fight this

[@lionofjudah766]

@@blackfeet5810 good luck for us. I am in the same boat 👊

[@georgiaantonio5202]

I went to the doctor appointment cost $460 😢

[@lorrainebelarmino5310]

is it okay that they use my previous last name? not my married last name.

[@Igobrunette]

You need to use your married name.

[@robertk9936]

Hi lady, my PD is April 4 2012 and final action date is current in July. Got receipts for i485, EAD/AP cards receipt but not yet rec'd. Biometrics done. 1. When do you think my green card would be processed and I'd receive it? 2. I haven't received the medical RFE yet, should I interfile without RFE? Thanks R

[@KseniyaInternational]

Well now you have to wait for your invitation to the interview. You’ll have plenty of time to get your medical done then if they request it. Maybe they’ll send it soon🤷🏻‍♀️ hard to say these days.

[@robertk9936]

@@KseniyaInternational I forgot to mention, I'm talking about employment based visa for Indian national

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@robertk9936 I’m not familiar with employment based stuff sorry!

[@Heavenamk]

You are vague on stating mistreatment. Mistreatment in what sense? Elaborate please

[@sofiatarabrina339]

She explained it. They misspelled her name and did not want to correct. Also, gave her a lot of attitude.

[@beeblake7591]

I called around $700+ in my area

[@KseniyaInternational]

That horrible! So expensive 😔

[@donnajoe4442]

In my area in NY, it's 635 yet I did all my vaccinations and it's not part of the bill...TB $225, paperwork $350...sigh...

[@macdaddyalexis]

I was treated horribly by the doctor.

[@KseniyaInternational]

I’m sorry to hear that