i-485 approved before medical examination

[irenebeantown]

Hi all, so my i-485 status changed on the uscis website to "we have ordered your card" but I haven’t been asked to submit my medical examination. I have searched tirelessly online and it seems i-693 is a requirement prior to approving i-485.
What should I do? Is this an error or are there exceptions to completing i-693?

[cw212010]

Although I can't provide you with an answer - was there a reason the medical was not sent in as part of your application? I was of the impression it had to be included or it would be kicked back as incomplete?

[irenebeantown]

The lawyer suggested to hold off not knowing how long the process will take. She suggested that USCIS will request a RFE when the time came, that way I wouldn't take the risk of doing the medical exam twice in case it expires. Make sense?

But the RFE never came. Instead I was notified of the approval. And this morning, I received an email that the card was mailed.

Thoughts?

[Cali4Life]

Just enjoy your GC! If you have it you have it. Obviously whoever processed it overlooked the need for an i-693. If they ever retrospectively ask you for it, which they won't, then you can get it done. Otherwise, congrats and enjoy your GC