I-693 Validity

[rwilli]

Hi All,

I received a courtesy letter from USCIS asking to bring the I-693 medical evaluation forms to the interview. So I believe the interview appointment will be soon.

My medical exam was done in February 2019, and the civil surgeon signed the form on February 12, 2019. USCIS received my AOS application on February 21, 2019. I originally thought my medical had been submitted along with the AOS application, but apparently my lawyer forgot to include it and still have the sealed medical envelope in their office.

I know after November 1, 2018 USCIS changed the rule regarding I-693, but my case is a little different.

It says that the form is valid if the civil surgeon signs Form I-693 no more than 60 days before the applicant files the underlying benefit application with USCIS; and USCIS issues a decision on the underlying benefit application no more than 2 years after the date of the civil surgeon’s signature.

USCIS does not mention that the form needs to be submitted along with the AOS application. Since my form was signed in February, and AOS filed in February, I believe my form is valid for 2 years.

I just want to make sure that I understand this correctly.

Please share your thoughts on this. Thank you.

[Enub4]

Your sealed medical is valid for 2 years since February 12, 2019, because USCIS received your application on February 21, 2019.
You just have to bring the sealed envelope to your interview.

Edit: they only want the medical to be done less than 60 days before they receive your I-485. It can be included or not. Still valid for 2 years because the authorized civil surgeon sealed the envelope.

[rwilli]

Your sealed medical is valid for 2 years since February 12, 2019, because USCIS received your application on February 21, 2019.
You just have to bring the sealed envelope to your interview.

Edit: they only want the medical to be done less than 60 days before they receive your I-485. It can be included or not. Still valid for 2 years because the authorized civil surgeon sealed the envelope.

Got it. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Another question. USCIS has a new edition of form I-693 dated 7/15/2019. My i-693 form was an older edition dated 10/19/17.

Per USCIS, "Starting 09/23/19, we will only accept the 07/15/19 edition. Until then, you can use the 10/19/17 edition."

Does this mean I need to get another Form I-693 if my interview is later than 9/23/19? or does it depend on the date I filed my AOS on February 21, 2019?

Please advise. Thank you.

[Enub4]

No, the policy manual also say that the form is valid for 2 years if it was signed/sealed on the latest form available at that date.
So you are good until February 11, 2021.

[rwilli]

Great!

Thank you so much.

You are so helpful! I really appreciate it!