Medical Examinations

[koteli]

I’ve just married and I am applying for the green card. I fill up the applications ( I-485, 213A, I-130, I-765,I-864.
I need to know if I have to submit the medical examinations I-693 with all documents at the same time
Thanks

[sa2006]

I strongly suggest You send i-693 unless you cannot find a Doctor immediately.
even if you submit it, you will still be asked to bring a COPY of it at your interview.

So make sure you copy every form, every page at least 2 sets as your backup.

good luck.

[Rene]

I don't think a "copy" of the I-693 is possible. The examination is supposed to be submitted in an envelope sealed by the physician.

[sa2006]

what i meant is that to ensure you get a copy of i-693. The doctor gave me a sealed envelope and copy of i-693.

[patryf]

Should the I-693 (medical exam) be submitted right away as soon as you obtain it or wait until the interview (or asked for it)?

Thanks.

[PraetorianXI]

Should the I-693 (medical exam) be submitted right away as soon as you obtain it or wait until the interview (or asked for it)?

Thanks.

It should be sent along with the I-485. If you did not send it, then they will ask for it with an RFI (request for initial evidence) and you should send it then... do NOT wait until the interview.

[patryf]

Thanks for your prompt reply.

Shouldn't I send it even before getting an RFI?? I have the receipt confirming that they initiated the process, so I was thinking that I should send it to the same place where I sent the I-485 along with a copy of the receipt.
What do you suggest?

[PraetorianXI]

No. Wait for the RFI, it is the only way to make sure they will file it properly (as you send it back with the RFI letter which has a bar code in it and they need to scan that!).