When to do Medical Exam?

[shinkansen]

At which stage do I need to have a medical exam done? Before I file I-130 and I-485?

[imhopeful]

... along with your I-130 and I-485 app (if you're filing concurrently)... otherwise you will likely get an RFE. If you are filing the I-130 alone, you do not need to send in the medical exam results - the medical exam is needed for the I-485.

The USCIS has an approved list of civil surgeons who perform the immigration medical exam. They will give you the test results in a sealed envelope that needs to be attached to your application. Do not open the envelope.

Here are the relevant details from the USCIS website...

"Special Instructions :
The medical examination must be conducted by a civil surgeon who has been designated by USCIS. For the most current list of civil surgeons in your area, please check our Civil Surgeons Channel. To obtain by telephone the names and phone numbers of the designated civil surgeons in your area, please call USCIS' National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. You will be asked to provide your zip code. Please have a pen or pencil ready to write down the list of civil surgeons in your area.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have sent the I-693 vaccination supplement directly to the civil surgeons for them to photocopy, fill out on behalf of each applicant, and attach to Form I-693 for submission to USCIS. You may download the supplement from the Related Links to the right.

Note: When Applicants Should Get Their Medical Exam: The results of the medical examination are generally valid for only 12 months. Applicants should schedule the medical examination as close as possible to the time you file for Adjustment of Status.



Note on Where to File:

If filing for adjustment of status at a Service Center, you should submit the completed Form I-693, sealed in an envelope from the physician, with Form I-485 package to the Service Center. If filing for adjustment of status at a local office, you should submit the completed Form I-693, sealed in an envelope from the physician, at the time of your adjustment of status interview. Please note: some local offices request that you file Form I-693 with your adjustment of status application packet to allow for quicker processing. Please check the web page of your local office under "Local Filing Procedures" to determine if your local office wants Form I-693 at the time of filing Form I-485 or at the time of interview."

[pianoplayer]

Originally Posted by shinkansen

At which stage do I need to have a medical exam done? Before I file I-130 and I-485?

Hi:

I have to ask ----- did you read the applications? Did you carefully scrutinize the instructions? Someone above has kindly laid it out for you, but it certainly has not helped your critical reading skills.

[kkboy]

ya, shinka...u need to do some reading, ....spoon feeding stops here . I myself have asked such questions in the past..realizing that they are already answered. But folks like Neshawn have been kind enuf to tolerate them.
If I had had the wits to scroll down a page or two, I would have found them too. hope you will do the same. Thx !!

[shinkansen]

yeah yeah, i know guys.. I've been kinda lazy with some of my question... actually printed out all my forms earlier today and have been reading through them. Got my med. exam setup for this friday.

Thanks again for all the help and toleration of my probably commonly asked Q's...

[pianoplayer]

Originally Posted by shinkansen

yeah yeah, i know guys.. I've been kinda lazy with some of my question... actually printed out all my forms earlier today and have been reading through them. Got my med. exam setup for this friday.

Thanks again for all the help and toleration of my probably commonly asked Q's...

Hi:

It's OK. You certainly did not commit a felony! But I think the language in your post is key ----"actually printed out all my forms...." Answers to many questions on this forum are given in the INSTRUCTIONS to the form.