Medical Form Question

[flower989]

I have submitted my I-130, I-765 and I-485 forms to chicago lockbox. When I called USCIS they told me to wait until I received the medical form in the mail to have it completed. Do I need to wait or can I print the one off the internet and make my appointment to speed up the process?

[dr_lha]

You are supposed to have a medical before you file I-130/I-485, and submit that along with the application. You will most likely get a letter from USCIS now asking for the medical forms in a sealed envelope.

There are no forms to print out, you need to go to a doctor to have the medical done. A list of doctors who do this is on the USCIS website. The doctor performing the medical will have all the necessary forms.

[flower989]

Oh no, see thats what I had thought but it said if sending it to the chicago lock box and not through a local office to wait until they reply and tell you to get the medical. And when I called the 1-800 number they verified that. So I should go get the medical ASAP and send it to the chicago lock box?

[dr_lha]

Your problem was calling the 1-800 line. They fed you a line of bullshit I'm afraid.

Get the medical ASAP, and wait for the "Request for Evidence" from USCIS to arrive. Then send them the I-693 in the sealed envelope to them in reply to the RFE.

Don't just send them the I-693 unsoliticited. It will most likely get lost.

[flower989]

Ok so I have my medical appointment on Monday.

What should I expect as far as delays because of this if anyone knows?

And is ok to send in an application for advance parole, along with my medical form? And can I send a letter attached to the medical form stating my name and that it is meant to have been filed with my other forms?

[dr_lha]

You'll most likely get an RFE from USCIS, which will delay your case, but if you have the I-693 at hand and send it to them promptly, you should a minimal delay.

You can send in the AP separately from the I-693 if you like. Just include a copy of the I-130/I-485 receipt notices with it.