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Medical Examination
- Thread starter lil_joe
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Pls read Attorney Sheila Murthy's response on this.
I also thought that I can do it in NY or PA or Anyother state. But Attorney murthy says that u have to do it in the same state.
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Chat User : Hai, Mrs. Murthy. I am going to apply for I-485 but I am not getting appointment (they are giving after 30 days) with INS-approved doctors in my state. Is it ok if I take medical reports from doctors in a neighboring state? Thanks in advance.
Attorney Murthy : One cannot take the medical from the next state and obtain the GC approval. Maybe one could submit the I-485 without the medical report for now and then send that in later, when the INS issues an RFE. Some INS Service Centers may choose to reject the package for not sending in the medical, though. Complete everything else and wait just to send that in and then FedEx the package to INS.
I also thought that I can do it in NY or PA or Anyother state. But Attorney murthy says that u have to do it in the same state.
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Chat User : Hai, Mrs. Murthy. I am going to apply for I-485 but I am not getting appointment (they are giving after 30 days) with INS-approved doctors in my state. Is it ok if I take medical reports from doctors in a neighboring state? Thanks in advance.
Attorney Murthy : One cannot take the medical from the next state and obtain the GC approval. Maybe one could submit the I-485 without the medical report for now and then send that in later, when the INS issues an RFE. Some INS Service Centers may choose to reject the package for not sending in the medical, though. Complete everything else and wait just to send that in and then FedEx the package to INS.
Following is taken from BCIS website.
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http://www.bcis.gov/graphics/i-693faq.htm
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Most applicants for adjustment of status are required to have a medical examination. The medical examination must be conducted by a civil surgeon who has been designated by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The examination must be documented using Form I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status.
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Above sentence does not say that surgeon has to be from your STATE. I think as long as he/she has been approved by BCIS, it should be fine.
Anyway, I think you should follow what your attorney is saying. You don't want to hear from him/her after few months, "I told you so".
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http://www.bcis.gov/graphics/i-693faq.htm
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Most applicants for adjustment of status are required to have a medical examination. The medical examination must be conducted by a civil surgeon who has been designated by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The examination must be documented using Form I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status.
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Above sentence does not say that surgeon has to be from your STATE. I think as long as he/she has been approved by BCIS, it should be fine.
Anyway, I think you should follow what your attorney is saying. You don't want to hear from him/her after few months, "I told you so".