Do I need a medical before filing for AOS?

[alexis2 0]

I’m in the US on an H1B visa (Atlanta). I recently got married to a US citizen and want to file for adjustment of status. Is it possible to have the medical AFTER I file for adjustment of status provided it is before the AOS interview (I understand that Some CIS Offices allow you to schedule your appointment when you want, as long as it is done before the AOS appointment). I am not sure on the regulations in Atlanta. I would be grateful for info regarding Atlanta or advice on where I can get this info.

Many thanks.

PS

I did not have a medical before entering the US since my visa is a non immigrant visa (H1B)

[ELW 5]

Yes, you can do the medical after filing for AOS and before the interview, though you may get an RFE requesting you send it even before they schedule the interview (or transfer your case to a Service Center, where it is often approved without an interview). As far as I know, this is the same in all places, so no special instructions for Atlanta.

[Nanusia & Lukaszek 0]

Yes, you can send off your AOS file without the medical, but you are sending an incomplete file. You are risking an RFE, and additional delays. So its up to you.

I'd recommend getting a medical done & including it with AOS to make it complete, as the instructions say. Why risk haivng problems down the line.

[alexis2 0]

Yes, you can do the medical after filing for AOS and before the interview, though you may get an RFE requesting you send it even before they schedule the interview (or transfer your case to a Service Center, where it is often approved without an interview). As far as I know, this is the same in all places, so no special instructions for Atlanta.

Thanks...so does this mean that the AOS will count as being "filed" without the medical? (although of course the medical would be necessary before the interview). The reason I am asking this is my job is not particularly secure and I understand that merely filing for adjustment for status allows you to stay in the US while the interview is pending. I wanted to be sure that not having the medical before the interview would not jeopardize my right to remain in the US if I were to lose my job.

[alexis2 0]

Yes, you can send off your AOS file without the medical, but you are sending an incomplete file. You are risking an RFE, and additional delays. So its up to you.

I'd recommend getting a medical done & including it with AOS to make it complete, as the instructions say. Why risk haivng problems down the line.

I was hoping to pay for the medical later if possible. I'm not familiar with the term RFE - would an RFE make the application invalid? If it would cause significant problems then yes I would have the medical now, but if it doesn't pose a major problem then delaying the medical could be an option for me.

[ELW 5]

RFE means "Request for Evidence", they send an RFE letter when something is missing in your application. It would NOT make your application invalid, just delay the approval. There is a time constraint though, you have to send in the info they request within a certain number of days or yes, the application will be denied.

[Steph0814 1]

Hi there!

I went ahead and got mine done to send in with the AOS package. I can recommend a great one here in Atlanta that thankfully was not too costly but highly effecient (I did the medical on WEd and got the results on Friday), just note you have 90 days to get it to the USCIS. So do it when you are just about ready to file.

Hope that helps and feel free to Personal Message me for the Dr's info.

Yes, you can send off your AOS file without the medical, but you are sending an incomplete file. You are risking an RFE, and additional delays. So its up to you.

I'd recommend getting a medical done & including it with AOS to make it complete, as the instructions say. Why risk haivng problems down the line.

I was hoping to pay for the medical later if possible. I'm not familiar with the term RFE - would an RFE make the application invalid? If it would cause significant problems then yes I would have the medical now, but if it doesn't pose a major problem then delaying the medical could be an option for me.