I-693 questions

[AffableAndy 107]

I have a couple of questions about the I-693, which I did not file with my other papers:

- After the medical exam, is the sealed copy valid for 2 years? The doctor's office made a big fuss about needing to get it done within 60 days of filing my paperwork, which seems incorrect. My understanding is that I can get it at any point in the period leading up to my interview, and can take a sealed copy with me to the actual interview provided it was done within the last 2 years.

- I will need to get a blood TB test (IGRA), correct? The form doesn't reflect this change, but I want to be sure.

 

I am in the process of AoS from an F1 visa, and currently my I-485 says "case is ready to be scheduled for an interview." Based on what I've read, I understand that this isn't indicative of an upcoming interview, as I could receive an interview notice now or 12+ months from now. A couple of weeks ago, I received my I-693 courtesy letter stating that I had to take my packet to my interview and not to mail any documents to the address listed.

 

Sorry if these questions have been answered elsewhere!

 

[Pengunista 221]

I’m on the same situation as you. Mine changed to ready to be schedule for interview since Jan 9. Ideally it’s better to wait till they give you an interview date before doing your medical coz it might take a year before you actually get an interview date. As far as I know the medical is good for a year or I think 2 from the time the doctor signs it. 

 

I think what the doctor is telling you is that if you did get your medical before you file your AOS, that you need to send the medical with your AOS within the 60 days that you’ve taken it. 

[my&aaron 54]

My doctor advised me to wait until I get an interview date to get this form done as this form is valid for two years since the date your doctor filled it out so I am not going to include the form in my AOS package. 

[eckoin 211]

16 hours ago, AffableAndy said:

I have a couple of questions about the I-693, which I did not file with my other papers:

- After the medical exam, is the sealed copy valid for 2 years? The doctor's office made a big fuss about needing to get it done within 60 days of filing my paperwork, which seems incorrect. My understanding is that I can get it at any point in the period leading up to my interview, and can take a sealed copy with me to the actual interview provided it was done within the last 2 years.

The rule is that you need to complete the form no earlier than 60 days before filing AOS. So, you shouldn't do the medical in January and submit your AOS package in April (>60 days). After you submit the AOS package is fair game. It is valid for 2 years and you can bring it to the interview. 

 

16 hours ago, AffableAndy said:

- I will need to get a blood TB test (IGRA), correct? The form doesn't reflect this change, but I want to be sure.

I believe all civil surgeons opt for the blood test. You can call and ask. 

 

16 hours ago, AffableAndy said:

I am in the process of AoS from an F1 visa, and currently my I-485 says "case is ready to be scheduled for an interview." Based on what I've read, I understand that this isn't indicative of an upcoming interview, as I could receive an interview notice now or 12+ months from now. A couple of weeks ago, I received my I-693 courtesy letter stating that I had to take my pracket to my interview and not to mail any documents to the address listed.

You can get it done whenever. It's unlikely that your entire process will take over two years. Go at your leisure. 

 

I personally wouldn't wait until my interview was scheduled, just in case. What if the lab that processes bloodwork is behind? What if your interview is scheduled 2 weeks out and you don't find out until you receive the letter with 6 days to go? It's all unlikely, but I'm risk averse. I'd do it soon-ish and get it over with. 

16 hours ago, AffableAndy said:

Sorry if these questions have been answered elsewhere!

 

 

[junkmart 320]

On 3/22/2019 at 7:08 PM, AffableAndy said:

- I will need to get a blood TB test (IGRA), correct? The form doesn't reflect this change, but I want to be sure.

 

On 3/23/2019 at 11:16 AM, eckoin said:

I believe all civil surgeons opt for the blood test. You can call and ask. 

You will get the TB blood test, as the skin test is no longer accepted even though it is still listed on I-693.