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Hello, I am 03/31/2021 I-485 Marriage-Based Filer.

I recently moved to another state, and my case got also transferred.

 

Today, I received a mail from my field office, and It is an RFE due to not submitting the I-673, Medical Exam Form with the I-485.

I thought I could bring it on the day of the interview, and my previous field office only required to bring it to the interview.

I am not sure why I did receive the RFE for the medical exam, and Does it mean I am not required to have an interview?

and How long does it usually take to get the update once you submit the RFE response?

 

Thank you!

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7 minutes ago, sushiS2 said:

Hello, I am 03/31/2021 I-485 Marriage-Based Filer.

I recently moved to another state, and my case got also transferred.

 

Today, I received a mail from my field office, and It is an RFE due to not submitting the I-673, Medical Exam Form with the I-485.

I thought I could bring it on the day of the interview, and my previous field office only required to bring it to the interview.

I am not sure why I did receive the RFE for the medical exam, and Does it mean I am not required to have an interview?

and How long does it usually take to get the update once you submit the RFE response?

 

Thank you!

What is the instruction on the RFE letter ? Just follow the instruction 

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Just now, Misscloud said:

What is the instruction on the RFE letter ? Just follow the instruction 

They just told me that submit the I-673, Medical Form to the field office address with the copy of the RFE letter.

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3 minutes ago, sushiS2 said:

They just told me that submit the I-673, Medical Form to the field office address with the copy of the RFE letter.

U never know, u might get lucky and doesn’t need to do interview 

 

Do u have ur I-693 on hand by any chance ? If not, booked appointment quickly. I live in portland, ME. Only have 7 civic surgeons and 5 said no to me because I’m not their patient. The 2 that accepting me, it’s 1,5 months wait long 

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21 hours ago, sushiS2 said:

Hello, I am 03/31/2021 I-485 Marriage-Based Filer.

I recently moved to another state, and my case got also transferred.

 

Today, I received a mail from my field office, and It is an RFE due to not submitting the I-673, Medical Exam Form with the I-485.

I thought I could bring it on the day of the interview, and my previous field office only required to bring it to the interview.

I am not sure why I did receive the RFE for the medical exam, and Does it mean I am not required to have an interview?

and How long does it usually take to get the update once you submit the RFE response?

 

Thank you!

Your medical exam is a requirement for application just like your petition, affidavit of support and adjustment of status. It is therefore necessary to submit it with your application. There are individuals whom, for whatever reason, may not have done the medical at the time of their submission; nevertheless, it is required and as such USCIS will send an RFE to continue the processing of the case. This is important medical information that helps in the determination process prior to the interview and not a supporting document like pictures that helps the case. So this is not something you take to the interview. 

STANLEY & KAREN
01/15/2009 - Fedex I-130, I-485, I-693, I-864, I-765, G-325A
01/20/2009 - Received in mail-room and signed for by J CHYBA
01/28/2009 - Checks cashed by Homeland Security
02/02/2009 - Received in mail 3 pcs of NOA1 one each for I-485, I-130, I-765 dated 01/28/2009
02/03/2009 - Received email RFE. What did I not send now, whew!
02/09/2009 - Received mails for initial evidence and Biometric appointment (02/19/2009); mailed evidence
02/19/2009 - biometrics done - in a out in 45 minutes
03/14/2009 - Receive NOA2 dated 03/10/2009. AOS interview April 29, 2009
03/18/2009 - Touched. EAD Card production ordered
03/25/2009 - Touched. EAD approval sent
03/27/2009 - EAD card received in the mail; applied for SS# immediately (office is across the street from my home)
04/02/2009 - Received SS# in the mail
04/29/2009 - Interviewed. I- 130 approved, I-485 pending IO's review
05/05/2009 - Received NOA2. Welcome letter for Permanent Residency. I-130 and I-485 approved 04/30/2009
05/08/2009 - Touched. I-485 approval letter sent
05/11/2009 - GC received in the mail. Expires 2019
05/11/2009 - Applied to remove restrictions on my SS Card
05/18/2009 - Received unrestricted SS card
10/13/2009 - My darling husband of 2 yrs 5 months 3 weeks 3 days passed away :(

Naturalization Process (5 Yrs Later) :goofy:

Mar 28, 2014 - Mailed N-400
Apr 08, 2014 - Check cashed
Apr 09, 2014 - Receive Notice letter Priority date April 3, 2014
Apr 11, 2014 - Touched - Email - Biometrics letter mailed
May 08, 2014 - Biometrics done
May 12, 2014 - Touched - Email - In line for interview scheduling
July 12, 2014 - Pre-interview letter (Yellow letter) received in mail
Aug 20, 2014 - Touched - Email - Interview scheduled
Aug 25, 2014 - Interview scheduled for Sept. 24, 2014
Sept 24, 2014 - Passed interview
Oct 06, 2014 - Touched - Email - In oath scheduling que
Oct 08, 2014 - Touched - Text - Oath ceremony scheduled
Oct 14, 2014 - Received letter - Oath ceremony Oct 28, 2014
Oct 28, 2014 - I AM A US CITIZEN! :joy: :joy: :joy:
Nov 12, 2014 - Updated my status from permanent resident to citizen at Social Security
Nov 14, 2014 - Applied for US passport
Nov 29, 2014 - Received US passport book
Dec 01, 2014 - Received Passport card
Dec 04, 2014 - Received Naturalization Certificate

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20 minutes ago, kcoyclay1 said:

Your medical exam is a requirement for application just like your petition, affidavit of support and adjustment of status. It is therefore necessary to submit it with your application. There are individuals whom, for whatever reason, may not have done the medical at the time of their submission; nevertheless, it is required and as such USCIS will send an RFE to continue the processing of the case. This is important medical information that helps in the determination process prior to the interview and not a supporting document like pictures that helps the case. So this is not something you take to the interview. 

I understand, But You can either send it along with the application, or mail it afterwards, or even bring it to the interview. I saw most of people still could just bring it to the interview, and they just received the Deficiency letter to bring it to the interview, not an RFE.

But I know eventually It’s a requirement, so I will submit the response and medical form for the RFE shortly

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On 2/12/2022 at 5:04 PM, sushiS2 said:

I understand, But You can either send it along with the application, or mail it afterwards, or even bring it to the interview. I saw most of people still could just bring it to the interview, and they just received the Deficiency letter to bring it to the interview, not an RFE.

But I know eventually It’s a requirement, so I will submit the response and medical form for the RFE shortly

I guess the decision as to how to get the medical to them when the did not send it in with all other application form is made by them after the fact based on the type of petition. I know of individuals who were petitioned from other countries and they take it with them when they arrive in the US. When adjusting from tourist visa in the US, it’s best to send everything in or, if it wasn’t sent it, to wait for the RFE. I guess this was done after the application was sent off and it’s not a big deal. An RFE gets everything in order and the case can then move along. 
 

Also being marriage based, there’s no chance of you not getting an interview. They need to ensure that petitions based on marriages are real. Be prepared for the twisted and personal questions. I believe marriage based petitions are the most scrutinized interviews as they check body languages and even secretly look at you through their hidden camera when the interviewer leaves the room. I’ve seen them huddled around monitors looking at applicants. 

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STANLEY & KAREN
01/15/2009 - Fedex I-130, I-485, I-693, I-864, I-765, G-325A
01/20/2009 - Received in mail-room and signed for by J CHYBA
01/28/2009 - Checks cashed by Homeland Security
02/02/2009 - Received in mail 3 pcs of NOA1 one each for I-485, I-130, I-765 dated 01/28/2009
02/03/2009 - Received email RFE. What did I not send now, whew!
02/09/2009 - Received mails for initial evidence and Biometric appointment (02/19/2009); mailed evidence
02/19/2009 - biometrics done - in a out in 45 minutes
03/14/2009 - Receive NOA2 dated 03/10/2009. AOS interview April 29, 2009
03/18/2009 - Touched. EAD Card production ordered
03/25/2009 - Touched. EAD approval sent
03/27/2009 - EAD card received in the mail; applied for SS# immediately (office is across the street from my home)
04/02/2009 - Received SS# in the mail
04/29/2009 - Interviewed. I- 130 approved, I-485 pending IO's review
05/05/2009 - Received NOA2. Welcome letter for Permanent Residency. I-130 and I-485 approved 04/30/2009
05/08/2009 - Touched. I-485 approval letter sent
05/11/2009 - GC received in the mail. Expires 2019
05/11/2009 - Applied to remove restrictions on my SS Card
05/18/2009 - Received unrestricted SS card
10/13/2009 - My darling husband of 2 yrs 5 months 3 weeks 3 days passed away :(

Naturalization Process (5 Yrs Later) :goofy:

Mar 28, 2014 - Mailed N-400
Apr 08, 2014 - Check cashed
Apr 09, 2014 - Receive Notice letter Priority date April 3, 2014
Apr 11, 2014 - Touched - Email - Biometrics letter mailed
May 08, 2014 - Biometrics done
May 12, 2014 - Touched - Email - In line for interview scheduling
July 12, 2014 - Pre-interview letter (Yellow letter) received in mail
Aug 20, 2014 - Touched - Email - Interview scheduled
Aug 25, 2014 - Interview scheduled for Sept. 24, 2014
Sept 24, 2014 - Passed interview
Oct 06, 2014 - Touched - Email - In oath scheduling que
Oct 08, 2014 - Touched - Text - Oath ceremony scheduled
Oct 14, 2014 - Received letter - Oath ceremony Oct 28, 2014
Oct 28, 2014 - I AM A US CITIZEN! :joy: :joy: :joy:
Nov 12, 2014 - Updated my status from permanent resident to citizen at Social Security
Nov 14, 2014 - Applied for US passport
Nov 29, 2014 - Received US passport book
Dec 01, 2014 - Received Passport card
Dec 04, 2014 - Received Naturalization Certificate

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On 2/11/2022 at 5:58 PM, sushiS2 said:

I am not sure why I did receive the RFE for the medical exam, and Does it mean I am not required to have an interview?

 

It is possible that you got an RFE for I-693 because your interview might be waived.  IIRC, @Rocio0010 had their AOS interview waived as well.  Respond to the RFE asap.  Please do update us if your AOS is approved without interview.

 

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On 2/11/2022 at 6:58 PM, sushiS2 said:

Hello, I am 03/31/2021 I-485 Marriage-Based Filer.

I recently moved to another state, and my case got also transferred.

 

Today, I received a mail from my field office, and It is an RFE due to not submitting the I-673, Medical Exam Form with the I-485.

I thought I could bring it on the day of the interview, and my previous field office only required to bring it to the interview.

I am not sure why I did receive the RFE for the medical exam, and Does it mean I am not required to have an interview?

and How long does it usually take to get the update once you submit the RFE response?

 

Thank you!

Hello, I am going through a similar situation. I have been waiting for a rescheduling of a cancelled interview since 2020. Been reaching out to my senators and just finally got a rfe for my medical which has expired since I sent it initially in 2019. I will mail off tomorrow with other proof just in case. 

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On 3/8/2022 at 5:00 PM, bahamian86 said:

Hello, I am going through a similar situation. I have been waiting for a rescheduling of a cancelled interview since 2020. Been reaching out to my senators and just finally got a rfe for my medical which has expired since I sent it initially in 2019. I will mail off tomorrow with other proof just in case. 

I am sure you will be okay!

Today, The status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced"

and I was waived for the interview.

 

I am so happy!

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3 hours ago, sushiS2 said:

I am sure you will be okay!

Today, The status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced"

and I was waived for the interview.

 

I am so happy!

This is good, congratulations. It’s been so long I won’t get my hopes up! 

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On 3/11/2022 at 5:36 PM, sushiS2 said:

I am sure you will be okay!

Today, The status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced"

and I was waived for the interview.

 

I am so happy!

Hi! How long after you submitted your rfe for medical did it take for your card to be produced? 

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