Is medical examination required for I 485?
A medical examination is required for most I-485 (adjustment of status) applicants and V nonimmigrant status requests (Form I-539). The medical examination must be conducted by a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) designated civil surgeon.
Can I file I 485 without medical exam?
Must I-693 medical exams be submitted with the initial I-485 filing? The short answer is, NO. USCIS policy requires only that the medical exam be submitted any time prior to adjudication.
How do I Interfile medical For I-485?
Create USCIS medical interfile letter for pending i-485 application. Send to service center without RFE at address printed on i-485 receipt notice. You can send the i-693 medical form without RFE and request USCIS to interfile your sealed health record with the pending i-485 application.
What do I need to know about Form I-485?
For more information and examples, please see the form instructions; Form I-485 Supplement A, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245 (i) (Supplement A) (if applicable). Family Members: If you are the spouse or child of a U.S. citizen’s immediate relative, you must independently qualify for adjustment of status and file your own application.
When do I need to see a doctor for my I-485?
Medical examinations and vaccinations in the United States are typically required for anyone who files Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. If we require you to undergo an immigration medical exam, see the myUSCIS Find a Doctor page for help finding a designated physician (also known as a “civil surgeon”).
What happens after the I-485 adjustment of status interview?
After the Interview. If everything goes well at your adjustment of status interview, the USCIS officer will approve your I-485 application. In some cases the officer may be able to place an “I-551” stamp inside your passport. Regardless, USCIS will process the new green card and mail to your address on record.
When to file Form I-485 for K-1 fiance?
Most K-1 fiance visa holders seeking adjustment of status do not submit Form I-693 in their adjustment of status package. To explain why, you are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form I-485 is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination.
For more information and examples, please see the form instructions; Form I-485 Supplement A, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245 (i) (Supplement A) (if applicable). Family Members: If you are the spouse or child of a U.S. citizen’s immediate relative, you must independently qualify for adjustment of status and file your own application.
Medical examinations and vaccinations in the United States are typically required for anyone who files Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. If we require you to undergo an immigration medical exam, see the myUSCIS Find a Doctor page for help finding a designated physician (also known as a “civil surgeon”).
After the Interview. If everything goes well at your adjustment of status interview, the USCIS officer will approve your I-485 application. In some cases the officer may be able to place an “I-551” stamp inside your passport. Regardless, USCIS will process the new green card and mail to your address on record.
When does the grace period for Form I-485 end?
Please note, USCIS will allow a 30-day grace period in which affected applicants may file Form I-485 at the previously designated service centers. The grace period will end on April 11. After this date, USCIS may reject those applications sent to the incorrect service center.