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Best Practices for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record: For Faster Processing of Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced it will strive to use as many employment-based visas as possible in fiscal year (FY) 2022, which ends September 30, 2022.

USCIS is working closely with the United States Department of State to process employment-based immigrant visas for individuals based outside of the United States. The agency also released reminders for individuals in the United States who are eligible for employment-based adjustment of status regarding Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record:

Individuals with a pending Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status should not submit Form I-693 to USCIS unless the agency requests the form. USCIS will directly contact those individuals who apply for employment-based adjustment of status without Form I-693 and have a visa available.
Individuals that submitted a Form I-485 without a valid Form I-693 and have a visa available should obtain a medical report by visiting a civil surgeon and be ready to submit the report when requested. This will help with processing delays for people that are eligible to adjust status.
New adjustment of status petitions should include Form I-693 at time of filing.
Form I-693 is valid for two years from the date it is signed by a civil surgeon.

Fiscal year 2022 green card processing

USCIS may be able to use all employment-based immigrant visas in FY 2022 despite the elevated annual number available. More information is available on the USCIS FAQs website.

Conclusion

For questions related to employment-based adjustment of status and medical Form I-693, please contact your Chugh, LLP legal professional.

Best Practices for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record: For Faster Processing of Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications

By: Angelita Chavez | September 03, 2022

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