You are very kind to share so much useful info with all of us. You were a guiding light during my immigration process. God bless you and your family! God bless the USA!
Interesting sounds like the recommendation is to have all of the documents mailed from the beginning versus submitting electronically all forms besides the I-693.
I finally got my RFE for Medical Exam today! The deadline shows 90 days from today, but since I will make my 2 year anniversary in June, I will wait until my anniversary date before sending it in so I can get the 10 year green card instead of being approved before my 2 year anniversary and only getting the conditional green card!
Hey Kseniya and everyone else! I would first like to thank you for all that you do, Kseniya. I have a question for which I can't seem to find an accurate answer to. We went to the designated civil surgeon of choice today to get my husband's Immigration Medical Exam, vaccines and blood tests done. The doctor, one who does these medical exams regularly, told us that my husband won't need an updated (2023-2024) Covid 19 vaccine since he has received two previously. I showed him my research and the content of the CDC link you provided here. He told us that he hasn't received any packets being returned, and that it isn't mandatory, but that we could get another shot just to be safe, administered elsewhere. I reread the CDC link. When they say, "Everyone ages 6 months and older vaccinated outside the United States should receive at least 1 dose of an updated (2023-2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine regardless of past COVID-19 vaccination history (e.g., vaccine type[s], vaccine manufacturer[s], number of doses) unless they received an updated (2023-2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA-approved or FDA-authorized." My husband did receive two FDA approved Covid shots outside of the US with a valid vaccine record, just not the 2023-2024 version. I'm curious what they mean by "SHOULD" here - like should, as in it is recommended to, or is it mandatory? We do not want another Covid vaccine if it isn't mandatory, like the doctor says, but I'm worried about our case being delayed if it is mandatory. Any definite knowledge on this, anyone?
@@KseniyaInternational Thank you so much for your response. The doctor did say he will be submitting our original Covid Vaccine record, so it is in plain sight that he hasn't received an updated version, but I guess we shall see the outcome. It will be months before I can comment, but I will update for anyone who may need this information in the future :)
Hi Kseniya, it is super kind and amazingly awesome of you to build this platform to share your experience and and help people in need! Many many thanks to you! I have a question for vaccination. May i know have you meet someone get exemption from vaccinations from submitting form I-601, thanks for your time and all your great efforts! You are an amazing being!
Thank you for the video. I had submitted the I-693 along with I-485 (I-130 filed online) ; yet got an RFE to submit I-693. Interestingly my originally submitted I-693 shows in list of scanned documents on USCIS site when checking status.
Hello Kseniya, thank you for your videos, they are very helpful. I have a question, do I have to send all original vaccination certificates, and covid-19 vacation, like proof and a supporting I 693 form or I have to send only envelope doctor gived to me?
I submitted a complete package of documents for AOS. The Chicago office received it on March 28. I still don't have any confirmation. Should I start to worry?..
I sent my medical exam but it took too long for USCIS to make a decision on my case, so my medical exam expired and they sent me a RFE for another medical exam. I got the new form I-693 completed, signed and sealed by an authorized civil surgeon. I mailed it togther with a copy of the RFE to the specified mailing address in the RFE (in this case is Dallas Field Office) by express mail as recommended in the RFE. UPSP website showed that my mail was delived but I never seen any update on USCIS website that they received it. I live chatted with an agent and he said no such document is attached to my case. My question : How long time before a second medical exam be posted on a case update ? What to do next ? I'm concerned because I heard an immigration lawyer mentioned a case where USCIS denied a case on grounds that the applicant did not respond to a RFE while in fact he did respond. What do you think ?
What if you send in your package but didn't finish the series of vaccines? Can you just upload when you get the rest of vaccines or do you have to go back to the physician and do it over
Hi! I was planning to file all with my married name, but when I told the civil surgeon hired that I wanted to use my married name he said they are instructed to make sure that the name in the forms matches the ID, and that a marriage certificate is not a USCIS allowed proof of ID. Now I'm very confused. Has anybody had this issue? Thank you so much!
Do you know about the Covid vaccine and the new requirement on it. I do not have it and have been told that only the new 2023-2024 dose would be sufficient. Is this correct? Thank you in advance. And thank you for all your videos!
So, would you advise against sending in the green card packet without this form? I am almost done with the green card packet, and I just want to send it. I have had trouble contacting a USCIS doctor, but they are few and far in between in my area. Does it deal with work authorization if I do not send them in together? Also thank you sooooo much for your videos.
Hi Kseniya! thank you so much for your videos. I do have a question I can't find the answer. I'm engaged and getting married in two weeks. I already booked an appointment with a civil surgeon and he sent lab orders and asked for other things. Can I get labs and shots and the actual physical exam with the form before my marriage day or should I wait until after that? Please if you know the answer to this! Thanks!
Getting married isn't a requirement for the i693...if ur insurance is paying for the lab work go and do it. If not find a place that will allow u to get the bloodwork with ya insurance
Hey. I just got back from my Civil Surgeon today and I would recommend to do all shots and vaccines closer to the date when you are ready to send an application. I made a mistake and had the examination and all vaccines/shots before I got married.
I got a rfe for I- 693 and I have a deadline by May 3rd. I just had an appointment with the Civil surgeon today and he asked me to get few vaccine shots and after I get the results he said I have to book an appointment to come see him with my form I- 693. I read on google that doctor can take a week or two to fill out the form. I am scared I will miss the deadline and that my case will be denied 😢. Did anyone miss a deadline? I need help pls
I uploaded mine online and also sent a sealed copy. Is that wrong . My civil surgeon gave me an e copy and I uploaded it .. I hope I didn’t make a mistake.
Thank you for the information Kseniya! You are a gem! We sent out our package for marriage based application a little bit over two weeks ago. How long it could take to receive a receipt notice? Is it 30 days standard? I’ve heard people getting it two weeks after they sent it out.
You are very kind to share so much useful info with all of us. You were a guiding light during my immigration process. God bless you and your family! God bless the USA!
Interesting sounds like the recommendation is to have all of the documents mailed from the beginning versus submitting electronically all forms besides the I-693.
I finally got my RFE for Medical Exam today! The deadline shows 90 days from today, but since I will make my 2 year anniversary in June, I will wait until my anniversary date before sending it in so I can get the 10 year green card instead of being approved before my 2 year anniversary and only getting the conditional green card!
So jealous!
I watched all your videos. Thank you for all your explanations. I think I am ready to send my application
Hey Kseniya and everyone else!
I would first like to thank you for all that you do, Kseniya.
I have a question for which I can't seem to find an accurate answer to. We went to the designated civil surgeon of choice today to get my husband's Immigration Medical Exam, vaccines and blood tests done. The doctor, one who does these medical exams regularly, told us that my husband won't need an updated (2023-2024) Covid 19 vaccine since he has received two previously. I showed him my research and the content of the CDC link you provided here. He told us that he hasn't received any packets being returned, and that it isn't mandatory, but that we could get another shot just to be safe, administered elsewhere.
I reread the CDC link. When they say, "Everyone ages 6 months and older vaccinated outside the United States should receive at least 1 dose of an updated (2023-2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine regardless of past COVID-19 vaccination history (e.g., vaccine type[s], vaccine manufacturer[s], number of doses) unless they received an updated (2023-2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA-approved or FDA-authorized." My husband did receive two FDA approved Covid shots outside of the US with a valid vaccine record, just not the 2023-2024 version. I'm curious what they mean by "SHOULD" here - like should, as in it is recommended to, or is it mandatory? We do not want another Covid vaccine if it isn't mandatory, like the doctor says, but I'm worried about our case being delayed if it is mandatory. Any definite knowledge on this, anyone?
I would try to send the medicals as they are since the doctor technically approved it and see if they have questions/request a new one later.
@@KseniyaInternational Thank you so much for your response. The doctor did say he will be submitting our original Covid Vaccine record, so it is in plain sight that he hasn't received an updated version, but I guess we shall see the outcome. It will be months before I can comment, but I will update for anyone who may need this information in the future :)
@@BurcuTasik that would be great thank you!
Hi Kseniya, it is super kind and amazingly awesome of you to build this platform to share your experience and and help people in need! Many many thanks to you!
I have a question for vaccination. May i know have you meet someone get exemption from vaccinations from submitting form I-601, thanks for your time and all your great efforts! You are an amazing being!
@@JingSun-p1u I had one person share their experience, but she went to a lawyer and I don’t know her result yet
@@KseniyaInternational Thanks for your response, good to know this. Thanks again Kseniya~.~
Thank you for the update.
Thank you for the video. I had submitted the I-693 along with I-485 (I-130 filed online) ; yet got an RFE to submit I-693. Interestingly my originally submitted I-693 shows in list of scanned documents on USCIS site when checking status.
How did it resolve?
Thank you
Hello Kseniya, thank you for your videos, they are very helpful.
I have a question, do I have to send all original vaccination certificates, and covid-19 vacation, like proof and a supporting I 693 form or I have to send only envelope doctor gived to me?
@@dilshodmahmatkulov9102 you only need to send the sealed envelope that the doc gave you
I submitted a complete package of documents for AOS. The Chicago office received it on March 28. I still don't have any confirmation. Should I start to worry?..
No, there was a huge increase in applications before fees increased and people will potentially have to wait months for confirmation.
I sent my medical exam but it took too long for USCIS to make a decision on my case, so my medical exam expired and they sent me a RFE for another medical exam. I got the new form I-693 completed, signed and sealed by an authorized civil surgeon. I mailed it togther with a copy of the RFE to the specified mailing address in the RFE (in this case is Dallas Field Office) by express mail as recommended in the RFE. UPSP website showed that my mail was delived but I never seen any update on USCIS website that they received it. I live chatted with an agent and he said no such document is attached to my case. My question : How long time before a second medical exam be posted on a case update ? What to do next ? I'm concerned because I heard an immigration lawyer mentioned a case where USCIS denied a case on grounds that the applicant did not respond to a RFE while in fact he did respond. What do you think ?
What if you send in your package but didn't finish the series of vaccines? Can you just upload when you get the rest of vaccines or do you have to go back to the physician and do it over
Thanks for the tips
Hi! I was planning to file all with my married name, but when I told the civil surgeon hired that I wanted to use my married name he said they are instructed to make sure that the name in the forms matches the ID, and that a marriage certificate is not a USCIS allowed proof of ID. Now I'm very confused. Has anybody had this issue? Thank you so much!
Do you know about the Covid vaccine and the new requirement on it. I do not have it and have been told that only the new 2023-2024 dose would be sufficient. Is this correct? Thank you in advance. And thank you for all your videos!
I mention it towards the end also check out the resource links under the video
I missed that so thank you very much!!
Do I need to pre fill out the 693 form with my personal information and then hand to the dcctor?
Hi Kseniya, i recieved my EAD combo card for 5 years on spouse based immigration. Is my payroll valid for 5 years or 1 years?
So, would you advise against sending in the green card packet without this form? I am almost done with the green card packet, and I just want to send it. I have had trouble contacting a USCIS doctor, but they are few and far in between in my area. Does it deal with work authorization if I do not send them in together? Also thank you sooooo much for your videos.
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Hey there, I talked about it in the video
Hi Kseniya! thank you so much for your videos. I do have a question I can't find the answer. I'm engaged and getting married in two weeks. I already booked an appointment with a civil surgeon and he sent lab orders and asked for other things. Can I get labs and shots and the actual physical exam with the form before my marriage day or should I wait until after that? Please if you know the answer to this! Thanks!
Getting married isn't a requirement for the i693...if ur insurance is paying for the lab work go and do it. If not find a place that will allow u to get the bloodwork with ya insurance
Hey. I just got back from my Civil Surgeon today and I would recommend to do all shots and vaccines closer to the date when you are ready to send an application. I made a mistake and had the examination and all vaccines/shots before I got married.
@@annav4067 thank you for replying! What was the problem you encountered?
Do you know if USC spouse based I-824s get approved faster?
I got a rfe for I- 693 and I have a deadline by May 3rd. I just had an appointment with the Civil surgeon today and he asked me to get few vaccine shots and after I get the results he said I have to book an appointment to come see him with my form I- 693. I read on google that doctor can take a week or two to fill out the form. I am scared I will miss the deadline and that my case will be denied 😢. Did anyone miss a deadline? I need help pls
submitting form i485 online and submitting it through mail , which one do you think sounds good ?
@@silasmuyasir9732 I-485 is not available online
would that be okay havin it done from a different state? I mean is it mandatory for it to be done only in my state.
I have the same question... Could you get the answer?? Thank you
Hey Kseniya, does the medical exam form require a passport photo to attached?
No
Should I upload copy of I-693 to uscis account? The sealed from surgeon has been sent to uscis already. Thank you
Can I uploaded a copy of my form i693 from the surgeon on my online account?
I uploaded mine online and also sent a sealed copy. Is that wrong . My civil surgeon gave me an e copy and I uploaded it .. I hope I didn’t make a mistake.
No mistake you good wait the next step
Can people going through consular process do médical exam and through nvc website while waiting on interview date
Thank you for the information Kseniya! You are a gem! We sent out our package for marriage based application a little bit over two weeks ago. How long it could take to receive a receipt notice? Is it 30 days standard? I’ve heard people getting it two weeks after they sent it out.
There is no standard time. Sometimes it comes within 2 weeks, sometimes it is within 30days. You just have to hope for the best.
It can take awhile, like this person said. Especially with all the cases that were sent before April 1
I sent out mine on March 15th and got the request for medical examination on March 25th
I just got it! 😅 Thank you!
@@rabeccayego9079best of luck to you! 🍀
Hello guys, does anyone know if its okay that civil surgeon is charging me $25 for a copy of my I-693?
They are sneaky buggers, how much was the exam itself? I am being quoted from $350-$525
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