USCIS Announces That Medical Exams Will No Longer Expire After Two Years
USCIS announced that I-693 Civil Surgeon Examination Reports will no longer expire after two years from the date the report is signed by a doctor. This new rule applies to any signed reports on or after November 1, 2023. Under the previous rule, civil surgeon exam reports were only valid for two years from the time it was signed. If more than two years had passed at the time of an adjustment of status interview or adjudication, USCIS would request a new report before making a decision. USCIS clarified that it still has discretion to request a new exam if there is any reason to believe that an applicant’s medical condition has changed since the initial exam. However, this news is certainly welcome given that civil surgeon exams can cost several hundred dollars.