I-693 validity duration?

[kiwk1265 0]

Hi everyone,

 

I have a question about the validity of my I-693 under the new rule that went into effect November 1, 2018: https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter4.html#S-C-4

 

I came to the U.S. on a F1 visa, got married to a US Citizen, and submitted my documents on 4/3/2018. My I-693 was signed by the civil surgeon on 4/15/2018; I did not submit the I-693 with my application and still have it with me. USCIS has sent a notification that says I should bring the I-693 to the interview. I am still waiting for an interview date, but I was wondering if my I-693 will be valid until 4/15/2020 under the new rule? Or will it be valid only until 4/15/2019. I read the rule many times but it's still confusing for me. We did the application on our own and did not consult with any lawyer. 

 

Many thanks for your help!

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It seems that you're still under the old times, since you didn't submit your form. The site says: In all cases, a Form I-693 submitted to USCIS more than 1 year after the date of the civil surgeon’s signature is insufficient for evidentiary purposes as of the time of its submission to USCIS. The table below illustrates these scenarios. I would just wait until you have your interview date. If it's after the valid date of your medical you can always call USCIS and ask for clarification.

[junkmart 320]

On 1/13/2019 at 8:08 PM, kiwk1265 said:

Hi everyone,

 

I have a question about the validity of my I-693 under the new rule that went into effect November 1, 2018: https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter4.html#S-C-4

 

I came to the U.S. on a F1 visa, got married to a US Citizen, and submitted my documents on 4/3/2018. My I-693 was signed by the civil surgeon on 4/15/2018; I did not submit the I-693 with my application and still have it with me. USCIS has sent a notification that says I should bring the I-693 to the interview. I am still waiting for an interview date, but I was wondering if my I-693 will be valid until 4/15/2020 under the new rule? Or will it be valid only until 4/15/2019. I read the rule many times but it's still confusing for me. We did the application on our own and did not consult with any lawyer. 

 

Many thanks for your help!

Since you have not submitted your signed I-693 to USCIS, the I-693 will be valid for two years from the date the Civil Surgeon signed it.

 

Also, for the I-693 to be valid, it must be signed by the civil surgeon no more than 60 days before you file your application.

Edited January 15, 2019 by junkmart
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