Changes in the Medical Exam
Generally, the medical exam is required for the I-485, Application to Adjust Status. The Form I-693 for the medical exam is valid for 2 years from the date that the USCIS Civil Surgeon signs it. On December 9, 2021 USCIS temporarily "waived" the requirement that the I-693 be submitted within 60 days of the date of the USCIS Civil Surgeon's signature. This waiver of the 60 day requirement will last until September 30, 2022. USCIS recently switched to the 9/13/21 edition of
