USCIShas announced that it will waive the requirement that the medical exam FormI-693 be signed by the civil surgeon no more than 60 days prior to filing theI-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (green cardapplication). This waiver of the 60-day rule is effective from December9, 2021 until September 30, 2022. TheI-693 medical exam will continue to remain valid for two years from the date ofthe civil surgeon’s signature, regardless of when the I-485 is filed.
Thispolicy will provide additional flexibility to I-485 applicants and allow themto avoid having to undergo a second medical exam in many instances while stillencouraging applicants to file the I-485 as soon as possible after completingthe medical exam.