22/08/2026
🚨 YOUR I-485 COULD BE REJECTED BEFORE USCIS EVEN STARTS PROCESSING IT!
Don’t make this costly mistake.
Effective December 2, 2024, USCIS requires most Adjustment of Status (AOS) applicants to submit Form I-693 (Medical Examination & Vaccination Record) with Form I-485 when required.
❌ What if you don’t include I-693?
USCIS may reject your entire I-485 package instead of requesting the medical exam later.
That can mean:
📦 Your package is returned
⏳ Processing is delayed
📅 You lose valuable time
💵 You may face additional expenses
RFE vs. REJECTION
Previously, USCIS often accepted an I-485 and later issued an RFE for Form I-693.
Now, if I-693 is required but missing, USCIS may reject the filing outright.
🇺🇸 What about K-1 Visa holders?
Yes, this can apply—but there is an important exception.
Some K-1 entrants may not need a completely new medical exam, depending on:
• When the overseas medical exam was completed
• Whether it remains valid under USCIS rules
• Whether vaccination requirements are satisfied
In some cases, only the vaccination portion may need to be completed with a USCIS-designated Civil Surgeon. Every case should be evaluated individually.
📋 BEFORE MAILING YOUR AOS PACKAGE
✔ Form I-485
✔ Form I-693, if required
✔ Form I-131, if applicable
✔ Correct filing fee(s)
✔ Supporting documents
✔ Carefully review the entire package
A complete and properly prepared filing can help prevent avoidable delays.
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