U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily waiving the requirement that the civil surgeon sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, within 60 days of filing an application for the underlying immigration benefit (including Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status).
The temporary waiver will allow immigration medical exams to maintain their validity for more than 60 days prior to filing Form I-485.
The change from USCIS aims to alleviate the processing delays brought on by the pandemic and other events. The deadline will be waived until September 30, 2022.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving, and guidance from government agencies and health advisories change often. The United States continues to encourage all those who are eligible to complete their vaccination to prevent the spread of infection and serious illness.
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