What If My Form I-693 Expires Before My USCIS Interview?
Quick Answer
If your Form I-693 expires before your USCIS interview, you must undergo a new immigration medical examination and obtain a new sealed Form I-693 before the interview. USCIS will not accept an expired form. Schedule your re-examination as soon as you realize the form is approaching expiration.
You Need a New Examination
If your Form I-693 expires before your USCIS interview — or before USCIS adjudicates your case — you must undergo a new immigration medical examination. There is no way to extend or renew an expired Form I-693.
The new examination must be completed by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. The civil surgeon will complete a new Form I-693, which will be valid for two years from the new signature date.
How to Know If Your Form Is Expiring
The expiration date of your Form I-693 is two years from the civil surgeon's signature date. If you have a copy of your form, check the signature date and calculate the expiration date.
If you do not have a copy of your form, contact the civil surgeon's office. They may have a record of the signature date. You can also check your USCIS case status — if your case has been pending for close to two years since you submitted Form I-693, it is time to check the expiration date.
How Quickly Can You Get a New Form?
A new immigration medical examination can typically be completed within a few days. The main factor affecting timing is TB testing, which requires a 48–72 hour reading. Most applicants can receive a new sealed Form I-693 within 3–5 business days of scheduling.
If your USCIS interview is approaching and your form has expired or is about to expire, contact the civil surgeon's office immediately to schedule an urgent appointment. We offer priority scheduling for applicants with upcoming USCIS interviews.
Submitting the New Form Before the Interview
Once you have the new sealed Form I-693, submit it to USCIS before your interview. You can mail it to USCIS with a cover letter explaining that you are submitting an updated Form I-693 because the original has expired. Include your receipt number (from your Form I-485 receipt notice) so USCIS can match it to your file.
Alternatively, bring the new sealed Form I-693 to your USCIS interview. Inform the USCIS officer at the start of the interview that you have a new Form I-693 to submit.
How to Avoid This Situation
The best way to avoid an expired Form I-693 is to track the expiration date and plan ahead. If your case is in a category with long processing times, consider the timing of your exam carefully — completing it too early risks expiration.
Your immigration attorney should track the Form I-693 expiration date as part of case management. If you are filing without an attorney, note the expiration date in your calendar and set a reminder 3–6 months before expiration to check your case status.
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