Can an attorney call to check on the status of a client's Form I-693?

Yes, with appropriate patient authorization. Please contact our office to discuss how to obtain status updates for your clients' forms.

Can attorneys request expedited processing for their clients?

Yes. Attorneys can contact our office to request expedited processing for clients with urgent deadlines. We offer 2-Day Expedited Processing and can discuss options for particularly urgent situations.

Can an attorney be present during their client's examination?

Generally, the immigration medical examination is a private medical appointment between the applicant and the civil surgeon. However, please contact our office to discuss specific circumstances if an attorney believes their presence is necessary.

Can attorneys receive copies of their clients' Form I-693?

Form I-693 is a sealed document that must remain sealed until submitted to USCIS. Copies of the completed form are not provided. However, we can discuss the examination findings with attorneys as appropriate and with patient authorization.

How should attorneys contact your office?

Attorneys can contact our office by phone during business hours. Please identify yourself as an immigration attorney when calling so our staff can direct your call appropriately.

Attorneys4 min readUpdated July 2026

Can Immigration Attorneys Communicate Directly With the Civil Surgeon?

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Yes. Immigration attorneys are welcome to contact our office to discuss their clients' cases, coordinate scheduling, or address questions about Form I-693 findings. We understand the importance of attorney-client communication in the immigration process and are committed to working collaboratively with immigration attorneys to serve our mutual clients.

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Direct Communication With Our Civil Surgeon

ImmigrationMedicalExams.com welcomes direct communication from immigration attorneys. We understand that immigration attorneys play a critical role in their clients' cases and that timely, accurate information about Form I-693 is essential to effective representation.

Attorneys may contact our office to discuss scheduling, ask questions about the examination process, or address specific concerns about a client's Form I-693.

What Attorneys Can Discuss With Our Office

Immigration attorneys are welcome to contact our office regarding a wide range of topics related to their clients' immigration medical examinations.

Scheduling and appointment availability for clients
Processing times and turnaround for Form I-693
Questions about the examination process and what to expect
Specific findings or documentation on a completed Form I-693
RFE response strategies related to Form I-693
Urgent or priority scheduling for clients with deadlines

Privacy and Authorization

Please note that discussions about a specific client's medical examination findings may require appropriate patient authorization. We take patient privacy seriously and comply with all applicable privacy laws.

For general questions about our process, turnaround times, or how we handle specific types of cases, no patient authorization is required.

Our Commitment to Collaborative Practice

We are committed to working collaboratively with immigration attorneys to serve our mutual clients. We understand that the immigration process is complex and time-sensitive, and we strive to be a reliable, responsive partner for immigration attorneys throughout Southern California.

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