Do I Bring Form I-693 to My USCIS Interview?
Quick Answer
Whether you need to bring Form I-693 to your USCIS interview depends on whether you already submitted it with your I-485. If you submitted it previously, USCIS already has it on file. If your interview notice specifically asks you to bring it, or if you have not yet submitted it, you should bring the sealed envelope to the interview.
When You Have Already Submitted Form I-693
If you submitted Form I-693 with your Form I-485 or in response to a prior USCIS request, USCIS already has it on file. In this case, you do not need to bring another copy to your interview. The USCIS officer will have access to your medical examination results in your file. However, it is a good idea to bring a copy of your submission receipt or tracking confirmation showing that the form was received.
When Your Interview Notice Asks You to Bring It
Some USCIS interview notices specifically instruct applicants to bring Form I-693 to the interview. This typically happens when the form was not submitted with the I-485 or when USCIS needs an updated examination. If your interview notice includes this instruction, you must schedule your immigration medical examination before the interview date and bring the sealed envelope with you. Do not open the envelope.
What the USCIS Officer Does With the Form
If you bring Form I-693 to your interview, the USCIS officer will take the sealed envelope from you at the beginning of the interview. The officer will open the envelope, review the contents, and enter the relevant information into your file. The officer may ask you questions about specific findings documented on the form. After the interview, the form becomes part of your permanent immigration record.
What If Your Form Has Expired Before the Interview?
If your Form I-693 expires before your USCIS interview — meaning more than two years have passed since the civil surgeon signed it — you will need a new immigration medical examination. Do not bring an expired form to your interview. Schedule a new examination as soon as you realize the form has expired or is about to expire. Bringing an expired form can result in delays or a denial.
Best Practices for Interview Day
On the day of your USCIS interview, bring the sealed Form I-693 envelope if instructed to do so, along with all other required documents listed in your interview notice. Keep the sealed envelope in a protective folder or sleeve to prevent damage. Arrive early and be prepared to hand the envelope to the officer at the start of the interview. If you have any questions about whether you need to bring the form, contact your immigration attorney before the interview.
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