After Your USCIS Medical Exam: What Usually Happens Next

After Your USCIS Medical Exam: What Usually Happens Next

Important Note

This page is for general information only. It does not provide legal advice. USCIS rules can change. Only USCIS decides what happens next in your case.

What Happens After the Exam

After the exam, the civil surgeon completes Form I-693. The form may be sealed or sent directly to USCIS, depending on instructions.

Applicants should follow the instructions provided by the clinic or USCIS.

Receiving Your Documents

Some people receive a sealed envelope. Others do not receive copies. Procedures vary by clinic.

Do not open sealed envelopes unless USCIS tells you to do so.

USCIS Review

USCIS reviews Form I-693 as part of the full application. The medical exam is only one part of the review process.

USCIS may request additional information if needed.

Waiting Periods

Processing times vary. The medical exam does not control how fast USCIS reviews an application.

Common Misunderstandings

• "The exam decides my case." USCIS decides all outcomes.
• "Results are immediate." Reviews take time.

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Bottom Line

After the USCIS medical exam, USCIS reviews the information as part of the overall application. The exam alone does not decide the outcome.

Step-by-step: how to use this guide

Skim the key takeaways first. Then use the questions list to vet clinics and compare processes.

Before you pay or schedule, confirm what’s included (exam, labs, vaccines, re-checks) and how you receive the final paperwork or results.

Key takeaways

Clear process beats marketing: you want written steps, transparent pricing, and a follow-up plan.

If something is unclear, ask for it in writing (what you receive, when you receive it, and what happens if a result needs follow-up).