How the I-485 Visa Process Relates to the I-693 Immigration Medical Exam | Bay Area Immigration Exam Medical Clinic – Mountain View, CA

Applying for a green card through the I-485 Adjustment of Status process is a major step toward permanent residency in the United States. Along with paperwork, fees, and supporting evidence, one critical requirement is the Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. At the Bay Area Immigration Exam Medical Clinic in Mountain View, California, we guide you through this important step to help avoid delays in your application.

Many applicants are surprised to learn that these two forms go hand in hand—the I-485 cannot be approved without a properly completed I-693.

What is Form I-485?

Form I-485 is the official application to register permanent residence or adjust status. Filing this form allows eligible applicants to stay in the U.S. and apply for a green card without returning to their home country.

What is Form I-693?

Form I-693 is the medical exam required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It must be completed by a designated civil surgeon. The exam ensures that applicants:

• Are free of communicable diseases that pose a public health risk

• Have met all required vaccination standards

• Receive evaluation and documentation for conditions such as tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea

• Address other health-related grounds of inadmissibility

The I-693 is sealed and provided directly to USCIS—patients cannot open it themselves.

How the Two Are Connected

When you file your I-485, USCIS needs the I-693 to determine if you are medically admissible to the United States.

Key Takeaway

If you are applying for a green card through Form I-485, don’t forget that you also need a completed Form I-693 immigration medical exam. Submitting both together helps USCIS process your case more smoothly.

Schedule your USCIS I-693 immigration medical exam today at the Bay Area Immigration Exam Medical Clinic in Mountain View, CA and stay on track in your immigration journey.

Why Choose Bay Area Immigration Exam Medical Clinic?

Dr. Sapna Rajput is a USCIS-certified civil surgeon with over 14 years of experience and more than 6,000 immigration medical exams completed. We are conveniently located in Mountain View, CA, and proudly serve patients from Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, San Jose, and the entire Bay Area.

We focus on making the process clear, supportive, and efficient—helping you take one step closer to your green card with confidence.