A new policy memorandum from USCIS has temporarily extended the validity
of civil surgeon endorsements on Form I-693, the Report of Medical
Examination and Vaccination Record, for adjustments of status and
temporary residence applicants. A civil surgeon’s endorsement on Form
I-693 is a requirement and is filed with Form I-485, the Application to
Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and Form I-687, the
Application for Status as a Temporary Resident.
The civil surgeon’s endorsement is generally valid for a period of one
year. The other two forms (I-485 and I-686), however, may remain pending
for more than one year. A December 29, 2011, policy memorandum from
USCIS extended the validity period of the endorsement until the related
adjustment of status or temporary residence application was adjudicated.
This policy was in effect until January 1, 2013. This new policy
memorandum further temporarily extends the validity period of civil
surgeon endorsements.
