Lorena Rivas, Esq.CEO/Managing Partner at Rivas & Associates

CAMBIO EN AJUSTE DE ESTATUS

29 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief bilingual video, managing attorney Braxton Coyle of Rivas Associates alerts viewers to a USCIS policy change effective December 2024 that mandates the Form I-693 (medical examination) be submitted together with the Form I-485 adjustment of status application. He explains that failure to include the I-693 at filing can cause USCIS to reject the entire application before review, potentially delaying the process for months. Coyle emphasizes that the I-693 must be completed by a USCIS‑authorized civil surgeon, not a regular physician, and advises prospective applicants to consult an immigration attorney before filing to avoid costly mistakes. The video concludes with a Spanish disclaimer stating the information is general and not a substitute for legal counsel.

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Hi, my name is Braxton Coyle and I'm the managing attorney here at Rivas Associates. Today I wanted to give you guys a little tip about a change in the adjustment of status application. There's a change that's causing USCIS to reject some of these adjustment of status applications before they're even getting reviewed. Most people don't even know about this change. Since December 2024, the medical exam or the Form I-693 must be submitted with your 485 application from the beginning. You need to be able to bring it to your interview. If you don't include it when you file the actual I-485 I-485 application, USCIS can reject your entire application. The I-693, or the medical exam, can only be completed by a civil surgeon. This is a doctor that's specifically authorized by USCIS, not your regular doctor. Are you preparing to file your adjustment of status? Call us beforehand. One missing form can cost you months of waiting.
Esta información es general y no reemplaza una consulta legal. El primer paso es hablar con un abogado.