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Form I-693 Processing Time 2026

Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

Typical processing
Same day
Filing fee (2026)
Free
Premium processing
Not available

What is Form I-693?

Completed by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon to document the results of an immigration medical examination.

How long does I-693 take in 2026?

USCIS publishes real-time processing times by service center on its official website. Most I-693 cases complete in 00 months in 2026, but timelines vary by:

  • Service center handling the case (Texas, Nebraska, Vermont, Potomac, California)
  • Applicant's country of birth (for visa-bulletin-affected forms)
  • Whether biometrics, RFEs or interviews are required
  • Current USCIS backlog and staffing
  • Quality and completeness of the initial filing

How to check your case status

Use the official USCIS Case Status Online tool with your 13-character receipt number, sign up for myUSCIS account alerts, and review the Case Processing Times tool at egov.uscis.gov for your specific service center.

Tips to avoid delays

  • File a complete petition with all required evidence and translations
  • Pay the correct USCIS filing fee — wrong amounts trigger rejection
  • Respond to RFEs within the deadline (usually 30–87 days)
  • Update USCIS within 10 days of any address change (Form AR-11)
  • Keep biometrics appointments — rescheduling adds 6–12 weeks
View official I-693 page on USCIS.gov

Processing time estimates are based on publicly reported USCIS data and may not reflect your specific case. Always verify with the official USCIS Case Processing Times tool.