Our petition arrived at NVC yesterday, yeah!!!!! Now I have a question, for those that have done or are doing the CR1/IR1 does my husband need to have all his vaccinations done prior to filling out the DS-230? Or will all the necessary vaccinations be done at the time of the medical?

No he doesnt need to have all his vaccinations prior to filling out and submitting the DS-230. He will though receive a package which includes the medical information, prior to the interview being held. You will be able to find out more about the medical from someone that is going through the same consulate.

I'm glad this question was asked, becuase I was wondering the same thing....though I do want to ask for more clarification.

Can my husband go to a docotor NOW to get all the shots he needs, PRIOR to his medical exam, if the doctor is cheaper than the consulate appointed doctor, for his shots? Does it help save time? That way, nothing more is needed during or after the medical exam by the consulate appointed doctor?

And on a side note regarding the DS-230....I just want to make sure I understand that the ONLY info NVC wants is Part 1, completed and signed by my husband (the alien, who is now the petitioner) AND a copy of the biographic info of his passport, right? No other documents or photographs are needed for the NVC right? (all other documents will be submitted at the time of the interview at the conuslate, correct?)

Hope that wasn't confusing, thanks!

Thanks again aussiewench

I had a titre test done to check on my immunity levels as I didnt have my immunisation records. I was able to do this prior to the medical and had one immunisation shot done privately that the titre test had shown I was lacking in. The medical will require you to bring along any vaccination records. If its cheaper to have done privately then do so but keep in mind that you may very well be having immunisation shots that are not required for your age and circumstances.

As for only Part 1 and the biographics page of passport being required. Did you see the links to the two NVC Instruction Packages that I provided in your other thread and check the appropriate one for Brazil?

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I had a titre test done to check on my immunity levels as I didnt have my immunisation records. I was able to do this prior to the medical and had one immunisation shot done privately that the titre test had shown I was lacking in. The medical will require you to bring along any vaccination records. If its cheaper to have done privately then do so but keep in mind that you may very well be having immunisation shots that are not required for your age and circumstances.

As for only Part 1 and the biographics page of passport being required. Did you see the links to the two NVC Instruction Packages that I provided in your other thread and check the appropriate one for Brazil?
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What's a "titre" test? will this test show the shots already given, or at least NOT needed? according to the immunization list? Which is this:
-- mumps
-- measles
-- rubella
-- polio
-- tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
-- pertussis
-- influenzae type b (Hib)
-- hepatitis B
-- varicella
-- pneumococcal and
-- influenza.

So should my husband just wait for the medical exam, and get whatever he needs then? It's probably more convienent to do it all through the medical examener appointed by the consulate, right?


i'm sure I saw the link you provided to the other thread, but I'm not sure which one you're talking about. I think i've got everything covered now, but just to double check, can you resend that link please?

Each of those listed is age specific. A titre test is just a blood test to determine your immunity level to various things.

Select the applicable link to see what will be required to submit with the DS-230.

Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants (applying in Albania, Canada, Lebanon, Philippines, Turkey, United Arab Emirates or on the continent of Africa)
When one is required to submit both parts 1 & II and all documents listed in the above link, the NVC reviews all documents and schedules the interview. Part 1 should only be signed not part II as that has to be signed at the interview stage in front of the conof.

Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants (NOT applying in Albania, Canada, Lebanon, Philippines, Turkey, United Arab Emirates or on the continent of Africa)
When one is only required to submit DS-230 part 1 and a copy of the biographics page of the passport, the consulate will schedule the interview.

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I had a titre test done to check on my immunity levels as I didn't have my immunization records. I was able to do this prior to the medical and had one immunization shot done privately that the titre test had shown I was lacking in. The medical will require you to bring along any vaccination records. If its cheaper to have done privately then do so but keep in mind that you may very well be having immunization shots that are not required for your age and circumstances.

As for only Part 1 and the biographics page of passport being required. Did you see the links to the two NVC Instruction Packages that I provided in your other thread and check the appropriate one for Brazil?
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What's a "titre" test? will this test show the shots already given, or at least NOT needed? according to the immunization list? Which is this:
-- mumps
-- measles
-- rubella
-- polio
-- tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
-- pertussis
-- influenza type b (Hib)
-- hepatitis B
-- varicella
-- pneumococcal and
-- influenza.

So should my husband just wait for the medical exam, and get whatever he needs then? It's probably more convenient to do it all through the medical examiner appointed by the consulate, right?


i'm sure I saw the link you provided to the other thread, but I'm not sure which one you're talking about. I think i've got everything covered now, but just to double check, can you resend that link please?
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you will have to pay to get the vaccanations done by the medical examiner appointed by the consulate,he could possibly get it done by his doctor for a lot cheaper or possibly at no charge....