Should I get I-693a if I don't have the DS-3025 with me?

[Kamaboko 0]

Hello

I am going to file AOS and in the middle of confusion. I read many posts on getting the vaccination record transferred, which the way is basically just bring your DS-3025 to a designated US Civil surgeon to get the I-693A issued for you.

But the thing is I dont even have the DS-3025 with me.

What should I do?

I will be very happy if you could give me some advice

Thanks

[darkhorse 0]

If you did complete all vaccinations back in Indonesia before you had the K-1 interview, you CAN leave all medical info out of the AOS application and have a chance of getting approved without an RFE. However, if you are not sure, I recomend you to have your medical info (from your vaccination record in Indonesia) transfered to a I-693A.

In my case I was in the same situation as you are in right now, I didn't have a DS-3025, but I did complete all my vaccinations before I had my K-1 interview in Germany. I didn't send ANY medical info with my AOS application and got approved without RFE or interview.

On the other hand I also heard stories of people that did the same as i did and got a RFE or interview where they asked for the DS-3025 or I-693A.

I say it all depends on who is taking care of you application and if they are in a good mood or not. I was lucky...

Hope this helps.

Edited June 12, 2008 by darkhorse

[edp333 9]

I would suggest trying to get a copy of the DS-3025 from where you had your medical. Maybe a family member or relative back in Indonesia could assist you.

[Kamaboko 0]

If you did complete all vaccinations back in Indonesia before you had the K-1 interview, you CAN leave all medical info out of the AOS application and have a chance of getting approved without an RFE. However, if you are not sure, I recomend you to have your medical info (from your vaccination record in Indonesia) transfered to a I-693A.

In my case I was in the same situation as you are in right now, I didn't have a DS-3025, but I did complete all my vaccinations before I had my K-1 interview in Germany. I didn't send ANY medical info with my AOS application and got approved without RFE or interview.

On the other hand I also heard stories of people that did the same as i did and got a RFE or interview where they asked for the DS-3025 or I-693A.

I say it all depends on who is taking care of you application and if they are in a good mood or not. I was lucky...

Hope this helps.

I got 5 vaccinations, yet I am not sure if I am categorised as complete or not. They were Influenze, hepa, MMR, tetanus, and polio.

What did you get anyways?

I would suggest trying to get a copy of the DS-3025 from where you had your medical. Maybe a family member or relative back in Indonesia could assist you.

Anyways I contacted the clinic but they wouln't give me the DS-3025 that I requested since they said the US embassy didn't allow them to.

Any insight?

[ELW 5]

Yes, best to take your vaccination records to a civil surgeon and have them transfer the info. A full medical isn't necessary.

[Kamaboko 0]

Yes, best to take your vaccination records to a civil surgeon and have them transfer the info. A full medical isn't necessary.

It doesnt have to be the DS-3025 does it? Will it be ok for me just to bring the vaccination card to the local civil surgeon here? Will it suffice as a base for them to issue the I-693a?

[ELW 5]

It doesnt have to be the DS-3025 does it? Will it be ok for me just to bring the vaccination card to the local civil surgeon here? Will it suffice as a base for them to issue the I-693a?

No it doesn't have to be the DS-3025. Practically NONE of us have that! Yep just bring the vacinnation card to the local civil surgeon, that's all they need. That's what we did, and they issued the necessary vaccination supplement I-693A with no problem.

[Kamaboko 0]

It doesnt have to be the DS-3025 does it? Will it be ok for me just to bring the vaccination card to the local civil surgeon here? Will it suffice as a base for them to issue the I-693a?

No it doesn't have to be the DS-3025. Practically NONE of us have that! Yep just bring the vacinnation card to the local civil surgeon, that's all they need. That's what we did, and they issued the necessary vaccination supplement I-693A with no problem.

Thanks, anyways how much did the transfer cost you?

[ScottnCati 0]

It doesnt have to be the DS-3025 does it? Will it be ok for me just to bring the vaccination card to the local civil surgeon here? Will it suffice as a base for them to issue the I-693a?

No it doesn't have to be the DS-3025. Practically NONE of us have that! Yep just bring the vacinnation card to the local civil surgeon, that's all they need. That's what we did, and they issued the necessary vaccination supplement I-693A with no problem.

What if we have the DS-3025? does this still need to be transferred to a I-693A?

[ELW 5]

If you have the DS-3025, you still need the info transferred to the I-693A.

We paid $30 for the vaccination supplement. From what I hear, the cost is usually between $25-$35. You can do it by mail too. To have your vaccination information transcribed to Form I-693a, the following Civil Surgeon will do it by mail for a nominal fee ($10 or $20). First contact them by phone to confirm:

Dr. L. E. Arnold

4534 Westgate Boulevard, Suite 106

Austin, TX 78745

Tel: (512) 444-3131

Fax: (512) 447-4699

Edited June 16, 2008 by ELW