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[ayaz 0]

I dont understand why my wife needs go thru this painful process of vaccination when she has already done it once before arriving in US. Now Immigration requires it again. Ok fine we will do it again but then they have this list of civil surgeons and when I called the one nearest to my location they are charging 240 dollars. Please give me some tips on how can i get this I693 form done without paying a high cost to the civil surgeon recomended by USCIS. Thanks.

[KarenCee 3]

There really isn't much you can do other than calling other doctors on the list. They can charge whatever they want. My husband and I called around to several doctors until we finally found one that didn't charge an arm and a leg. Good luck.

[hheaven67 2]

I dont understand why my wife needs go thru this painful process of vaccination when she has already done it once before arriving in US. Now Immigration requires it again. Ok fine we will do it again but then they have this list of civil surgeons and when I called the one nearest to my location they are charging 240 dollars. Please give me some tips on how can i get this I693 form done without paying a high cost to the civil surgeon recomended by USCIS. Thanks.

Hello ayaz...when did your wife have the medical done? I believe that this is only if you apply for AOS AFTER Aug 1, 2008, as per the website: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

The requirements for these new vaccines went into effect on July 1, 2008, however CDC approved a 30-day grace period for any medical exam conducted before August 1, 2008. At that time the new vaccinations, if appropriate, must be administered in order for USCIS to approve the applicant for adjustment of status.

USCIS has revised the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) to include these new vaccination requirements. The June 5, 2008 edition of Form I-693 must be used for any medical examination completed on or after August 1, 2008.

If anyone interprets this differently, please post. Thanks...good luck!

jen

[ayaz 0]

for K-1 visa you dont need to have a full medical once you apply for AOS. we just need to do the vaccination part, atleast this is my understanding.

I dont understand why my wife needs go thru this painful process of vaccination when she has already done it once before arriving in US. Now Immigration requires it again. Ok fine we will do it again but then they have this list of civil surgeons and when I called the one nearest to my location they are charging 240 dollars. Please give me some tips on how can i get this I693 form done without paying a high cost to the civil surgeon recomended by USCIS. Thanks.

Hello ayaz...when did your wife have the medical done? I believe that this is only if you apply for AOS AFTER Aug 1, 2008, as per the website: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

The requirements for these new vaccines went into effect on July 1, 2008, however CDC approved a 30-day grace period for any medical exam conducted before August 1, 2008. At that time the new vaccinations, if appropriate, must be administered in order for USCIS to approve the applicant for adjustment of status.

USCIS has revised the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) to include these new vaccination requirements. The June 5, 2008 edition of Form I-693 must be used for any medical examination completed on or after August 1, 2008.

If anyone interprets this differently, please post. Thanks...good luck!

jen

[Thai family 0]

I dont understand why my wife needs go thru this painful process of vaccination when she has already done it once before arriving in US. Now Immigration requires it again. Ok fine we will do it again but then they have this list of civil surgeons and when I called the one nearest to my location they are charging 240 dollars. Please give me some tips on how can i get this I693 form done without paying a high cost to the civil surgeon recomended by USCIS. Thanks.

Make sure you have her entire vaccination record with you so she does not have to repeat any uneccessarily. If you don't have it in your possession, try to get it. You can take the records and the USCIS instructions to your local public health department and see what they'll charge you for those that are truly needed (it is usually less). Then a civil surgeon can transcribe them onto the I693. Make sure the civil surgeon knows that they are just to double check that the requirements are met and transcribe the record. They should not charge you full price for this service, and I would negotiate the cost up-front. There are instructions on reviewing vaccination records for the civil surgeons, as the original documentation has to meet certain requirements. Health departments know how to do the documentation properly. Sometimes I think there is a temptation to over vaccinate because it is easier than really figuring out which ones a person has had and what they truly need. Our military takes that approach. It's not a bad idea to get acquainted with the services your health department offers. Most people can save some serious money by being in the know.

Thai Mom

[KarenCee 3]

for K-1 visa you dont need to have a full medical once you apply for AOS. we just need to do the vaccination part, atleast this is my understanding.

I dont understand why my wife needs go thru this painful process of vaccination when she has already done it once before arriving in US. Now Immigration requires it again. Ok fine we will do it again but then they have this list of civil surgeons and when I called the one nearest to my location they are charging 240 dollars. Please give me some tips on how can i get this I693 form done without paying a high cost to the civil surgeon recomended by USCIS. Thanks.

Hello ayaz...when did your wife have the medical done? I believe that this is only if you apply for AOS AFTER Aug 1, 2008, as per the website: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

The requirements for these new vaccines went into effect on July 1, 2008, however CDC approved a 30-day grace period for any medical exam conducted before August 1, 2008. At that time the new vaccinations, if appropriate, must be administered in order for USCIS to approve the applicant for adjustment of status.

USCIS has revised the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) to include these new vaccination requirements. The June 5, 2008 edition of Form I-693 must be used for any medical examination completed on or after August 1, 2008.

If anyone interprets this differently, please post. Thanks...good luck!

jen

if the uscis is requesting this information then maybe you need to contact the doctor who did your wife's medical and get the vaccination list from him or her. you'll still have to have a CS tranfer the vaccination information onto the form requested by uscis.

[payxibka 10,044]

do a VJ search for Dr. L. E. Arnold... Her office has been known to transcribe the vaccination information to the required forms reasonably via the mail.

Edited August 11, 2008 by fwaguy

[KarenCee 3]

do a VJ search for Dr. L. E. Arnold... Her office has been known to transcribe the vaccination information to the required forms reasonably via the mail.

I knew there was a doctor who did this but couldn't remember his name. Of course, this is assuming the OP has a copy of his wife's vaccination record in hand.

[payxibka 10,044]

do a VJ search for Dr. L. E. Arnold... Her office has been known to transcribe the vaccination information to the required forms reasonably via the mail.

I knew there was a doctor who did this but couldn't remember his name. Of course, this is assuming the OP has a copy of his wife's vaccination record in hand.

Yup, without proof of vaccinations (original records or DS-3025) then the OP is SOL. If the OP has the DS 3025 and if it were me, I would simply submit it in lieue of the I-693.

[xochitl18 0]

Regarding the new vaccination requirement, uhm..let's say we already filed for AOS last MAY, DO WE STILL need to get the new vaccines?

[Dakine 26]

Regarding the new vaccination requirement, uhm..let's say we already filed for AOS last MAY, DO WE STILL need to get the new vaccines?

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Dr. L. E. Arnold

4534 Westgate Boulevard, Suite 106

Austin, TX 78745

Tel: (512) 444-3131

Fax: (512) 447-4699

Edited August 15, 2008 by Haole

[ohioindian 0]

Contact your local board of health. They usually have adult immunizations for a very reasonable price. About $12 or so. The vaccinations are required for a reason and immunology is a very tricky thing. I strongly suggest abiding by the vaccination program.

[Robyn-n-Kris 72]

Regarding the new vaccination requirement, uhm..let's say we already filed for AOS last MAY, DO WE STILL need to get the new vaccines?

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Dr. L. E. Arnold

4534 Westgate Boulevard, Suite 106

Austin, TX 78745

Tel: (512) 444-3131

Fax: (512) 447-4699

I can say nothing but good things about Dr Arnold. We are lucky enough to live in Austin so we just went to the office.

[Eric-Pris 1,602]

Regarding the new vaccination requirement, uhm..let's say we already filed for AOS last MAY, DO WE STILL need to get the new vaccines?

NO. Read this page (there's a table towards the bottom): http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

If your medical exam was before June 1, 2008 (it must have since you sent AOS in in May), you are exempt from the new TB requirements and new vaccines.

[merijan 0]

I dont understand why my wife needs go thru this painful process of vaccination when she has already done it once before arriving in US. Now Immigration requires it again. Ok fine we will do it again but then they have this list of civil surgeons and when I called the one nearest to my location they are charging 240 dollars. Please give me some tips on how can i get this I693 form done without paying a high cost to the civil surgeon recomended by USCIS. Thanks.

We had some done in a free clinic for vaciantions. and only had to pay for one at civil surgeon. And call around to get cheapest price.