NEW Vaccination Requirements, is it?!

[jjmarfzie 0]

Hi everyone!!!! I just want to ask if someone knew already that USCIS changed the vaccination requirements for AOS to Legal Permanent Resident. I was about to set an appointment to an accredited surgeon of USCIS, until they told us that I should take a TB, HPV (Human Papillomavirus) shots/vaccine before setting an appointment to the surgeon for my I-693 form, I asked why? She said that's the new policy of USCIS of having the I-693 which is effective just this month. And that surprised me. So, what I did I searched in USCIS site to make sure.

Here is what I found out.

USCIS Changes Vaccination Requirements To Adjust Status To Legal Permanent Resident

Washington – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today a revised list of vaccines required for applicants seeking to adjust status to become legal permanent residents. This revision follows guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC’s revised Technical Instructions to Civil Surgeons for Vaccination Requirements require the following age-appropriate additional vaccinations to adjust status to legal permanent resident:

Rotavirus

Hepatitis A

Meningococcal

Human papillomavirus

Zoster

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.

CDC’s revised Technical Instructions to Civil Surgeons for Vaccination Requirements are posted on-line at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/civil.htm. USCIS has posted a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” about the revised vaccination requirements at: http://www.uscis.gov. For additional help with the Form I-693, call USCIS’ Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283.

I just want to ask to those who have undergone with these, please let me know how much you paid for this.. Thank You!!

[vichygurl 1]

YEah I heard about this too but since of the 30 day grace period I am not required to those things.. When did you had your medical?

check this out!

Edited August 28, 2008 by djazy66

[Allen & Sally 0]

hi there! you're absolutely right! i have done my TB testing and blood work related, and to make it sure that the civil surgeon is telling me the truth, i asked mu husband to call the immigration and they confirmed it that i needed tb test and HIV test for record...i was surprised really because i didn't expect to do it again after my medical last may...and expect that it will cost alot:(, for now its expensive cos of bad economy:(..good luck gurl..i just filed my aos last monday..im praying that there would be no problem.....

[Eric-Pris 1,602]

If your medical exam was before June 1, 2008 but within the last year, you do NOT need another exam and do not need the new vaccines.

Read webpage from the link in the post above.

[jjmarfzie 0]

Hello! The last medical exam I had was last week of January 2008 that was in St Lukes, Manila. Do i need to undergo another vaccination or exam? pls help me!! ayoko rin naman padalos dalos at pbayrin ang asawa ko ng mga vaccination na yan..

[jjmarfzie 0]

If your medical exam was before June 1, 2008 but within the last year, you do NOT need another exam and do not need the new vaccines.

Read webpage from the link in the post above.

I had my medical exam last January 2008 at St Lukes, Manila. So, hindi ko na kelangan ng another exam or new vaccinations like what the uscis requiring right now? Anu na lng dpat ko gawin? pls help me!!! kayu lng makakatulong sa akin dito...

[Eric-Pris 1,602]

Your exam was less than 1 year ago, so you do not need to do another exam.

Since your exam was before June 1, 2008, you do not need the new TB test nor the new vaccines.

Read the instructions to form I-693, Section III Frequently asked Questions, item 2. It tells you exactly what you need to do if you had an exam less than 1 year ago.

Form I-693 instructions: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693instr.pdf

The bottom of this PDF has a table that tells you if you need the TB test and/or new vaccines based on the date of your medical exam.

See this also: http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/FAQ_TB_...ents_072408.pdf

[Tsup2 0]

There is alot of conflicting information regarding vaccination requirements and the new form.

If your physical is less than one year old, all that is required is the vaccination supplemental which is Part 2 of the revised I-693.

For $20 Dr. L E Arnold of Austin, TX (Civil Surgeon) will review your vaccination forms and transcribe the information on the new I-693. If additional vaccinations are required, you will be advised accordingly. You will be asked to provide two signed copies of the first page of the I-693 and a copy of your vaccination records. His staff is friendly and helpful.

Dr. L. E. Arnold

4534 Westgate Boulevard, Suite 114, Austin, TX 78745

(512) 444-3131

USCIS directory has Suite number listed as 106, but they recently moved the Doctors office

Edited August 28, 2008 by Tsup2

[richo 0]

Hi everyone!!!! I just want to ask if someone knew already that USCIS changed the vaccination requirements for AOS to Legal Permanent Resident. I was about to set an appointment to an accredited surgeon of USCIS, until they told us that I should take a TB, HPV (Human Papillomavirus) shots/vaccine before setting an appointment to the surgeon for my I-693 form, I asked why? She said that's the new policy of USCIS of having the I-693 which is effective just this month. And that surprised me. So, what I did I searched in USCIS site to make sure.

Here is what I found out.

USCIS Changes Vaccination Requirements To Adjust Status To Legal Permanent Resident

Washington – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today a revised list of vaccines required for applicants seeking to adjust status to become legal permanent residents. This revision follows guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC’s revised Technical Instructions to Civil Surgeons for Vaccination Requirements require the following age-appropriate additional vaccinations to adjust status to legal permanent resident:

Rotavirus

Hepatitis A

Meningococcal

Human papillomavirus

Zoster

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.

CDC’s revised Technical Instructions to Civil Surgeons for Vaccination Requirements are posted on-line at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/civil.htm. USCIS has posted a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” about the revised vaccination requirements at: http://www.uscis.gov. For additional help with the Form I-693, call USCIS’ Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283.

I just want to ask to those who have undergone with these, please let me know how much you paid for this.. Thank You!!

HI I had the HPV shot just 1 shot of HPV is all you need for the CIvil surgeon to sign your I-693. I didnt have anything with regards to TB though, just MMR, Tetanus, HPV and varicella titer not varicella vaccine for me. GOodluck

[sunlyk 1]

hi there! you're absolutely right! i have done my TB testing and blood work related, and to make it sure that the civil surgeon is telling me the truth, i asked mu husband to call the immigration and they confirmed it that i needed tb test and HIV test for record...i was surprised really because i didn't expect to do it again after my medical last may...and expect that it will cost alot:(, for now its expensive cos of bad economy:(..good luck gurl..i just filed my aos last monday..im praying that there would be no problem.....

I had my medical last May, I sent out my AOS last August 20 check already cashed,I never go to civil surgeon here I only submitted my DS 3025, I don't know I guess I would expect RFE soon.

[jjmarfzie 0]

Your exam was less than 1 year ago, so you do not need to do another exam.

Since your exam was before June 1, 2008, you do not need the new TB test nor the new vaccines.

Read the instructions to form I-693, Section III Frequently asked Questions, item 2. It tells you exactly what you need to do if you had an exam less than 1 year ago.

Form I-693 instructions: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693instr.pdf

The bottom of this PDF has a table that tells you if you need the TB test and/or new vaccines based on the date of your medical exam.

See this also: http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/FAQ_TB_...ents_072408.pdf

Hi thanks for the info, yeah i read that i dont need to take the tb vaccination coz my medical was done before june 1st and it was only 7months...i called the surgeon's office this morning and talked to her secretary she really insist that i need to have the tb and hpv vaccination. there's only 3 surgeons in our place but the other surgeon will be available in the month of October...grrrr...well i have to talk to my husband regarding this..but i hope i wont take this vaccine anymore...

[Shannon and David 0]

Your exam was less than 1 year ago, so you do not need to do another exam.

Since your exam was before June 1, 2008, you do not need the new TB test nor the new vaccines.

Read the instructions to form I-693, Section III Frequently asked Questions, item 2. It tells you exactly what you need to do if you had an exam less than 1 year ago.

Form I-693 instructions: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693instr.pdf

The bottom of this PDF has a table that tells you if you need the TB test and/or new vaccines based on the date of your medical exam.

See this also: http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/FAQ_TB_...ents_072408.pdf

Hi thanks for the info, yeah i read that i dont need to take the tb vaccination coz my medical was done before june 1st and it was only 7months...i called the surgeon's office this morning and talked to her secretary she really insist that i need to have the tb and hpv vaccination. there's only 3 surgeons in our place but the other surgeon will be available in the month of October...grrrr...well i have to talk to my husband regarding this..but i hope i wont take this vaccine anymore...

Hi. I would try printing out the information from USCIS. See the link above provided by Kid Brooklyn. Print that and bring it to the doctor.

You are NOT required to be in compliance with the new requirements according to that chart because your medical was before June 1st.