Question on TB skin test

[Nao 0]

Hello everyone.

Thanks for looking at my post.

I am concerend about the new TB skin test requirement for people adjusting status.

The new TB skin test requirement came into effect on June 1.

I had my medical done for my K1 visa on July 14th. But, I did not have TB skin test then....

I had my chest X-ray taken, but no skin test.

Now, I am applying for AOS and wondering whether I have to have TB skin test now or not.....

I guess all the people who are applying for AOS have to have TB skin test, but we, K1 holders, need to

submit only the vaccination part.... Mmmm..... I am so confused....

Could anyone help me?

Thanks

Nao

[JeffnBhing 0]

the TB skin test is taken usually if the x-ray was in question. Clear x-ray means no skin test.

[Carlawarla 1]

My understanding is that it is now a requirement, no matter what your x-ray had on it. I would think that they would either send you something with either your biometrics or your interview letter, requesting you get it, or they would advise you to get it at your AOS interview. Someone in the Canada forum was told at their AOS interview, that they had to go get their TB skin test taken and then send them the results before approving their AOS.

[Nao 0]

Hello.

Thank you so much on your reply.

I went to get TB skin test done today after thinking about it all day yesterday.

So, my medical exam was done on July 14, 2008 for the purpose of K1 visa.

But, the doctor only took my X-ray and did not perform TB skin test.

I guess for everyone who had medical on or after June 1st, 2008 must have TST to adjust status to permanent resident.

I could pass K1 ｊｕｓｔ with X-ray, but I guess I need TST for AOS.

I am not sure whether I am correct or not, but I went to have TST anyway today.

It costed me about $75 at the same civil surgeon's office. But, it is not that much if I think I paid for peace of mind.

After all, I was lucky that the civil surgeon was nice that she wonld not charge me for redoing the paperwork. (She already gave me the envelope for my vaccination record. But, I went back to her to have TST today.)

They also did a regular physical exam for my insurance purpose. The price was included in that $75.

If I had to go another doctor for that, I may have had to pay more. So, $75 for all that seems alright to me.

Well, now I will see how the result of TST comes out. So far, it is not swallen or anything. So, I am not worried....

Thanks

Nao