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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Bulgaria
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Jee guys, I got 6 shots! He didn't ask anything about previous shots. I haven't had chicken pox, but I am sure I've had all the shots before, just didn't want to deal with finding the records. I hope this isn't bad for my health.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Belarus
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Jee guys, I got 6 shots! He didn't ask anything about previous shots. I haven't had chicken pox, but I am sure I've had all the shots before, just didn't want to deal with finding the records. I hope this isn't bad for my health.

Vaccinations are never bad :) Especially the ones that immigration request. Just keep the record because some of them will expire in one ,five and 10 years.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Albania
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Same situation here, I have some records from my country, but the doctor said "this is nothing" and gave me back the paperwork. So anyhow I have to go again and see my TB test and get results for the bloodwork. The doctor said that I need to do MMR, Varicella and TD. I got a proof that I had TD done for my University when I first came to US 2003, and then I did not connect the dots that Varicella was the same thing like chicken pox which I have had when I was a child (I have the small scars in my face to prove it). So where do I get the MMR shot done, I live in NYC. I have to go today to Doc's office to get the TB test read and maybe the blood work (Doc never explained what she was testing with it.

Do we get any copy of anything they said or tests done? This doctor is not very good, regret going to this one. I wish I can take my money back and leave asap.

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I-130 Approved : 03/29/2010

AOS data section: Filed I-485 & I-765 (more details see About Me section)

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06/02/2010 - RFE

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Service Center : Dallas TX ; CIS Office : New York City NY

05/29/2010 - Date Filed

06/08/2010 - Email & phone mess with case number.

06/07/2010 - Checks cashed

06/11/2010 - NOA Date

06/21/2010 - Biometrics letter

07/07/2010 - Biometrics appointment

11/11/2010 - Interview Date

Waiting for interview letter

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Belarus
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Same situation here, I have some records from my country, but the doctor said "this is nothing" and gave me back the paperwork. So anyhow I have to go again and see my TB test and get results for the bloodwork. The doctor said that I need to do MMR, Varicella and TD. I got a proof that I had TD done for my University when I first came to US 2003, and then I did not connect the dots that Varicella was the same thing like chicken pox which I have had when I was a child (I have the small scars in my face to prove it). So where do I get the MMR shot done, I live in NYC. I have to go today to Doc's office to get the TB test read and maybe the blood work (Doc never explained what she was testing with it.

Do we get any copy of anything they said or tests done? This doctor is not very good, regret going to this one. I wish I can take my money back and leave asap.

A doctor must give you a copy of the whole form,records and any attachments.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Ireland
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I didn't know you could get the shots done elsewhere.... that's annoying, it cost me a freaking fortune to get them all.

I have vaccination records in Ireland because I've had all my shots, but the stupid Irish Health Dept "mislaid" them, and it was taking them ages to locate them (I was already 2 months out of status) so I eventually just went ahead and got all the shots again. The doctor insisted on giving me the HPV vaccine as well, even though I've read it's no longer required and I said that to her. She was like, "I've never heard of that. You definitely need to get it," so I had to get it and it made me sick. :(

I came up positive for the TB test but she didn't made me go for x-rays or anything, just signed off on it as negative... I did tell her I'd had the BCG or whatever, so I guess she realized it was a false positive (or whatever they call those things).

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March 11th - Received Biometrics appt for 24/03/10

March 12th - Walk in Biometrics completed!

March 15th - Touched. I-765, I-485

March 24th Original Biometrics appt date

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Scotland
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I have my medical exam here tomorrow. My Mum managed to get a report from my GP back home in Edinburgh but doesn't have any vaccination details. I do have a vaccination card though that states I have had Tetanus, Hep A, Hep B, etc (hand written only) and the dates I got them, so hopefully that will do. I know I had chicken pox when I was young and because I am from the UK I have had the MMR, BCG, etc so I am hoping that my verbal confirmation is good enough - I do have the BCG scar and a few chicken pox scars which I can prove if necessary :unsure: I have been told the basic medical exam will be $179 and if I need any more vaccinations it will cost a bit more.


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05/06/10 - RFE received for I-864 (dated 04/30/10)

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06/05/10 - RFE received for I-130 (dated 06/01/10)

06/05/10 - Biometric appointment letter received (dated 06/01/10)

06/07/10 - RFE documentation sent by priority mail

06/14/10 - RFE received by USCIS and I-130 touched

06/16/10 - Biometric appointment (1.00pm)

06/18/10 - Online status for I-485 and I-765 says that denial letter have been sent??? (dated 06/01/10)

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Albania
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A doctor must give you a copy of the whole form,records and any attachments.

Doctor said the file is confidential and could not give me a copy. Just a sealed envelope and told me not to open.

I-130 Sent : 08/15/2006 F2A (spouse of LPR)

I-130 Approved : 03/29/2010

AOS data section: Filed I-485 & I-765 (more details see About Me section)

04/30/2010 - Mailed out

06/02/2010 - RFE

08/11/2010 - Interview Date - APPROVED

08/23/2010 - Green Card at Home :)

Hubby's USC

Service Center : Dallas TX ; CIS Office : New York City NY

05/29/2010 - Date Filed

06/08/2010 - Email & phone mess with case number.

06/07/2010 - Checks cashed

06/11/2010 - NOA Date

06/21/2010 - Biometrics letter

07/07/2010 - Biometrics appointment

11/11/2010 - Interview Date

Waiting for interview letter

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Albania
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I have my medical exam here tomorrow. My Mum managed to get a report from my GP back home in Edinburgh but doesn't have any vaccination details. I do have a vaccination card though that states I have had Tetanus, Hep A, Hep B, etc (hand written only) and the dates I got them, so hopefully that will do. I know I had chicken pox when I was young and because I am from the UK I have had the MMR, BCG, etc so I am hoping that my verbal confirmation is good enough - I do have the BCG scar and a few chicken pox scars which I can prove if necessary :unsure: I have been told the basic medical exam will be $179 and if I need any more vaccinations it will cost a bit more.

TD vaccine needs to be within the las 10 years otherwise have to do it again. Varicella )chicken pox is ok if you say you had it just remember the age. I had BCG vaccine done too, the TB test was negative (no reaction to it) but with BCG vaccine sometimes is positive and have to do x-ray.

I-130 Sent : 08/15/2006 F2A (spouse of LPR)

I-130 Approved : 03/29/2010

AOS data section: Filed I-485 & I-765 (more details see About Me section)

04/30/2010 - Mailed out

06/02/2010 - RFE

08/11/2010 - Interview Date - APPROVED

08/23/2010 - Green Card at Home :)

Hubby's USC

Service Center : Dallas TX ; CIS Office : New York City NY

05/29/2010 - Date Filed

06/08/2010 - Email & phone mess with case number.

06/07/2010 - Checks cashed

06/11/2010 - NOA Date

06/21/2010 - Biometrics letter

07/07/2010 - Biometrics appointment

11/11/2010 - Interview Date

Waiting for interview letter

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A doctor must give you a copy of the whole form,records and any attachments.

The panel physician who does a US immigration medical does not. They are performing a service for the embassy/consulate. No doctor/patient relationship is created and they are not obligated to tell you squat. This from the legalese I had to sign at Vancouver, Canada last year.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Belarus
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Doctor said the file is confidential and could not give me a copy. Just a sealed envelope and told me not to open.

On USCIS website it says:

"The civil surgeon must also give you a copy of the completed and signed Form I-693 and any supporting documentation submitted to USCIS to you for your records."

I received a complete copy of the form,vaccinations record and x-ray.

The panel physician who does a US immigration medical does not. They are performing a service for the embassy/consulate. No doctor/patient relationship is created and they are not obligated to tell you squat. This from the legalese I had to sign at Vancouver, Canada last year.

I don't know how in Canada but in US it's sealed because you are not supposed to CORRECT anything.It's easy to put a mark in any box.Doctors are responsible for information that's why it's sealed.

You have the right to know all information submitted in that form and they MUST give you a whole copy.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Egypt
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I just got back from the Civil Surgeon for my hubby, he had no records with him from egypt. He just needs to get a MMR, Tetanus, and chicken pox. We called the board of health and can get the MMR and Tetanus for 10.00 each but the stupid chicken pox is 91.00. He could not recall if he had them as a child or not. Wish he would have said yes. Both my kids have had chicken pox vaccine and both got chicken pox last year so I don't know how good that vaccine is. Over all the appointment was fast and easy. The lady at the desk said monday after they check to TB she will give us everything in a seal enveloped, taped up and signed by the DR on the back. She also said she will give us a copy for our records.

You'll be fine :)

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04/19/2010: Finished with Civil Surgeon form

04/26/2010: I-130, I-485, I-765 package sent

4/29/2010: Package recieved; delivery confirmation USPS :)(Day 1)

5/6/2010: Checks cashed! (Day 7)

5/10/2010 Hard copy NOA's on my son's b-day :)(Day 11)

5/15/2010 Biometrics letter (7-7), found out we are pregnant :)(Day 16)

5/26/2010 Biometrics walk-in done (Day 27)

6/21/2010 Interview Letter (Day 53)

07/13/10 - EAD Approved (Production notice)(Day 75)

7/28/2010 Interview 11 AM (Day 90)

WAITING FOR DECISION

8/23/2010 Info pass

8/24/2010 APPROVED- CARD PRODUCTION

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Egypt
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do they ever require more blood work on the second visit, or is that just for the x-rays and results?

03/26/2010: Got married at the Masjid :P

04/19/2010: Finished with Civil Surgeon form

04/26/2010: I-130, I-485, I-765 package sent

4/29/2010: Package recieved; delivery confirmation USPS :)(Day 1)

5/6/2010: Checks cashed! (Day 7)

5/10/2010 Hard copy NOA's on my son's b-day :)(Day 11)

5/15/2010 Biometrics letter (7-7), found out we are pregnant :)(Day 16)

5/26/2010 Biometrics walk-in done (Day 27)

6/21/2010 Interview Letter (Day 53)

07/13/10 - EAD Approved (Production notice)(Day 75)

7/28/2010 Interview 11 AM (Day 90)

WAITING FOR DECISION

8/23/2010 Info pass

8/24/2010 APPROVED- CARD PRODUCTION

I believe in Islam like the sun rising, not because I see it but because by it, I see everything else.

1/11/11- Baby ADAM was born :)

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Ireland
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do they ever require more blood work on the second visit, or is that just for the x-rays and results?

If they already did a blood test, then they don't need to do another one. Unless there's a problem with the first one, I guess. I went back 4 separate times for shots and stuff, and they never did another blood test.

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Sept. 6th - Arrived for 3 months to stay with my boyfriend

Nov. 21st - Got married!

February 12th - Mailed paperwork

February 25th - Checks cashed

February 26th - NOAs received

March 4th - Touched! AP, I-130, I-765

March 11th - Received Biometrics appt for 24/03/10

March 12th - Walk in Biometrics completed!

March 15th - Touched. I-765, I-485

March 24th Original Biometrics appt date

March 26th - Received Interview Date for April 27th

April 23rd - Touched!

April 26th - AP approved, EAD approved, card production ordered

April 27th - Interview - APPROVED!

May 3rd - EAD received in mail

May 6th - Approval notices for I-130 and I-485 received

May 11th - Card production ordered

June 1st - GC finally received!

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Egypt
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If they already did a blood test, then they don't need to do another one. Unless there's a problem with the first one, I guess. I went back 4 separate times for shots and stuff, and they never did another blood test.

Yes they took 2 viles of blood. Poor hubby he hates needles...he got poked 2 times today and then 3 more coming on monday. Atlease he will not need more blood, he gets nauseated. Wonder what he will do if we ever have a child.. :P God Willing

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03/26/2010: Got married at the Masjid :P

04/19/2010: Finished with Civil Surgeon form

04/26/2010: I-130, I-485, I-765 package sent

4/29/2010: Package recieved; delivery confirmation USPS :)(Day 1)

5/6/2010: Checks cashed! (Day 7)

5/10/2010 Hard copy NOA's on my son's b-day :)(Day 11)

5/15/2010 Biometrics letter (7-7), found out we are pregnant :)(Day 16)

5/26/2010 Biometrics walk-in done (Day 27)

6/21/2010 Interview Letter (Day 53)

07/13/10 - EAD Approved (Production notice)(Day 75)

7/28/2010 Interview 11 AM (Day 90)

WAITING FOR DECISION

8/23/2010 Info pass

8/24/2010 APPROVED- CARD PRODUCTION

I believe in Islam like the sun rising, not because I see it but because by it, I see everything else.

1/11/11- Baby ADAM was born :)

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Scotland
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Well I am just back from my medical exam. I was in for over 2 hours :o I got an MMR shot, the TB skin test and a blood test for syphillis (sp.) It cost $176. I now have to go back on Monday for my results which I am not worried about at all B-) The doctor asked if I had chicken pox in the past and I said yes and he said that that was fine. Hopefully everything comes back all clear and I can send away my AOS application on Monday.

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03/17/10 - Sent I-130 petition by express mail

03/22/10 - I-130 petition received in Chicago

03/26/10 - Check for $355 cashed

04/04/10 - I-130 NOA received (dated 03/30/10)

04/05/10 - Change of address letter sent

04/16/10 - Civil Surgeon appointment

04/19/10 - Sent I-484, I-765 applications by express mail

04/21/10 - I-484, I-765 applications received in Chicago

04/27/10 - Email confirmation from USCIS confirming receipt of I-485, I-765 applications

04/29/10 - Check for $1010 cashed

04/30/10 - I-485 touched

05/01/10 - I-485 & I-765 NOAs received (both dated 04/27/10)

05/04/10 - I-130 petition touched

05/06/10 - RFE received for I-864 (dated 04/30/10)

05/11/10 - INFOPASS scheduled for 10.30am

05/12/10 - RFE documentation sent by priority mail

05/19/10 - RFE received by USCIS and I-485 touched

06/05/10 - RFE received for I-130 (dated 06/01/10)

06/05/10 - Biometric appointment letter received (dated 06/01/10)

06/07/10 - RFE documentation sent by priority mail

06/14/10 - RFE received by USCIS and I-130 touched

06/16/10 - Biometric appointment (1.00pm)

06/18/10 - Online status for I-485 and I-765 says that denial letter have been sent??? (dated 06/01/10)

07/03/10 - I-130 petition approved and letter received (dated 06/29/10)

07/20/10 - Denial letter for I-485 & I-765 received (dated 07/16/10)

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