$500 for civil surgeon?

[BowieChick 0]

We are trying to get in contact with civil surgeons in our area just to fill out the form. So far, we have only been able to get in contact with 2. Well, 3 but one is no longer doing it.

First we called the closest one. They charge a minimum of $160. I already thought this was a lot.

Then we called Klamath Falls, Oregon and found out they charge $500! Are they kidding? Have you ever heard of anyone charging this much, without vaccinations???

Does anyone on here happen to come from the Southern Oregon area and know where the cheapest place is to go?

[BowieChick 0]

Wait a minute.

According to the guides on this here site, I had the impression we needed to get the I-693 filled out by a civil surgeon and signed.

If you are a K-1, K-2, K-3 or K-4 visa holder the I-693 instructions state that you are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form I-485 is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination. Regardless of if you are exempt from a medical exam, you are still required to complete certain portions of the I-693 and have a Civil Surgeon certify the form (and seal it in an evelope). Specifically, you will complete Part 1 (Information about you) of the I-693 and provide both the form and your DS-3025 (if you have it, proving your vaccination history) and any proof of required vaccinations that were completed prior to entering the US. If you do not have a copy of your DS-3025 you will need to provide sufficient evidence of your vaccination history to the Civil Surgeon (talk to the civil surgeon's office to discuss what vaccination records they accept as proof). If you do not have proof of your vaccination history the Civil Surgeon may insist on re-administering all the required vaccinations prior to completing the I-693. Once the Civil Surgeon has has verified that all required vaccinations have been performed, they will complete form I-693 Part 2 (the vaccination section) and Part 5 (the Civil Surgeon's Certification). They will then seal the form in an envelope and return it to you.

But then I look on the forum and there is a FAQ and it says:

If the beneficiary's vaccinations were COMPLETED as part of the visa process, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE FORM I-693 IN THE AOS SUBMISSION. All your medical information is enclosed in the brown envelope which was handed in at the POE. The envelope is then forwarded on to USCIS where it will be consolidated with the I-485 submission, once received. If you received a copy of the Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (Form DS-3025) from your Panel Physician, you may include a copy of that form in your AOS submission in place of Form I-693.

Can someone please explain what the first one means, then?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Wait a minute.

According to the guides on this here site, I had the impression we needed to get the I-693 filled out by a civil surgeon and signed.

But then I look on the forum and there is a FAQ and it says:

Can someone please explain what the first one means, then?

There is a pinned thread on this.

Long story short, if your vaccination record (DS-3025) has the box "vaccine history complete" then you shouldn't need an I-693.

If your record says "Vaccination history incomplete. May be eligible for blanket waiver" (or something like that) they you're better off getting the I-693.

THAT'S what the form means. I know some people who've followed this rule and had no issues, others have... so most people just send the I693 "just in case". Whether you chose to risk it without the I-693 is up to you. if you want to risk it just send a copy of the DS-3025 and worst case scenario is you get an RFE. if you don't, great, if you do, you'll need to get it done.

Be aware sometimes there are wrong RFE's sent asking for a WHOLE new medical but there doesn't seem to be as many of these lately.

Anyway it's up to you what you chose to do.

[Jewel-8 21]

Does anyone on here happen to come from the Southern Oregon area and know where the cheapest place is to go?

One of the people in the June 2009 K-1 threads posted this:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/257785-civil-surgeon-fees-in-seattle-area/page__p__3956343__fromsearch__1entry3956343

He was in Seattle and plenty of people made suggestions for seattle and I believe even Southern Oregon. Good luck!

[BowieChick 0]

There is a pinned thread on this.

Long story short, if your vaccination record (DS-3025) has the box "vaccine history complete" then you shouldn't need an I-693.

If your record says "Vaccination history incomplete. May be eligible for blanket waiver" (or something like that) they you're better off getting the I-693.

THAT'S what the form means. I know some people who've followed this rule and had no issues, others have... so most people just send the I693 "just in case". Whether you chose to risk it without the I-693 is up to you. if you want to risk it just send a copy of the DS-3025 and worst case scenario is you get an RFE. if you don't, great, if you do, you'll need to get it done.

Be aware sometimes there are wrong RFE's sent asking for a WHOLE new medical but there doesn't seem to be as many of these lately.

Anyway it's up to you what you chose to do.

He didn't get a copy of the DS-3025. What then?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

He didn't get a copy of the DS-3025. What then?

It says at the bottom of the DS-3025 that he is supposed to get a copy. Get someone to contact his doctor from the UK and get a copy sent to you. You NEED this or they (the I-693 people if you go that way) will make you get shots again. Expensive and unnecessary.

[Jewel-8 21]

Wait a minute.

According to the guides on this here site, I had the impression we needed to get the I-693 filled out by a civil surgeon and signed.

But then I look on the forum and there is a FAQ and it says:

Can someone please explain what the first one means, then?

What does the vaccination sheet that Knightbridge gave you have on it? If everything is complete then you do not need to pay a CS to fill out Part 5 of the I-693. We had the extra two shots my husband needed done at a clinic with my insurance for the $20 copay. If you still need shots I recommend the health department or a county health clinic. Then take the records to the CS and usually the assistant will fill out the forms and charge you less than $50.

He didn't get a copy of the DS-3025. What then?

Contact Knightsbridge and the UK GP to get any and all vaccination records.

Good luck!

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

I went to a civil surgeon in Oxnard, California, a town with a largely Hispanic population. My total came up to $540.00.

Welcome to America.