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Medical exam I693. How much does it cost?

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bearstory Apprentice

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Hi,

I looked at the list of civil surgeons that approved by USCIS. I called some of them and everyone told me differently in pricing. The basic I693 test would cost around $$220, and if i need vaccines, It would be an addition cost. Like some said the MMR vaccine would cost $120, the other said $50

Lot of them said the cost for chicken pox vaccins is around $120 ( I dont have insurance). My parent is not really sure if I ever have chicken pox or not so incase I need one, DO you know where to get those shots cheaper? Thank you for your time!

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I think you can get cheaper shots at your local public health department.

If you are not sure if you have chicken pox or not, then you have to do a blood test to determine that.

For USCIS civil surgeon, please check the link:

Civil Surgeons who DON'T rip you off

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/231026-civil-surgeons-who-dont-rip-you-off/

Done with K1, AOS and ROC

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Usually blood test costs more than vaccine. That's why easier just to get vaccine. It won't hurt.

True. A blood test would probably cost around $75 while each shot can cost around $14 if you get it at your local public health department.

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Thanks everyone for answering my questions. I just wonder do they required that I have to get blood and TB test? I got a TB test more than 3 years ago and it came back negative ( I will have the paper work). I called some civil surgeons around here and they all said the test would be included paper work, TB and blood test and would cost around $220 to $250. Plus vaccines fee if need. I called one place and they said it cost $110 just for the physical test only, no blood and TB test. I will have to see the doctor and he will tell me what kind of vaccine i need. I dont know which one i should go for. any opnion about this?

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Hi,

We just went to a local Civil Surgeon for I-485 on a K1 visa. Paid $80 for paperwork and $120 for MMR and another shot. They accepted verbal that my wife had chicken pox when younger. We did not have time to do TB, so am a little concerned we might get an RFE for this, but we will cross that bridge when we get there...

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I suggest you shop around for a civil surgeon. When I had to get mine done, it ranged from 165-600 bucks. I went with $165. I would suggest you get necessary vaccines at your local health department and you might not need a lot. In my case, I did not need a lot because I was 24 so it did not apply to me. Best advice I can give you is shop around.

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Received and signed on April 19

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Walk-in biometrics rejected May 12

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Mine was $195 including all blood tests, TB test, and vaccines. I shopped around and it seemed that was what everyone was charging in my area. I too do not have insurance, but I don't believe insurance is accepted for immigration medical exams anyway?

07/01/2010 - I-485, I-765 and I-130 sent to Chicago lock box
07/03/2010 - package signed for in Chicago
07/12/2010 - text and email notification received
07/17/2010 - hard copy NOA1s received in mail
07/19/2010 - received biometrics letter (scheduled for August 12th)
07/22/2010 - unsuccessful walk-in biometrics in Brooklyn
07/28/2010 - successful walk-in biometrics in Brooklyn
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08/31/2010 - I-765 touched, post decision activity, email notification of EAD approval
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08/18/2012 - ROC filed (Vermont)
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10/12/2012 - Bio appointment
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btw, most places accept a verbal answer about if and when you have had chicken pox. and what vaccines you need depend on your age (google for the chart). i only needed tetanus. the $195 fee i paid though included the TB, the exam, the paperwork, and any and all vaccines I might need. You will need a new TB test.

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07/01/2010 - I-485, I-765 and I-130 sent to Chicago lock box
07/03/2010 - package signed for in Chicago
07/12/2010 - text and email notification received
07/17/2010 - hard copy NOA1s received in mail
07/19/2010 - received biometrics letter (scheduled for August 12th)
07/22/2010 - unsuccessful walk-in biometrics in Brooklyn
07/28/2010 - successful walk-in biometrics in Brooklyn
08/24/2010 - EAD card approved (54 DAYS)
08/31/2010 - I-765 touched, post decision activity, email notification of EAD approval
09/01/2010 - I-765 touched
09/03/2010 - EAD card received
09/21/2010 - Interview Date! 9:45 am. APPROVED (83 DAYS). I-551 Stamp.
09/21/2010 - Card/ Document Production
09/29/2010 - Welcome letter received
10/01/2010 - Green Card Received!!! Exactly 3 months smile.png

08/18/2012 - ROC filed (Vermont)
09/04/2012 - NOA date
10/12/2012 - Bio appointment
05/02/2013 - RFE
07/15/2013 - ROC Interview at local (New York City) office, told we would be notified of decision by mail in 60 days
08/02/2013- Case status updated, production of new card ordered!
08/05/2013- InfoPass appointment at Holtsville Long Island, passport stamped with I-551
08/06/2013- Card mailed
08/08/2013- 10 year green card received!!! 10 days short of one year from applicationdancin5hr.gif

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I paid $120 for my medical and that included the TB skin test, blood work and the MMR vaccine that I needed. Unfortunately, civil surgeons do not accept insurance for the immigration medical.. it may differ state to state though..

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07-2006 Met my sweetheart!!!

01-25-10 Entered the USA on student visa

05-28-10 Married!!!! <3

06-16-10 I693 Medical prepared and sealed

07-14-10 AOS Packet couriered to Chicago

07-16-10 AOS Packet received! Signed by S. Bush :)

07-23-10 CHECK$ CA$HED!!!!! So happy to see money leave my bank account!!!!

07-24-10 NOA received in the mail for AOS/EAD and hubby received AP for me :)

07-26-10 TOUCHED!!!

08-06-10 EAD & Alien Petition TOUCHED!!!

08-24-10 Service request submitted for Biometrics Letter.. waiting, waiting...

09-01-10 2nd service request call put in - Dallas ASC backed up and everything is on hold! :(

09-03-10 Infopass appointment set for September 17th

09-03-10 EAD TOUCHED!!! I might not need my Infopass appt. after all!

09-07-10 Another touch for EAD

09-08-10 EAD TOUCH again! woo hoo!

09-17-10 InfoPas appt @9am. EAD APPROVED on Sept 2.. but still waiting for biometrics

09-20-10 3rd service request to USCIS, escalated to IO. still no bio appt

09-28-10 AP sent to Chicago Lockbox

09-29-10 4th service request to USCIS, useless convo with IO

09-30-10 AP received and signed by USCIS, J.Chyba

10-04-10 Another useless convo with IO

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10-10-10 Letter sent to Senator

10-11-10 AP Touch

10-13-10 Email received, AP approved :)

10-15-10 Useless SECOND Infopass appt. and useless AP without biometrics

10-16-10 I-512L AP Doc arrived in the mail

10-18-10 Another USELESS call to USCIS

10-19-10 Got my biometrics appt for Nov 3rd!!! early walk in complete 10-20 *SEE ABOUT ME PAGE FOR MORE TIMELINE INFO!*

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I paid $120 for my medical and that included the TB skin test, blood work and the MMR vaccine that I needed. Unfortunately, civil surgeons do not accept insurance for the immigration medical.. it may differ state to state though..

hi....

tell me where the place of you have done to medical test ....??

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TBoneTX Grand Master

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This thread is over 4 years old (and it will be closed now, for that reason).

Try this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/231026-civil-surgeons-who-dont-rip-you-off/

Start on the last page and work backwards.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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