A doctor violates requirements for I-693 (AOS)

[Dob3rman 0]

Hello,

My fiance is a K-1 Visa holder and she's is filling out her I-485. She had her medical exam done prior arrival to US (the exam was done 4 months ago). When she went to a civil surgeon here, in NY, to complete her vaccinations for I-693, the doctor said she has to have her medical exam done again along with vaccinations, but I-693 clearly states that K-1 Visa holders don't need to have another medical exam in I-485 is filed within one year from the date of exam. So, as I see it, the doctor just wants money, right?

What should I do in this case?

And another question is, which vaccinations exactly she has to have? Could you please list them?

Thank you.

Edited November 28, 2010 by Dob3rman

[SpelaD 4]

same thing happened to me, when they told me they're not gonna fill out I-693 (vaccinations part) without me having a complete medical exam done again. I just called another CS and he did it...

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Yes the doctor is trying to get more money. A lot of them refuse to do the transcriptions because they don't get enough money for it.

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5901-Immunization.pdf is the immunisation list. Table on page 2. HPV is no longer required though.

Call around other CS's and find one that will transcribe.

[keka 1]

In my case i do everything again with the CS he said i need more vaccination anyways . . we paid 350 for it . . we just dont want to loose more time and also we dont have to many CS near . . yes i know . . he just take our money . .

[Dob3rman 0]

Thanks a lot, guys, I'm not alone then:) I'll try to find another CS.

But anyways, is that doctor misconduct? Can I file a complaint somewhere?

Edited November 29, 2010 by Dob3rman

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I would give them the benefit of the doubt and say that they are unfamiliar with the rules for K-1, because most of their patients are not K-1... not that they are scam artists. Perhaps you could politely explain the rules and show your research. Remember, they are not your servants, these doctors sign off on your health for the benefit of the public. They are human and can make mistakes too.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

You probably should get a flu shot since the requirements were changed Nov.2010. Everyone older than 6 months who has an exam during flu season (Oct1-Mar 31) needs a flu shot. Updated chart. Your civil surgeon may not be keeping up on the CDC website and may not advise getting one.

[payxibka 10,044]

Thanks a lot, guys, I'm not alone then:) I'll try to find another CS.

But anyways, is that doctor misconduct? Can I file a complaint somewhere?

How is it Doctor misconduct? It might simply be office "policy" not to do any forms preparation without a complete exam. They have a right to do it that way, you have a right to refuse and walk away...

[Dob3rman 0]

How is it Doctor misconduct? It might simply be office "policy" not to do any forms preparation without a complete exam. They have a right to do it that way, you have a right to refuse and walk away...

Yeah, I want to look at that policy:) Unfortunately I can't because it's doesn't exist:)

[gvt 0]

Hello,

My fiance is a K-1 Visa holder and she's is filling out her I-485. She had her medical exam done prior arrival to US (the exam was done 4 months ago). When she went to a civil surgeon here, in NY, to complete her vaccinations for I-693, the doctor said she has to have her medical exam done again along with vaccinations, but I-693 clearly states that K-1 Visa holders don't need to have another medical exam in I-485 is filed within one year from the date of exam. So, as I see it, the doctor just wants money, right?

What should I do in this case?

And another question is, which vaccinations exactly she has to have? Could you please list them?

Thank you.

Are you in NYC? We just needed my wife's vaccinations transcribed over to the I-693 as many people do. We went to a doctor in Edgewater, NJ who did it for $50 which is across the river from NYC.

Regarding what vaccinations you need, check out the guides and also this link:

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5753-Immunization.pdf

[moroccogirlny 100]

Hello,

My fiance is a K-1 Visa holder and she's is filling out her I-485. She had her medical exam done prior arrival to US (the exam was done 4 months ago). When she went to a civil surgeon here, in NY, to complete her vaccinations for I-693, the doctor said she has to have her medical exam done again along with vaccinations, but I-693 clearly states that K-1 Visa holders don't need to have another medical exam in I-485 is filed within one year from the date of exam. So, as I see it, the doctor just wants money, right?

What should I do in this case?

And another question is, which vaccinations exactly she has to have? Could you please list them?

Thank you.

Most CS will try to take advantage. The one my husband went to tried everything possible. A week after his exam her office was closed by the US Marshall, I hope it's not the same CS you went to.

[garfield529 47]

Most CS will try to take advantage. The one my husband went to tried everything possible. A week after his exam her office was closed by the US Marshall, I hope it's not the same CS you went to.

I don't know that it is as much the doctor trying to take advantage, or that they "think" if they don't demand the full evaluation they might risk losing their CS status. This has been commented on before. They have "guidelines" to follow and some of them push the envelope. OF COURSE, there probably are some of these folks who are just milking people, which is unfortunate. Fortunately, if you search online you can find a CS nearby that will only do the transcriptions for a small fee, usually around $50. Good luck!

[A&M=L 0]

Im kind of confused here!!

For the K-1 u have to get a medical in your homecountry prior to even get the visa.

And than u have to get a medical agian?

Why? That doesn´t make sense.

Can someone explain that to me, please.

But the to ge back to the topic the Doctor doesn´t do misconduct or anything. He has to sign a paper that you are healthy and no harm to the United States puplic, if he doesn´t examen you properly how can he tell you are health?! Just because another Physician did it 6 month ago!?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Im kind of confused here!!

For the K-1 u have to get a medical in your homecountry prior to even get the visa.

And than u have to get a medical agian?

Why? That doesn´t make sense.

Can someone explain that to me, please.

But the to ge back to the topic the Doctor doesn´t do misconduct or anything. He has to sign a paper that you are healthy and no harm to the United States puplic, if he doesn´t examen you properly how can he tell you are health?! Just because another Physician did it 6 month ago!?

The doctor IS wrong. He isn't signing off on your HEALTH he's signing off on your immunisations. Quite different.

You obviously haven't researched AOS if you're querying the doctor part. Yes you get a medial in your home country, you DON'T get another medical here unless your medical is more than 12 months old. You DO need to see a CS to confirm that your immunisations are up to date and he then transcribes them into the vaccination portion of the I-693. Again, this ISN'T a new medical and a new medical isn't required, hence the OP being concerned that this doc is refusing to do a transcription when the instructions clearly state that's all she needs... so he's not following HIS rules.

[james&olya 1,121]

I have to disagree with the posts here suggesting misconduct by the doctor for only offering to sign forms if the full sevice is provided. If you call the plumber for a broken toilet and say you only want to buy the toilet but not pay for the installation, many will tell you 'sorry, we either do it all or nothing. The doctor operates his business as he sees fit and is not obligated to divide his services for customer convenience. That said, I think it would be nice if he were a bit more flexible but he is free to do things as he wants regarding fees, etc. You, in turn, as the customer, have every right to take your business elsewhere! This is still a free country and it is up to the 'marketplace' to settle these things.