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Can anyone clarify the information below; is it true???

If it’s true then we all need to be aware of this information below before rushing to get the vaccinations just before the interview, it will further delaying the issuance of your immigrant visa upto to 6 weeks. I noticed this info on the “Embassy of United States Barbados & E. Caribbean”.

“Should I get any vaccinations from my personal doctor immediately before my medical exam?”

“No. Live vaccines (chicken pox, mumps, measles and rubella) can be given the same day as the TST (tuberculosis skin testing) or any time after the TST is administered (Note: TST is only required for applicants 2-14 years of age). However, if a live vaccine is given before the TST is administered, you must wait 4 to 6 weeks before getting the TST. Therefore, if you get live vaccines within 4 to 6 weeks of your medical exam, you will need to visit the panel physician again after the end of this waiting period to complete the TST, further delaying the issuance of your immigrant visa.”

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Canada does not do skin tests. Most Canadians get their shots before the medical because its free and at the medical the shots are VERY expensive.

Canada uses Xrays for TB testing.

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Canada does not do skin tests. Most Canadians get their shots before the medical because its free and at the medical the shots are VERY expensive.

Canada uses Xrays for TB testing.

Yes, all Canadians have the privileges of medical benefits but, my question is the statement above for “applicants 2-14 years of age” is it true that it could delays the issuance of immigrant visa, if they recently had the following vaccinations; (chicken pox, mumps, measles and rubella)????

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Yes, all Canadians have the privileges of medical benefits but, my question is the statement above for "applicants 2-14 years of age" is it true that it could delays the issuance of immigrant visa, if they recently had the following vaccinations; (chicken pox, mumps, measles and rubella)????

It will delay the completion of medical, if the child was administered any of those 3 live vaccination - the child needs to wait for at least 4 week from the date he was administered any of those for TST live vaccination to be administered. Of course if medical is delayed, then visa also will get delayed.

Best to call the one of panel of doctors of your consulate and get his/her clarification.

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Inky Grand Master

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Yes, all Canadians have the privileges of medical benefits but, my question is the statement above for “applicants 2-14 years of age” is it true that it could delays the issuance of immigrant visa, if they recently had the following vaccinations; (chicken pox, mumps, measles and rubella)????

Canada still does Xrays on children not skin tests. Simply saying that your question is not true for "everyone" and would be just for some countrys. Most likely ones that still deal with TB issues.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

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It will delay the completion of medical, if the child was administered any of those 3 live vaccination - the child needs to wait for at least 4 week from the date he was administered any of those for TST live vaccination to be administered. Of course if medical is delayed, then visa also will get delayed.

Best to call the one of panel of doctors of your consulate and get his/her clarification.

Thanks for the advice Navyk! I sure will.

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Canada still does Xrays on children not skin tests. Simply saying that your question is not true for "everyone" and would be just for some countrys. Most likely ones that still deal with TB issues.

Yes, I agreed and it makes sense now! Thanks.

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