AOS from K-1 visa, immunization question

[GandK 168]

Hi

I understand that you must send the I-693 form along with the AOS application if the applicant vaccination requirement were not completed during the K-1 Visa process.

However, some vaccinations are given in series e.g. 1st shot on day one, then 2nd shot a month after and 3rd shot six months later.

Let's assume that after the K-1 medical exam, it is determined that I need a certain vaccine, and I get the first shot on the same day.

When I arrive in the USA, would I need to wait until I have the whole vaccination series completed before I can file for AOS?

thank you

[God fearing 13]

Hi

I understand that you must send the I-693 form along with the AOS application if the applicant vaccination requirement were not completed during the K-1 Visa process.

However, some vaccinations are given in series e.g. 1st shot on day one, then 2nd shot a month after and 3rd shot six months later.

Let's assume that after the K-1 medical exam, it is determined that I need a certain vaccine, and I get the first shot on the same day.

When I arrive in the USA, would I need to wait until I have the whole vaccination series completed before I can file for AOS?

thank you

No...my son fell into that bracket and it did not hold up anything for us. Once he enrolled in elementary school, it was a requirement to fulfill. To be on the safe side, just go to a health center in the USA after arrival and complete what you need (free). Since we did the exam before POE we still had to submit our vaccination records (not I-693). It would probably clear your mind if you submitted it as up-to-date as possible. On the other hand it does not need to be 100% complete as USCIS is aware of the duration for certain shots. You will not be expected to wait for all the shots within a series to be completed before submitting your AOS packet. Your medical record (vaccination) by the immigration physician will also have blanket waivers for these reasons. Make sure you send in the vaccination record given to you upon completion of your K-1. And should you receive more vaccines after arrival, have your personal vaccination card updated and submit a copy of that as well.

[GandK 168]

Thank you for sharing your experience! My immunization history is uncertain since my parents don't remember much or keep any record....

I just also found this information on the USCIS website, it is in line to what you said.

Q. Certain vaccine series can only be completed with multiple visits to the civil surgeon. Am I required to complete the entire series before the civil surgeon can sign the Form I-693?

A. You are only required to receive a single dose of each vaccine when you visit the civil surgeon. You are encouraged to follow up with your private health care provider to complete the series. Once you have received the single dose appropriate at the time, the civil surgeon can sign and certify the Form I-693.

[God fearing 13]

I'm sure your doctor in Denmark would have records or be able to advise you where you can obtain your immunization history.

[GandK 168]

I'm sure your doctor in Denmark would have records or be able to advise you where you can obtain your immunization history.

Wish it was that easy but I was born and raised in Thailand and my parents were (still are) terrible at keeping documents, they even lost my original birth certificate during the move to Denmark...lol

The only way to know for sure seems to be having blood test for antibody but that costs quite a lot here and they will do blood test at the medical exam anyway, so I'll wait patiently (something I have become very good at...)