Immunizations at St. Luke's deferred

[six7one 17]

St.Luke's deferred my Fiancee's immunization for 1 month after her last sexual contact with me. This deferred date would make it after her scheduled visa interview. Does this have any bearing on the interview or exam packet that St.Luke's will provide the embassy?

Needless to say she is late and we are expecting that she is indeed pregnant (woo hoo!). Knowing this, I understand that some immunizations are not administered during pregnancy. What is the impact of skipping immunizations at St.Luke's entirely and deferring them until after her entry into the US (during her pregnancy of course)? Thanks in advance VJers.

[Tahoma 2,292]

St.Luke's deferred my Fiancee's immunization for 1 month after her last sexual contact with me. This deferred date would make it after her scheduled visa interview. Does this have any bearing on the interview or exam packet that St.Luke's will provide the embassy?

Needless to say she is late and we are expecting that she is indeed pregnant (woo hoo!). Knowing this, I understand that some immunizations are not administered during pregnancy. What is the impact of skipping immunizations at St.Luke's entirely and deferring them until after her entry into the US (during her pregnancy of course)? Thanks in advance VJers.

She doesn't need any vaccinations in order to get a K-1 visa. However, she might want to get a Tdap at St. Lukes because it's OK to get it when pregnant. That will save some money because you have already paid for it.

She can get the rest of the vaccinations in the U.S. before she files for AOS. If she's still pregnant when she applies for AOS, she can get the rest of the vaccinations waived. When the civil surgeon transcribes her DS-3025 onto her I-693, the doctor simply will note that she can't get the shots because she's pregnant.

[six7one 17]

She doesn't need any vaccinations in order to get a K-1 visa. However, she might want to get a Tdap at St. Lukes because it's OK to get it when pregnant. That will save some money because you have already paid for it.

She can get the rest of the vaccinations in the U.S. before she files for AOS. If she's still pregnant when she applies for AOS, she can get the rest of the vaccinations waived. When the civil surgeon transcribes her DS-3025 onto her I-693, the doctor simply will note that she can't get the shots because she's pregnant.

Thanks for the advice in the TDAP. My Fiancee and her daughter (she got her immunizations) will be heading back to SLEC for their results. We'll know for sure if we're expecting Once we are in the know, we can decide for sure which route to take.

Let's say we decide to get the immunization. How does the record make it into the packet since it will be after the interview? Just trying to get some understanding of this process. Thanks.

[gretchen_darren 67]

Tahoma is right on. The immunizations matter not. I was with my fiance at the Us Embassy and through the whole process in Manila. I knew how nervous she would be. WE practiced the interview many times so she was relaxed when going through the process there. That week we spent in Manila I tried to make it as relaxing as possible even though it was hectic each day.

The immunizations if she gets them will be updated in her forms to take with her to the states. Not a major deal. glad the pregnancy is recent. It will at least make travel easier for her, but find an Asian market place near home which carries Filipino items. It helps immensely. the one thing we are always searching for is manila mangoes. I am thinking of planting a couple of manila mango trees. I buy so many of them almost a case a week as well as a lot of coconut milk and milo.

But St. Lukes won't be a problem. Some girls get vaccines, some girls don't. It seems almost expected many filipinas will be pregnant when going through St. Lukes and the visa process. Hope all goes well for you and your mahal ko.

[six7one 17]

Tahoma is right on. The immunizations matter not. I was with my fiance at the Us Embassy and through the whole process in Manila. I knew how nervous she would be. WE practiced the interview many times so she was relaxed when going through the process there. That week we spent in Manila I tried to make it as relaxing as possible even though it was hectic each day.

The immunizations if she gets them will be updated in her forms to take with her to the states. Not a major deal. glad the pregnancy is recent. It will at least make travel easier for her, but find an Asian market place near home which carries Filipino items. It helps immensely. the one thing we are always searching for is manila mangoes. I am thinking of planting a couple of manila mango trees. I buy so many of them almost a case a week as well as a lot of coconut milk and milo.

But St. Lukes won't be a problem. Some girls get vaccines, some girls don't. It seems almost expected many filipinas will be pregnant when going through St. Lukes and the visa process. Hope all goes well for you and your mahal ko.

Thanks for the feedback. Never hurts to ask questions to alleviate some of the stresses this whole process puts on us.

We had planned from the start of the K1/K2 process that I would attend their interviews and that's why I'll be in Manila for a week. I leave the day after tomorrow (woo hoo!). I can't wait to be there with my mahal and my future step-daughter. Miss them so much even though it only been 4 weeks since I was last with them.

I'm fortunate enough to live near the Philippines whereby it's only a 3.5 hour flight to Manila for me. I live in Guam by the way. When I can spare some time away from work, I visit as often as I can (which is nearly every month). There's a huge Filipino population here in Guam and the culture here is similar. I don't feel there will be too much difficulty for my mahal and her daughter to adapt here. Got the same foods, produce, climate, religion, etc. for them to acclimate to. Plus I have many Filipino friends for them to get to know. Got the mangoes here and if she needs some coconut for her Bicol Express, I can husk and grate them myself. LOL. Cheers, Best Wishes to you and your mahal, and Thanks for the add.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Let's say we decide to get the immunization. How does the record make it into the packet since it will be after the interview? Just trying to get some understanding of this process. Thanks.

When your fiancée finishes her medical exam at St. Lukes, St. Lukes will give your fiancée her immunization record (DS-3025). She needs to bring it to the U.S. because she will need it when she applies to adjust her status. You guys will take the DS-3025 to a civil surgeon, and the civil surgeon will transcribe the vaccination information onto form I-693 and seal the I-693 in an envelope. You will include the envelope with her adjustment of status packet that you send to the USCIS.

If she doesn't need any more vaccinations here in the U.S., you shouldn't have to pay more than about $40 for the civil surgeon's transcription services.

[six7one 17]

When your fiancée finishes her medical exam at St. Lukes, St. Lukes will give your fiancée her immunization record (DS-3025). She needs to bring it to the U.S. because she will need it when she applies to adjust her status. You guys will take the DS-3025 to a civil surgeon, and the civil surgeon will transcribe the vaccination information onto form I-693 and seal the I-693 in an envelope. You will include the envelope with her adjustment of status packet that you send to the USCIS.

If she doesn't need any more vaccinations here in the U.S., you shouldn't have to pay more than about $40 for the civil surgeon's transcription services.

Great info Tahoma. Many Thanks.