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susanne192   0

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Hi,

I am new here and we have just filed the I129F and received NOA1 last week. A few years ago I was diagnosed with genital herpes in the US (I was there as a student), I think I contracted it from my fiance but he has never had any symptoms. I had a couple of outbreaks the first year but since then it has been dormant, no issues. I was wondering if anybody actually has experience with herpes and the medical exam for K1 visa. Maybe you have the same problem and already went through medical or you know someone who did. All answers would be greatly apprecciated. My question is:

1. Have you or do you know of anybody that has been denied a K1 because of herpes?

2. Did you have to provide a affidavit that you have been treated by a doctor?

3. Did you need medical records of the treatment?

4. Is there a question specifically about STDs in the medical or is the question just about infectuous diseases in general?

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Hi,

I am new here and we have just filed the I129F and received NOA1 last week. A few years ago I was diagnosed with genital herpes in the US (I was there as a student), I think I contracted it from my fiance but he has never had any symptoms. I had a couple of outbreaks the first year but since then it has been dormant, no issues. I was wondering if anybody actually has experience with herpes and the medical exam for K1 visa. Maybe you have the same problem and already went through medical or you know someone who did. All answers would be greatly apprecciated. My question is:

1. Have you or do you know of anybody that has been denied a K1 because of herpes?

2. Did you have to provide a affidavit that you have been treated by a doctor?

3. Did you need medical records of the treatment?

4. Is there a question specifically about STDs in the medical or is the question just about infectuous diseases in general?

Hello!

I am sorry I cannot answer all of your questions, but here is a link to the form that the doctor will complete after your medical examination http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-693.pdf

It shows information on the tests they will be performing (Syphilis, Tuberculosis, etc) and the vaccination requirements.

Best luck!

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Hi,

I am new here and we have just filed the I129F and received NOA1 last week. A few years ago I was diagnosed with genital herpes in the US (I was there as a student), I think I contracted it from my fiance but he has never had any symptoms. I had a couple of outbreaks the first year but since then it has been dormant, no issues. I was wondering if anybody actually has experience with herpes and the medical exam for K1 visa. Maybe you have the same problem and already went through medical or you know someone who did. All answers would be greatly apprecciated. My question is:

1. Have you or do you know of anybody that has been denied a K1 because of herpes?

2. Did you have to provide a affidavit that you have been treated by a doctor?

3. Did you need medical records of the treatment?

4. Is there a question specifically about STDs in the medical or is the question just about infectuous diseases in general?

As far as I know US embassy/consulate only concern for certain medical problems for instance TB or drugs abuse. But, other members here can shed some lights for you.

Edit: Better to do search on your consulate/embassy since they have different requirements. When I had my medical, they did not perform drugs test or STD test. I don't think there was any specific question regarding STD on form that I filled out.

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I did get asked whether I've ever had any STI during my medical last Friday, so you'll probably want to bring documentation about your treatment. That said, I don't think they can deny you for herpes. My best guess is that it'll be written down as a class B condition (significant deviation from normal but not an issue) and you'll be fine. I got a chance to talk to the doctor and ask her questions when I was setting up the appointment, so maybe you could call?

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Thank you for the quick answers. I would really like to hear froms some people who have the same problem or know someone who does - if you don't want to post on this page, PLEASE just send me a private message.

Susanne,

Herpes is not a communicable disease of public health significance; therefore, you will not be tested, but you may be asked about it. To learn more about diseases that may affect a medical examination when immigrating, visit this website

http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/laws-regulations.html

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Hello!

I am sorry I cannot answer all of your questions, but here is a link to the form that the doctor will complete after your medical examination http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-693.pdf

It shows information on the tests they will be performing (Syphilis, Tuberculosis, etc) and the vaccination requirements.

Best luck!

The I-693 is not the form the panel physicians abroad use when giving K-1 medical exams. The I-693 is used by civil surgeons in the US for intending immigrants within the US, such as those adjusting status to become permanent residents. Panel physicians abroad use Department of State (DOS) forms. The same basic tests are performed for either though.

Info >http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/87492.pdf and http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/medical-examination-faqs.html

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- medical exam is on the threshold of the consular stage. ***

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."

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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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It depends on the consulate. For example some consulates don't test for drugs and some do. So don't guess. Find out the consualte's requirements. It also can't hurt (for your health too) to see your private doctor to make sure you are getting whatever treatement is available for it.l

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I would not mention anything about this....Herpes comes in different types...and some patients put the virus "to sleep" for their entire life...ie dormant...you are like me and worry too much :) As an RN I can tell you this....eat good...take your vitamins and exercise...and don't do anything to put your immune system at risk and soon you will have a good chance of putting your virus to sleep forever :)

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Still a good idea to go to your private doctor to get examined for it and to see if there is any treatment you need that may be missing. If there is something there that the panel doctor might see that your private doctor can treat in advance so it will never be an issue, it sounds like something you should consider.

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susanne192   0

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I have been in treatment with this since the beginning and have a prescription for Valtrex. However I haven't had any issues or outbreaks in years, so it is just dormant. My fiance who unknowingly gave me this has never had any symptoms. So I am just wondering, do I even need to bring it up, especially since it is not on the inadmissible causes list and it is not even a reportabel disease in the US. Also, when I contracted this I lived in the US and that is where I was treated. I am wondering if they look at your medical records when they do the background check....

Al422 Experienced

Al422   221

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Dormant herpes is a Class B condition that will not deny you the visa.

Will the panel doctor notice it? I don't know enough about medicine to answer that question, but if you deny any herpes and the doctor sees it, you are now a liar. Just keep that in mind.

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susanne192   0

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I am 100% sure he wouldn't notice, since I haven't had it in years and all my visits with my gyn were fine. However, since I have lived and been treated in the US with this it is in my medical records and I don't know if they look at those during background checks etc. I don't want to be caught in a lie and I want to be truthful but also I don't want to be denied the visa for this (especially since I contracted this in the US).

I don't think herpes is a class B condition. It is not listed on the form. Just too much of a worrier probably...

 
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