Do we need to file I-693 medical?

[J&J_7 1]

My fianceé and I are about to marry and are starting the aos packet. Do we need to do the i693?

On her ds3025, the doctor checked the box saying "US vaccination requirements COMPLETE (Requesting a Blanket Waiver)"

However, she got 2 Ds "Not routinely available" on MMR and MCV4

I'm not sure if that means we need to visit a civil surgeon to get those done

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Not routinely available means they did not get the shot, so you will need the missing required vaccinations and to see a civil surgeon for an I-693. > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/551080-immunizations-ds-3025-or-i-693/

~ Moved from K-1 Process to AOS from Family Based Visas - topic is AOS, not K-1 ~

[J&J_7 1]

Thank you, would you happen to know if civil surgeons force people to redo their entire medical? At least thats what I've read..

[treacle1015 11]

Hi J&J_7

Just to assist in finding a civil surgeon in California. I did my AOS at the end of 2015 and spent many hours calling to get someone to certify my vaccinations to send with the paperwork. Most weren't really knowledgable about the process and - yes - kept telling me I just needed to do the whole examination again for c$250.

Knowing (from this wise website) that wasn't necessary, I kept calling places until I reached someone at Med Pro who knew exactly what the process was and what was needed next. He confirmed that all was needed was for the vaccinations to be certified (once he checked what I had). He was really helpful and I was able to scan and email paperwork which he checked and set everything up so it just took one visit, which was painless, quick and literally just signing paperwork.

I'm not sure on the vaccination detail in your case - but I do know that MedPro were knowledgable and should be able to give you the answers. They have a few locations in CA - google numbers - and I think the guy I spoke to was Matthew. If you say you need to speak to someone who deals with immigration paperwork, they should transfer you. He was such a help.

Hope this helps and saves you some time and anxiety!

And I think it was $50!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

There are CS that will try to talk you into a full exam but that is not what you need here. When calling ask if the CS can complete two vaccinations and transcribe your I-3025 to the I-693. If they say you need a entire new examination, say "Thank you very much" and go to the next Doctor on your list. Once you find someone then make sure you know the costs upfront. Those that require a full examination are just taking money from you. Don't get scammed into a full examination.