AOS Submission Requirements - DS-3025 NOT marked complete - missing immunizations?

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

I have searched the forums for related topics, and although I have come across some similar scenarios... they were either not exactly the same situation, or the posts were rather dated. I shared our situation in the forums specific to the country of origin (Sweden), but figured I'd also post within a broader spectrum, in case there is anyone who's had the same happen to them and can share some insight.

 

During Paul's pre-embassy interview medical in Sweden, the panel physician checked off a majority of the required vaccinations as complete (DTP/DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella History, and Influenza); however, he told him the remaining vaccinations should be completed once he's stateside because it would be easier. The only vaccinations left were the ones indicated by a Blanket Waiver (code A), which include Rotavirus, Hib, Hep A, Hep B, Meningococcal, and Pneumococcal. As a result, Section 2 of his vaccination record is NOT marked "Complete", but rather the box for "K1 Visa Applicant electing not to be vaccinated at this examination" is ticked.

 

In researching the forums, we are still conflicted on what exactly we are supposed to do for AOS purposes. It's my understanding that if the DS-3025 is complete, and the original medical was completed within the past year, the I-693 is NOT required and nothing further will need to be done (such as additional medical or vaccinations). We've also heard that the above "code A" vaccinations are not in fact required. However, with his DS-3025 not being marked complete and the confusion around what, if any, vaccinations he has left to obtain, we feel a little lost.

 

I have called various civil surgeons in my state (South Carolina) and everyone I've spoken to sounds so unsure or unfamiliar with this particular process, it doesn't give me any confidence.

 

Any suggestions or similar experiences with insight to share?

[TNJ17 1,329]

Visa vaccination requirements are not the same as AOS requirements. The vaccinations at the interview level are merely a suggestion and not mandatory. For AOS you are required to show them. If you have a valid vaccinations form, whether or not it’s complete, and by valid I mean within a year, you find a USCIS doctor who can give you those boosts and finish the form. You are not required to submit the medical form when you first file for AOS, but you’ll be asked at the interview. There’s no way around it, you just have to complete it. It should be fairly easy though. Just find a USCIS doctor and make an appointment and don’t forget to bring that form so they can finish it. 

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

1 minute ago, LizM said:

So his DS-3025 sheet looks exactly like this, except marked "K visa applicant electing not to be vaccinated at this examination", is that correct? (Ignore the OPV/IPV part, it is waived as you can see clearly, but my doctor filled out my OPV vaccinations anyway for some reason).

 

Yes - his looks exactly like that. The only difference is down in Section 2 - the box you have checked is not checked on his, but the one you referenced above. The same vaccines are marked as completed on the lefthand side, and he has the same "A" annotations on the righthand side.

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

1 minute ago, TNJ17 said:

Visa vaccination requirements are not the same as AOS requirements. The vaccinations at the interview level are merely a suggestion and not mandatory. For AOS you are required to show them. If you have a valid vaccinations form, whether or not it’s complete, and by valid I mean within a year, you find a USCIS doctor who can give you those boosts and finish the form. You are not required to submit the medical form when you first file for AOS, but you’ll be asked at the interview. There’s no way around it, you just have to complete it. It should be fairly easy though. Just find a USCIS doctor and make an appointment and don’t forget to bring that form so they can finish it. 

Thank you! This is what I was hoping to hear (worst case scenario we just have to find a USCIS doctor nearby and have it completed, if needed), but could not get clarification on that, even from the local doctor's office.

[TNJ17 1,329]

Just now, Paul & Mallory said:

Thank you! This is what I was hoping to hear (worst case scenario we just have to find a USCIS doctor nearby and have it completed, if needed), but could not get clarification on that, even from the local doctor's office.

Yeah you do. It’s a requirement. But you can file without it, and my advice is file for AOS without it ASAP because it’s taking such a long time for them to process. While you’re AOS is being processed you’re off getting your vaccinations and not wasting time. 

[TNJ17 1,329]

I think you can enter your zip code on the USCIS website and find the nearest USCIS doctor to you. 

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

1 minute ago, TNJ17 said:

Yeah you do. It’s a requirement. But you can file without it, and my advice is file for AOS without it ASAP because it’s taking such a long time for them to process. While you’re AOS is being processed you’re off getting your vaccinations and not wasting time. 

YES That's what I needed to hear. We were becoming worried that this would hold up AOS, if we had to do this before filing.

 

So when filing, do we go ahead and submit a copy of his DS-3025 as is?

1 minute ago, TNJ17 said:

I think you can enter your zip code on the USCIS website and find the nearest USCIS doctor to you. 

Yes, that's how I found the ones in my area. I called two that were closest to where we live, and the person I talked to did not sound very familiar of the process and had to put me on hold to double check a couple of my questions, so it didn't serve as a whole lot of assurance. lol

[TNJ17 1,329]

Submit everything but the medical stuff. Because you are gonna need to take it to the doctor with you. 

You can make a note on your cover letter than your medical is pending. 

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

1 minute ago, TNJ17 said:

Submit everything but the medical stuff. Because you are gonna need to take it to the doctor with you. 

You can make a note on your cover letter than your medical is pending. 

Thank you so much!

[TNJ17 1,329]

Np. 

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

1 hour ago, LizM said:

Found this, even though it's a couple of years old. It's not entirely clear if it applies to your case though, because the vaccination sheet was included in your overseas medical report, but it was not properly completed I suppose. I found the I-693 instructions to be the same in the form as of today, except it now says you need to complete part 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9 of the I-693, and not page 1. 

 

"From the I-693 instructions page 4, Section III. 2, c, 2

 

Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and included as part of the original overseas medical examination report, you will have to have the vaccination report completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you are required to submit the vaccination record and page 1 of Form I-693."

 

 

That's still somewhat helpful, and since the instructions haven't changed hopefully that information isn't too old, either. Thank you!

 

 

39 minutes ago, LizM said:

 

Do you by any chance know where I can find out more about what the AOS vaccination requirements are? Because I can't seem to find any source that tells me I need other vaccinations for AOS. My vaccination sheet includes, as you saw, lots of A waivers, the same as @Paul & Mallory Paul's. But I have checkmarks in all boxes for the vaccinations that are required for my age (and season, as it was not flu season) according to the instructions for adjusting status on the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/civil/vaccination-civil-technical-instructions.html#tbl1. 

We have had such a hard time finding this stuff. Even researching on the actual USCIS website - maybe it's straightforward and we're just making it complicated, because nowhere will it come out and say specific to our particular situation. But it's one of those things you definitely don't want to screw up.

[TNJ17 1,329]

It’s listed on their website. I’ll see if I can pull the link again and post it here. 

[TNJ17 1,329]

Here. https://www.uscis.gov/news/questions-and-answers/vaccination-requirements

[Diane and Chris 651]

9 hours ago, TNJ17 said:

Visa vaccination requirements are not the same as AOS requirements. The vaccinations at the interview level are merely a suggestion and not mandatory. For AOS you are required to show them. If you have a valid vaccinations form, whether or not it’s complete, and by valid I mean within a year, you find a USCIS doctor who can give you those boosts and finish the form. You are not required to submit the medical form when you first file for AOS, but you’ll be asked at the interview. There’s no way around it, you just have to complete it. It should be fairly easy though. Just find a USCIS doctor and make an appointment and don’t forget to bring that form so they can finish it. 

What if you aren’t called in for an AOS interview?  And if you are called for an interview and it has been over a year since you filed for AOS, I assume a new medical is required?  

[TNJ17 1,329]

40 minutes ago, Diane and Chris said:

What if you aren’t called in for an AOS interview?  And if you are called for an interview and it has been over a year since you filed for AOS, I assume a new medical is required?  

You’ll be given an RFE most likely. If you didn’t submit your medical with AOS and you’re called in for an interview a year after your medical you just take a new one and bring it with you. I’m pretty sure if you submit your medical with your original package and it takes longer than a year for them to process which is the scenario right now you’ll be fine because you submitted it when it was still valid. I’m sure you’ll get an RFE if they think otherwise though.