Medical Exam Expiration

[Cuasiporteño 2]

Hi all, 

 

I am getting mixed messages. I understand that once the embassy gives you your visa you have 6 months to enter the US and you MUST enter before the medical exam expires.  I have read online, both that the medical exam expires in 6 months and other places say it expires in 12 months. Which is correct?

 

We are trying to time our exit for later in 2019, but we must have our docs to the embassy before the end of January 2019. If the medical exam expires in 6 months then we would be a bit rushed to do everything we want to do done before we leave, if it expires in a year we are in good shape. 

 

Any one know for sure about this and could they link to sources if so. Thank you! 

[SalishSea 16,770]

44 minutes ago, Cuasiporteño said:

Hi all, 

 

I am getting mixed messages. I understand that once the embassy gives you your visa you have 6 months to enter the US and you MUST enter before the medical exam expires.  I have read online, both that the medical exam expires in 6 months and other places say it expires in 12 months. Which is correct?

 

We are trying to time our exit for later in 2019, but we must have our docs to the embassy before the end of January 2019. If the medical exam expires in 6 months then we would be a bit rushed to do everything we want to do done before we leave, if it expires in a year we are in good shape. 

 

Any one know for sure about this and could they link to sources if so. Thank you! 

You should fill out your timeline, as people here can be more helpful if they know which consulate and visa you are applying to.  And the medical is valid for 6 months.

[Cuasiporteño 2]

Thanks Jorge, 

 

I will work on my timeline shortly.