Kapan

Read the I-693 instructions again and noticed it says : "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 Part 9. Vaccination Record completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you must submit Parts 1., 2., 3., 4., 6., and 9. of Form I-693."

It says "if the vaccination record was not properly completed and included .... then you will have ..."
What should i conclude as being properly completed in this case. I have the DS 3025 and it is signed by the panel physician however it says on it " Further vaccinations are recommended as required" and i have proof that these vaccinations were given to me.

Rete

Kapan ... this was all in my post #213 to you ... but glad you decided to do the research on your own.

I know you want to save money. Who doesn't. So you have had the flu shot, are trying not to spend the $119 to the civil/panel doctor to complete a new I-693 vaccination report for you thus signing off that you have had the inoculation, so now you need to make your OWN decision. Do you or don't you spend the money. Only you can decide.

Noorah101

Are they quoting just signing off on the vaccinations, or are they quoting a whole medical exam? Often the receptionist has no clue, and just quotes the price of a full medical.

Rene

scrubbedexpat099

Exam will be a lot more and many will not just sign the form, I found somebody to do it for free, YMMV

tom169

Can use a HSA if you have one .

Kapan

Thanks all, what is a HSA? I am in New York at the moment and trying to find someone i can really trust. Different civil surgeons have different rates. I went to one recently however the civil surgeon wasn't there and the assistant looked at my records (DS3025) and other vaccinations i obtained after having my medical in UK before coming here. I was told by the assistant:
1. You need to gave GC Test for Gonorrhea
2. Quantiferon Gold Test for TB
3. Varicella Vaccine
4. RPR Syphillis

This is different to what i was told by the panel physician in the UK. I have a letter from them saying all i need for K1 is:
1. MMR
2. Tetanus
3. Flu
4. I have varicella history so that was not needed

All of these I got before coming here.

My questions are:
1. Do the vaccination requirements change from entering on K1 and then adjusting the status to permanent ?
2. I am assuming the panel physician in UK already tested me for GC Test for Gonorrhea and Quantiferon Gold Test for TB but i don't have the reports so the civil surgeon here wants to test it here.
3. Did the sealed envelop that I handed to the DHS here not have the results of these tests ? How can i obtain the results to show the civil surgeon here instead of paying for all the tests they have recommended

Noorah101

Health Savings Account.

No.

If you don't have proof, you may need to get tested again. But I would assume it would be on the panel physician's report, if it was needed and tested prior to K-1 interview.

It should have, yes. But the US civil surgeon doesn't see that.

Unfortunately, you can't.

Rene

tom169

Shop around. I found a Mexican doctor's office where I had to specifically ask for English forms. Got the job done at least.

Kapan

Thanks, I will try to find some one to do the vaccination supplement alone.
"I am assuming the panel physician in UK already tested me for GC Test for Gonorrhea and Quantiferon Gold Test for TB but i don't have the reports so the civil surgeon here wants to test it here."
This test was a requirement for K1 so i am sure they (UK) must have done the test but I don't get the test results as they enclose that in the sealed envelop.

The assistant here told me to get a varicella vaccination but on my DS 3025 from UK it shows Varicellla history (i have had chickenpox). Do i still need this vaccination?

Rete

It's not unusual to have to shop around for the right civil physician. Some will want to do the entire medical again while all you need is the vaccination supplement. NY fortunately has many assigned doctors. Keep shopping.

Kapan

Thankfully found one in another forum. For anyone looking to just get the vaccination supplement completed, here is civil surgeon i found to be very helpful (in NY). Whilst everyone wanted to charge me for a full medical, he charged $60 and signed everything that was needed.
https://www.greencardmedicalexam.com/

305 Broadway, Suite 444
(Between Duane St. and Thomas St.)
New York, NY 10007
(212) 766-4433

Kapan

Interview coming up in a few days. Any useful tips?

Rete

Actually quite close to here you will go for your adjustment of status interview when scheduled. Federal Plaza is just a block or two away and the Federal Court building is nearby which is one of the places where naturalization ceremonies take place.

Kapan

The form says i need to supply certified copy of marriage certificate. I am assuming I can get this certified at a bank?

Noorah101

No. You need a photocopy of the "certified copy of marriage certificate". This is something that should have been given to you or sent to you by the recorders office where you got married. If you don't have one, another can be ordered from the recorders office, Google how to obtain this.

Edit....You are preparing for the AOS interview? A copy of the certified copy of marriage certificate should have already been submitted with the AOS package. You don't need to bring another copy. If anything, bring the original one you have in your possession.

Rene