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Hey Everyone,

I'm having a few problems with the vaccinations portion of the process. I don't have my records and spoke to my personal doctor today. He seemed unsure with what would be required, so I decided to look it up online. This is the link I found listing the vaccinations: http://www.panelphysicians.com/Pages/Age6.htm

It says Heb B is required for 18 and under. Does that mean that, since I am 25, I don't need to worry about it? I haven't had any vaccines since I was 10, so I need a lot already. He was hoping that it wouldn't be needed in addition.

Also, does anyone have any ideas how to handle an allergy? I never got my full tetanus/Diphtheria shot as a baby (nor any boosters since) because of an allergic reaction, but have no medical proof of that. My doctor is reluctant to sign a note of exemption because he was not my doctor when I had the reaction, and only has my word to go on. I am worried that I will still have to take it and risk a bad reaction again.

Just to clarify, the list of vaccines that I will need is:

- Tetanus/Diphtheria

- MMR (Measles, Mumps)

- Chickenpox

- Influenza

Is this all?

~ I am the Beneficiary ~

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Here is the link to the government/USCIS requirements:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3384cc5222ff5210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6abe6d26d17df110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD

Under the immigration laws of the United States, a foreign national who applies for an immigrant visa abroad, or who seeks to adjust status to a permanent resident while in the United States, is required to receive vaccinations to prevent the following diseases:

  • Mumps
  • Measles
  • Rubella
  • Polio
  • Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids
  • Pertussis
  • Haemophilus influenzae type B
  • Hepatitis B
  • Any other vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices

My husband wasn't too thrilled to get them all either - but many are combined... like the measles/mumps/rubella for example.

Hopefully that helps a bit. Best of luck with the rest of your process! smile.png

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KayDeeCee   4,893

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Hey Everyone,

I'm having a few problems with the vaccinations portion of the process. I don't have my records and spoke to my personal doctor today. He seemed unsure with what would be required, so I decided to look it up online. This is the link I found listing the vaccinations: http://www.panelphysicians.com/Pages/Age6.htm

It says Heb B is required for 18 and under. Does that mean that, since I am 25, I don't need to worry about it? I haven't had any vaccines since I was 10, so I need a lot already. He was hoping that it wouldn't be needed in addition.

Also, does anyone have any ideas how to handle an allergy? I never got my full tetanus/Diphtheria shot as a baby (nor any boosters since) because of an allergic reaction, but have no medical proof of that. My doctor is reluctant to sign a note of exemption because he was not my doctor when I had the reaction, and only has my word to go on. I am worried that I will still have to take it and risk a bad reaction again.

Just to clarify, the list of vaccines that I will need is:

- Tetanus/Diphtheria

- MMR (Measles, Mumps)

- Chickenpox

- Influenza

Is this all?

Yes, that is all. You do not need the flu shot though. That is only required during flu season, Oct. - Mar. If you had chickenpox, then no need for the varicella either. So, MMR, Tdap or Td and varicella if you never had the chickenpox.

http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/civil/vaccination-civil-technical-instructions.html#tbl1

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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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The rules are country specific also, most developed nations don't require things like the Hep shots. You can also get a waiver for a lot of the shots if you come from a country that doesn't have high levels of the particular virus.

AOS+EAD Sent 8-9-13

AOS+EAD Received 8-13-13

EAD NOA1 8-13-13

AOS NOA1 8-15-13

AOS+EAD Biometrics 9-17-2013, Walk-In 8-29-2013

EAD Approved 10-15-13

AOS Interview 12-18-13

E-REQUEST 2-3-14

INFOPASS Appointment 2-12-14

AOS Approved 2-24-2014

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You don't need to worry about Hep B in Canada. I brought proof that I had it at to my medical but they simply marked it off as not age appropriate.

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Thanks so much, everyone! Appreciate the help. I'll let my dr know tomorrow. Hoping it can all be done this week. :)

~ I am the Beneficiary ~

K1 Visa/Relationship Timeline:

Jan 3, 2012 - Met in a random Google+ hangout

May 23 - May 27, 2012 - Met in person for the first time

Nov 30 - Dec 10, 2012 - Second visit, my first trip to the US!

Apr 13 - Apr 30, 2013 - Third visit and now officially engaged

May 1st, 2013 - I-129F package sent

May 7th, 2013 - NOA1 email notice received

May 13th, 2013 - Hardcopy NOA1 received

Jun 29 - Jul 7, 2013 - Visited me in Canada for my birthday

Aug 1st, 2013 - NOA2! (Email & Text)

Dec 11th, 2013 - Interview in Montreal: APPROVED!

Dec 18th, 2013 - CEAC status changed from AP to Issued

Dec 12nd, 2013 - Email from Loomis that Visa was picked up at consulate

Dec 27th, 2013 - Visa in hand!

Dec 29th, 2013 - POE together <3

Jan 3rd, 2014 - Married!

K1 Visa total time: 241 days from mailing i-129F to visa in hand.

AOS Timeline:

Apr 26th, 2014 - I-485 Package sent to Chicago Lockbox, including EAD and AP applications

May 1st, 2014 - NOA1 received for I-485, EAD, and AP

May 27th, 2014 - Biometrics appointment

Aug 12th, 2014 - Interview & Approval

AOS total time: 109 days from mailing I-485 to approval.

ROC Timeline:

May 24th, 2016 - I-751 Package sent to CSC

May 26th, 2016 - NOA1 receipt date

June 3rd, 2016 - NOA1 received in mail

July 28th, 2016 - Biometrics letter received, appointment for Aug 12th

July 29th, 2016 - Biometrics completed after walking-in early

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