Question about form I-639 IN CHICAGO

[GeoStefan 0]

Hi everyone! I'm going crazy with form I-639 that needs to be filled out by a doctor. I'm a k1 visa holder and I have all the vaccines from oversees that were done in March... we live in CHICAGO.. I tryed calling like 10 Civil Surgeons and I asked how much do they charged... it goes from $150 to $350... I think thats A LOT! Does anyone know any doctor in chicago area that charge less???? I HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP ME!!! THANKS EVERYONE!

[YuAndDan 153]

Many, just do it by mail using this one in TX. Last I heard he will do it for $20

Dr. L. E. Arnold

4534 Westgate Boulevard, Suite 106

Austin, TX 78745

Tel: (512) 444-3131

Fax: (512) 447-4699

There is a pined post about this at the top of the AOS forum. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=101202

Note: I-693 has changed some.

I-693 instructions page 4

2. What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas?

If you were admitted as a:

A. K-1 fiancé(e) or a K-2 child of a K-1 fiancé(e), or as a

B. K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen or a K-4 child of a K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen, and

C. You received a medical examination prior to admission, then-

a. You are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is filed within one year of your

overseas medical examination.

b. You will, however, be required to complete Part 1, Information about you, and submit the

vaccination section of Part 2 with your adjustment of status application. A designated

civil surgeon must complete the vaccination section and Part 5, the Civil Surgeon's Certification.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693instr.pdf

Again this in not a full medical, only the "supplement" is now part 2 of the I-693 form.

You should be able to print out the directions for form I-693 and point out where a full medical is not needed for K-Visa holders to the doctors that are insisting on gouging you.

You can even go to family doctor, local clinic, county health department... And get tested or vaccinated for this, and then send the record to the CS in TX.

[Nanusia & Lukaszek 0]

We found a civil surgeon that did the I-693 in Chicago last year for $50.

AAA Prism Devon (clinic name)

2745 W. Devon Ave

Chicago, IL 60659

Sorry, but I can't remember the name of the DR there. But he filled it out, gave it to us in the sealed envelope and we didnt have any problems with AOS.

[GeoStefan 0]

We found a civil surgeon that did the I-693 in Chicago last year for $50.

AAA Prism Devon (clinic name)

2745 W. Devon Ave

Chicago, IL 60659

Sorry, but I can't remember the name of the DR there. But he filled it out, gave it to us in the sealed envelope and we didnt have any problems with AOS.

Thanks for your answer! I did found the doctor you are talking about... he charges $150 now...

Edited June 2, 2008 by GeoStefan

[visao 1]

Hi:

Do u just need the docs transferred? Or You might need the TB skin test and blood test too?

[GeoStefan 0]

Hi:

Do u just need the docs transferred? Or You might need the TB skin test and blood test too?

Not sure... I guess the surgeon will know better :-?

[Arinola 0]

Hi,

We paid nothing to have medicals transferred. Below is the civil surgeon used.

Dr. Jeffrey Ryan, Michigan Avenue Immediate Care, Chicago Consulting Physicians

104 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 905, Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 201-1234

[GeoStefan 0]

Hi,

We paid nothing to have medicals transferred. Below is the civil surgeon used.

Dr. Jeffrey Ryan, Michigan Avenue Immediate Care, Chicago Consulting Physicians

104 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 905, Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 201-1234

But didn't you need to have another TB TEST DONE + BLOOD TESTS?? THATS WHAT THE DOCTOR TOLD ME...

[Arinola 0]

Hi,

We paid nothing to have medicals transferred. Below is the civil surgeon used.

Dr. Jeffrey Ryan, Michigan Avenue Immediate Care, Chicago Consulting Physicians

104 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 905, Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 201-1234

But didn't you need to have another TB TEST DONE + BLOOD TESTS?? THATS WHAT THE DOCTOR TOLD ME...

We transferred the vaccinations records onto I-693 and that was all we asked the surgeon to do. Hopefully, USCIS won't issue us another rfe for the TB. Knock on wood!!!!

[visao 1]

Hi,

We paid nothing to have medicals transferred. Below is the civil surgeon used.

Dr. Jeffrey Ryan, Michigan Avenue Immediate Care, Chicago Consulting Physicians

104 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 905, Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 201-1234

But didn't you need to have another TB TEST DONE + BLOOD TESTS?? THATS WHAT THE DOCTOR TOLD ME...

Hi:

The Civil Surgeon told me the same thing. My wife will have them done 2morrow. We have everything ready for AoS except this. By end of the week we'll mail it in.

[GeoStefan 0]

We were at the doctor yesterday and I had a TB shot... plus the doctor took some blood... I have to go back tomorrow so he can check the TB and give me the paper... I payed $200....

[visao 1]

We did the same thing: TB skin test and Blood test for $125. We'll go back Friday for same process as yours. The cost for whole exam in Viet Nam was only $75. Here's is expensive. I guess TB skin test and blood test are required now even if u had exam done oversea.

We were at the doctor yesterday and I had a TB shot... plus the doctor took some blood... I have to go back tomorrow so he can check the TB and give me the paper... I payed $200....