Question RE: I-693 and K-1 visa

[EJMer 0]

Hey everyone,

first of all this site is amazing, thank you all for contributing to its wealth of knowledge.

I had a question regarding the I-693 "required" for the AOS application. If I had a medical in Canada for my K-1 in April do I need to submit the I-693 form? I am a bit confused by the instructions. maybe I'm not reading them right.

I have a vaccination record that they gave me in Canada, what would happen if I just send that? or do I have to visit a civil surgeon no matter what? and if I do just send that in then will I get an RFE? or will it be rejected?

Thank you for your time and any advice!

Edited September 19, 2008 by EJMer

[richo 0]

AOS application based fromk-1 visa still needed to submit I-693 PART 1, 2 AND 5 which will be completed by the Civil Surgeon here in US. You should alsosubmit the vaccination record from Canada. I've read some cases in here wherein they just submitted the vaccination record from countryof origin and some got lucky and dont have an rfe for I-693 and some does. So its up to you to take the risk I guess. Its better to be more than complete than sorry right. Good luck and blessings to you

[richo 0]

Sorry its Part 2 no. 5 vaccination. So all in all its Part 1 (information about you usually filled out by the CS too), Part 2 no. 5 vaccination part (your vaccination record obtained from canada will be transcribed in here ) and Part 5 for the CS signature.

[EJMer 0]

Okay thank you for your response! I will try and call up a civ. surgeon tomorrow and see the cost. Thanks for your help!

[richo 0]

Okay thank you for your response! I will try and call up a civ. surgeon tomorrow and see the cost. Thanks for your help!

DOn't be fooled by the propositions of some CS which will tell you that you will need to do the medical examination again, etc. TRy to call as many CS to look for a lower price im assuming just for the any other vaccination that may be required for you. GOod luck

[EJMer 0]

Ok, I don't believe I'll need any new vaccinations, but I'll be sure to research that fully before I call them

[pushbrk 13,121]

Hey everyone,

first of all this site is amazing, thank you all for contributing to its wealth of knowledge.

I had a question regarding the I-693 "required" for the AOS application. If I had a medical in Canada for my K-1 in April do I need to submit the I-693 form? I am a bit confused by the instructions. maybe I'm not reading them right.

I have a vaccination record that they gave me in Canada, what would happen if I just send that? or do I have to visit a civil surgeon no matter what? and if I do just send that in then will I get an RFE? or will it be rejected?

Thank you for your time and any advice!

The I-693 from the medical examination you had in Canada is already in your USCIS file, so you only submit the I-693a. Some get an RFE for it when they leave it out. Others, like us, just took them in for the interview.

[EJMer 0]

If I send in the package without the I-693a, and they send an RFE will I be able to then go to a civil surgeon and get the I-693a and mail it back to uscis? Or if they dont RFE should I go ahead and get the civil surgeon to do the transcribing anyway and bring it in to the interview?

I am ready to mail the AOS package but I'm didnt do this part because I read in the sticky and the guides that I wouldnt need to. I do however, have the document given to me in Canada, and I thought that would be enough. But I re-read the instructions and they make it sound like I should submit the I-693 document. so I am wondering if I should go ahead and make the extra effort to find and contact a civil surgeon.

[Shannon and David 0]

The I-693 from the medical examination you had in Canada is already in your USCIS file, so you only submit the I-693a. Some get an RFE for it when they leave it out. Others, like us, just took them in for the interview.

This is old information. The I-693A is no longer being used.

If I send in the package without the I-693a, and they send an RFE will I be able to then go to a civil surgeon and get the I-693a and mail it back to uscis? Or if they dont RFE should I go ahead and get the civil surgeon to do the transcribing anyway and bring it in to the interview?

I am ready to mail the AOS package but I'm didnt do this part because I read in the sticky and the guides that I wouldnt need to. I do however, have the document given to me in Canada, and I thought that would be enough. But I re-read the instructions and they make it sound like I should submit the I-693 document. so I am wondering if I should go ahead and make the extra effort to find and contact a civil surgeon.

Here are the directions for the I-485... They state that an I-693 does need to be done. See page 4.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

I paid $25 to have it done. I called a lot of people, but it was worth it.

Here is a link to the USCIS info in regards to the new vaccine/TB skin test.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Here are the important dates from that site.

Date of Medical Exam

Do I have to submit the revised Form I-693?

Does the medical exam have to be done in accordance with the new TB requirements?

Do I have to receive the new vaccines (if age appropriate?)

Before June 1, 2008

No

No

No

June 1 – July 31, 2008

Yes Edition dates 4/2/08 and 6/5/08 are acceptable

Yes

No

On or after Aug. 1, 2008

Yes - must submit Edition date 6/5/08

Yes

Yes

[pushbrk 13,121]

The I-693 from the medical examination you had in Canada is already in your USCIS file, so you only submit the I-693a. Some get an RFE for it when they leave it out. Others, like us, just took them in for the interview.

This is old information. The I-693A is no longer being used.

If I send in the package without the I-693a, and they send an RFE will I be able to then go to a civil surgeon and get the I-693a and mail it back to uscis? Or if they dont RFE should I go ahead and get the civil surgeon to do the transcribing anyway and bring it in to the interview?

I am ready to mail the AOS package but I'm didnt do this part because I read in the sticky and the guides that I wouldnt need to. I do however, have the document given to me in Canada, and I thought that would be enough. But I re-read the instructions and they make it sound like I should submit the I-693 document. so I am wondering if I should go ahead and make the extra effort to find and contact a civil surgeon.

Here are the directions for the I-485... They state that an I-693 does need to be done. See page 4.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

I paid $25 to have it done. I called a lot of people, but it was worth it.

Here is a link to the USCIS info in regards to the new vaccine/TB skin test.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Here are the important dates from that site.

Date of Medical Exam

Do I have to submit the revised Form I-693?

Does the medical exam have to be done in accordance with the new TB requirements?

Do I have to receive the new vaccines (if age appropriate?)

Before June 1, 2008

No

No

No

June 1 – July 31, 2008

Yes Edition dates 4/2/08 and 6/5/08 are acceptable

Yes

No

On or after Aug. 1, 2008

Yes - must submit Edition date 6/5/08

Yes

Yes

The I-693a IS the vaccination supplement.

8. Fiancé(e)s.

If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement, not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment-of-status application.

[richo 0]

The I-693 from the medical examination you had in Canada is already in your USCIS file, so you only submit the I-693a. Some get an RFE for it when they leave it out. Others, like us, just took them in for the interview.

This is old information. The I-693A is no longer being used.

If I send in the package without the I-693a, and they send an RFE will I be able to then go to a civil surgeon and get the I-693a and mail it back to uscis? Or if they dont RFE should I go ahead and get the civil surgeon to do the transcribing anyway and bring it in to the interview?

I am ready to mail the AOS package but I'm didnt do this part because I read in the sticky and the guides that I wouldnt need to. I do however, have the document given to me in Canada, and I thought that would be enough. But I re-read the instructions and they make it sound like I should submit the I-693 document. so I am wondering if I should go ahead and make the extra effort to find and contact a civil surgeon.

Here are the directions for the I-485... They state that an I-693 does need to be done. See page 4.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

I paid $25 to have it done. I called a lot of people, but it was worth it.

Here is a link to the USCIS info in regards to the new vaccine/TB skin test.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Here are the important dates from that site.

Date of Medical Exam

Do I have to submit the revised Form I-693?

Does the medical exam have to be done in accordance with the new TB requirements?

Do I have to receive the new vaccines (if age appropriate?)

Before June 1, 2008

No

No

No

June 1 – July 31, 2008

Yes Edition dates 4/2/08 and 6/5/08 are acceptable

Yes

No

On or after Aug. 1, 2008

Yes - must submit Edition date 6/5/08

Yes

Yes

The I-693a IS the vaccination supplement.

8. Fiancé(e)s.

If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement, not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment-of-status application.

Hmmm...Pushbrk you almost always say the right thing but I have to disagree with you in here..Like myself, I submitted AOS based from K-1 and the I-693A is not being used anymore. It specifally said in the instructions page 4 Section III on Frequently asked questions http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693instr.pdf

"If you were admitted as K1,k2,k3,k4 you will not required to have another medical examination. You will however, be required tocomplete 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."

Peace

[pushbrk 13,121]

The I-693 from the medical examination you had in Canada is already in your USCIS file, so you only submit the I-693a. Some get an RFE for it when they leave it out. Others, like us, just took them in for the interview.

This is old information. The I-693A is no longer being used.

If I send in the package without the I-693a, and they send an RFE will I be able to then go to a civil surgeon and get the I-693a and mail it back to uscis? Or if they dont RFE should I go ahead and get the civil surgeon to do the transcribing anyway and bring it in to the interview?

I am ready to mail the AOS package but I'm didnt do this part because I read in the sticky and the guides that I wouldnt need to. I do however, have the document given to me in Canada, and I thought that would be enough. But I re-read the instructions and they make it sound like I should submit the I-693 document. so I am wondering if I should go ahead and make the extra effort to find and contact a civil surgeon.

Here are the directions for the I-485... They state that an I-693 does need to be done. See page 4.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

I paid $25 to have it done. I called a lot of people, but it was worth it.

Here is a link to the USCIS info in regards to the new vaccine/TB skin test.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Here are the important dates from that site.

Date of Medical Exam

Do I have to submit the revised Form I-693?

Does the medical exam have to be done in accordance with the new TB requirements?

Do I have to receive the new vaccines (if age appropriate?)

Before June 1, 2008

No

No

No

June 1 – July 31, 2008

Yes Edition dates 4/2/08 and 6/5/08 are acceptable

Yes

No

On or after Aug. 1, 2008

Yes - must submit Edition date 6/5/08

Yes

Yes

The I-693a IS the vaccination supplement.

8. Fiancé(e)s.

If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement, not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment-of-status application.

Hmmm...Pushbrk you almost always say the right thing but I have to disagree with you in here..Like myself, I submitted AOS based from K-1 and the I-693A is not being used anymore. It specifally said in the instructions page 4 Section III on Frequently asked questions http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693instr.pdf

"If you were admitted as K1,k2,k3,k4 you will not required to have another medical examination. You will however, be required tocomplete 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."

Peace

Well, we submitted a 693a at a January 2008 interview to adjust status from K3. Have things changed since then?

[richo 0]

The I-693 from the medical examination you had in Canada is already in your USCIS file, so you only submit the I-693a. Some get an RFE for it when they leave it out. Others, like us, just took them in for the interview.

This is old information. The I-693A is no longer being used.

If I send in the package without the I-693a, and they send an RFE will I be able to then go to a civil surgeon and get the I-693a and mail it back to uscis? Or if they dont RFE should I go ahead and get the civil surgeon to do the transcribing anyway and bring it in to the interview?

I am ready to mail the AOS package but I'm didnt do this part because I read in the sticky and the guides that I wouldnt need to. I do however, have the document given to me in Canada, and I thought that would be enough. But I re-read the instructions and they make it sound like I should submit the I-693 document. so I am wondering if I should go ahead and make the extra effort to find and contact a civil surgeon.

Here are the directions for the I-485... They state that an I-693 does need to be done. See page 4.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

I paid $25 to have it done. I called a lot of people, but it was worth it.

Here is a link to the USCIS info in regards to the new vaccine/TB skin test.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Here are the important dates from that site.

Date of Medical Exam

Do I have to submit the revised Form I-693?

Does the medical exam have to be done in accordance with the new TB requirements?

Do I have to receive the new vaccines (if age appropriate?)

Before June 1, 2008

No

No

No

June 1 – July 31, 2008

Yes Edition dates 4/2/08 and 6/5/08 are acceptable

Yes

No

On or after Aug. 1, 2008

Yes - must submit Edition date 6/5/08

Yes

Yes

The I-693a IS the vaccination supplement.

8. Fiancé(e)s.

If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement, not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment-of-status application.

Hmmm...Pushbrk you almost always say the right thing but I have to disagree with you in here..Like myself, I submitted AOS based from K-1 and the I-693A is not being used anymore. It specifally said in the instructions page 4 Section III on Frequently asked questions http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693instr.pdf

"If you were admitted as K1,k2,k3,k4 you will not required to have another medical examination. You will however, be required tocomplete 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."

Peace

Well, we submitted a 693a at a January 2008 interview to adjust status from K3. Have things changed since then?

I guess so...

[truffles 2]

I beleive some things have changed - this might be helpful:

http://www.visajourney.com/news/2008/04/30...ination-record/

[pushbrk 13,121]

I beleive some things have changed - this might be helpful:

http://www.visajourney.com/news/2008/04/30...ination-record/

Perfect. Then you go to a civil surgeon and have him do his thing. He'll do it on the proper form but make sure it's only the vaccinations and not a full medical report. They like to charge for those.

The safe way is to file it with the I-485. We didn't on purpose because we filed earlier than we really wanted, just to avoid the hefty fee increase but wanted to make sure any interview occured no sooner than 4 months later. As it turned out, there was no RFE and the interview was almost six months later anyway.

Edited September 21, 2008 by pushbrk