Using Dr. Arnold for medical - legal or not?

[TBoneTX 46,276]

NOT IF THERE WERE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS IN PLACE FROM USCIS.

(Please turn off CAPS LOCK.) Perhaps not, but there could be fraud as the list of "all" licensed physicians got whittled down to the reliable ones. Then (over a period of years) a class of physicians would exist just like civil surgeons do now, although they wouldn't be called the same thing.

More immediately, it could happen that unscrupulous filers could connect with unscrupulous physicians and really abuse the system. It would take only a few bad apples to flout the standards & requirements set forth by USCIS.

If the above misses your point, please elaborate.

Of course, look at the dishonesty and/or ignorance in the civil-surgeon system NOW.

Edited December 6, 2009 by TBoneTX

[SuperDuper! 230]

NOT IF THERE WERE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS IN PLACE FROM USCIS.

(Please turn off CAPS LOCK.) Perhaps not, but there could be fraud as the list of "all" licensed physicians got whittled down to the reliable ones. Then (over a period of years) a class of physicians would exist just like civil surgeons do now, although they wouldn't be called the same thing.

More immediately, it could happen that unscrupulous filers could connect with unscrupulous physicians and really abuse the system. It would take only a few bad apples to flout the standards & requirements set forth by USCIS.

Of course, look at the dishonesty and/or ignorance in the civil-surgeon system NOW.

[Nik+Heather 121]

What would be so bad about any physician signing off? I mean, it's effectively what's going on now anyway, the CS just looks at what your doctor SAYS they give you and signs off. Having the CS is just a rip off middleman.

[Jo-bel 0]

When I tried to call Dr. Arnold's Office, the representative told me that I already completed my shots in the Phil so I do not need another vaccinations. Then USCIS sent me an RFE requesting for another I-693.

To accomplish my RFE I went to a CS near our area, he offered $70 since I told him that I am a k visa holder. He required me to have 2 vaccinations, same 2 vaccinations I had in the Philipines. I just accepted it since he said the insurance will covered it and just to responds to my RFE.

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

I don't think allowing any doctor to sign off is necessary. I agree, it would create all kinds of fraud. I think most people would be happy with having Civil Surgeon's as long as they all followed the same guidelines. Also, there should be a standard price structure for services, so they don't make up their own prices as they go. Nobody should have to pay more thna $200 for an exam, much less $850.

[NVC FAN :( 18]

Just to let everyone that used dr. arnold know. we sent our AOS packet in at then end of oct. 09. no rfe's no problems, got greencard , with no interview. dont sweat some of the comments on here about dr. arnold. it just added to my stress level also. gl

[TBoneTX 46,276]

Just to let everyone that used dr. arnold know. we sent our AOS packet in at then end of oct. 09. no rfe's no problems, got greencard , with no interview. dont sweat some of the comments on here about dr. arnold. it just added to my stress level also. gl

Good for you, but this is an academic matter now -- Dr. Arnold has retired from medical practice.