How about a sticky that people are entitled to a copy of their medical exam

[milimelo 4,477]

The US embassy in Croatia personnel was very nice to me and they made a copy of my medical exam for me to have. I did not need it as I was a DCF/CR-1 applicant.

I now see this is often not the case for other people even though on the form itself there is a note to the doctor to give a copy of (at least) vaccination sheet to the applicant. Thus all the problems with go get another copy of medical exam or a new medical exam because your medical exam disappeared in the black hole.

Can someone put a sticky on the relevant forums so applicants know they are entitled to a copy and if are not given one to ask for one?

I'd imagine for the cost of medical we pay we should be given a copy to have.

[TBoneTX 45,285]

Can someone put a sticky on the relevant forums so applicants know they are entitled to a copy and if are not given one to ask for one?

Excellent idea, si man.

[Krikit 1,164]

First post, last paragraph.

Pinned Topic - FAQs: Forms I-693 and DS-3025, Medical and Vaccination Supplements When Adjusting Status

[milimelo 4,477]

I knew about that :-)

I meant for the immigrant visa applicants and those on K-1 and K-3 PRIOR to adjusting status. Often times people do not read what awaits them ahead during AOS and only then does this issue really come to light.

Kind of like:

Make sure you receive at the embassy from the interview:

K-1/CR-1/IR-1, K3 visa - check

mysterious brown envelope - check

copy of my medical exam - check

[Krikit 1,164]

Ahhhhh. So the flowcharts, guides, and tips should be updated. There is reference to it in the guides, but it could be a little clearer.

[NatPatBen 3]

I meant for the immigrant visa applicants and those on K-1 and K-3 PRIOR to adjusting status. Often times people do not read what awaits them ahead during AOS and only then does this issue really come to light.

Excellent point & suggestion.

[milimelo 4,477]

Ok, too many RFEs sent out to the K-1s (recent post from a Canadian girl). Can someone pin the info to ask for a copy of the medical or vaccination records BEFORE they leave the interview? If necessary, I'd put them in the regional forums as well since people often ask there.

I know, repeating myself but this seems to be a common RFE.

[payxibka 10,045]

However, I am not sure this woudl solve any AOS applicant's problem with a missing medical. As it relates to the medical, the USCIS appears fairly "#######" about the "chain of control" on this document. For example, they will not accept the DS-3025 as a valid document for vaccinations if it was NOT in the POE envelope. In addition, they do not accept the I-693 that is not in a "sealed" envelope from the Civil Surgeon.

[SunDrop 59]

However, I am not sure this woudl solve any AOS applicant's problem with a missing medical. As it relates to the medical, the USCIS appears fairly "#######" about the "chain of control" on this document. For example, they will not accept the DS-3025 as a valid document for vaccinations if it was NOT in the POE envelope. In addition, they do not accept the I-693 that is not in a "sealed" envelope from the Civil Surgeon.

Yup, but how would they react to being sent a copy of the DS-3025 as proof that they have lost it, when people get RFEs for them during their AOS?

Could it also be useful to have to help 'encourage' a CS to see that you do not require another full medical, seeing as you have proof of having had one, the date it was carried out and the fact that it is an official USCIS form - at least, as far as I'm aware?

[Nik+Heather 121]

Also, the embassy flatly refused to provide a copy of the medical to Nik at the interview. The panel physician ALSO refused. So maybe the people saying they got it need to provide a little more guidance, perhaps similar to the "how to get a social security number" mini-guide with links to the document which says we are entitled to a copy.

[payxibka 10,045]

Yup, but how would they react to being sent a copy of the DS-3025 as proof that they have lost it, when people get RFEs for them during their AOS?

Could it also be useful to have to help 'encourage' a CS to see that you do not require another full medical, seeing as you have proof of having had one, the date it was carried out and the fact that it is an official USCIS form - at least, as far as I'm aware?

but the foreign medical is not on an official USCIS form. DS-3025/2053 are the forms... the DS = Department of State

[SunDrop 59]

but the foreign medical is not on an official USCIS form. DS-3025/2053 are the forms... the DS = Department of State

My bad, DS it is indeed. But same point in relation to the CS.

[Krikit 1,164]

Also, the embassy flatly refused to provide a copy of the medical to Nik at the interview. The panel physician ALSO refused. So maybe the people saying they got it need to provide a little more guidance, perhaps similar to the "how to get a social security number" mini-guide with links to the document which says we are entitled to a copy.

It's frustrating that there is no consistency. I experienced the same situation as the above. But I only knew to ask because I had read ahead to the next stage in my process. I was able to obtain a copy at the POE..... but that's only because the officer I had was understanding. I know a lot more were refused.