URGENT.. VISA APPROVED BUT SAW THIS

[LOSTGURL--SOPHIA 2]

visa annotation : ATTN: Class A or Class B (TB) conditions

ANNOTATION FOR MY 2 YR OLD BABY PASSPORT-- sophie passed both her medical and had her visa already im wondering if this will be trouble on her POE

and somehow im paranoid since I see this link http://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegrams/telegrams_1440.html-- APPRECIATE YOUR HELP

[Bobby+Umit 161]

That annotation allows the USCIS/POE to properly route health information to the required departments (PHS/CDC) for incoming immigrants.

(also - if you arrive on a visa that has that, without medical records, they will put you on a medical hold)

What class is your daughter? A or B?

Edited February 11, 2010 by Bobby+Umit

[Zen Den 18]

visa annotation : ATTN: Class A or Class B (TB) conditions

ANNOTATION FOR MY 2 YR OLD BABY PASSPORT-- sophie passed both her medical and had her visa already im wondering if this will be trouble on her POE

and somehow im paranoid since I see this link http://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegrams/telegrams_1440.html-- APPRECIATE YOUR HELP

since your baby passed the medical and was given a visa, looks like she's ok to come to the US (unless your CO told you other things)

but you need to present certain things at the POE (maybe the CO who did your interview told you something about this?)

since the annotation in her visa is (b) maybe your CO told you about the following:

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PHS envelope for all Class A or Class B TB conditions

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5. PHS may need to track the whereabouts of those V applicants with any diagnosed TB condition or Class A medical condition. To assist in this matter, V visa holders with a TB condition or any Class A medical diagnosis must present USCIS at the POE with an envelope containing three copies of the medical exam, as well as an address and telephone number in the United States where they can be contacted by the PHS. The envelope should be labeled "For PHS Use." Any envelope approximately 9 inches by 12 inches will serve this purpose. USCIS at the POE will transmit the applicants contact information and the medical exam forms to the appropriate quarantine personnel at PHS and/or CDC. A copy of the applicants DS-3052 in the PHS envelope could serve as the requisite contact information as it includes the U.S. address, but it will be left to posts judgment to determine how best to formulate the PHS envelope.

6. Posts may wish to enlist the services of panel physician staff to make the 3 copies of the medical exam. Panel physicians may be authorized to charge an additional modest fee for this service. The original medical form should be returned to the applicant, as he/she will need it when he/she enters the U.S. with the V and later adjusts status with USCIS to LPR in the United States.

What happens when a V visa holder arrives at the POE without the medical exam?

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7. All V visa holders, including those with "normal" medicals, should be reminded to have their medicals readily available for USCIS upon arrival at the port of entry. USCIS field guidance currently being revised will instruct USCIS inspectors at ports of entry to notify appropriate quarantine (PHS/CDC) personnel when a V nonimmigrant arrives at a POE to apply for admittance to V status without any medical documents or without a waiver (if one is required to overcome a Class A medical condition). PHS/CDC will place a "medical hold" on V visa holders who arrive at POE without their medicals. "Medical Holds" require that USCIS defers the applicant until he or she is examined by a civil surgeon and submits completed medical documents and/or a waiver application.

if not, just have the above ready to lessen your worries.

good luck and god bless!

[LOSTGURL--SOPHIA 2]

doesnt say anything about which type? however im going to verify it with my mom. and the Consule didnt say anything after her interview i was just reading the link however as you all know mommy thing. .. it just really made me feel paranoid.. =] but hopefully everything will be alright. sophies medical condition is good. no sputum test done during medical. visa has been released. so hopefully no trouble on her POE

Edited February 11, 2010 by LOSTGURL--SOPHIA