Missing chest X-ray, Dr. Arnold, etc...

[NateM 0]

Hi... My wife arrived here on a K-1, and we filed for AOS within less than a year after her medical exam in Thailand (which, to my understanding, means she does not need another medical exam). However, just before flying here, she lost her chest X-ray. Does anyone know if this could cause a problem at the AOS interview? When she first arrived in the US, the sealed brown envelope containing much of her information (including medical info) was taken by the immigration officials, as is routinely done. I have heard that this envelope typically already includes the results of the chest x-ray, and that therefore, the actual x-rays themselves are no longer needed. But I wanted to double check to make sure this is true, and to find out if the loss of her actual X-ray could cause any problems (BTW, the AOS interview is next week, and we have received no RFE regarding this).

I'm also wondering... My wife has her DS-3025, but never personally received any I-693 form (and we are unsure if there was one in the "mysterious brown envelope"). I had thought about using the doctor often mentioned on VJ - Dr. Arnold - to transcribe her info onto an I-693 just in case it is needed. But the interview is only one week away, and I'm unsure what the turnaround time is for people who use his service (It may be too late now... Does anybody know?). I also just came across the following quote in another thread: "I do have an I-693 done by Dr. Arnold, I am just a little nervous about using it with everything that's been going on with him lately." They don't elaborate... Does anyone know what this may be referring to?

I guess that makes three questions, which I've tried to italicize. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Sam and Ben 2]

Hi... My wife arrived here on a K-1, and we filed for AOS within less than a year after her medical exam in Thailand (which, to my understanding, means she does not need another medical exam). However, just before flying here, she lost her chest X-ray. Does anyone know if this could cause a problem at the AOS interview? When she first arrived in the US, the sealed brown envelope containing much of her information (including medical info) was taken by the immigration officials, as is routinely done. I have heard that this envelope typically already includes the results of the chest x-ray, and that therefore, the actual x-rays themselves are no longer needed. But I wanted to double check to make sure this is true, and to find out if the loss of her actual X-ray could cause any problems (BTW, the AOS interview is next week, and we have received no RFE regarding this).

I'm also wondering... My wife has her DS-3025, but never personally received any I-693 form (and we are unsure if there was one in the "mysterious brown envelope"). I had thought about using the doctor often mentioned on VJ - Dr. Arnold - to transcribe her info onto an I-693 just in case it is needed. But the interview is only one week away, and I'm unsure what the turnaround time is for people who use his service (It may be too late now... Does anybody know?). I also just came across the following quote in another thread: "I do have an I-693 done by Dr. Arnold, I am just a little nervous about using it with everything that's been going on with him lately." They don't elaborate... Does anyone know what this may be referring to?

I guess that makes three questions, which I've tried to italicize. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Dr. Arnold is retired now, so using his services for this isn't even an option as far as I know anymore. The problem was that some who did use him to transcribe his form prior to retirement were being denied due to the fact that he would sign off on the I-693 without having even seen the patient in person, which is mentioned in the instructions as a requirement. I don't recall whether or not this was restricted to one particular office or not. But that's part of what they were referring to.

The chest x-ray should not be required, however, the I-693 likely will be. I don't know about the offices in your area, but I was lucky enough to get an appointment within days to have my form transcribed (that is, to have the vaccination supplement filled out by a civil surgeon... I was also within the one year requirement and did not need a full medical exam). The I-693 would not be in the envelope, but you would've been given a form called the DS-3025 with your results (hopefully), which is what a civil surgeon would use to fill out the I-693. If you haven't received an RFE for it, you could chance it and go to the interview without, and be adamant that because you did not receive any request for this form, you weren't aware that it was a requirement. You may want to delve into the threads regarding this form in particular to see if anyone else has experience with this.

Good luck.

[Shanh 2]

If you didn't get any RFE and have an interview date, that pretty much means that everything is in order as far as they are concerned, paperwork wise.

Furthermore, if all vaccinations requirements were met, there was no need for the I-693.

Wishing both of you a smooth interview