I-693 Report of Examination & Vaccination Record

[amanda114 0]

I am currently on a fiance visa and am in America awaiting our wedding. I am trying to get all the paper ready for the next step.

I got my medical examination completed before I arrived in America as per the requirements of the K1 visa. I read that I don't have to get another medical examination here. I understand that I have to fill in the I-693 form. Do I just not fill in all the medical parts and do I just fill in the vaccination part? So Part 2 sub section 5 Vaccinations?

I will have to get all the vaccinations here in America as it is impossible for me to get all my records together in such a short amount of time.

Any advice would be much appreciated

Regards

Amanda

[HeatDeath 430]

You do not fill in any part of the I-693. You will need to visit a civil surgeon (you can find a listing on www.uscis.gov), convince them you do not need a full medical exam (Some CS's can read the I-693 instructions and already know that K-1 holders do not need a full exam. Phone around until you find one), find out from them what vaccinations you need, get the vaccinations from them or some other doctor/public health office in the area, and have the CS fill out the I-693 Parts 1, 2, and 5.The CS will seal the partial I-693 in an envelope, and you include that sealed envelope in your AOS packet.

[Bernie C 24]

HI Amanda,

You will only complete Part 1 of the I693 (BUT DO NOT SIGN IT).

We are preparing to do this also. My fiancee and I are getting married on the 31st of March, then she has a few more vaccinations to get before we can file the I693.

After her vaccinations are complete we will make appointment with the Civil Surgeon who will complete the form.

A new medical exam is not required as long as you are within a year form the date of the original medical exam (however I have read a lot of cases where the Civil Surgeon does not understand the process!!!!!!!!!!!).

[Nik+Heather 121]

You may consider it more cost effective to get your records together rather than simply repeating the required vaccinations....

Anyway, if you lost your vaccination records and need to get them completely re-done, then you have a few options:

- Go to the public health department - they will frequently do them for a lower cost

- Get on your spouse's health insurance and get them from your regular doctor

- Get them at the CS who does the transcription (most expensive)

Once you have the vaccinations, they can be transcribed by a CS. As others say, you may need to call around some before you find one with a reasonable price who will do just the transcription. Also carefully inspect their work before you leave - make sure all the required vaccinations have dates by them. Make sure they have filled out and signed part 5 (and not part 6 as ours did).

[amanda114 0]

Hey everyone

Thanks for the replies.

Still a little confused! From what I under I fill in the first PART 1: Information About You - but I don't sign it until I have gone to see a CS.

The CS does not have to fill in PART 2: Medical Examination as I already had this completed. Do I just leave this blank (so pages half of page 1, 2 and 3)?

On page 4 is all about the vaccinations. Can I take this to the public health department where I will get my vaccinations and get them to fill it in?

Finally do I just go to any CS who is willing to fill in and sign page 6?

How did people go about finding a CS? My fiance doesn't have insurance because we are both unemployed after returning from teaching in Korea.

All of your help is much appreciated

Amanda

[amanda114 0]

While im at it, can anyone help me with some AOS terminology. What is an "A-number" and what is the I-94?? is it the visa that is in my passport??

Cheers everyone

Amanda

[HeatDeath 430]

Yes, exactly. You fill in the information about you, but sign NOTHING. The rest of page 1, page 2 and 3 are left blank. My CS didn't even include pages 2 and 3 in my sealed envelope.

You go to the public health department and get your vaccinations. They will give you a record of your shots for you to keep. Do not let them fill out Page 4. You take the record the public health department gives you to the CS, and the CS copies [transcribes] that record on to Page 4. The public health department people don't need to even touch your I-693.

The same CS will sign and fill in Page 6.

Your fiance's insurance is irrelevant. CS's aren't covered by the vast majority of plans, and will only accept normal money (cash, credit, cheques, etc).

You can do a search to find a listing of CS's in your area at https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV , on the www.uscis.gov website.

[HeatDeath 430]

While im at it, can anyone help me with some AOS terminology. What is an "A-number" and what is the I-94?? is it the visa that is in my passport??

Cheers everyone

Amanda

Every immigrant who gets processed by USCIS has a unique A number. it is a 9 digit number, of the form A###-###-###. It is written above their name on the NOA2 approval notice from the I-129F petition, and will also be printed on their visa.

The I-94 is a white piece of paper given to the immigrant at the CBP Point of Entry when they enter the US with their visa. The PoE will usually staple it into their passport on the facing page from the visa, so it doesn't get lost. It has a 10-or-so digit number written across the top, but it's most important feature, as far as you are concerned, is an expiration date, in large print, which will be (for a K-1) 90 days after the date of entry. With a K-1 visa, you MUST be married before this date, or your fiance will have to return home.

[amanda114 0]

Thanks so much for the replies. I appreciate everyone helping me out.

I have a few more questions related to the AOS

1.Since my fiance and I have just returned from being in Korea, neither of us have a job. Just like the affidavit of support completed for getting the visa we got his brother to co sponser me. We are planning on doing the same this time around for the AOS. Does my fiance have to fill out a I-864 as well as his brother? Am I correct in saying that his brother (that does not live in the same household) is the only joint sponsor? so the brother would check 'd' on the part 1 section of the I-864 form?

2.I have been trying to find a good check list for the requirements needed for the AOS just like for the earlier steps in this process. Does anyone have a link to a check list?

3. When filling out all the forms for the AOS do I make sure I use my maiden that matches my passport name even though I will be married and will be using my husbands name?

4. What other 'evidence' did people put in their AOS packet like photos etc? Do I need to? it doesn't mention it on the USCIS forms etc.

5. Do you include the EAD and AP form in the AOS packet? So it is sent altogether?

6. Can you just submit a photocopy of your birth certificate not the original?

Big thanks to everyone again!!

Regards

Amanda

[HeatDeath 430]

Thanks so much for the replies. I appreciate everyone helping me out.

I have a few more questions related to the AOS

1.Since my fiance and I have just returned from being in Korea, neither of us have a job. Just like the affidavit of support completed for getting the visa we got his brother to co sponser me. We are planning on doing the same this time around for the AOS. Does my fiance have to fill out a I-864 as well as his brother? Am I correct in saying that his brother (that does not live in the same household) is the only joint sponsor? so the brother would check 'd' on the part 1 section of the I-864 form?

2.I have been trying to find a good check list for the requirements needed for the AOS just like for the earlier steps in this process. Does anyone have a link to a check list?

3. When filling out all the forms for the AOS do I make sure I use my maiden that matches my passport name even though I will be married and will be using my husbands name?

4. What other 'evidence' did people put in their AOS packet like photos etc? Do I need to? it doesn't mention it on the USCIS forms etc.

5. Do you include the EAD and AP form in the AOS packet? So it is sent altogether?

6. Can you just submit a photocopy of your birth certificate not the original?

Big thanks to everyone again!!

Regards

Amanda

1 ) Both your fiance and his brother have to fill out an I-864. Yes, his brother would have to select 'd' as the only joint sponsor.

2 ) This is what I included:

- Payment in the amount of $1010

- I-485

- I-485 Supplement: Part 3, C: Organization Membership

- Birth Certificate

- Copy of passport page with K-1 nonimmigrant visa

- Two (2) passport-style photos

- I-693: Medical Examination Report Vaccination Supplement [in sealed envelope]

- G-325A and G325A Supplement: Employment Last Five Years [Four (4) copies of each]

- I-864: Affidavit of Support: [Petitioner]

- Written Explanation of Federal Tax Returns: [Petitioner]

- Income Tax Return: 1040 EZ for 2007: [Petitioner]

- I-864: Affidavit of Support: [Joint Sponsor]

- Proof of Citizenship: Photocopy of biographic page of passport: [Joint Sponsor]

- Employer Letter: [Joint Sponsor]

- Income Tax Return: 1040 for 2008: [Joint Sponsor]

- Income Tax Return: 1040 for 2007: [Joint Sponsor]

- Income Tax Return: 1040 for 2006: [Joint Sponsor]

- I-797: Fiancé Petition Approval Notice

- Marriage Certificate

- I-94

- I-765

- Copy of passport page with K-1 nonimmigrant visa

- Two (2) passport-style photos

- I-131

- Official Photo Identity Document: biographic page of Canadian passport

- Documents issued by USCIS showing present status in United States:

- Photocopy of page of Canadian passport showing stamps from previous entries to United States

- Copy of passport page with K-1 nonimmigrant visa

- I-94

- Two (2) passport-style photos

Now you're only going to need one copy of the G-325, not 4, as the form has changed.

Also, your I-864 specific evidences will be slightly different.

But this is everything I sent, and I got approved in 2 months, with no interview. It worked for me.

3 ) Fill out the forms using the name you want on your GC. This is probably your married name. I believe there is a field on the form for "Other names used." That's where you would put your maiden name.

4 ) The AOS packet doesn't need any relationship evidence besides the marriage certificate. If you have an interview, you will want some relationship evidence then. But for the packet, no, you don't need any extra evidence.

5 ) Yes, you include all three forms in the same envelope. A single check for $1010 covers all three forms.

6 ) Yes. You don't submit originals of anything (except the signed forms and passport photos, obviously). You bring the originals to the interview, if you have one.

Edited March 28, 2010 by HeatDeath