Vaccinations are obligatory for K-1???

[Que Saudade 284]

Hey guys!

So, I have had all my vaccinations, but I don't have the records anymore. I talked to my baby about it, and he said on the website they say that, because k-1 is not an "immigrant" kind of visa (it's called non-immigrant, even though you never go back afterwards), and that they only require vaccinations when you adjust status or when you're applying for a K-3.

However, I've looked at all the information, and everything I've seen tells me that when I go to the doctor's appointment, he's gonna ask for my vaccine records.

Will I have to take them all again before the interview, or can I get them when I get to the US?

Thanks guys!

[Matt & Eliane 0]

Some doctors can figure out what vaccines you took when you were a kid looking at marks on your arms and asking you about what diseases you have had or not. But you have to take some vaccines according to your age (or at least the first shots) before you go to the US. Then the doctor will write on your new record.

[MIKE AND FEY 0]

Hey guys!

So, I have had all my vaccinations, but I don't have the records anymore. I talked to my baby about it, and he said on the website they say that, because k-1 is not an "immigrant" kind of visa (it's called non-immigrant, even though you never go back afterwards), and that they only require vaccinations when you adjust status or when you're applying for a K-3.

However, I've looked at all the information, and everything I've seen tells me that when I go to the doctor's appointment, he's gonna ask for my vaccine records.

Will I have to take them all again before the interview, or can I get them when I get to the US?

Thanks guys!

You'll have to take them before coming to US. The doctor will ask for your records and since you don't have them, they will give you the adult vaccinations which are TDAP, MMR (Measles - Mumps - Rubella), Varicella (if you haven't had Chicken Pox) and if you are under 26 HPV (Human Papiloma Virus). It is up to you to get them before going to the doctor's appt. or get them at the doctor's office. Once you come here you will have to submit your records again before the AOS, so it is a good idea to bring them and be done with it.

Best luck,

Fey

[JAPrincess 27]

You can get them after you enter the US on a K1, however it is much better to get them at your visa medical appointment!

K visa applicants are encouraged to get the vaccinations required under U.S. immigration law for immigrant visa applicants. Although such vaccinations are not required for K visa issuance, they will be required when adjusting status to that of legal permanent resident following your marriage. Applicants are therefore encouraged to fulfill these vaccination requirements at the time of the medical examination. See Vaccination Requirements for IV Applicants for the list of required vaccinations and additional information.

Above quote is from:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html

If you insist on waiting until AOS, make sure you go to a civil surgeon who has been approved by USCIS. I understand it is more expensive this way, so again I would reccommend getting them at your medical appointment for the visa and make sure you get an updated vaccine record from them

Here is a link to find approved civil surgeons in the US: https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV

[Mononoke28 135]

You need to check with the US embassy or with the doctor doing the medical exam to see if you need to get them before your interview. In Colombia for example, they will not give you a visa unless you get the required vaccines which are MMR, TD and varicella (if you haven't had it).

By the way, a K1 visa is considered an Immigrant visa, it's even listed at the very bottom of the Immigrant Visa section of the US Embassy in Brazil: http://brazil.usembassy.gov/application-requirements.html

Also, when you click on Appointment Package you can select Forms for Fiancé(e) Visas (K1 visa category) and then click on the PDF document: Instructions for Fiancée Applicants . At the bottom of page 6 of this document you can read the following:

General requirements

In order to be eligible for an immigrant visa, you and your accompanying relatives included in the process must undergo a medical examination. It is necessary to conduct blood tests, a chest x-ray, vaccinations and a physical exam (including basic gynecological and breast examination). Referenced Panel Physicians are listed on our website.

Diana

[aguilayserpiente 2]

You need to check with the US embassy or with the doctor doing the medical exam to see if you need to get them before your interview. In Colombia for example, they will not give you a visa unless you get the required vaccines which are MMR, TD and varicella (if you haven't had it).

By the way, a K1 visa is considered an Immigrant visa, it's even listed at the very bottom of the Immigrant Visa section of the US Embassy in Brazil: http://brazil.usembassy.gov/application-requirements.html

Also, when you click on Appointment Package you can select Forms for Fiancé(e) Visas (K1 visa category) and then click on the PDF document: Instructions for Fiancée Applicants . At the bottom of page 6 of this document you can read the following:

General requirements

In order to be eligible for an immigrant visa, you and your accompanying relatives included in the process must undergo a medical examination. It is necessary to conduct blood tests, a chest x-ray, vaccinations and a physical exam (including basic gynecological and breast examination). Referenced Panel Physicians are listed on our website.

Diana

The packets cited above do not coincide with the law. See 9 FAM 40.11 N10.5 (Fiancé(e) visa applicants, as nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants, technically are not subject to...8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(ii) vaccination requirement... fiancé(e) visa applicants should include the vaccination assessment as a matter of expediency. Nevertheless, do not refuse K-visa applicants for refusing to meet the vaccination requirements.") http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam/09fam/index.htm. There has been a great deal of vaccination abuse by past and present panel physicians in Lima. This month, Dr. Viviana Melichon in Lima extorted my fiancee to get 3 vaccinations for S. 310 (which she had as a child) or Melichon would not produce the medical report. There is no requirement for the vaccinations prior to entry into the US (only upon adjustment of status), much less to buy the vaccinations from any panel physician. Other reported tactics by physicians in Lima are to pressure fiance(e)s to get HPV and other uneccessary vaccinations. Beware folks.