Medical

[Travis and Meghan 24]

Thanks that was definitely helpful, i like to know what to expect, lol

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Hi! so, i may be getting in a little early here ( my fiance and i only got NOA 1 a month ago) but i've been trying to organise everything for my medical as i really don't want it holding up my visa. I had depression as a teenager so have some scars on my arm from self harm, ive read that its most likely the panel physician will ask for a letter from my doctor and psych exam etc because of this. what i want to know is if i could get this all done before my medical? i have an appointment with my doctor in may so can get the letter and referral for a psych exam. but would the panel physician accept it? also, do i have to wait for NOA 2 before i book in for my medical or can i get it done before so i dont have to wait for an appointment afer and hold up my visa some more?

I really appreciate any and all help,im really stressing about this right now. thankyou so much in advance oh, also i am from South Australia.....if that makes any difference at all? lol

Depends on your state. Some states will let you do it without the case number, some won't. The self-harm stuff you're right, they'll ask for a psych report. I honestly can't tell you whether the panel physician will accept a report from a third party. It might not hurt to call them and ask them whether they will refer you to someone specific, or whether you can bring in a report. Bearing in mind that if you are able to get the report yourself that it can't be dated too far from the medical.

Ugh so glad I found the Australia forums (total newbie here!) As I was wondering about this myself; I'm in Brisbane, and we just recently got our NOA1 (I think, my fiance got the text message and we've been given a case number and email saying it's gone to Cali, don't have the ACTUAL NOA1 in the mail yet)

With the medical, do you just have to make an appointment and explain that you're in the process of a K-1 visa and then they let you do it and give you the results? What about vaccinations that are needed? I don't really want to get them done at the medical as I've heard they are more expensive that way - and obviously I'd get them done BEFORE the medical. I'm 23 so does that mean I need:

TDap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)

HPV

Varicella

Measles, mumps & Rubella

And can I just ask my local GP for those, and will they give me a notice I can take to the medical saying that I've had them done? I keep hearing mixed things about the HPV vaccination, some people say I need it, some people I don't.

I'll tell you for sure, HPV is no longer required. here is the vaccination requirement from the USCIS website: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3384cc5222ff5210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6abe6d26d17df110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD the link from Travis is great but it's very old. Here is the 2011 one (page 2): http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/adult/mmwr-adult-schedule.pdf bearing in mind HPV and Zoster aren't required for immigration. The list I just posted is from the CDC and is what the Civil Surgeons in the US use.

Also bear in mind that Varicella is chicken pox so you only need the shots for varicella if you've never had chicken pox.

I didn't need a blood titre (to check for immunisations) because I got my baby records from my mum. The city also had a copy because it's a city thing to give you certain shots (or was when I was a baby - 1983)

Edited May 9, 2011 by Vanessa&Tony

[Travis and Meghan 24]

Thanks Vanessa! i had a doctor appointment the other day and had my flu shot, another measles and a blood test ( lucky me, lol) he said that he would write me a letter also .

Now, i have another question for anyone who knows, i'm full of them, i know, lol. I've decided that i'll probably go to Sydney for my medical ( there is no longer a doctor in South Australia). Dr. Millar is only doing them until the end of June....so my question....has anyone had any experience with Dr. Waks on George street? and does anyone know how far away from the airport that is?

Thanks so much for any help guys