Vaccinations for K1 Visa

[RichardShane 2]

Hello Everyone!

We're almost done with our application and there's one dilemma that I'm experiencing right now. My fiancee went to her medical appointment last Wednesday and when they talked about vaccinations, she wasn't sure if she already had chicken pox so they did a blood test if she already had it and they decided to inject her the first 3 other vaccines "MMR". After a couple of days, clinic calls her and they said that the blood test result is negative and they have to do the chicken pox vaccination before they send the medical results to the Embassy. Her interview is August 19 and they can't do the vaccination until the 27th because of a 30 day requirement between shots. I read somewhere that Vaccinations are not required for K1 visa to be issued, but the applicant is encouraged to have them for the adjustment of status. Do you think the vaccination will be a reason for the embassy to hold the approval of her visa? Please let me know what your thoughts are? She can't really wait for any longer because her work pass will be due soon.. (She's from the Philippines, but we applied for her visa in Singapore since she works over there). Any help will be much appreciated!

Richard

[payxibka 10,045]

technically speaking the K-1 does not have a vaccination requirement... however, not all consulates treat it that way. You will need to inquire with the consulate for how they deal with it

[paul_kay 31]

When I talked to the doctor at St. Luke's, she told me K1 applicants are not required to take the vaccines because we have the option to get it in the US. Since she is in Singapore can she tell the clinic to forward her medical result to the embassy and insist on getting the 2nd shot after the interview? I'm not sure how it works there but holding the interview for a shot that isn't required is a waste of time.

[RichardShane 2]

I already emailed the embassy regarding this. I'm hoping to hear from them on Monday. Hopefully, I won't need to get my senator involved regarding this matter. Thanks!

[payxibka 10,045]

I already emailed the embassy regarding this. I'm hoping to hear from them on Monday. Hopefully, I won't need to get my senator involved regarding this matter. Thanks!

If it gets to that stage, your Senator cannot get approved a visa that the consulate has determined is not approvable. The CO decision is the CO's decision and is not appealable.

[RichardShane 2]

Now I did my research and I quote this from the Department of State's website:

"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. SeeVaccination Requirements for IV Applicants for the list of required vaccinations and additional information"

I got a reply from the embassy saying that it is still needed. I already explained to them what the situation is. I think if they deny her for not having the vaccinations on her interview, my senator/congressman can probably reverse the decision since it's on the Dept. of State's website. Oh well..

If it gets to that stage, your Senator cannot get approved a visa that the consulate has determined is not approvable. The CO decision is the CO's decision and is not appealable.

[payxibka 10,045]

Now I did my research and I quote this from the Department of State's website:

"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. SeeVaccination Requirements for IV Applicants for the list of required vaccinations and additional information"

I got a reply from the embassy saying that it is still needed. I already explained to them what the situation is. I think if they deny her for not having the vaccinations on her interview, my senator/congressman can probably reverse the decision since it's on the Dept. of State's website. Oh well..

Congress does not have that power...