Medical data transferrance via Civil Surgeons

[Robert&Karen 264]

When my fiance gets here she will get the shots she needs. Now I heard there are some Civil Surgeons that will charge $495 for a new physical which is unnecessary. So, I wam looking for one who will just take the shot records and fill out the form as needed for submission for AOS.

I called a local one, he refuses to do so unless he does a $495 physical.

So my question is, do we have to be there? Can we find a CS who is 300 miles away and just mail, him the papers? What are we to do in his presence after all?

[Inky 1,110]

This was happening a couple years ago and the doctor has now resigned and peoples cases that were doing this were being RFEd for new 693 papers because they had not seen the doctor in person.

If I were you I would try the next closest place and not mess with trying to get it mailed.

[Lisa and Ian 7]

When my fiance gets here she will get the shots she needs. Now I heard there are some Civil Surgeons that will charge $495 for a new physical which is unnecessary. So, I wam looking for one who will just take the shot records and fill out the form as needed for submission for AOS.

I called a local one, he refuses to do so unless he does a $495 physical.

So my question is, do we have to be there? Can we find a CS who is 300 miles away and just mail, him the papers? What are we to do in his presence after all?

My (now) husband went through a similar issue 2 years ago. First, here is a web site to find civil surgeons if you've not already seen it: Civil Surgeons

Whichever one you call, it is important to ask to speak with the person who deals with immigration paperwork. Our CS had one staff member only who dealt with taking care of immigration paperwork; the others knew nothing about the procedures. Once you have that person on the phone, tell them you have the paperwork from the London immigration doctor available (ds-3025) and that your fiance only needs a shot or two. Ask them about the fee involved with getting the shots only.

It IS a good idea to have the i-693 completed by the CS while you are there. Ours charged absolutely nothing to complete that document, but others do charge a nominal fee. It should not be required to pay for a full physical if you have the paperwork from the exam abroad.

Good luck!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

When my fiance gets here she will get the shots she needs. Now I heard there are some Civil Surgeons that will charge $495 for a new physical which is unnecessary. So, I wam looking for one who will just take the shot records and fill out the form as needed for submission for AOS.

I called a local one, he refuses to do so unless he does a $495 physical.

So my question is, do we have to be there? Can we find a CS who is 300 miles away and just mail, him the papers? What are we to do in his presence after all?

You need to see a CS in person. You will just have to call around until you find one that won't charge you for something you do not need. You might need to drive a little out of your way even.

Try searching through this thread and see if there is one listed in your area or nearby: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/231026-civil-surgeons-who-dont-rip-you-off/