Vaccinations

[kenjhub 1]

I know the vaccinations needed for immigration status once my fiance is here but can someone tell me what, if any, are required prior to the interview/physical for the K1 visa? Thanks

[theunknown 5]

yes vaccinations are required before the k1 interview when he or she receives the packet 3 from the US embassy it will give him or her instructions where to do the medical examination and the vaccinations.

[Moomin 292]

yes vaccinations are required before the k1 interview when he or she receives the packet 3 from the US embassy it will give him or her instructions where to do the medical examination and the vaccinations.

No, vaccinations are not required before the interview. You have the opportunity as a K1 applicant to get them before Adjustment Of Status. This is because the K1 visa is technically a non-immigrant visa and therefore not required to get all the vaccinations before entering the country.

However, it might be less expensive and less of a hassle to get them in the home country anyways so after arriving in the US, the K1 visa holder doesn't need to go through hell to find a civil surgeon who doesn't rip you off when or if you only need to have some vaccinations transcribed and not have the full medical again.

[theunknown 5]

No, vaccinations are not required before the interview. You have the opportunity as a K1 applicant to get them before Adjustment Of Status. This is because the K1 visa is technically a non-immigrant visa and therefore not required to get all the vaccinations before entering the country.

However, it might be less expensive and less of a hassle to get them in the home country anyways so after arriving in the US, the K1 visa holder doesn't need to go through hell to find a civil surgeon who doesn't rip you off when or if you only need to have some vaccinations transcribed and not have the full medical again.

WELL I was a k1 and i had vaccinations done in Egypt before the interview when i did my medical they just gave them to me i didnt ask for them at hospital.maybe every embassy is different. wait till you get the packet 3 and you ll be told what to do.

[Moomin 292]

WELL I was a k1 and i had vaccinations done in Egypt before the interview when i did my medical they just gave them to me i didnt ask for them at hospital.maybe every embassy is different. wait till you get the packet 3 and you ll be told what to do.

It's country specific, the panel physicians are different in each country. But you still do not have to get any vaccinations unless the embassy specifically asks for it. A good idea to bring the immunization record from home country anyways so it's transcribed before moving to the states. You still have to get the xrays.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

WELL I was a k1 and i had vaccinations done in Egypt before the interview when i did my medical they just gave them to me i didnt ask for them at hospital.maybe every embassy is different. wait till you get the packet 3 and you ll be told what to do.

Yes, as with most things having to do with the K-1 interview, it is consulate specific. Mexico won't even offer the opportunity for those applying for a K-1 to get the vaccinations at their medical so they have a completed DS-3025. Vaccinations are not a requirement for a K-1 visa, but they are for AOS once in the US and married.

To the OP> If you can get them at your medical in Manila and have your DS-3025 complete, then it is best. It saves you from having to find a civil surgeon later and possibly go through another unnecessary medical and pay more than you should for a simple vaccination transcription onto the I-693. Many civil surgeons insist on another medical, even though USCIS instructions clearly state you do not need one. They also overcharge people all the time, simply because they can. It takes a lot of time and effort to track down one that will do the I-693 correctly and at a reasonable rate for a K-1.

[Tahoma 2,292]

I know the vaccinations needed for immigration status once my fiance is here but can someone tell me what, if any, are required prior to the interview/physical for the K1 visa? Thanks

St. Lukes Medical Extension Clinic will give your fiancé the age-appropriate vaccinations as part of the medical. The vaccinations are included in the price of the medical. That way, your fiancé won't have to get any vaccinations in the U.S.

[kenjhub 1]

Yes, as with most things having to do with the K-1 interview, it is consulate specific. Mexico won't even offer the opportunity for those applying for a K-1 to get the vaccinations at their medical so they have a completed DS-3025. Vaccinations are not a requirement for a K-1 visa, but they are for AOS once in the US and married.

To the OP> If you can get them at your medical in Manila and have your DS-3025 complete, then it is best. It saves you from having to find a civil surgeon later and possibly go through another unnecessary medical and pay more than you should for a simple vaccination transcription onto the I-693. Many civil surgeons insist on another medical, even though USCIS instructions clearly state you do not need one. They also overcharge people all the time, simply because they can. It takes a lot of time and effort to track down one that will do the I-693 correctly and at a reasonable rate for a K-1.

Thanks for the info, big help!!!!

[MERIC061609 15]

Hey guys,

One silly question.

So, the doctor will provide a completed DS-3025 to my fiance at the time of his medical examination?

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Hey guys,

One silly question.

So, the doctor will provide a completed DS-3025 to my fiance at the time of his medical examination?

You need to ask that in the regional forum for Peru so others that have gone through the medical there can tell you. Each country is different in how things are handled at the consulate for the interview, and the medical. Mexico does not give vaccinations or a completed DS-3025 to K-1 applicants, and I think a few others do not either. I believe most do though. Like I said, just ask others that went through there already.

[MERIC061609 15]

You need to ask that in the regional forum for Peru so others that have gone through the medical there can tell you. Each country is different in how things are handled at the consulate for the interview, and the medical. Mexico does not give vaccinations or a completed DS-3025 to K-1 applicants, and I think a few others do not either. I believe most do though. Like I said, just ask others that went through there already.

thanks. i'll ask there