Chinese Wife did not receive DS3025 copy - Now what??

[mickeyman 5]

My wife (applied as a K-1 fiancé) had her medical exam done at Health Care Center of Guangdong International Travel, at that time she asked for "yellow book" and was told it would take 3 to 4 months to receive it which would have been impossible to go back and get since she would be here in Seattle with me by then.

Since she never received a copy of her DS-3025 (or any of her paper work) what should we do?? has anyone else had this happen and what steps did you take to get the form so you could apply for your AOS for her?

Since we are both a bit worried about having to do all the immunizations (since she now has no proof) we hope there is an better way to get the requirements done since some of the shoots aren't really safe too necessary to repeat.

Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Edited December 11, 2012 by mickeyman

[didopage 337]

The original of the DS-3025 was in the sealed envelope that she handed at POE. Read that first post: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/101202-faqs-forms-i-693-and-ds-3025/

Now the problem is that you would need to know what's in that DS-3025. If the doctor ticked the mark that her vaccination history was complete, then no problem. If you don't know or if she's missing any shoots but don't know which one, it's a problem.

Was her K-1 medical done less than a year ago? Do you know if her vaccination requirements were complete at that time? Did the doctor give her any missing vaccines?

Edited December 11, 2012 by didopage

[Pitaya 2,577]

My wife (applied as a K-1 fiancé) had her medical exam done at Health Care Center of Guangdong International Travel, at that time she asked for "yellow book" and was told it would take 3 to 4 months to receive it which would have been impossible to go back and get since she would be here in Seattle with me by then.

Since she never received a copy of her DS-3025 (or any of her paper work) what should we do?? has anyone else had this happen and what steps did you take to get the form so you could apply for your AOS for her?

Since we are both a bit worried about having to do all the immunizations (since she now has no proof) we hope there is an better way to get the requirements done since some of the shoots aren't really safe too necessary to repeat.

Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

It is my impression that she will either have to go to a physician and have serological tests done to determine if she has adequate antibody levels, or get re-vaccinated. Here are the CDC recommendations about vaccinations:

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5102a1.htm

My wife and stepson had inadequate/unknown vaccination records. As a consequence, at their immigration physical exam in Seattle, they received 3 vaccinations and a TB test on the same day from the civil surgeon. It was cheaper and more efficacious than doing the serological testing. We went to Dr. Kenneth Hong in the Seattle International District. He was expensive ($300-$400@) and insisted on doing a chest X-ray. However, he was thorough and did get the job done. As an aside, I was able to get her retroactively added to my health insurance plan, and then was able to get reimbursed by his office for the majority of her exam after providing him with her insurance information.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[mickeyman 5]

The original of the DS-3025 was in the sealed envelope that she handed at POE. Read that first post: http://www.visajourn...93-and-ds-3025/

Now the problem is that you would need to know what's in that DS-3025. If the doctor ticked the mark that her vaccination history was complete, then no problem. If you don't know or if she's missing any shoots but don't know which one, it's a problem.

Was her K-1 medical done less than a year ago? Do you know if her vaccination requirements were complete at that time? Did the doctor give her any missing vaccines?

That is correct the big problem is without a copy of her DS-3025 we don't know for sure that it was checked as being complete.

Her K-1 medical was done in August this year so well within the yaer limit. She did receive a couple of shoots while she was in her exam so I am inclined to think all are finished.

[Darnell 8,478]

ya, not having a yellow book in hand, is really weird for how to go forward.

the answer of 'get it in a few months', IMO, is a BS answer from the clinic.

[Pitaya 2,577]

That is correct the big problem is without a copy of her DS-3025 we don't know for sure that it was checked as being complete.

Her K-1 medical was done in August this year so well within the yaer limit. She did receive a couple of shoots while she was in her exam so I am inclined to think all are finished.

That is not necessarily so. Please read some of the pertinent sections of the link I previously provided. The CDC recommendations are what the civil surgeons will likely use to guide them in determining your wife's vaccination status.

"Unknown or Uncertain Vaccination Status

Vaccination providers frequently encounter persons who do not have adequate documentation of vaccinations. Providers should only accept written, dated records as evidence of vaccination. With the exception of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (43), self-reported doses of vaccine without written documentation should not be accepted. Although vaccinations should not be postponed if records cannot be found, an attempt to locate missing records should be made by contacting previous health-care providers and searching for a personally held record. If records cannot be located, these persons should be considered susceptible and should be started on the age-appropriate vaccination schedule. Serologic testing for immunity is an alternative to vaccination for certain antigens (e.g., measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and poliovirus) (see Vaccination of Internationally Adopted Children)."

Try to find a civil surgeon that will work with you on this situation.

Happy trails on your immigration journey.

[mickeyman 5]

ya, not having a yellow book in hand, is really weird for how to go forward.

the answer of 'get it in a few months', IMO, is a BS answer from the clinic.

I agree and thought that it was a bogus answer, especially expecting her to travel back to Guangzhou to get it.

[mickeyman 5]

That is not necessarily so. Please read some of the pertinent sections of the link I previously provided. The CDC recommendations are what the civil surgeons will likely use to guide them in determining your wife's vaccination status.

"Unknown or Uncertain Vaccination Status

Vaccination providers frequently encounter persons who do not have adequate documentation of vaccinations. Providers should only accept written, dated records as evidence of vaccination. With the exception of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (43), self-reported doses of vaccine without written documentation should not be accepted. Although vaccinations should not be postponed if records cannot be found, an attempt to locate missing records should be made by contacting previous health-care providers and searching for a personally held record. If records cannot be located, these persons should be considered susceptible and should be started on the age-appropriate vaccination schedule. Serologic testing for immunity is an alternative to vaccination for certain antigens (e.g., measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and poliovirus) (see Vaccination of Internationally Adopted Children)."

Try to find a civil surgeon that will work with you on this situation.

Happy trails on your immigration journey.

Thank you for the information especially about what Dr. Hong charges, he was one of the doctors that we were considering to contact since he spoke Mandarin but now maybe well check some of the rest especially in light of the fact he insisted on another xray and TB (she has her CD with her so I really don't want another exposure to xray).

[mickeyman 5]

ya, not having a yellow book in hand, is really weird for how to go forward.

the answer of 'get it in a few months', IMO, is a BS answer from the clinic.

Darnell have you ever heard of anyone getting a copy after the fact from one of the China clinics? I am not sure but I think one of her sisters could make the trip to try to get (she has her ID card and other information from her) or maybe we could call and get a copy faxed?? what do you think any insight?

[Pitaya 2,577]

Thank you for the information especially about what Dr. Hong charges, he was one of the doctors that we were considering to contact since he spoke Mandarin but now maybe well check some of the rest especially in light of the fact he insisted on another xray and TB (she has her CD with her so I really don't want another exposure to xray).

Yea, we still have my wife and stepson's CDs in the sealed envelopes. I put them with the our copies of the exposed TB radiographs and radiologist's reports that were ordered by Dr. Hong.

Though I don't know any specific names, consider checking out some of the civil surgeons in south King County.

Happy trails on your immigration journey.