Medical Today

[Jackie79 1]

Hi Guys,

I had my medical today, which was a breeze, nothing to worry about if you haven't already had it. The Dr said I had passed today, however he said that the embassy will look over his notes and they make the decision. Do you know of anyone being denied after being passed fit by the appointed Dr? I have a history of depression and he said there shouldn't be a problem and he was fine with it, however he indicated that the embassy makes the final decision.

I may be worrying over nothing but just thought I'd put it out there for comment.

Many Thanks

Claire

[Sirdaniel42 86]

I think he is covering his xxs, if you are not in to drugs, have all you vaccinations and no TB you should be fine.

[Jackie79 1]

Thanks for the advice.

Claire

[Ilovemyman 147]

Did you get vaccinations today?

Which vaccinations if any?

[Ketsuban 1,034]

K-1 applicants don't need to get vaccinations until the adjustment of status stage, so that won't affect your application (though I'm assuming you did get them at the medical!)

[Jackie79 1]

Hi Guys,

I didn't have my vaccinations prior to the medical, however they told me I could have them done at my GP and take the form with me for my adjustment of status in the US. They gave me a letter for my GP with the required vaccinations. The only ones required are MMR, Influenza, and tetanus and diphtheria, if you haven't had those two in the last ten years.

I'd advise to get them done by your GP because the medical charges a lot on the day for vaccinations and the US will charge a lot too if you don't get them done before you go. However, it's not a requirement at this stage.

That's the advice they have me.

[Ilovemyman 147]

Hi Guys,

I didn't have my vaccinations prior to the medical, however they told me I could have them done at my GP and take the form with me for my adjustment of status in the US. They gave me a letter for my GP with the required vaccinations. The only ones required are MMR, Influenza, and tetanus and diphtheria, if you haven't had those two in the last ten years.

I'd advise to get them done by your GP because the medical charges a lot on the day for vaccinations and the US will charge a lot too if you don't get them done before you go. However, it's not a requirement at this stage.

That's the advice they have me.

Then is it better have the vaccinations here or at usa?

[Jackie79 1]

Best to have them in the UK .......cheaper

[Ilovemyman 147]

Best to have them in the UK .......cheaper

Thanks for answer, I guess is cheaper in our own country that at usa.

I am from DR, I think have my vacinations here in DR.

[Jackie79 1]

I'm not sure about DR, but I'd guess it would be cheaper. It's up to you, research it and see what's best. The important point is that it's not a requirement at this stage, but it will have to be done at a later date.

Cheers

Claire

[MiniKoala 13]

I had my medical yesterday and they wanted me to do the vaccinations there; they would have charged me much more than my doctor. They said they won't send me the Medical Examination documentation to take to the embassy before I've sent them a copy of my vaccination record proving I've gotten the missing shots! I was a little annoyed by that.

Also, regarding having a history of depression. I asked the psychiatrist who treated me in the past to issue a certificate that states he has known and treated me for many years and that he believes I'm not a threat to myself or anyone else. The doctor doing the medical examination was very glad I brought that. She said she would have asked me to get one for the interview if I hadn't already gotten one anyway. It can't hurt if you get a certificate that you can bring to the interview, I think

[TBoneTX 46,059]

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[Al422 221]

All they look for are serious communicable diseases like TB, typhoid, AIDS, etc,, and drugs. If you have neither, no problem. But the doctor cannot tell you that you passed, no matter how clean he found things. That determination is beyond his authority. All he can do is tell the consulate what he found or did not find.

As for vaccinations, you don't need them until your AOS, but they are usually considerably cheaper in your native country than in the US, so it makes economic sense to do them there.

[Jackie79 1]

Hi,

Yes I took letters from my psychiatrist and my GP, so they have them, they both stated that I wasn't a threat to myself or others, in fact the Dr said it was a perfect letter. I guess I didn't realise that even though he passed me on the day of my medical, the embassy can still deny you during your interview if they wanted to on medical grounds. I guess I hoped that the worry would be over after the medical. What I know now is that the worry is only over once you have the visa in your passport.

Thanks for all your comments.