I-693 can I get the physical and vaccination done somewhere else?

[Rmv0311 1]

I-693 can I get the physical and vaccination done somewhere else for cheaper and the bring the results to the uscis dr so he can turn them into a I-693 form?

I am asking because they are charging way too much and my clinic does it for cheaper.

Can this be done?

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Yes, you could get your vaccination done elsewhere.

Not sure about physical exam though.

Edited March 4, 2014 by Merrytooth

[David & Diana R 1,005]

I-693 can I get the physical and vaccination done somewhere else for cheaper and the bring the results to the uscis dr so he can turn them into a I-693 form?

I am asking because they are charging way too much and my clinic does it for cheaper.

Can this be done?

Not sure about Ecquador but in the Philippines there is only one hospital in the entire country that is authorized to do the physical and that is St Lukes in Manila. And also in the Philippines ALL immunizations are included in the flat rate cost of the exam. No extra charge. It is possible that you could get your immunizations done at your clinic but you will have to provide proof that the shots were given. Now if your country is the same I don't know. If it is you could end up paying your clinic for an exam and immunations that are worthless.

Good Luck and most of all,

GOD BLESS

Edited March 4, 2014 by David & Zoila

[Rmv0311 1]

I am already in USA so I am talking about getting it done at the family doctor and then bring all the paper to get transcript into I-693 form

[David & Diana R 1,005]

I am already in USA so I am talking about getting it done at the family doctor and then bring all the paper to get transcript into I-693 form

I'm sorry I didn't notice that you were a K-1. I doubt that your family doctor can do this exam. Click on the link below and you can find authorized physicians in your area.

God Bless

http://www.visajourney.com/content/us-civil-surgeons

And congratulations on your wedding!

Edited March 4, 2014 by David & Zoila

[Zedayn 485]

The vaccinations can be obtained by any doctor, and simply transcribed onto the I-693 by a civil surgeon.

When was your medical exam? You do not need a new medical exam if yours is less than 1 year old.

[Rmv0311 1]

Physical exam was done in November. And I think I'll have to do it again since every CS is giving me a hard time about. But I think ill do physical and shots at a community clinic (cheaper) and the bring everything in for translation.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Physical exam was done in November. And I think I'll have to do it again since every CS is giving me a hard time about. But I think ill do physical and shots at a community clinic (cheaper) and the bring everything in for translation.

The civil surgeons are giving you a "hard time" already? Wait until you waltz into one of their offices and tell them that you want them to transcribe your results onto their forms. They do have the option of refusing your results if they feel they are not suitable. Plus I am sure the civil surgeon is not going to transcribe your results onto the US Government forms for free. What will that cost? Add the two costs together, then add in the risk that you will have to do the exam all over again with a civil surgeon anyway, then decide what you want to do. I personally would not take the chance. If I was short the money I would borrow from someone just to be safe, but that's me. Perhaps you are a gambler.

The US Government provides the list of qualified civil surgeons for a reason.

The term, "Don't be a penny wise and pound foolish" applies here.

Good luck and God Bless

[Zedayn 485]

Physical exam was done in November. And I think I'll have to do it again since every CS is giving me a hard time about. But I think ill do physical and shots at a community clinic (cheaper) and the bring everything in for translation.

Of course they are going to give you a hard time. How else are they gonna make money? Find a CS that will agree to just transcribe your shots, you absolutely do not need another medical.

Also, if your DS-3025 is properly filled out and complete, you do not even need to see the CS. You can just include a copy of your DS-3025 with your I-485 application.

Read this to see if your DS-3025 is properly filled out: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428381-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-report/?p=6206232

[fantonledzepp 159]

Understand that the civil surgeon will charge you the same amount just for filling the vaccine form.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Understand that the civil surgeon will charge you the same amount just for filling the vaccine form.

I had read that somewhere but was not sure. I imagine Civil Surgeons have a fixed flat rate. I would never attempt to have my family doctor perform this exam knowing that a CS is required. Why chance it?? For a couple hundred dollars? Not me.