VISA IN HAND, BUT..

[TeaCup 65]

Picked up my visa today, upon looking at it I noticed it says "Class B Medical"

anyone know what this means or if I have to do anything else now? We'll be flying out second week of January.

[shippingforecast 126]

From the CDC website;

"Class B conditions are defined as physical or mental abnormalities, diseases, or disabilities serious enough or permanent in nature as to amount to a substantial departure from normal well-being. Follow-up evaluation soon after US arrival is recommended for immigrants or refugees with class B conditions."

From the look of it, you don't need to do anything further.

"For immigrants, no formal mechanism or funding source is available for medical screening; therefore, immigrants, with the exception of international adoptees, do not routinely receive any postarrival medical screening beyond the recommended evaluation for class B conditions. All newly arrived immigrants, however, would benefit from comprehensive postarrival health screening."

Here's the link to the webpage;

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2014/chapter-9-health-considerations-for-newly-arrived/before-arrival-in-the-united-states-the-overseas-medical-examination

Hope that helps.

Edited December 11, 2014 by shippingforecast

[Mrs O. 29]

Nothing to worry about. Had the same in my visa in 2011 and had no problems. Becoming a citizen next week!

[TeaCup 65]

Thanks guys!