Okay, one more thing to think about

[avoci 0]

So, my husband remembers having the chicken pox as a child, but has no visible scars. His doctor appointment is Tuesday and our interview is the 19th. Is this chicken pox thing going to be a problem? I heard that if they make u take the vaccine, it's a lengthy process... Can he take patrt of the vaccine (part 2) in the states? Will he need a vaccine if he can't prove that he had it with a scar?

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

If the doctor checks his blood to see if he had it, will they know right away??????

[MaydayDas 1]

Yes, a blood test will show that, it takes like one hour for the results.

[MissStacey 1]

The Doctors here in Canada will accept oral testimony that you have had the chicken pox.

Is is different in other Countries?

[new orleans bound 0]

I know for my medical I had a titre drawn which showed I had immunity. But for the medical the US is worried about a person coming in with HIV/AIDS, TB, and some STD's. So as long as your husband doesn't have any of the above, he should be ok. Most doctors will draw blood if they have questions or concerns.

[avoci 0]

I know for my medical I had a titre drawn which showed I had immunity. But for the medical the US is worried about a person coming in with HIV/AIDS, TB, and some STD's. So as long as your husband doesn't have any of the above, he should be ok. Most doctors will draw blood if they have questions or concerns.

Thank you for the replies so far...

I am just starting to worry about every little detail now that we are SO close. My husband is Albanian and does not know the word chicken pox, but I explained what happens when you get it, and he explained that, yes, when he was about 4 or 5 he had what sounds like the chicken pox... I've never met an adult who didn't have 'em.

Like I said before, I just don't want the fact that he can't PROVE that he had chicken pox to be a problem. And I read somewhere that if you had it when you were VERY young, the immunity might not show up in your blood.

Thank you,

A. Voci

[MaydayDas 1]

I know for my medical I had a titre drawn which showed I had immunity. But for the medical the US is worried about a person coming in with HIV/AIDS, TB, and some STD's. So as long as your husband doesn't have any of the above, he should be ok. Most doctors will draw blood if they have questions or concerns.

Thank you for the replies so far...

I am just starting to worry about every little detail now that we are SO close. My husband is Albanian and does not know the word chicken pox, but I explained what happens when you get it, and he explained that, yes, when he was about 4 or 5 he had what sounds like the chicken pox... I've never met an adult who didn't have 'em.

Like I said before, I just don't want the fact that he can't PROVE that he had chicken pox to be a problem. And I read somewhere that if you had it when you were VERY young, the immunity might not show up in your blood.

Thank you,

A. Voci

I took all the shoots again just because it was faster that way.

[avoci 0]

I know for my medical I had a titre drawn which showed I had immunity. But for the medical the US is worried about a person coming in with HIV/AIDS, TB, and some STD's. So as long as your husband doesn't have any of the above, he should be ok. Most doctors will draw blood if they have questions or concerns.

Thank you for the replies so far...

I am just starting to worry about every little detail now that we are SO close. My husband is Albanian and does not know the word chicken pox, but I explained what happens when you get it, and he explained that, yes, when he was about 4 or 5 he had what sounds like the chicken pox... I've never met an adult who didn't have 'em.

Like I said before, I just don't want the fact that he can't PROVE that he had chicken pox to be a problem. And I read somewhere that if you had it when you were VERY young, the immunity might not show up in your blood.

Thank you,

A. Voci

I took all the shoots again just because it was faster that way.

Why was it faster? I hear the chicken pox vaccine takes a couple of months to complete the series of injections....

Just wondering.

Thanks!

[meauxna 15]

Why was it faster? I hear the chicken pox vaccine takes a couple of months to complete the series of injections....

The varicella vax is a one-shot deal. Perhaps you are confused with the Hep series of 3 shots over the period of a year.

Congrats on getting the interview appt, Amy. Try to not worry so much!

[avoci 0]

Why was it faster? I hear the chicken pox vaccine takes a couple of months to complete the series of injections....

The varicella vax is a one-shot deal. Perhaps you are confused with the Hep series of 3 shots over the period of a year.

Congrats on getting the interview appt, Amy. Try to not worry so much!

Thank you so much to everybody for responding. I have read in several places that the varicella (chicken pox) vaccince took a few (series) of shots... maybe I heard wrong. I am trying not to worry, but with the interview so close, I just want to be sure EVERYTHING is correct and that we will have NO problems.

=) A. Voci

[MaydayDas 1]

I know for my medical I had a titre drawn which showed I had immunity. But for the medical the US is worried about a person coming in with HIV/AIDS, TB, and some STD's. So as long as your husband doesn't have any of the above, he should be ok. Most doctors will draw blood if they have questions or concerns.

Thank you for the replies so far...

I am just starting to worry about every little detail now that we are SO close. My husband is Albanian and does not know the word chicken pox, but I explained what happens when you get it, and he explained that, yes, when he was about 4 or 5 he had what sounds like the chicken pox... I've never met an adult who didn't have 'em.

Like I said before, I just don't want the fact that he can't PROVE that he had chicken pox to be a problem. And I read somewhere that if you had it when you were VERY young, the immunity might not show up in your blood.

Thank you,

A. Voci

I took all the shoots again just because it was faster that way.

Why was it faster? I hear the chicken pox vaccine takes a couple of months to complete the series of injections....

Just wondering.

Thanks!

faster because it was too complicated to bring my medical records from Romania and i didn't want to wait for test to prove i had done these shoots. it took only 1 minute to get new shoots and a brand new medical record. and it didn't hurt lol

[Creel 0]

My husband was given no shots in Albania. When we did the supplemental for his AOS here in the States they asked if he had the chicken pox. We said yes. End of story. Don't worry. The medical is not the problem.

GOOD LUCK this week on the interview.

[Lisa and Spence 0]

Ohhhh, my fiance hasn't had the chicken pox yet, and his medical is tomorrow! I didn't know there was a vaccine for that, but I'm happy to hear that it is just one shot. I will have to tell him about it today.

Lisa

[meauxna 15]

For the last two posters, this topic is about Immigrant Visas, not Ks.

K applicants may complete their vaccines in the US. Immigrant Visa applicants may not.

[avoci 0]

My husband was given no shots in Albania. When we did the supplemental for his AOS here in the States they asked if he had the chicken pox. We said yes. End of story. Don't worry. The medical is not the problem.

GOOD LUCK this week on the interview.

Thank you so much... his medical was today, but I haven't heard from him yet....

For the last two posters, this topic is about Immigrant Visas, not Ks.

K applicants may complete their vaccines in the US. Immigrant Visa applicants may not.

Ummm, I am not sure. We filed the I-130, but were told we are doing a CR1 visa... What is this?

[avoci 0]

My husband was given no shots in Albania. When we did the supplemental for his AOS here in the States they asked if he had the chicken pox. We said yes. End of story. Don't worry. The medical is not the problem.

GOOD LUCK this week on the interview.

Well, I just got the email from my husband... he says the medical is done and there are NO PROBLEMS!!!!

I think he said in the email that he has the papers (I guess maybe these are what he will take to the embassy on the 19th???).

So, we are almost there.... I KEEP PRAYING!!!!