vaccinations Cambodia - Medical for K-1 Visa with no vaccination record

[George & Roth 1,485]

Hi all, 

 

had a brief enquiry regarding the medical requirements. Firstly I have the following understanding -> Vaccinations are not required for a K-1 visa however it is required for your adjustment to immigrant later on. Therefore it is sensible to do them all before entering the United States, because the health care system in the United States is a scam and as a result cost-prohibitive and full of red tape. Accordingly we will do any that are needed in Cambodia at a fraction of the cost. 

 

A common issue in Cambodia is lack of well-maintained medical records, especially for those not in the cities. My fiance is one who has no vaccination record, however she did have vaccinations as a child.

 

I have researched and reached out to the medical center in Cambodia, and I see that they can & will do a test of the blood and as a result find out what vaccinations have already been administered through the blood tests. After which she can be given the missing ones at an incremental cost for each vaccine required. Maybe she has them all already, maybe not. She at least has some.

 

Does anyone have experience with this situation? Seems I should not be very concerned about missing vaccination records, I will just hope she is not missing many that require time to administer (some you cannot give all at once, need to wait months). 

 

Cheers, just looking for a vote of confidence as I think I have all the info I need.  

[kris&me 572]

Therefore, all immigrant applicants were still required to receive these vaccines unless they could provide proof of prior vaccination:

• Mumps.
• Measles.
• Rubella.
• Tetanus and diphtheria.
• Pertussis.
• Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
• Hepatitis A.
• Hepatitis B.

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Not in Cambodia but as an adult, I lost pretty much all my vaccination record. Went to my K-1 medical without it. The doctor helped me figure out and gave me age appropriate shots

[George & Roth 1,485]

Just now, kris&me said:

Therefore, all immigrant applicants were still required to receive these vaccines unless they could provide proof of prior vaccination:

• Mumps.
• Measles.
• Rubella.
• Tetanus and diphtheria.
• Pertussis.
• Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
• Hepatitis A.
• Hepatitis B.

 

Thanks,

 

since a K-1 is not an immigrant visa it is not required until you switch over to an immigrant. So technically you could do them in USA. I know K-1 is a grey area type visa, but this is my understanding. 

 

It just makes not sense to do the vaccinations anyway at a fraction of the cost in Cambodia. 

[kris&me 572]

What i posted was for K1 visa requirements

[George & Roth 1,485]

6 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

Not in Cambodia but as an adult, I lost pretty much all my vaccination record. Went to my K-1 medical without it. The doctor helped me figure out and gave me age appropriate shots

Thank you! I am happy to hear from someone in this situation. I lived in Cambodia from 2012 until 2017, I knew most people did not have the records, and my fiance also does not. 

 

oops, removed Khmer language as I see you are Malaysian haha

Edited August 11, 2017 by George & Roth

[George & Roth 1,485]

3 minutes ago, kris&me said:

What i posted was for K1 visa requirements

I found this below. Seems like they recommend but not required for K-1:

 

 

Medical Examination and Vaccination Requirements

In preparing for the interview, applicants will need to schedule and complete a medical examination. Before the issuance of an immigrant or K visa, every applicant, regardless of age, must undergo a medical examination which must be performed by an authorized panel physician. You will be provided instructions regarding medical examinations from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply for your visa, including information on authorized panel physicians. See Medical Examination for more information, including a list of panel physicians by country, and frequently asked questions.

K visa applicants are encouraged to get the vaccinations required under U.S. immigration law for immigrant visa applicants.  Although such vaccinations are not required for K visa issuance, they will be required when adjusting status to that of legal permanent resident following your marriage. Applicants are therefore encouraged to fulfill these vaccination requirements at the time of the medical examination. See Vaccination Requirements for IV Applicants for the list of required vaccinations and additional information.

 

 

 

 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/family/fiance-k-1.html#7

 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

3 minutes ago, George & Roth said:

Thank you! I am happy to hear from someone in this situation. I lived in Cambodia from 2012 until 2017, I knew most people did not have the records, and my fiance also does not. 

 

oops, removed Khmer language as I see you are Malaysian haha

You're welcome! I am sure her local embassy appointed physician is aware of the situation whereby a lot of people outside the city do not have their Vax records and it's not the first time they are dealing with such situation. It would be OK

[KULtoATL 1,551]

1 minute ago, George & Roth said:

I found this below. Seems like they recommend but not required for K-1:

 

 

Medical Examination and Vaccination Requirements

In preparing for the interview, applicants will need to schedule and complete a medical examination. Before the issuance of an immigrant or K visa, every applicant, regardless of age, must undergo a medical examination which must be performed by an authorized panel physician. You will be provided instructions regarding medical examinations from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply for your visa, including information on authorized panel physicians. See Medical Examination for more information, including a list of panel physicians by country, and frequently asked questions.

K visa applicants are encouraged to get the vaccinations required under U.S. immigration law for immigrant visa applicants.  Although such vaccinations are not required for K visa issuance, they will be required when adjusting status to that of legal permanent resident following your marriage. Applicants are therefore encouraged to fulfill these vaccination requirements at the time of the medical examination. See Vaccination Requirements for IV Applicants for the list of required vaccinations and additional information.

 

 

 

 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/family/fiance-k-1.html#7

 

This is right. K-1 doesn't need them but comes AOS after marriage, they do. That's exactly why people should get them done in their home country if it's cheaper. 

[PadieNerkBrapone 341]

Can you go ahead and get vaccinated/immunized before the med review, so that when you do go for med review, the authorized doctor can test you and verify that you don't need the shots, thereby avoid wasting time? Because if you did not get vaccinated/immunized, don't it take up to months to get all the shots? And the consulate will not issue the visa unless the med review conditions are met correct?

[George & Roth 1,485]

I contacted Raffles/SOS and the embassy about this. My understanding is you get the results and can finish most immunizations in the USA. Makes sense to do them in Cambodia at a lower cost though!  

 

When I contacted SOS they seemed to want the form from the embassy we don’t have yet and were implying I should just wait. 

 

Let me know how the visa goes!

 

Eye low khnom nerk bprapone! Nerk chran!