Getting Vaccinations After Medical Exam and Entering the US

[Matt&Savannah 67]

Hi all,

 

Could somebody offer me some information on a issue I am having.

 

I completed my Medical Exam in Feb 2018. At the time of the exam I was missing 2 vaccinations. The nurse who was conducting my exam told me I could quite easily get the vaccinations after I enter the US. I wish I had got them done at the time of the medical because it seems incredibly confusing as to the steps I should take now.

 

I have recently received my interview date for green card (june 17th). So now I must get the outstanding vaccinations. Getting the vaccinations isn't a problem but I am confused on the steps I should take after getting my vaccinations. I have read that I will need to visit a civil surgeon to get them to transcribe onto I-693. After looking at form I-693 it seems it asks the doctor to provide all the findings of my medical exam. Obviously I don't want another exam but don't have the details of my previous exam in London. All i have is my vaccination record completed by the doctor at my medical which is missing the 2 outstanding vaccinations.

 

I know not all doctors will transcribe vaccinations and will want to do an entire new medical. I'm sure I can find a doctor that will transcribe but i am clueless on what I will need to provide them or If i have the required information for them.

 

Can anyone advise me on what best I should do?

 

Thanks in advance

[Mike E 11,740]

If you are “clueless” (your choice of word) see the civil surgeon USCIS authorizes  and get another exam with the missing vaccinations and the forms filled out properly.  

 

In our case, our lawyer ordered us to see the authorized USCIS civil surgeon in the USA before submitting the AOS packet. So we did and got the missing vaccinations.  And then a sealed packet.  It isn’t quite what people on visajourney seem to be doing but she’s the lawyer.  

[Matt&Savannah 67]

2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

If you are “clueless” (your choice of word) see the civil surgeon USCIS authorizes  and get another exam with the missing vaccinations and the forms filled out properly.  

 

In our case, our lawyer ordered us to see the authorized USCIS civil surgeon in the USA before submitting the AOS packet. So we did and got the missing vaccinations.  And then a sealed packet.  It isn’t quite what people on visajourney seem to be doing but she’s the lawyer.  

Because I have already had an exam so its not necessary. I don't particularity want to collect all the documentation and go through all that again for no reason. I know I can just get the vaccinations transcribed onto another I-693 so I was wanting someone with experience of that to offer advice.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

52 minutes ago, Matt&Savannah said:

After looking at form I-693 it seems it asks the doctor to provide all the findings of my medical exam. Obviously I don't want another exam but don't have the details of my previous exam in London. All i have is my vaccination record completed by the doctor at my medical which is missing the 2 outstanding vaccinations.

 

The form does not explain things to you is why looking at it leaves you clueless. Read the instructions to the form. It explains what part you fill out and says not to sign until you are in the presence of the doctor. It explains things the doctor is supposed to do. Be familiar so you know what to expect. And carefully read on page 7,

What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical examination overseas? 

Then you will know all sections do not apply to you.

 

 

[Matt&Savannah 67]

10 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

The form does not explain things to you is why looking at it leaves you clueless. Read the instructions to the form. It explains what part you fill out and says not to sign until you are in the presence of the doctor. It explains things the doctor is supposed to do. Be familiar so you know what to expect. And carefully read on page 7,

What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical examination overseas? 

Then you will know all sections do not apply to you.

 

 

Incredibly helpful, thank you! I actually just checked the instructions for the form and found that section. Now I just need to find a civil surgeon who will transcribe which I hear is easier said than done.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

2 minutes ago, Matt&Savannah said:

Incredibly helpful, thank you! I actually just checked the instructions for the form and found that section. Now I just need to find a civil surgeon who will transcribe which I hear is easier said than done.

 

That's the sad truth. I was trying to help someone with limited English find a Civil Surgeon  in the LA area to transcribe. I called at least 20 places and got nowhere and I know a lot of details about the law and memos issued to Civil Surgeons. I tried to argue and explain. They absolutely did not want to hear it. I feel really bad for people who can't speak enough English to be able to ask the right questions. 

[Mike E 11,740]

7 hours ago, Matt&Savannah said:

Because I have already had an exam so its not necessary. I don't particularity want to collect all the documentation and go through all that again for no reason. I know I can just get the vaccinations transcribed onto another I-693 so I was wanting someone with experience of that to offer advice.

Yes that was what I thought in our case too. My wife had the exam when she was in Myanmar.  But as is often the case not all the required immunizations were done. 

 

I did not argue with the lawyer who has successfully delivered more green cards to K-1s then I have.