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To make a long story short...I had a number of convictions from when I was 16 and younger. I brought all my certificates of conviction along with my police report to the interview. The interviewer merely glanced at it before finishing my interview. I passed (obviously), and did not need a waiver. :D

We're now getting ready to file for my AOS (in about two more weeks, on my wife's payday! :dance: ), and I'm at the part in the forms where it's asking if I have ever been arrested and to explain, etc. I checked yes, of course, but do I need to attach my police report and certificates of conviction to the AOS packet? Has anyone ever done this before? :help:

Also, has anyone ever heard of someone with juvenile convictions passing their K-1 interview without needing a waiver, and then getting denied at their AOS interview for those same convictions? Do I need to once again start worrying about my juvenile convictions causing a denial? :blink:

One more question...Melissa (my wife) scheduled an appointment to see a Civil Surgeon this Friday to get my I-693A Vaccination Supplement. The woman on the phone told her all the vaccines I needed, and Melissa simply assumed I'd had them all else why would I have passed my interview...so we double checked my vaccination report from my doctor in Ireland, and I have not had the Varicella vaccine. Any info about this? Why do I need it now if I didn't need it for my K-1 interview? Can I get exempt from this vaccine? I'd prefer not to get pumped with more chemicals if I don't have to. :crying:

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Well, a question for you: have you had chicken pox? If you have, then getting the vaccine isn't necessary because you can't get hit with chicken pox twice, if I recall correctly. Getting verification you've had chicken pox -- whether through health records, a photograph taken when you were a kid covered in spots (you know parents often like to photograph those things... :P) or by having a test done for the antibodies -- would probably suffice in place of a vaccination.

However, if you haven't had varicella before and never got the jab for it, I'm afraid you'll not be able to really obtain an exemption. It's very common for UK and Irish ex-pats (among others) to receive the jab when they come over. Not a lot of fun, I'm afraid, but fortunately the vaccination shouldn't be too expensive.

Check out your local (county, city, town, etc.) health office or with the public health nurse bout getting the jab, and check in neighbouring counties/areas. It shouldn't be expensive at all, considering children get this done all the time. Once you've got the jab or a record of having varicella, you should be able to present this to a civil surgeon who does your full record of vaccinations and there you go. :)

I'm afraid I know very little about the whole process with convictions and whatnot. If someone here in a similar situation can't answer your questions, you could always seek consultation with a lawyer or (probably cheaper if you're in a major metro area), arrange an Infopass appointment and ask an officer directly.

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Well, a question for you: have you had chicken pox? If you have, then getting the vaccine isn't necessary because you can't get hit with chicken pox twice, if I recall correctly. Getting verification you've had chicken pox -- whether through health records, a photograph taken when you were a kid covered in spots (you know parents often like to photograph those things... :P) or by having a test done for the antibodies -- would probably suffice in place of a vaccination.

However, if you haven't had varicella before and never got the jab for it, I'm afraid you'll not be able to really obtain an exemption. It's very common for UK and Irish ex-pats (among others) to receive the jab when they come over. Not a lot of fun, I'm afraid, but fortunately the vaccination shouldn't be too expensive.

Check out your local (county, city, town, etc.) health office or with the public health nurse bout getting the jab, and check in neighbouring counties/areas. It shouldn't be expensive at all, considering children get this done all the time. Once you've got the jab or a record of having varicella, you should be able to present this to a civil surgeon who does your full record of vaccinations and there you go. :)

I'm afraid I know very little about the whole process with convictions and whatnot. If someone here in a similar situation can't answer your questions, you could always seek consultation with a lawyer or (probably cheaper if you're in a major metro area), arrange an Infopass appointment and ask an officer directly.

That's ridiculous! I've had chickenpox, but no photos of it and definitley no health records, as children weren't brought to the doctor back then for chickenpox. Now I have to have a vaccine for something I've already had! Add to that Melissa is morally against most vaccinations and has me thoroughly convinced that I'm going to get the adult version of chickenpox and, as a result, die. :crying:

Any chance of religious exemption? Melissa has religious exemption of all vaccines, but I'm not sure it would work in this case. :P

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I wouldnt worry to much about the chicken pox issue. I would explain that you had them when you were a kid. If you can remember how old you were, and give them the year I think the doctor will be fine with that. It seems to me when I went for my medical, that the doctor asked me if I had chicken poxs and I said yes when I was 8.

I was arrested twice as an adult. I have no criminal record and when I filed my AOS, I sent away for my court records showing I was acquitted. I submitted them with my AOS. I wanted to be as honest as possible. I went to my interview last week and the officer asked me what happened. I explained everything and he laughed about it. Make sure you have your original copies of any court dispostion.

You'll be fine.

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Well, a question for you: have you had chicken pox? If you have, then getting the vaccine isn't necessary because you can't get hit with chicken pox twice, if I recall correctly. Getting verification you've had chicken pox -- whether through health records, a photograph taken when you were a kid covered in spots (you know parents often like to photograph those things... :P) or by having a test done for the antibodies -- would probably suffice in place of a vaccination.

However, if you haven't had varicella before and never got the jab for it, I'm afraid you'll not be able to really obtain an exemption. It's very common for UK and Irish ex-pats (among others) to receive the jab when they come over. Not a lot of fun, I'm afraid, but fortunately the vaccination shouldn't be too expensive.

Check out your local (county, city, town, etc.) health office or with the public health nurse bout getting the jab, and check in neighbouring counties/areas. It shouldn't be expensive at all, considering children get this done all the time. Once you've got the jab or a record of having varicella, you should be able to present this to a civil surgeon who does your full record of vaccinations and there you go. :)

I'm afraid I know very little about the whole process with convictions and whatnot. If someone here in a similar situation can't answer your questions, you could always seek consultation with a lawyer or (probably cheaper if you're in a major metro area), arrange an Infopass appointment and ask an officer directly.

That's ridiculous! I've had chickenpox, but no photos of it and definitley no health records, as children weren't brought to the doctor back then for chickenpox. Now I have to have a vaccine for something I've already had! Add to that Melissa is morally against most vaccinations and has me thoroughly convinced that I'm going to get the adult version of chickenpox and, as a result, die. :crying:

Any chance of religious exemption? Melissa has religious exemption of all vaccines, but I'm not sure it would work in this case. :P

http://uscis.gov/graphics/generalvac.pdf

Here's the form with a $265 filing fee. Let us know if you are morally against the fee too.

;)

http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-601.htm

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Regarding the Varicella vaccine. Since you've had chicken pox, you do not need to have the vaccine for it. You will however have to prove you've had it. This is fairly simple. Most Civil Surgeons will agree to run a Titer for you if you request it. This just takes a blood sample which is tested for antibodies. I had them done for all the vaccines as I did not want to have any unecessary ones either. It cost me $25 for the Titer compared to $75 for the Varicella vaccine. It was worth it. If you've had Chicken Pox the Titer or Titre will come back as positive.

Regarding the convictions, I dont have any personal experience with this, but I think I read somewhere that anything under the age of 16 would be wiped from your records anyway? Convictions as a minor I think do not factor in the AOS process and you probably will not need a waiver. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Good Luck

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http://uscis.gov/graphics/generalvac.pdf

Here's the form with a $265 filing fee. Let us know if you are morally against the fee too.

;)

http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-601.htm

After looking at that form, it's stating that current ACIP recommendations include varicella, haemophilus influenza type B, and pnemococcal vaccines. Aidan didn't need the haemophilus or pnemococcal vaccines because he's not over 65. They classify the varicella in the same category as the other two...so maybe the varicella (along with the other two vaccines) are just recommendations, and not requirements??

And trust me, if we had the $265 for the waiver, we would gladly pay it in order to not have to pump more unecessary poisonous chemicals into Aidan's body. :yes:

http://thinktwice.com/ ;)

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It might be worthwhile to get the 'titer' (thanks, Ktun, couldn't remember the official name) to prove he's had varicella. When I went in, I had only a written note from my mother on when I'd had chicken pox and no other proof of immunization. I hadn't received a vaccination for it either, because my parents didn't agree with the varicella jab (two British-descent families'll do that to you! ^^).

I told the civil surgeon about the experience, which I clearly remember despite being three at the time, and he marked it off.

So, see how it goes. If your civil surgeon pushes it or isn't budging on that, then go get the confirmation you've already got the antibodies or whatnot running around your system, take it back and be glad for the $10-30 payment versus $200? :D I mean that in the nicest way possible; don't pay if you don't have to? :)

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It might be worthwhile to get the 'titer' (thanks, Ktun, couldn't remember the official name) to prove he's had varicella. When I went in, I had only a written note from my mother on when I'd had chicken pox and no other proof of immunization. I hadn't received a vaccination for it either, because my parents didn't agree with the varicella jab (two British-descent families'll do that to you! ^^).

I told the civil surgeon about the experience, which I clearly remember despite being three at the time, and he marked it off.

So, see how it goes. If your civil surgeon pushes it or isn't budging on that, then go get the confirmation you've already got the antibodies or whatnot running around your system, take it back and be glad for the $10-30 payment versus $200? :D I mean that in the nicest way possible; don't pay if you don't have to? :)

Thanks, Autumnal. We'll have Aidan explain to them that he's already had the chickenpox, but if it doesn't work, we'll just get the titre. It'll postpone sending his AOS forms AGAIN, but if it must be done, it must be done. Better than getting a needless vaccination.

Thanks again! :)

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http://uscis.gov/graphics/generalvac.pdf

Here's the form with a $265 filing fee. Let us know if you are morally against the fee too.

;)

http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-601.htm

After looking at that form, it's stating that current ACIP recommendations include varicella, haemophilus influenza type B, and pnemococcal vaccines. Aidan didn't need the haemophilus or pnemococcal vaccines because he's not over 65. They classify the varicella in the same category as the other two...so maybe the varicella (along with the other two vaccines) are just recommendations, and not requirements??

And trust me, if we had the $265 for the waiver, we would gladly pay it in order to not have to pump more unecessary poisonous chemicals into Aidan's body. :yes:

http://thinktwice.com/ ;)

Is his health worth $265? After checking out that link I think that's the real question here.

Some more good info on vaccinations.....

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Does anyone else have any insight on whether or not I should include my certificates of conviction with my AOS packet?

And thank you to everyone who has responded so far! :D

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http://uscis.gov/graphics/generalvac.pdf

Here's the form with a $265 filing fee. Let us know if you are morally against the fee too.

;)

http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-601.htm

After looking at that form, it's stating that current ACIP recommendations include varicella, haemophilus influenza type B, and pnemococcal vaccines. Aidan didn't need the haemophilus or pnemococcal vaccines because he's not over 65. They classify the varicella in the same category as the other two...so maybe the varicella (along with the other two vaccines) are just recommendations, and not requirements??

And trust me, if we had the $265 for the waiver, we would gladly pay it in order to not have to pump more unecessary poisonous chemicals into Aidan's body. :yes:

http://thinktwice.com/ ;)

Is his health worth $265? After checking out that link I think that's the real question here.

Some more good info on vaccinations.....

Aidan's health is too precious to be worth any amount of money.

I have read all the pro's and con's to vaccinations. I have researched my decision properly. I am an adult who came to an adult decision that no amount of government pro-vaccine websites will change. You have your data, I have mine.

Regardless, since he has already had Chickenpox, there is no need to be vaccinated against it--this fact does not change whether or not one believes vaccinations are healthy.

He has had all other vaccinations required of a K-1 Fiance'. So your advice, and link, does not apply in this specific situation. :no:

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http://uscis.gov/graphics/generalvac.pdf

Here's the form with a $265 filing fee. Let us know if you are morally against the fee too.

;)

http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-601.htm

After looking at that form, it's stating that current ACIP recommendations include varicella, haemophilus influenza type B, and pnemococcal vaccines. Aidan didn't need the haemophilus or pnemococcal vaccines because he's not over 65. They classify the varicella in the same category as the other two...so maybe the varicella (along with the other two vaccines) are just recommendations, and not requirements??

And trust me, if we had the $265 for the waiver, we would gladly pay it in order to not have to pump more unecessary poisonous chemicals into Aidan's body. :yes:

http://thinktwice.com/ ;)

Is his health worth $265? After checking out that link I think that's the real question here.

Some more good info on vaccinations.....

Aidan's health is too precious to be worth any amount of money.

I have read all the pro's and con's to vaccinations. I have researched my decision properly. I am an adult who came to an adult decision that no amount of government pro-vaccine websites will change. You have your data, I have mine.

Regardless, since he has already had Chickenpox, there is no need to be vaccinated against it--this fact does not change whether or not one believes vaccinations are healthy.

He has had all other vaccinations required of a K-1 Fiance'. So your advice, and link, does not apply in this specific situation. :no:

My advice is to get the vaccinations and to comply with the requirements. :)

aidan80,

Follow the I-485 instructions. If they want to see the certificates they will ask.

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My advice is to get the vaccinations and to comply with the requirements. :)

And yet again, I will state that Aidan has had all vaccinations (therefore complying with the requirements) except the varicella vaccine. The varicella vaccine was classified in along with two other vaccines that were merely recommendations. I was simply asking what to do in this specific circumstance, since he has already had chickenpox and therefore should not be required to get the vaccine. Many people here have already stated that they were not required to get the varicella vaccine because they have already had Chickenpox. And they were still complying with the requirements. ;) Therefore, I was wondering if Aidan and I would be able to do the same.

We have decided to get the titre, which will prove that he has had chickenpox, resulting in him not having to have a needless vaccine. All while still complying with the requirements. Because I'm cool like that. B)

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My advice is to get the vaccinations and to comply with the requirements. :)

And yet again, I will state that Aidan has had all vaccinations (therefore complying with the requirements) except the varicella vaccine. The varicella vaccine was classified in along with two other vaccines that were merely recommendations. I was simply asking what to do in this specific circumstance, since he has already had chickenpox and therefore should not be required to get the vaccine. Many people here have already stated that they were not required to get the varicella vaccine because they have already had Chickenpox. And they were still complying with the requirements. ;) Therefore, I was wondering if Aidan and I would be able to do the same.

We have decided to get the titre, which will prove that he has had chickenpox, resulting in him not having to have a needless vaccine. All while still complying with the requirements. Because I'm cool like that. B)

Good luck. I'm not a civil surgeon or do I work for the USCIS. Just trying to give you links to good info.

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