Medical Exam Conducted in USA

[SalishSea 18,102]

15 hours ago, Jesserose24 said:

Thank you for the quick response. I couldn't find a logical reason either, but hate that there no definitive info.

 

Where are you getting 6 months from though? I've been told 2 years, repeatedly. Over the phone and - forgive me, but somewhere on the USCIS site.

Two years?  It has never been valid for two years.  Please link to that info.

[Jesserose24 62]

39 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Two years?  It has never been valid for two years.  Please link to that info.

 

[Lil bear 4,301]

8 minutes ago, Jesserose24 said:

 

This is for AOS where the original medical was submitted during the visa process such as fiancé   Note that this refers to the USCIS processing .. which is not the situation for your spouse visa .. DOS is handling your case once the I130 is approved. It’s complex and confusing I agree. I remember getting to where I thought I inderstood the bigger picture only to read something else that ran counter to what I thought and I was back to square 1. Bottom line I’m sorry to say is that you will need to redo the medical as per Montreal requirements ..but do not do it until you have an interview date assigned 

Edited July 16, 2021 by Lil bear

[HRQX 4,145]

11 minutes ago, Jesserose24 said:

Again, that info from USCIS Policy Manual does not apply to the IV unit in Montreal which is part of DOS.

 

Look at the DOS Foreign Affairs Manual: https://fam.state.gov/fam/09fam/09fam030202.html "Validity Period of an Applicant’s Medical Examination for Immigrant Visa Applicants"

Edited July 16, 2021 by HRQX

[SalishSea 18,102]

39 minutes ago, Jesserose24 said:

 

Like others have said, that is not what this is referring to.  The medical exam done abroad for immigrant visas and K visas is valid for 6 months, which is why so many VJ members who end up in AP must re-do the medical, sometimes multiple times.

[payxibka 10,047]

I'd like to see the reaction of the consulate when handed an I-693 as they have no idea what that form is.

Edited July 16, 2021 by payxibka

[Adventine 3,207]

18 hours ago, Jesserose24 said:

Hello,

 

While completely out of order, I had my USCIS medical exam today. We aren't at this step yet. We have filed an I-130 out of country. I'm Canadian, but because my husband is enlisted I have a family doctor in the US who is a Civil Surgeon (qualified to do American Immigration Exams). He told me to let him do it because it would save us the fees and hassle of doing so in Canada (the medical options are in Toronto, many hours from where I live). 

 

I called USCIS and they assured me it was ok to do this as long as I still understand the results are only valid for 2 years. 

 

I'm just wondering if anyone else who attended their interview in Montreal has had their medical completed in the US instead of Canada? I have the sealed envelope etc. Just want to know if anyone else has done this, and if thr Montreal consulate was difficult about it or understood? My US Dr actually out ranks to those available to do this within Canada.

 

I'm really only looking for information from anyone who has done this, not hypothetical or suggestions. Please and thank you.

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately, your family doctor/civil surgeon gave you advice based on his experience doing medical exams for applicants who are already inside the US and going through the Adjustment of Status process. I am going through that process, which is why I am doing the I-693 medical exam.

 

As you remain doubtful of the excellent advice provided here, I also recommend that you contact the Montreal consulate about the fact that you did the I-693 with a civil surgeon in the US, instead of the usual medical exam done by their panel physicians in Canada.

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

Looks like OP is looking for confirmation bias with this thread. Any advice contrary to their preconceived conclusions will almost certainly be rejected (no matter how much evidence is provided). 
 

This is apparent from OP’s previous post below: 

While being slim, OP’s best chance of finding someone in the “exact same situation as them” is to post the query on the Canada specific forum of VJ (not sure what it is called, but perhaps moderators can redirect). 

Edited July 17, 2021 by From_CAN_2_US

[Jesserose24 62]

On 7/17/2021 at 1:18 AM, From_CAN_2_US said:

Looks like OP is looking for confirmation bias with this thread. Any advice contrary to their preconceived conclusions will almost certainly be rejected (no matter how much evidence is provided). 
 

This is apparent from OP’s previous post below: 

While being slim, OP’s best chance of finding someone in the “exact same situation as them” is to post the query on the Canada specific forum of VJ (not sure what it is called, but perhaps moderators can redirect). 

I'm the OP - I'm not looking for confirmation bias, I'm literally looking for anyone who's been in this situation. With personal first-hand experience.

 

I don't need any vaxx, so my original question is void. But it's not looking for confirmation to ask to speak with or hear from anyone who's found themselves in the same situation. Being part of the US military world changes some things, being Canadian changes some things. It's possible another Canadian is in my situation and I'd like to connect with them.

 

Thanks for all the input, I'm just seeking first-hand experience here, not more web links.

 

 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

1 hour ago, Jesserose24 said:Being part of the US military world changes some things, being Canadian changes some things. It's possible another Canadian is in my situation and I'd like to connect with them.

 

 

 

I don’t know what would change from being “part of the military world,” but can speak for the Canadian part - It affords no previliges whatsoever. You are just another alien in the eyes of US immigration, just as anyone from any other part of the world.

 

You also mentioned a few times how civil surgeons outrank panel physicians. This is not accurate or relevant in any way. It is two different classifications, and don’t relate to each other by rank.
 

Good luck in finding someone in your exact situation. I am not sure anyone else would or has tried going to a civil surgeon when thé rules very specifically say the medicals have to be from a panel physician. On thé Canada DQ thread of VJ (I won’t share the link since you specifically said you are not interested), we have many people staying with their USC spouses in the US, but returning to Canada to Toronto or Vancouver (flying many hours) to do their médicals with the , because that is what Montreal consulate requires.

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

2 hours ago, Jesserose24 said:

Being part of the US military world changes some things, being Canadian changes some things. It's possible another Canadian is in my situation and I'd like to connect with them.

 

Thanks for all the input, I'm just seeking first-hand experience here, not more web links.

 

 

I don’t know what would change from being “part of the military world,” but I can speak for the Canadian part - It affords no previliges whatsoever. You are just another alien in the eyes of US immigration, just as anyone from any other part of the world.

 

You also mentioned a few times how civil surgeons outrank panel physicians. This is not accurate or relevant in any way. It is two different classifications, and don’t relate to each other by rank.
 

Good luck in finding someone in your exact situation. I am not sure anyone else would or has tried going to a civil surgeon when thé rules very specifically say the medicals have to be from a panel physician. On thé Canada DQ thread of VJ (I won’t share the link since you specifically said you are not interested), we discuss médicals a lot, and we have many people staying with their USC spouses in the US, but returning to Canada to Toronto or Vancouver (flying many hours) to do their médicals with the , because that is what Montreal consulate requires.

Edited July 18, 2021 by From_CAN_2_US

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

At the risk of receiving a negative response from OP (they seem to not like suggestions no matter how helpful), I wanted to ask - has OP considered switching to AOS process rather than continuing on IR1/CR1? That would allow them to use the médicals from the civil surgeon... 

 

(Disclaimer - I am not very familiar with the AOS Process as that is not the path I am on, but more experienced members can advise more).

[Jesserose24 62]

24 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

I don’t know what would change from being “part of the military world,” but I can speak for the Canadian part - It affords no previliges whatsoever. You are just another alien in the eyes of US immigration, just as anyone from any other part of the world.

 

You also mentioned a few times how civil surgeons outrank panel physicians. This is not accurate or relevant in any way. It is two different classifications, and don’t relate to each other by rank.
 

Good luck in finding someone in your exact situation. I am not sure anyone else would or has tried going to a civil surgeon when thé rules very specifically say the medicals have to be from a panel physician. On thé Canada DQ thread of VJ (I won’t share the link since you specifically said you are not interested), we discuss médicals a lot, and we have many people staying with their USC spouses in the US, but returning to Canada to Toronto or Vancouver (flying many hours) to do their médicals with the , because that is what Montreal consulate requires.

The military world offers opportunities for expedited processing and complementary advice/direction.

 

Canadians have a drastically different timeline than some countries because of our record keeping and reciprocal agreements. So, again, just looking for a Canadian married to an American soldier. Even better if they were stationed along the Northern border even better!

[Jesserose24 62]

3 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

At the risk of receiving a negative response from OP (they seem to not like suggestions no matter how helpful), I wanted to ask - has OP considered switching to AOS process rather than continuing on IR1/CR1? That would allow them to use the médicals from the civil surgeon... 

 

(Disclaimer - I am not very familiar with the AOS Process as that is not the path I am on, but more experienced members can advise more).

Switching to AOS is simply not the smartest option for us. Thanks anyways. 

[Lemonslice 4,961]

1 hour ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

I don’t know what would change from being “part of the military world,” but can speak for the Canadian part - It affords no previliges whatsoever. You are just another alien in the eyes of US immigration, just as anyone from any other part of the world.

 

You also mentioned a few times how civil surgeons outrank panel physicians. This is not accurate or relevant in any way. It is two different classifications, and don’t relate to each other by rank.
 

Good luck in finding someone in your exact situation. I am not sure anyone else would or has tried going to a civil surgeon when thé rules very specifically say the medicals have to be from a panel physician. On thé Canada DQ thread of VJ (I won’t share the link since you specifically said you are not interested), we have many people staying with their USC spouses in the US, but returning to Canada to Toronto or Vancouver (flying many hours) to do their médicals with the , because that is what Montreal consulate requires.

I suggest you wait until the Consulate's instructions and follow those.   If you decide to not comply, then, at "worst", you will have to do the medical again and wait a couple of months for the Consulate to issue your visa (Montreal is historically very slow to issue visa when anything is required after the interview, you can search the Canada subforum for recent experiences).   On the plus side, you will already be in Montreal, so you can do the exam there.  

Edited July 18, 2021 by Lemonslice