Questions on N-648 for medical certification for disability exception

[akpman 3]

Hi,

We are planning to take N-648 for medical certification for disability exception for Civics and English testing.

My mom came to USA on legal immigration upon my sponsorship about 6 years ago. She is having memory issues and unable to remember simple facts. She is regularly seen by her cardiologist for her cardiac issues (bypassed and stented twice).

Cardialogist is willing to sign the paprework needed for N-648 . But, she feels she needs to refer her to someother doctor for some tests. She feels her cardiac trauma and medications she takes may be contributing to it.

1. Who should ideally sign the paperwork - referring doctor or referred doctor. We are not sure if referred doctor will be willing to go through the pain of filling the form

2. My mom is not taking any treatment  or diagnosis for her memory loss till now. Will it cause any red flags with USCIS officer about the timing of the tests now ?

3. For translation, can we use a family friend or do we need to hire medical translation services. Require translation for a south indian language. Will using a personal friend as translator raise any red flags. 

[ma-mr-canada 7]

On 2/13/2022 at 1:21 PM, akpman said:

Hi,

We are planning to take N-648 for medical certification for disability exception for Civics and English testing.

My mom came to USA on legal immigration upon my sponsorship about 6 years ago. She is having memory issues and unable to remember simple facts. She is regularly seen by her cardiologist for her cardiac issues (bypassed and stented twice).

Cardialogist is willing to sign the paprework needed for N-648 . But, she feels she needs to refer her to someother doctor for some tests. She feels her cardiac trauma and medications she takes may be contributing to it.

1. Who should ideally sign the paperwork - referring doctor or referred doctor. We are not sure if referred doctor will be willing to go through the pain of filling the form

2. My mom is not taking any treatment  or diagnosis for her memory loss till now. Will it cause any red flags with USCIS officer about the timing of the tests now ?

3. For translation, can we use a family friend or do we need to hire medical translation services. Require translation for a south indian language. Will using a personal friend as translator raise any red flags. 

Hi How did it go with 648? My mom also filed with the same. 

[akpman 3]

Looking at the following timeline for my mother, most of the time went wating for pre-paperwork and getting the processed. 

My childhood friend acted as transalator for her. N-648 was approved and they proceeded with interview. They informed her they approved her case at the end of the interview.

 

Jan 2022 : Visit with cardiologist

Aug 2022 : Visit with neurologist (initial + cogntive tests)

Nov 2022 : Neurology tests : MRI 

Nov 2022 : N-648 signed by cardiologist

Nov 2022 : Filed N-400

Jan 2023 : Biometrics finished (after first one failed in late Dec 2022)

March end  2023 : Interview

April end 2023 : Oath

 

 

[ma-mr-canada 7]

On 5/20/2023 at 6:38 PM, akpman said:

Looking at the following timeline for my mother, most of the time went wating for pre-paperwork and getting the processed. 

My childhood friend acted as transalator for her. N-648 was approved and they proceeded with interview. They informed her they approved her case at the end of the interview.

 

Jan 2022 : Visit with cardiologist

Aug 2022 : Visit with neurologist (initial + cogntive tests)

Nov 2022 : Neurology tests : MRI 

Nov 2022 : N-648 signed by cardiologist

Nov 2022 : Filed N-400

Jan 2023 : Biometrics finished (after first one failed in late Dec 2022)

March end  2023 : Interview

April end 2023 : Oath

 

 

Is it a good idea to have somone else who is NOT a family member as translator ? Did USCIS ask for a non family member?

[akpman 3]

You should avoid relatives as translator. Choose any friend as translator. If USCIS is not happy with the choice, they have to provide one on the day of the interview. 

[ma-mr-canada 7]

On 6/1/2023 at 5:51 PM, akpman said:

You should avoid relatives as translator. Choose any friend as translator. If USCIS is not happy with the choice, they have to provide one on the day of the interview. 

Thank you for your advice. We got a community member as interpreter. Did you use a lawyer ?

[ma-mr-canada 7]

On 2/13/2022 at 1:21 PM, akpman said:

Hi,

We are planning to take N-648 for medical certification for disability exception for Civics and English testing.

My mom came to USA on legal immigration upon my sponsorship about 6 years ago. She is having memory issues and unable to remember simple facts. She is regularly seen by her cardiologist for her cardiac issues (bypassed and stented twice).

Cardialogist is willing to sign the paprework needed for N-648 . But, she feels she needs to refer her to someother doctor for some tests. She feels her cardiac trauma and medications she takes may be contributing to it.

1. Who should ideally sign the paperwork - referring doctor or referred doctor. We are not sure if referred doctor will be willing to go through the pain of filling the form

2. My mom is not taking any treatment  or diagnosis for her memory loss till now. Will it cause any red flags with USCIS officer about the timing of the tests now ?

3. For translation, can we use a family friend or do we need to hire medical translation services. Require translation for a south indian language. Will using a personal friend as translator raise any red flags. 

Did your mom got a waiver also for oath? It's the question on part 4 of N648 where doctors are supposed to check yes or no?