Who Handles Religious Exemptions for Medical Exam? [split topic]

[Jer50 13]

We have interview in 5 days. Had medical and indicated we have applied for Religious Exemption. The Examiner is clueless on how to complete the I-693 form for the waiver. He said he will send to Embassy via email after discussing with them. He said it was the first time he has confronted a waiver. I said I understand but it is his responsibility. He try to save face. BS

[Boiler 45,426]

Medical Examiner? The waiver is nothing to do with them, they just mark the medical as incomplete.

[Redro 4,611]

11 minutes ago, Jer50 said:

We have interview in 5 days. Had medical and indicated we have applied for Religious Exemption. The Examiner is clueless on how to complete the I-693 form for the waiver. He said he will send to Embassy via email after discussing with them. He said it was the first time he has confronted a waiver. I said I understand but it is his responsibility. He try to save face. BS

Waiver is only submitted after visa is refused. 

You do not give it to the medical examiner. 

[SalishSea 17,786]

32 minutes ago, Jer50 said:

We have interview in 5 days. Had medical and indicated we have applied for Religious Exemption. The Examiner is clueless on how to complete the I-693 form for the waiver. He said he will send to Embassy via email after discussing with them. He said it was the first time he has confronted a waiver. I said I understand but it is his responsibility. He try to save face. BS

You understood wrong.  The doctor is not responsible for anything but the examination part of the process.

 

He will note that the forms are incomplete because you have refused the vaccines.  Beyond that, the consulate takes over.

[Jer50 13]

16 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

You understood wrong.  The doctor is not responsible for anything but the examination part of the process.

 

He will note that the forms are incomplete because you have refused the vaccines.  Beyond that, the consulate takes over.

No the I-601 was completed and mailed to the US. The examiner is to complete his form and indicate we refused and check the waiver box but he did not complete. 

[Redro 4,611]

7 minutes ago, Jer50 said:

No the I-601 was completed and mailed to the US. The examiner is to complete his form and indicate we refused and check the waiver box but he did not complete. 

What documentation did you send? Did you apply with your USCIS number? 

[Redro 4,611]

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/charts/i-601chart.pdf

 

Check out the flow chart: 

You apply after interview. 

[Jer50 13]

4 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

What documentation did you send? Did you apply with your USCIS number? 

Did not use the USCIS number. Completed the I-601  along with some other letters to support

[Redro 4,611]

2 minutes ago, Jer50 said:

Did not use the USCIS number. Completed the I-601  along with some other letters to support

Well... I would be interested in hearing the outcome after interview. When did you file the waiver? 

Did you file online or mail in your application?

I'm interested in what you wrote down for Part One: Other Information.  (p. 2 Items 15-19). 

Edited March 31, 2022 by Kor2USA

[Jer50 13]

4 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/charts/i-601chart.pdf

 

Check out the flow chart: 

You apply after interview. 

So it does...did on Monday so have copy of all the docs. See no issue

[TBoneTX 45,218]

The above posts were split from another thread in another forum.

[Redro 4,611]

10 minutes ago, Jer50 said:

So it does...did on Monday so have copy of all the docs. See no issue

Just to clarify.

You've already filed the waiver and paid $930?

Or you completed the forms and tried to submit them at the medical? 

[SalishSea 17,786]

39 minutes ago, Jer50 said:

No the I-601 was completed and mailed to the US. The examiner is to complete his form and indicate we refused and check the waiver box but he did not complete. 

I think you’ve misunderstood the process.   Good luck.

26 minutes ago, Jer50 said:

Did not use the USCIS number. Completed the I-601  along with some other letters to support

If you gave those to the physician, that was your error.

[Jer50 13]

16 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I think you’ve misunderstood the process.   Good luck.

If you gave those to the physician, that was your error.

Gave nothing to the Examiner. He review the documents required including those vaccines given to spouse when an infant. Will resove any isdue at interview

[Family 3,988]

30 minutes ago, Jer50 said:

it does...did on Monday so have copy of all the docs. See no issue

Thank you for your clarification. I agree with you on Medical Examiners look of surprise and confusion..he never checked that box in all his time in practice. It’s rare AND COVID-19 exemption is a FIRST for all. 
 

You , Sir, are the first I’ve come across  on VJ , to HAVE the I-601 Ready and filed in advance. Excellent preparation to take copy of it w you. 
Filing in advance for Medical Waivers is not a “ finding by DOS”, so they will NOT reject your filing.

 

But no public information seems to be available for how long it takes. Please ask the officer.

Please share and post your experience. 
What you filed , statement, and what religion..anything you want..so it may answer questions for others.