AOS vaccination supplement I-693A

[Allie 5]

Hi all I'm in the process of filing my AOS and it requires a U.S. Civil Surgeon to sign an I-693A vaccination supplement.

There are 2 Civil Surgeons here in Spokane on the USCIS list.

Lorry called and the first one said they don't sign that form only do the physical examination.

The 2nd one said before they'll sign off on the I-693A for AOS I'm to have a TB test and after 3 days when they check it and I pass then they'll sign the vaccination supplement for AOS cost would be $25 for signing. Didn't say what the test would cost

So much for paying for an X-ray in Canada to look for TB

[Emancipation 2]

Hi all I'm in the process of filing my AOS and it requires a U.S. Civil Surgeon to sign an I-693A vaccination supplement.

There are 2 Civil Surgeons here in Spokane on the USCIS list.

Lorry called and the first one said they don't sign that form only do the physical examination.

The 2nd one said before they'll sign off on the I-693A for AOS I'm to have a TB test and after 3 days when they check it and I pass then they'll sign the vaccination supplement for AOS cost would be $25 for signing. Didn't say what the test would cost

So much for paying for an X-ray in Canada to look for TB

GAH what is WRONG with these Dr's????

Try the infamous Dr. in Texas.. he'll do it by mail for 10$ (don't have link- but it's been pasted in VJ a lot lately).

[misa 2]

Yeah, I know... do the TB test. It may or may not be required when they adjudicate your case. Information about the TB test being required is inconsistent about that for K1s and K3s. Some get told to get it at the interview, some don't. Not sure if any recent K1s & K3s have been RFE'd for that specifically through the MSC or CSC.

I'm erring on the side of caution and getting a stupid skin test done and results in hand prior to my interview.

[Allie 5]

Yeah, I know... do the TB test. It may or may not be required when they adjudicate your case. Information about the TB test being required is inconsistent about that for K1s and K3s. Some get told to get it at the interview, some don't. Not sure if any recent K1s & K3s have been RFE'd for that specifically through the MSC or CSC.

I'm erring on the side of caution and getting a stupid skin test done and results in hand prior to my interview.

Yeah he wants it done before he'll even consider signing off on the vaccination sheet. Maybe they've given notification

to the CS to do this before signing off

Hi all I'm in the process of filing my AOS and it requires a U.S. Civil Surgeon to sign an I-693A vaccination supplement.

There are 2 Civil Surgeons here in Spokane on the USCIS list.

Lorry called and the first one said they don't sign that form only do the physical examination.

The 2nd one said before they'll sign off on the I-693A for AOS I'm to have a TB test and after 3 days when they check it and I pass then they'll sign the vaccination supplement for AOS cost would be $25 for signing. Didn't say what the test would cost

So much for paying for an X-ray in Canada to look for TB

GAH what is WRONG with these Dr's????

Try the infamous Dr. in Texas.. he'll do it by mail for 10$ (don't have link- but it's been pasted in VJ a lot lately).

Can you remember what topic it was posted under?

[featherB 1]

Yeah, I know... do the TB test. It may or may not be required when they adjudicate your case. Information about the TB test being required is inconsistent about that for K1s and K3s. Some get told to get it at the interview, some don't. Not sure if any recent K1s & K3s have been RFE'd for that specifically through the MSC or CSC.

I'm erring on the side of caution and getting a stupid skin test done and results in hand prior to my interview.

Yeah he wants it done before he'll even consider signing off on the vaccination sheet. Maybe they've given notification

to the CS to do this before signing off

Hi all I'm in the process of filing my AOS and it requires a U.S. Civil Surgeon to sign an I-693A vaccination supplement.

There are 2 Civil Surgeons here in Spokane on the USCIS list.

Lorry called and the first one said they don't sign that form only do the physical examination.

The 2nd one said before they'll sign off on the I-693A for AOS I'm to have a TB test and after 3 days when they check it and I pass then they'll sign the vaccination supplement for AOS cost would be $25 for signing. Didn't say what the test would cost

So much for paying for an X-ray in Canada to look for TB

GAH what is WRONG with these Dr's????

Try the infamous Dr. in Texas.. he'll do it by mail for 10$ (don't have link- but it's been pasted in VJ a lot lately).

Can you remember what topic it was posted under?

This is the one... you can fax your vaccination record to him and send a check for the $10 fee! Give him a call.

Dr. L.E. Arnold

4534 Westgate Blvd., #106

Austin, Texas 78745

Tel: (512)444-3131

Edited July 18, 2007 by featherB

[YuAndDan 153]

The TB test seems to be a recent development, x-ray reqired for visa, but Civil Surgeons seem to have been instructed to do a test for it.

Be thankful you did not run into a doctor who insists on doing the full medical even though not needed for K-visas.

[Emancipation 2]

Yeah, I know... do the TB test. It may or may not be required when they adjudicate your case. Information about the TB test being required is inconsistent about that for K1s and K3s. Some get told to get it at the interview, some don't. Not sure if any recent K1s & K3s have been RFE'd for that specifically through the MSC or CSC.

I'm erring on the side of caution and getting a stupid skin test done and results in hand prior to my interview.

Yeah he wants it done before he'll even consider signing off on the vaccination sheet. Maybe they've given notification

to the CS to do this before signing off

Hi all I'm in the process of filing my AOS and it requires a U.S. Civil Surgeon to sign an I-693A vaccination supplement.

There are 2 Civil Surgeons here in Spokane on the USCIS list.

Lorry called and the first one said they don't sign that form only do the physical examination.

The 2nd one said before they'll sign off on the I-693A for AOS I'm to have a TB test and after 3 days when they check it and I pass then they'll sign the vaccination supplement for AOS cost would be $25 for signing. Didn't say what the test would cost

So much for paying for an X-ray in Canada to look for TB

GAH what is WRONG with these Dr's????

Try the infamous Dr. in Texas.. he'll do it by mail for 10$ (don't have link- but it's been pasted in VJ a lot lately).

Can you remember what topic it was posted under?

This is the one... you can fax your vaccination record to him and send a check for the $10 fee!

Dr. L.E. Arnold

4534 Westgate Blvd., #106

Austin, Texas 78745

Tel: (512)444-3131

Thanks Feather!

[Lona.C. 16]

Hi all I'm in the process of filing my AOS and it requires a U.S. Civil Surgeon to sign an I-693A vaccination supplement.

There are 2 Civil Surgeons here in Spokane on the USCIS list.

Lorry called and the first one said they don't sign that form only do the physical examination.

The 2nd one said before they'll sign off on the I-693A for AOS I'm to have a TB test and after 3 days when they check it and I pass then they'll sign the vaccination supplement for AOS cost would be $25 for signing. Didn't say what the test would cost

So much for paying for an X-ray in Canada to look for TB

ok am not even close to file for AOS , but like to be prepared to whats coming and had some question in the past about the TB test too , so now my question is what if I just get the TB vaccination , wouldnt that be easier and prove of not being infected with the desease as well ?

and if it comes down to getting the skin test , can my family Dr or the local travel clinique ( we got travel cliniques here where you can get all kind of vaccinations required for traveling abord ) do it ?

[Emancipation 2]

The TB test seems to be a recent development, x-ray reqired for visa, but Civil Surgeons seem to have been instructed to do a test for it.

Be thankful you did not run into a doctor who insists on doing the full medical even though not needed for K-visas.

Unacceptable... I'm going to blame this guy for this ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...y/National/home

Edited July 18, 2007 by Emancipation

[Cécy 44]

, so now my question is what if I just get the TB vaccination , wouldnt that be easier and prove of not being infected with the desease as well ?

and if it comes down to getting the skin test , can my family Dr or the local travel clinique ( we got travel cliniques here where you can get all kind of vaccinations required for traveling abord ) do it ?

If you are thinking about the BCG vaccine, forget about it already, it is not recognized in the US (or so I've been told) and it will make your TB skin test positive.

I think it should be fine if you have it done by your Dr, just get all kinds of proof to carry with you and present to the CS so he doesn't make you do it again.

Unacceptable... I'm going to blame this guy for this ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...y/National/home

Do you think we could get him to pay for all the TB test we now have to do

Edited July 18, 2007 by Cécy

[Lona.C. 16]

, so now my question is what if I just get the TB vaccination , wouldnt that be easier and prove of not being infected with the desease as well ?

and if it comes down to getting the skin test , can my family Dr or the local travel clinique ( we got travel cliniques here where you can get all kind of vaccinations required for traveling abord ) do it ?

If you are thinking about the BCG vaccine, forget about it already, it is not recognized in the US (or so I've been told) and it will make your TB skin test positive.

I think it should be fine if you have it done by your Dr, just get all kinds of proof to carry with you and present to the CS so he doesn't make you do it again.

Ok thank you , will do my homework on it and see who will make it so am prepared for whats coming in the future

[misa 2]

ok am not even close to file for AOS , but like to be prepared to whats coming and had some question in the past about the TB test too , so now my question is what if I just get the TB vaccination , wouldnt that be easier and prove of not being infected with the desease as well ?

and if it comes down to getting the skin test , can my family Dr or the local travel clinique ( we got travel cliniques here where you can get all kind of vaccinations required for traveling abord ) do it ?

I don't think you can easily get the BCG vaccine.

http://www.cdc.gov/tb/pubs/tbfactsheets/BCG.htm

However, BCG is not generally recommended for use in the United States because of the low risk of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the variable effectiveness of the vaccine against adult pulmonary TB, and the vaccine’s potential interference with tuberculin skin test reactivity. The BCG vaccine should be considered only for very select persons who meet specific criteria and in consultation with a TB expert.

Not sure about getting your skin test though. I'm just going to call the civil surgeon to do it. I believe USCIS will only accept results from a civil surgeon so not sure if you can get it done elsewhere and then transcribed by a civil surgeon. Call up a few to find out though.

Edited July 18, 2007 by misa

[Emancipation 2]

Unacceptable... I'm going to blame this guy for this ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...y/National/home

Do you think we could get him to pay for all the TB test we now have to do

Can't hurt to TRY!!! Geesh!!

Edited July 18, 2007 by Emancipation