x-rays at POE?

[pbgirl 1]

Hi there,

I hope I am posting in the right forum. I figure most people for this forum are already in the States! So question for you: How many of you were actually asked for your chest xray at the POE? Did you carry it in your hand bag or check it in with your luggage?

Are you supposed to give them the xrays in addition to the sealed envelope?

Thanks for your help!

[iceyspots 0]

I've never heard of any POE actually asking for it, but technically, by the books you're supposed to bring it.

[gag54611 1]

Bring it with you yes. Will you be asked for it, almost certainly not. I doubt that a border patrol agent could read it anyway. My wife's is slowly gathering dust, never having seen the light of day since her medical last year.

G

[phillybogota 0]

no, they dont ask for it, we had it in hads all the way, it was a pain in the %^^&, we had so much bags and holding that was worst, they dont ask for it, you can put it in the bag that u take with u in the plane.

[CWR 0]

Bring it with you yes. Will you be asked for it, almost certainly not.

I absolutely agree. I know of no one who was ever asked for the X-ray, but since the instructions state that it has to be carried, it should be carried (unless you choose to take the risk of actually being asked for it and not having it, it's totally up to you, of course)

I did ask the immigration officer "do you need my X-ray?" and held it up to him, and he was pretty shocked and told me to give it to my doctor

[pbgirl 1]

Ok, thanks! That is what I figured. The POE officer is probably going to tell you to go take it to a medical professional. And you are right, the xrays are so clunky to carry and I know they won't fit in the small roller bag that will be the carry on luggage.

Sounds like putting it in the checked in baggage will fine.

Thanks for the input.

[motu 6]

My fiance carried hers and it quickly found a place of honor in our first hotel room's trash can!

[rejane 1]

I had them with me at the poe... and they didn t ant to see my X rays...

[senyorita80 1]

They will never ask for it. ABove poster is right that "by the book" you're suppose to hand carry it but they will not even look at it. The immigration officers at the airport do not have any knowledge in reading xrays, only your physician. (my POE was detroit)

[billh56 0]

They won't ask for them but don't throw them away. If you get an RFE for another medical exam, you can use your X-ray. Saves a few dollars.

[Cassie 8]

Ok, thanks! That is what I figured. The POE officer is probably going to tell you to go take it to a medical professional. And you are right, the xrays are so clunky to carry and I know they won't fit in the small roller bag that will be the carry on luggage.

Sounds like putting it in the checked in baggage will fine.

Thanks for the input.

Roll it up and put it in a cardboard mailing tube -- makes it very portable. Just make sure you don't bend or crease it.