FAQs: Forms I-693 and DS-3025

[StoryAngel 4]

I have my DS-3025 but need one more shot. I have a blank I-693 for the Civil Surgeon so all my vaccination info can be put into Part 2 of the form. So do I just submit that with my AOS application? My "main" medical examination stuff was submitted at POE in the sealed envelope. Does the Civil Surgeon need to fill out the entire form? Do I submit it half-filled? Very confused...

[NavarreMan 10]

I-193A info

[july052007 0]

added info on dr. arnold...

called them today and they told me to send the following in writing to their new address... same just the suite# change to 114

Name:

Gender:

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Passport #:

SSN: None yet.

Mailing Address:

Contact #:

copy of ds 3025

first page of I693 form from USCIS Site with date and signature

20 Dollars fee payable to dr. L.E. arnold

[Jack and Barbara 0]

There is a lot of good information here, but I guess I'm a little confused when ti comes to our situation.

My finacee is coming on a K1 visa and will need her third HPV shot when she arrives. I assume that means she would need to have the I-693A filled out and singed by the local USCIS-approved civil surgeon. Is the I-693A sections 1, 2, and 5 of the I-693? I did not see any supplement on the USCIS website.

Does our situation (getting one more shot before sending in the I-693A) make sense?

I will reread but I assume the Form DS-2053 is issued by the USCIS-approved civil surgeon in her country (Brazil) in the sealed envelope and opened at the POE by immigration authorities. I believe she got a copy of this and all of the vaccinations (minus he 3rd HPV shot).

[NavarreMan 10]

I-693a

[Jack and Barbara 0]

I-693a

Thank you!

I assume the civil surgeon we go to can also give her the last HPV shot, but will call before. Is there a general cost for these services (I've read $100-$200 before)? She would hopefully be on my insurance plan by then so that might take care fo it.

[Jack and Barbara 0]

I-693a

I actually found out that the document on the CDC website is not updated. According to the USCIS instructions to I-693, Part 1 and the vaccination supplement for Part 2 needs to be filled out, and Part 5 must be signed by the USCIS-approved civil surgeon.

The vaccination supplement now has sections for Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, Meningococcal, HPV, and Zoster, whereas they were not required before.

I will have to check and see with the doctor if all 3 shots of HPV need to be taken before we can submit the AOS. I'm afraid we will have to...

[Vani 0]

Alright I read many posts about the Ds3025 Issue and the I693A issue....

(PS: I might have mixed up DS3025 and I693 forms... Well I don't really know which is which )

Now please correct if I'm wrong! ...

1) Since I am a K1 applicant, I read that I don't need to give in an I693A but to only send in the DS3025 (vaccination worksheet?)

2) My DS3025 was done in Canada and on the paper it said "Use in Canada only" so that's why people like me need a civil surgeon to fill out an I693A for us right?

3) I saw many posts about how people did not send in their I693A and got their AOS approved (they didn't get any RFE!!!)

Thanks a bunch!

Edited June 28, 2008 by Vani

[Eric-Pris 1,606]

Q: Why are K non-immigrant visa holders asked to include a vaccination supplement when filing Form I-485 to adjust status?

Some countries allow K non-immigrant visa applicants to defer their vaccinations until after they arrive in the U.S. If the beneficiary's vaccinations were not completed as part of the visa process, it is necessary to include the I-693a vaccination supplement in the application.

If the beneficiary's vaccinations were COMPLETED as part of the visa process, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE FORM I-693A IN THE AOS SUBMISSION. All your medical information is enclosed in the brown envelope which was handed in at the POE. The envelope is then forwarded on to USCIS where it will be consolidated with the I-485 submission, once received. If you received a copy of the Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (Form DS-3025) from your Panel Physician, you may include a copy of that form in your AOS submission in place of Form I-693a.

In light of the recent changes (i.e. discontinued 693a, new TB policy?), does the statement in red still hold true?

Thanks

[Jack and Barbara 0]

Q: Why are K non-immigrant visa holders asked to include a vaccination supplement when filing Form I-485 to adjust status?

Some countries allow K non-immigrant visa applicants to defer their vaccinations until after they arrive in the U.S. If the beneficiary's vaccinations were not completed as part of the visa process, it is necessary to include the I-693a vaccination supplement in the application.

If the beneficiary's vaccinations were COMPLETED as part of the visa process, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE FORM I-693A IN THE AOS SUBMISSION. All your medical information is enclosed in the brown envelope which was handed in at the POE. The envelope is then forwarded on to USCIS where it will be consolidated with the I-485 submission, once received. If you received a copy of the Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (Form DS-3025) from your Panel Physician, you may include a copy of that form in your AOS submission in place of Form I-693a.

In light of the recent changes (i.e. discontinued 693a, new TB policy?), does the statement in red still hold true?

Thanks

I am trying to figure out that one as well since my fiancee has one HPV shot left to take here in august but I wanted to see if we could send in either the DS-3025 alone or if its necessary to send in the I-693 supplement. In the case of the latter, do we need to wait until the 3rd shot is taken or can we go ahead and send it in right after we marry next month?

[Eric-Pris 1,606]

In the case of the latter, do we need to wait until the 3rd shot is taken or can we go ahead and send it in right after we marry next month?

I read on the USCIS website that you don't have to complete a series of vaccinations to file for AOS. As long as the first dose is administered, you're good to go. It's your responsibility to make sure you get the other doses. They don't require proof that they have been given.

My wife completed her vaccinations before getting the k-1 visa in April. We're just sending a copy of her DS-3025 and a note stating that she completed her vaccinations as part of the k-1 visa process. If I get an RFE, so be it. We're in no hurry. With all these recent changes, nobody knows what the hell is going on, so we'll just see what happens.

Edited July 2, 2008 by kid brooklyn

[Jack and Barbara 0]

It's good to know we're not the only ones going about in semi-blind. I guess we'll just send in the DS-3025 even though I've read the I-694 Parts 1 & 2 (supplement only) and 5 are necessary and hope that' all we need. Later, we'll complete her 3rd HPV shot for her own protection.

Please let me know if anyone disagrees with what we are proposing.

[Shannon and David 0]

Hi all!

The following link was INVALUABLE to me to figure out what the heck was going on with the I-693. It looks like we DO indeed have to submit the I-693, part 1 (Information about you) and part 2, #5 (vaccination section) completed for K-1 visa holders. Please read Section 3, Frequently Asked Questions, #2 for clarification.

These forms were revised on 06/05/08. New info.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693instr.pdf

Here's the form itself.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693.pdf

Good luck to all!

Shannon

[melusine 5]

Ah!... and i am telling you... good luck to find a civil surgeon who will make it with the new forms and for a decent price !!!! what a pain !

do we need to do the TB Skin test anyway extra ?

[melusine 5]

i called like 6 doctors so far (with my so so english and their so so english).. and it's like, they don't just fill up the vaccination part blah blah blah, just the full medical, blah blah blah... between 150$ and 400$

what a gang of incompetent who are not even able to make their job right... i am so angry right now, you have no idea