Super confused I-693 vaccination

[Perfect Couple 4]

I am really confused on what to do with I-693...

I am on K1 visa and i already had my medical exam June 2008.

some says i just need to fill up part 1 and attach the vaccination documentation worksheet... and its good to go.

while others say, i still need to go to civil surgeon and let him complete the I-693 Part 2 and get certificate.

1.) Which is which?

2.) and where can i find that designated civil surgeon? can u pls give me the website?

Thank u..

[vichygurl 1]

Actually it's your choice. There are some who didn't got any RFE by just submitting the DS form.

Civil Surgeon Locator..

Just type your zip code..

I suggest read all the post of Ewok about it.

Good LUck!

Vida Taylor

Edited October 29, 2008 by blukiss24

[john_and_marlene 162]

It won't be enough to just attach your vaccination worksheet. Your vaccinations are not complete. The Td vaccination is not available in the Philippines and you need it. Get any missing vaccinations and have a CS complete the vaccination portion of the I-693.

[Perfect Couple 4]

How much did you pay for everything?

I just want to so i could check if we are paying the right price.

[john_and_marlene 162]

Prices vary widely depending on where you get the vaccinations and which CS you use.

We were able to get Marlene's additional vaccinations for free and we paid $25 to have the vaccination worksheet and record of additional vaccinations transferred to I-693 (actually I-693a vaccination supplement when we did it, but I understand the form has changed to include the vaccinations on the main form).

[Perfect Couple 4]

Prices vary widely depending on where you get the vaccinations and which CS you use.

We were able to get Marlene's additional vaccinations for free and we paid $25 to have the vaccination worksheet and record of additional vaccinations transferred to I-693 (actually I-693a vaccination supplement when we did it, but I understand the form has changed to include the vaccinations on the main form).

That's nice that she had her additional vaccination for free. i wish i could have mine too, for free..

Well, i guess price range would be $20-$30 for transferring the vaccination worksheet to I-693.

I just dont want to pay $500 for that...

thank y'all

[Eric-Pris 1,606]

Well, i guess price range would be $20-$30 for transferring the vaccination worksheet to I-693.

What they would be and what they charge are two totally different things. Shop around until you find a CS that's not a total crook and if you can get it done for under $50, that's a relatively good deal.

[Blaine74 0]

Well, i guess price range would be $20-$30 for transferring the vaccination worksheet to I-693.

What they would be and what they charge are two totally different things. Shop around until you find a CS that's not a total crook and if you can get it done for under $50, that's a relatively good deal.

didn't do the medical exam because we came in on the K-1 visa. Had bloodwork done at my doctors to see what vaccinations were needed. She needed all but 1 (so she had to get 3 more) All covered under our insurance plan (under preventitive care) Took it to a civil surgeon and paid $50 for them to transcribe it.

thats all she wrote

[Jasman0717 9]

I suggest when calling civil surgeons that you call around, the price can really vary by a lot. We paid $70 for the vaccination and the form here in Santa Ana but I have seen where people were ripped off for over $500 for the same thing

[Perfect Couple 4]

i called the nearest civil surgeon in our place and they cant give NUMBERS/fee. they just told me to go there and they will look at my vaccination record and fee will depend if i still need other vaccination.

[Perfect Couple 4]

For how many days you need to see the CS...

can you finish this I-693 for just a day?

or you need to go back for blood work results, vaccination, and all that good stuff?

[metinil 0]

I had mine today. $60 for paperwork, blood work and TB test... $45 for Tetanus shot, $110 Gardisil. Oh, and the 2nd office I went to gave me the Gardisil and tetanus again!!! At least they didn't charge me!!

Back to finish the paperwork on Friday when they check the TB. I think $215 is pretty good considering other places wanted $200+ no including Gardisil.

I'm in FL btw.

Edited October 29, 2008 by metinil

[Perfect Couple 4]

did you finish all in a day?

[metinil 0]

did you finish all in a day?

I need to go back on Friday (2 days after) to check the TB test, and to finish the paperwork.

[U.S. Wendy 0]

$230.00 total

$65 X 2, bloodwork to check for previous vaccinations

$50 for a tetanus shot

$50 for paperwork

Still the whole deal is shady and I don't trust these civil surgeon offices. They make a boat load of money; all nice and accomodating when you call to schedule the appointment, but when I called back and asked for them to explain their fees, cause they just give you a blank receipt showing you paid a total amount, not a breakdown AND I needed an extra copy of his vaccinations for our records. I had to harass them for three days to get a response!!! They accept AETNA insurance, but not for immigration!!!!!

We didn't have enough time to get the shots done using our insurance, get the results transcribed by the civil surgeon, etc. I'm just so tired with working, dealing with USCIS "stuff" and other household chores, I just decided to fork over the $230.00 and be done with it.

Sent in our AOS and EAP and AP last night.