TO ALL K1 APPLICANTS

[Emo 0]

Bring this form http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/ti-03/appdx-a_693vacc.pdf on you medical exam abroad to be completed and signed by the doctor.

After your marriage in USA send it with AOS documents.

This will save you time and some $.

Our AOS was approved in 6 weeks

Good luck

[heishe 2]

Yeah, that would have been a good idea.

[onesassygirl 0]

But isn't that form to be completed and signed by a Civil Surgeon in the US, not a Panel Physician abroad?

[reeses16 8]

Thanks! I appreicate the heads up!

[DA BOMB 1]

But isn't that form to be completed and signed by a Civil Surgeon in the US, not a Panel Physician abroad?

Isnt it as easy as our civil surgeon just copies the info from the immunization record the beneficiary brings with them?

[flutter95 4]

But isn't that form to be completed and signed by a Civil Surgeon in the US, not a Panel Physician abroad?

But then again, when you get your medical exam done outside the US, its at a place designated by the uscis, so why wouldn't that be ok?

[onesassygirl 0]

But isn't that form to be completed and signed by a Civil Surgeon in the US, not a Panel Physician abroad?

But then again, when you get your medical exam done outside the US, its at a place designated by the uscis, so why wouldn't that be ok?

Yes, I agree it would be much easier and cheaper on us. It's like asking, then why can't we just submit the DS-3025? Why do they ask us to see a Civil Surgeon here to get it transcribed? I think I remember seeing this issue being touched before in these forums... not sure if it was here or the AOS forum. I can't find the thread I saw it in, but I think the argument was that Panel Physicians are appointed by the DHS and Civil Surgeons are specifically appointed by USCIS, and they ask us to see a Civil Surgeon here as a check-and-balance to see if the Panel Physicians abroad are doing their job right.

(Someone please correct me if I am wrong).

[rebex05 1]

Thanks, will keep that in mind when it gets closer for us.

[GrenadianCrix 1]

Bring this form http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/ti-03/appdx-a_693vacc.pdf on you medical exam abroad to be completed and signed by the doctor.

After your marriage in USA send it with AOS documents.

This will save you time and some $.

Our AOS was approved in 6 weeks

Good luck

Thanks for the heads up.

I like saving time and money!

Sue

[Eveline 9]

But then again. The vaccination supplement that is showed above has NOTHING to do with the six weeks until AOS approval. Just because I send it in doesn't expedite the AOS process.

[KarenCee 3]

But then again. The vaccination supplement that is showed above has NOTHING to do with the six weeks until AOS approval. Just because I send it in doesn't expedite the AOS process.

Thanks for pointing that out, as it might raise the hopes of others when they go through AOS. There is NOTHING you can do to expedite the AOS process that I know of, no matter how well prepared and put together your application is. Trust me. We've been waiting almost 8 months so far. I know of others who have waited far longer.

The vaccination supplement is just to show that you've had pertinent vaccinations, and submitting it with your AOS package ensures that you *might* not get an RFE for it.

[rebeccajo 14]

But isn't that form to be completed and signed by a Civil Surgeon in the US, not a Panel Physician abroad?

But then again, when you get your medical exam done outside the US, its at a place designated by the uscis, so why wouldn't that be ok?

Your medical is done at a place chosen by the consulate and consulates are under the juris of the State Department.

USCIS does not process visas. The State Department does.

Both are under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security.

There are very few documents or procedures that either uses or do that the other will accept.

The PDF linked by the OP is a USCIS form. No Panel Physician selected by a consulate will sign it as they are not a USCIS designated Civil Surgeon .

Edited February 25, 2007 by rebeccajo

[Emo 0]

But isn't that form to be completed and signed by a Civil Surgeon in the US, not a Panel Physician abroad?

But then again, when you get your medical exam done outside the US, its at a place designated by the uscis, so why wouldn't that be ok?

Your medical is done at a place chosen by the consulate and consulates are under the juris of the State Department.

USCIS does not process visas. The State Department does.

Both are under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security.

There are very few documents or procedures that either uses or do that the other will accept.

The PDF linked by the OP is a USCIS form. No Panel Physician selected by a consulate will sign it as they are not a USCIS designated Civil Surgeon .

Really?

But isn't that form to be completed and signed by a Civil Surgeon in the US, not a Panel Physician abroad?

But then again, when you get your medical exam done outside the US, its at a place designated by the uscis, so why wouldn't that be ok?

Your medical is done at a place chosen by the consulate and consulates are under the juris of the State Department.

USCIS does not process visas. The State Department does.

Both are under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security.

There are very few documents or procedures that either uses or do that the other will accept.

The PDF linked by the OP is a USCIS form. No Panel Physician selected by a consulate will sign it as they are not a USCIS designated Civil Surgeon .

Really?

[rebeccajo 14]

Emo, what are you trying to show us? It's not readable.

[rebeccajo 14]

From USCIS.gov

Designated Civil Surgeons

Most applicants for adjustment of status are required to have a medical examination. The medical examination must be conducted by a civil surgeon who has been designated by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Medical examinations are needed for adjustment of status cases (Form I-485) and requests for V nonimmigrant status (Form I-539). If you are applying for a visa outside of the United States, you should review our Medical Examination page.

Finding A Designated Civil Surgeon in Your Area

For the most current list of civil surgeons in your area, please check our Civil Surgeons Locator, or call the National Customer Service Center at 1 (800) 375-5283. After you have selected English or Spanish as your language of choice for the message, choose #2 for medical examinations from the list of six automated options. You will be asked to key in your zip code to help determine the list of designated civil surgeons close to you. Have pencil and paper ready to record the names of the civil surgeons provided.

Doctors interested in being registered as a Designated Civil Surgeon should submit the following to their local District Office:

A letter to the District Director requesting consideration

A copy of a current medical license

A current resume that shows 4 years of professional experience, not including a residency program

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or lawful status in the United States

Two signature cards showing name typed and signature below