I-693 form and cost of civil surgeon fee???

[bgamb 3]

I decided to visit 2 local Dr's on the list

1st one----the receptionist tells me $250.00..........!!!

I said----we dont need a physical....she said....well, with blood tests and all.....

I said ....we DONT NEED blood test

she just shrugged her shoulders and said 250

crooks

DR #2

I told them the same thing---no physical/blood tests......

"well, the Dr cannot just fill it out without seeing her"...she says

$200.00

I have maybe 4 more near me

Looks like I will just have to bend over and take it like a man....LOL

Any other experiences out there.

I absolutely HATE getting hosed

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

~ Moved from K-1 Process to AOS from Family Based Visas- topic is about I-693 for AOS, beyond K-1 process ~

[mariepear 12]

Same thing happened to me... I finally found one that was willing to do just the paperwork for $90. Just keep trying...

[Stevephoto 230]

Hi bgamb,

You posted a similar question yesterday and received replies. I mentioned that we did not go to a CS. We included our DS3025 and this portion of the instructions from USCIS:

www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-693instr.pdf

3. What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas?

If you were admitted as a:

a. K-1 fiancé(e) or a K-2 child of a K-1 fiancé(e); or as a

b. K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen or a K-4 child of a K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen; and

c. You received a medical examination prior to admission, then:

(1) You are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form I-485 is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination, and the medical examination did not reveal a Class A medical condition, or if you did have a Class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility and have complied with the terms and conditions on the waiver.

(2) Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and included as part of the original overseas medical examination report, you will have to have the vaccination report completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you are required to submit the vaccination record and page 1 of Form I-693.

Our interview is November 26th. No RFE.

[bgamb 3]

Hi bgamb,

You posted a similar question yesterday and received replies. I mentioned that we did not go to a CS. We included our DS3025 and this portion of the instructions from USCIS:

www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-693instr.pdf

3. What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas?

If you were admitted as a:

a. K-1 fiancé(e) or a K-2 child of a K-1 fiancé(e); or as a

b. K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen or a K-4 child of a K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen; and

c. You received a medical examination prior to admission, then:

(1) You are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form I-485 is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination, and the medical examination did not reveal a Class A medical condition, or if you did have a Class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility and have complied with the terms and conditions on the waiver.

(2) Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and included as part of the original overseas medical examination report, you will have to have the vaccination report completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you are required to submit the vaccination record and page 1 of Form I-693.

Our interview is November 26th. No RFE.

Latest 2 phone calls to civil surgeons.....$300 and $330 for the form fill out

Thanks Steve

My new wife had NO record of immunizations in the past

So, the only thing she got was what they decided in Manila at St Lukes

I am not real clear when I read her DS-3025....is it complete and acceptable or is there anything more she needs medically

I believe she got 4 shots (I can't get her on the phone now to confirm)

The column "insufficient time interval" is what concerns me

I assume that means there was not enough time for a "series" of shots

So......is she required to have more? therefore the NEED for the civil surgeon?

(see attached vaccination record)

thanks to any who have experience with this

vaccination record.pdf

[mariepear 12]

Latest 2 phone calls to civil surgeons.....$300 and $330 for the form fill out

Thanks Steve

My new wife had NO record of immunizations in the past

So, the only thing she got was what they decided in Manila at St Lukes

I am not real clear when I read her DS-3025....is it complete and acceptable or is there anything more she needs medically

I believe she got 4 shots (I can't get her on the phone now to confirm)

The column "insufficient time interval" is what concerns me

I assume that means there was not enough time for a "series" of shots

So......is she required to have more? therefore the NEED for the civil surgeon?

(see attached vaccination record)

thanks to any who have experience with this

This looks fine to me... As long as she got the first shot out of the series she if fine.... I think you can just submit this DS-3025 and not have to do the medical in USA. Those are the exact same shots they did to me at the civil surgeon over here in USA.

[Stevephoto 230]

That looks like what Joan got...

[bgamb 3]

This looks fine to me... As long as she got the first shot out of the series she if fine.... I think you can just submit this DS-3025 and not have to do the medical in USA. Those are the exact same shots they did to me at the civil surgeon over here in USA.

thanks Marie

It was point out to me the the I-693 MUST be done

If you look at the official link that steve posted....paragraph 4d2 states even tho a medical exam is not required....the form must be filled out to prove the vaccinations are done.

And this must be done by the civil surgeon

It seems clear that all these "dr's" that want $250-$300 are scamming us just to fill their pockets

we just need a sign off that proves that the ds-3025 was done

I hate getting hosed.....

I will keep looking....but once the distance to a doctor increases...it almost becomes not worth the savings

[mariepear 12]

thanks Marie

It was point out to me the the I-693 MUST be done

If you look at the official link that steve posted....paragraph 4d2 states even tho a medical exam is not required....the form must be filled out to prove the vaccinations are done.

And this must be done by the civil surgeon

It seems clear that all these "dr's" that want $250-$300 are scamming us just to fill their pockets

we just need a sign off that proves that the ds-3025 was done

I hate getting hosed.....

I will keep looking....but once the distance to a doctor increases...it almost becomes not worth the savings

You are welcome!

You have a copy of the DS-3025 properly completed so you don't need to do the I-693... Mine wasn't properly completed back in my home country so I had to get the I-693.

It was frustrating for me too to find someone who wouldn't want 300 dollars for everythig....

[dvensel1 5]

Hi all.....

Once again I appeal to your experience in the matter of filing my wife's AOS form 485.

This is about the medical form 693.

My wife had her physical and her vaccinations at St. Lukes in Manila. We have her DS3025 form with the record of the vaccinations with us.

So...do I need to fill out the 693 form? Do I need to have a Dr. do it? In my part of the country (northern NY state) they're a little hard to come by and since she's not on my insurance yet, it'll be out of pocket costs.

I've read some posts that stated that they didn't have a Dr. do it and they were all right with this when they sent it in.

Please...guidance??

Doug and Ana

[Love Marry Stay 1]

Hi all.....

Once again I appeal to your experience in the matter of filing my wife's AOS form 485.

This is about the medical form 693.

My wife had her physical and her vaccinations at St. Lukes in Manila. We have her DS3025 form with the record of the vaccinations with us.

So...do I need to fill out the 693 form? Do I need to have a Dr. do it? In my part of the country (northern NY state) they're a little hard to come by and since she's not on my insurance yet, it'll be out of pocket costs.

I've read some posts that stated that they didn't have a Dr. do it and they were all right with this when they sent it in.

Please...guidance??

Doug and Ana

When did she have her DS3025 done? Her DS3025 should be good for one year and she would not need to take a full medical examination. I have heard people sending in their DS3025 instead of the I-693 and it was okay. But I've also heard vice versa. Ring around some civil surgeons will transfer the DS3025 over to I-693 for a cheaper price than the full medical examination.

This page may help you:

http://mrspresson.com/knowledgebase/693-report-medical-examination-vaccination-record-really-required/

As for the people above, I feel your pain. Some civil surgeons really do take advantage of us intending migrants. I unfortunately did not have complete vaccination records. So was charged an exorbitant amount to receive the vaccinations and medical exam. In the price range of $400 upwards.

[dvensel1 5]

When did she have her DS3025 done? Her DS3025 should be good for one year and she would not need to take a full medical examination. I have heard people sending in their DS3025 instead of the I-693 and it was okay. But I've also heard vice versa. Ring around some civil surgeons will transfer the DS3025 over to I-693 for a cheaper price than the full medical examination.

This page may help you:

http://mrspresson.com/knowledgebase/693-report-medical-examination-vaccination-record-really-required/

As for the people above, I feel your pain. Some civil surgeons really do take advantage of us intending migrants. I unfortunately did not have complete vaccination records. So was charged an exorbitant amount to receive the vaccinations and medical exam. In the price range of $400 upwards.

Thanks so much! I did up the 693 form and we have her vaccination records because they did the vaccinations at St. Lukes when she went for her physical. So we have the DS3025 too. I called a CS today and explained to them what I needed and they tols me to come over tomorrow (Thurs.) and she'd fill it out for $25. Now, this is class. She was up on everything and NOT trying to cheat people out of their money. Frankly, I think the USCIS should take the approved doctors and straighten them out and explain that NOT everyone needs to have another physical. To charge upwards of $300 for this service is the leading cause as to why medical care is not within reach of many people and insurance costs so much. These doctors are getting rich on other people's needs. Ridiculous! They need to be reeled in by USCIS and a fee set by them for this service.

Edited May 27, 2015 by dvensel1

[Love Marry Stay 1]

I called a CS today and explained to them what I needed and they tols me to come over tomorrow (Thurs.) and she'd fill it out for $25. Now, this is class. She was up on everything and NOT trying to cheat people out of their money. Frankly, I think the USCIS should take the approved doctors and straighten them out and explain that NOT everyone needs to have another physical. To charge upwards of $300 for this service is the leading cause as to why medical care is not within reach of many people and insurance costs so much. These doctors are getting rich on other people's needs. Ridiculous! They need to be reeled in by USCIS and a fee set by them for this service.

OH WOW! I'm very happy to hear what that CS is able to do for you. She is definitely the minority, but it restores my faith that there are still good and honest people out there.

Good luck with everything friend!