Medical exam and whats involed

[poohsmum]

Hi I am trying to find out what is involed at the medical exam and how long it takes to get it done and when is the best time to take it?when the papers all get filed or when INS request it done before interview? Our lawyer says his was pretty quick (listen to heart, check BP,Check reflex's and shot record draw labs and do TB test come back in 3 days and your done ) although on INS web site says you have to disrobe although our lawyer said his doc never even had him disrobe...What shots do the reqiure you to have?? I had all my shots as a kid and my rubella after my daughter was born and DPT but my childhood shot record is in Canada in storage.
Just curious as to what the process is Thank you

[icman]

I did mine in Pasadena, CA. I got couple of shots in the arm, drawn blood from me, etc. It took about four days to complete. Just start the process and see for yourself. Perhaps you can call your local USCIS certified doctor and ask him/her.

Good luck.

[UnionJax]

Hi

I just had my medical a few weeks ago and the shots aren't a problem at all, I had a PPD (Mantoux test) Tetnus/Diphtheria and an MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella). Thats actually only two shots, the PPD is an injection on the top layer of the skin. You have to wait up until 48 hours and no more than 72 hours to have your PPD read by a nurse/doctor.

I've had two medicals in the past, and my first didn't involve undressing. Although my second was more thorough, and the doctor did have me undress and put on some silly boxer shorts and checked every area of my body for signs of STD's.

If you have your medical history/shot history, I don't think you have to have any shots, maybe just a booster if its time. My first medical actually did a titer test and tested my blood for antibodies, I was a big coward and didn't want a shot or a few shots. But that did cost abit of cash.

So I guess it all comes down to the medical professional you go and see, nothing to worry about though, my doctors were always really professional and friendly. My first medical, the doctor gave me the sealed envelope on my second visit 3 days after the first.

Good Luck =o)

[poohsmum]

Thanks, Just not sure if I should do it now or wait till I know when my AOS interview is....I have needle phobia LOL

[icman]

Interesting, I thought you file the medical examination results with your I-485. Not sure if your case is different than mine...

Anyway, get rid of your phobia...I take the needle very easily, and it is easy. Take a step and fight back your fear with rational feelings and thoughts.

[hubert]

Thanks, Just not sure if I should do it now or wait till I know when my AOS interview is....I have needle phobia LOL

I just did mine a few days ago and it took less than a hour. I showed the doctor all my immunization record(MMR, TD, PPD and X-ray test result) so I could skip these shots(I am also kind of needle-phobia:-)). The only shot I took is for blood test. And I probably can pick up my result next week.

[cherr1980]

Several times over the forum this issue of doubts on filing the medical examination I-693 along with the AOS packet. The answer continue being the same: you MUST include your form I-693 (that is given by the doctor in a sealed envelope that you do not open never even for curiosity and then closed it again) along with your AOS packet.

Is well written on the instructions of the I-485. If you do not include it then you will get a RFE that will cause a delay in your process.

Before...more than a year ago, the process was different and the person could bring the medical examination at the interview, that has been changed. Please re-read the instructions.

Your doctor and only your doctor (the one you choose from the list) is the only that can tell you what shots you need and how s/he will perform the medical exam. You must call them first and ask them that you what you need to do for your USCIS medical examination and they will tell you what to do first and so on. Not all people received the same shots since that depends in your age and other factors.

It is better to be done when you almost have all the other paperwork and supportive documents ready to file and then you do the medical exam. The medical exam has a validity of one year, but recently the USCIS sent a memo about the period could be longer depending in the case of the person.

Good luck,

[patty579]

You have to go to one of the doctors on the list that USCIS provides. If you don't have a list, call the 800-number, they automatically list it for you.
Mostly you just have to give the doctor's office a quick call, tell them it's for the USCIS and make an appointment, and mostly you can get one the next day.

If you have a shot history, take it!! I have huge needle issues myself and half of the shots I got probably hadn't been necessary, if only I had had my shot history!!!
But I can assure you, it's not as bad as I thought it would be. Done in 20 minutes.

[icman]

Find one here...

http://uscis.gov/graphics/exec/cs/index.asp

[dsugandhi]

I just did mine a few days ago and it took less than a hour. I showed the doctor all my immunization record(MMR, TD, PPD and X-ray test result) so I could skip these shots(I am also kind of needle-phobia:-)). The only shot I took is for blood test. And I probably can pick up my result next week.

Hi hubert,

I did take all the shots about 6 months back from my family doctor. Do we have to get a letter from doctor to show when we go to USCIS certified doctor so that they don't give again? Do you have any format?

[patty579]

Hi hubert,

I did take all the shots about 6 months back from my family doctor. Do we have to get a letter from doctor to show when we go to USCIS certified doctor so that they don't give again? Do you have any format?

Your doctor should have something like a shot history. Ask him to give it to you, make a copy and bring that along when you have your medicals done.

[dsugandhi]

Your doctor should have something like a shot history. Ask him to give it to you, make a copy and bring that along when you have your medicals done.

Thanks for reply...

[token_ranger]

Sheesh i had all my shots in england before i came over ( i was told i needed a medical to get over here) cause it's free see?
Had my full medical over there too when i had my interview in london.
guess what they lost my file and i had to get it all done again, luckily i had my shots at a local doctor, they were on file and promptly faxed to me.
I had my blood test and exam, got results and brown envelope next day.
Off it goes with the marriage certificate and bingo, interview may 11th

[payala]

WOW you got your interview date already???

That's great!! Your EAD is on the way and you already have an interview date. Congrats!

That really makes me feel better since you can see your RFE affected your case but not TOO much.

[ranchun]

Hi my parents are arriving in the US in a couple of weeks. I am to file immigration petition on their behalf (I am a naturalized citizen). They will bring their immunization records with them, but the records will be in the native language (Chinese). Should I have the records translated ? Once translated, do they need to be certified ? Is there a format their doctors should follow before issuing the immunication records ?

Thanks !

[cherr1980]

Well, the records should be translated in English so the authorize doctor by USCIS can read them.

[ranchun]

Well, the records should be translated in English so the authorize doctor by USCIS can read them.

But does the translation need to be certified or something like that ? Or will the signature of the doctor on the translated copy suffice ?

Thanks.

[cherr1980]

Uhmm...okay let's do this...go http://uscis.gov/graphics/exec/cs/Index.asp?

And call one of the doctors in your area and check what they tell you about it.

[ari4u]

But does the translation need to be certified or something like that ? Or will the signature of the doctor on the translated copy suffice ?

Thanks.

All translations have to be certified. Im not sure if translated copies of your vaccination history are accepted, but you can try. If it is not accpeted, you have to be prepared to spend a little over $50 per person to get the shots here and get an updated vaccination chart from the Civil Surgeon. look at Tip 13 for certification instructions... http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffic...al/index.htm#H