Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I realize this has already been answered by a couple of other people, here's additional information I think other people may benefit from:
- Be sure to pick a designated civil surgeon for your medical exam - here's a link to finding USCIS designated surgeons in your area: https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV
- Shop around for prices - for those without medical insurance, or in a situation where the civil surgeons in your area will not accept your medical insurance. The doctors do not charge the same price, some may insist on carrying out tests that are not 'medically appropriate' simply because you have no immunization records to show - refer to this guidelines if you find yourself in that situation: http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/Static%20Files%20Memoranda/VaccinationChanges121509.pdf
- If you're from a country where BCG immunization is administered or has been administered to as a baby, you will most likely test positive for the TB skin test. You might want to mention this before hand to the doctor when you go for your medical exam. In which case, he may just ask you to go ahead and do the chest x-ray instead of waiting for 3 days to read the result of the TB skin test.
Hi everyone,
I am wondering if anyone of you have done your medicals and be kind enough to share your experience...? What was it like? And how long did it take?
Also I am wondering if I have to use the report of the vaccinations I got in the past in my home country to see a local surgeon...?
Thanks for your help !!!