How long is the DS-3025 / Medical Examination valid? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson K1 Visa Stage: Normal – In general, medical examinations are valid for 6 months from the date of the Medical Exam. Meaning you’d have to have your K1 Visa Interview before this. Sputum Exams – These are usually valid for 3 months so you must have your K1 Visa Interview before it expires. AOS Stage: Your…
What are these immunizations / vaccinations required under U.S. Law ? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson The U.S. Department of State has listed the following as vaccination requirements: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Influenza Influenza type b (Hib) Measles Meningococcal Mumps Pneumococcal Pertussis Polio Rotavirus Rubella Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids Varicella Immigrants may be required to receive one or more of the listed vaccinations above if the panel physician deems it is…
What name do I use on my AOS forms? Married name or Maiden name? Posted on August 24, 2014January 6, 2016 by Mrs. Presson If you’ve taken the surname/last name of your U.S. Citizen spouse, you may fill up your I-485 Adjustment of Status Forms (EAD / AP forms as well) under your Married Name. You just have to attach proof (ie. Marraige Certificate) that you had your legal name changed upon marraige, which is usually found on the Marraige…
Is the I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record really required? Posted on August 24, 2014January 28, 2016 by Mrs. Presson USCIS FORMS are updated periodically so make sure you download the correct form version AND read the instructions carefully. There are a few things to consider, and you should ask yourself: 1. Are your vaccinations complete in your DS-3025? You probably don’t need an I-693 if your vaccinations are complete. Just send in your…
What is USCIS Form I-693? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson It is the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. It is used by Designated USCIS Civil Surgeons to report results of an immigration medical exam. It is a requirement by USCIS to establish / prove that you are not inadmissible to the United States on public health grounds. You can download the form directly…
What are the Health-related Grounds of Inadmissibility to the U.S. ? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson The USCIS website classifies these Health-related Grounds of Inadmissibility as Class A condition. Class A A communicable disease of public health significance Associated/harmful behavior that will most likely recur due to past or present, mental disorders Drug abuse and/or addiction Class B Though this does not render the applicant inadmissible, it represents a departure from…
What are these Class A / Communicable Diseases that render an applicant inadmissible? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists the following as communicable diseases that are of public health significance: Tuberculosis Syphilis Chancroid Gonorrhea Granuloma Inguinale Lymphogranuloma Venerum Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) This also includes these two disease categories: Quarantinable diseases designated by any Presidential Executive Order and this currently includes: Cholera Diphteria Infectious Tuberculosis Plague…
Where do I find a Civil Surgeon? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson You may use the Civil Surgeon Locator on the USCIS.gov website to look for a Civil Surgeon near you. Related Posts:How much does a DS-3025 to I-693 Transcription from a Civil… Honestly, it all depends on the Civil Surgeon. I paid…What is a Civil Surgeon? A Civil Surgeon is a physician sanctioned/designated by USCIS to carry…What…
What is a Civil Surgeon? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson A Civil Surgeon is a physician sanctioned/designated by USCIS to carry out immigration medical examinations. Related Posts:How much does a DS-3025 to I-693 Transcription from a Civil… Honestly, it all depends on the Civil Surgeon. I paid…Where do I find a Civil Surgeon? You may use the Civil Surgeon Locator on the USCIS.gov…What is USCIS Form…
What’s the total amount of fees involved from I-129F Fiancée Petition to K1 Fiancé(e) Visa Processing to Adjustment of Status (AOS) from a K1 Visa? Posted on August 4, 2014October 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Please note that these are only Filing Fees. Medical Examination Fee, Documents, Transportation, and other expenses are not factored in. It varies in every country. Check your local Embassy for actual fee schedules. Process Fee I-129F Petition Fee USD $340.00 K1 Visa Fee *USD $265.00 Adjustment of Status (AOS) from a K1 Visa ($985.00 AOS…