How much does a DS-3025 to I-693 Transcription from a Civil Surgeon cost?

Honestly, it all depends on the Civil Surgeon. I paid just $15 for mine. It shouldn’t cost you more than $50 for a transcription though. They just literally transfer the information from your DS-3025 to your I-693. The Civil Surgeon will recommend you to get a booster shot / additional vaccines. It all depends on…

How long is the DS-3025 / Medical Examination valid?

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 ?

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…

Is the I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record really required?

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?

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. ?

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?

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?

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?

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…