Immunizations for U.S. immigration

Pirate2late says on Jul 25, 2008, 18:47:

Death....Don't know if this helps or not. Just tells you what you need....but then this only applies to those seeking permanent legal resident. Good luck.......

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f6141...

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Gator says on Jul 25, 2008, 18:57:

Approximately US$160 for both procedures, exam and lab, plus vaccination fees if necessary.

Generally speaking they are: mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus,diphtheria toxoids, pertussis, influenza type B, hepatitis B, and any other vaccinations recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). Current ACIP recommendations also
include the varicella, haemophilus influenzae type B, and pneumococcal vaccines. If she has had any of these she can bring that certification with her and will be exempt. There are also religious and health exemption that will be listed on the _I-693. You must go to a doctor approved by the Embassy. We have heard good things about Dr. Maria Consuelo Gonzalez, Cra 8 # 49-25 Of. 302
Phone: 288-7629, 245-9290

for an idea of what happenns Google I-693

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deathnova says on Jul 26, 2008, 18:59:

Gator,

I know about the required immunizations, the appointments/costs, and so on. It's the cost of getting all of the immunizations from start to finish (roughly speaking since I realize all Dr. may vary). She has no documentation of prior immunizations and I need to know how much to set aside for this.

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Gator says on Jul 26, 2008, 20:12:

Since you know most of it can't help with current costs-too much variation. I guess, since she has no proof of prior innoculations, she will have to get all of them. Call around and ask

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Mononoke28 says on Jul 28, 2008, 09:01:

For K and CR/IR visas the only vaccines needed are TD, MMR and varicella. If the beneficiary has had varicella alreayd, they won't need this shot.

Diana

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Gator says on Jul 29, 2008, 08:01:

Yes for the initial non-immigrant admission to the USA, but wouldn't she have to prove she had the other when they file for an adjustment of status to permanant resident? They have added Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, Meningococcal, Human papillomavirus and Zoster to their list and the doctor is required to make a determination if the other vaccination have been done or excluded.

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deathnova says on Jul 29, 2008, 08:55:

The appointment package instructions actually specifically state that one needs proof of all immunizations at the medical exam prior to the visa appointment.

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Mononoke28 says on Jul 29, 2008, 10:16:

The people from Visa Journey only sent copies of their vac sheet given to them by Dr. Roa and Dr. González with all three shots and they were good to go for AOS.

If it were up to me I'd get them all since most of us need a reinforment of vaccines every ten years or so and they are very expensive in the US if you don't have health insurance. But that's just me.

Diana

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deathnova says on Jul 29, 2008, 12:03:

For the benefit of other readers, Dr. Gonzalez quoted $450K COP on all immunizations.

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Mononoke28 says on Jul 29, 2008, 12:38:

Those docs are the worst things ever, I hate them both. The best thing is to get them at the Red Cross for a fraction of the cost in most cases and not let them rob you blind.

Diana

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deathnova says on Jul 29, 2008, 14:20:

On the "European" standard those shots would run about 600 - 800 EUR so i'm good with $450K COP

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