Should we do a Preemptive Medical Exam?

[omvillage]

Hi, short time reader, first time poster.

I've been living & working in China for the last 4 years, and my wife and I have been married since last October. This coming August I will be moving back to my home in the US to further my education, and my wife will follow me over when she gets a green card.

This January we filed an I-130, and are waiting for that to be approved. In the meantime we are trying to complete as much of the paperwork and gather as many of the necessary documents as possible before I leave.

This past week we went to her hometown to get a police certificate, and we are thinking of going to BJ in a couple of weeks to get the medical exam done. Is there anything I should be worried about besides the exam results only lasting for a years time? Can we just make an appointment at a certified hospital, show up with I-693 form, and get what we need done?

Thanks a lot for your replies!

[Randy W]

Yes - they are often treated as having a six month expiration. The expiration date on her visa may be changed to reflect this. In other words, she may have to use the visa within six months of the date of the medical.

[dnoblett]

As Randy said, the consulate may set a shorter valid period on visa based on when exam was done, consulate considers it valid about 6 months.

 

Also I-693 is only used in the USA by state side US Civil surgeons, not over seas.

 

Beijing medical uses DS-Forms..

 

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/guangzhou/47024/IV/medi%20forms%2020111101.pdf

 

More http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/forms_and_packets.htm

[omvillage]

Thanks a lot for the information, It's very much appreciated.

 

The visa process so far hasn't been all that difficult, but I know that minor mistakes can end up costing a lot of time and money. I'm really grateful to get the advice of those who have been through it.