Take Your K1 Visa Medical Exam

Beneficiary: Plan Your Medical Exam Date

The medical exam always comes before the interview. The U.S. Embassy appoints certain accredited clinics or physicians where you may take the medical exam. Although the series of tests included in the medical exam may vary in every Consulate, there are still common denominators for them all.

• HIV and Tuberculosis
  One way of classifying a visa applicant ineligible is when he/she has a contagious disease that may threaten the public. Two specific tests are administered for this: blood testing to check HIV and TST (tuberculin skin test) or chest X-ray to guard against tuberculosis. Blood sample may also be used to test syphilis.
  
  
• Prohibited Drugs
  Drug addicts and drug abusers are not privileged to receive a K1 Visa. Your urine sample is solicited for drug testing.
  
  
• Immunization
  Vaccinations are also given to K1 Visa applicants. The panel physician in your clinic determines which shots you have to take. This varies with your age and vaccination history.

Beneficiary: Bring required Documents to Your Exam

The common documents necessary for the medical exam are colored 2x2 photos, NVC letter, your valid passport, and medical exam fee. Requirements and amount of payment vary from one country to another. Check with the U.S. Embassy nearest to you.

Beneficiary: Keep All Medical Records For Future Use

Remember to keep a copy of the vaccination sheet DS-3025 after you receive your vaccines together with your X-ray CD. Both of these are useful for future immigration transactions.