While processing my (AOS), I had a lot of trouble getting the required documents because I wasn’t able to differentiate the form I693a from form I693. Instead of downloading the form I693a, I downloaded the I693 and that was a huge mistake.
Though both of this forms are used for medical purposes usage, there is a big difference between the two. Form I693 is the form used to get the “whole medical exam” while the form I693a (or known as the Vaccination Supplement form) is for medical result transfer (a certain AOS applicant took from his/her country) purposes only.
There was only one medical process that a fiancee visa holder is lacking, that’s the TD-shot. I took my TD-shot in the base (my husband works in USAF) mainly because it’s accessible plus the fact that it’s free. I heard that TD-shot cost around $25 and up depending on where you would get it.
Anyway, after taking my TD-shot, they then furnished me a copy of my TD-shot record. Along with this record and my medical records from Saint Lukes, I submitted it to the civil surgeon for tranferring of my medical records to the form I693a. Now, AOS only requires the applicant to submit the I693a form (along with other requirements) in a sealed envelop from civil surgeon.
So it is very important for you to know ahead of time the difference between form I693a from form I693. I run a search today and here are the links on where to download both these forms:
