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Hello,

I had my interview this week in Atlanta. It went pretty good, however, it appears the doctor my wife went to failed to do a TB skin test so the Officer indicated he could not approve on the spot. He indicated had we had that, he would have done it. Anyway, he told us to get the test done and send it in, and after he got it, they would proceed to aprove and send the GC.

It was kind of bitter sweet, since, he said there was no question we would be approved, but, until we sent the Test result.

From USCIS, we rushed to the doctors office. The funny thing is that there was a few people there who we saw at the USCIS, meaning this was a common issue. We got the test results the following day and send them with Next Day delivery. Now we sit and wait.

But the interview in itself went well. There were a few silly questions. They also requested a few more papers. The officer was really nice to us.

Anyway, I just wanted to share with everyone. Thanks for listening

Hi dalmazan!

Thanks for your report! Im in Atlanta, also.

I didnt have a TB skin test either, for a very simple reason: I wouldve tested positive as I was vaccinated against TB as a kid. However, I had my X-rays taken and everything was clear. Did your wife have X-rays done, or did the doctor simply forgot about TB altogether?

I hope that theyre not going to send me to do the test, because it simply makes no sense in my case... Then again, Ive heard of cases in which IOs, or even Civil Surgeons (!), dont seem to realize that some people can be vaccinated against TB and will test positive for life, but it doesnt mean theyre sick.

By the way, which doctor did she go to? I went to the one on Mitchell St.

Oh, and by the way, congratulations on your almost-approval!

Hi dalmazan!

Thanks for your report! Im in Atlanta, also.

I didnt have a TB skin test either, for a very simple reason: I wouldve tested positive as I was vaccinated against TB as a kid. However, I had my X-rays taken and everything was clear. Did your wife have X-rays done, or did the doctor simply forgot about TB altogether?

I hope that theyre not going to send me to do the test, because it simply makes no sense in my case... Then again, Ive heard of cases in which IOs, or even Civil Surgeons (!), dont seem to realize that some people can be vaccinated against TB and will test positive for life, but it doesnt mean theyre sick.

By the way, which doctor did she go to? I went to the one on Mitchell St.

Oh, and by the way, congratulations on your almost-approval! Hello,

It appears to be a CDC requirement, starting this year that the TB test be done. My wife had the X-Ray done, but that was not enough. The doctor was explaining that there is some confusion because, if the TB test were to react (Be positive), then the X-ray is required to confirm whether the person has TB or not. So in theory, the CDC should be able to use the X-ray without the Skin test to verify if the person has TB. But, they have been strict and need the TB Skin Test done.

I went to one called David Williams, on Delk road.

Even though it doesnt make sense, they will probably require it, unless the doctor stated something on the form.

And Thank you

I didnt have a TB skin test either, for a very simple reason: I wouldve tested positive as I was vaccinated against TB as a kid. Sadly that doesnt cut it any more. I had the TB skin test despite having the BCG when I was a kid, the doctor told me that, yes it would probably come up postiive, but if he didnt do it USCIS would reject the medical. As it happens it didnt come up positive.