Do I really have to wait 7 days after medical to go to the interview

[roseann01 2]

Hi everyone! This site has been very helpful in my K1 journey. I am now in the process of scheduling my interview. I would like to confirm if it is really required for me to have my interview at least 7 days after my medical? And does this mean 7 business days or weekends and holidays are counted in the 7 days? Thank you in advance for your reply.

[VirtualLee 12]

7 days is enough time for SLEC to process and forward your medical records to USEM. but some do their medical in advance

like 2 months before interview just to make sure that no hassle or problems from medical.

[roseann01 2]

7 days is enough time for SLEC to process and forward your medical records to USEM. but some do their medical in advance

like 2 months before interview just to make sure that no hassle or problems from medical.

[sweet cakes 326]

Hi everyone! This site has been very helpful in my K1 journey. I am now in the process of scheduling my interview. I would like to confirm if it is really required for me to have my interview at least 7 days after my medical? And does this mean 7 business days or weekends and holidays are counted in the 7 days? Thank you in advance for your reply.

Hi sis. It's 5-7 working days prior to your interview appointment date (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3218.html)

This is SLEC's safe delivery lead time of medical test results to USEM. The embassy has to have your physical medical results before your interview. Otherwise, you will be forced to re-schedule. But you can also schedule your medical even as far back as a month before your interview (Like what I did).

By the way, be mindful of your monthly visitor dates, sis. SLEC won't entertain you if you brought your visitor with you (If you know what I mean). And do take note of the dates (first and last day). Good luck!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi sis. It's 5-7 working days prior to your interview appointment date (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3218.html)

This is SLEC's safe delivery lead time of medical test results to USEM. The embassy has to have your physical medical results before your interview. Otherwise, you will be forced to re-schedule. But you can also schedule your medical even as far back as a month before your interview (Like what I did).

By the way, be mindful of your monthly visitor dates, sis. SLEC won't entertain you if you brought your visitor with you (If you know what I mean). And do take note of the dates (first and last day). Good luck!

Well that is not true. If the medical file is not at the embassy by the time of the interview one can still complete the interview but will have a delay with final approval while the embassy waits to receive and review the medical final.

[Ronn63 41]

My wife finished the medical on a Friday, then we had our interview the following Tuesday. The file had made it without issue. I would still give it 7 days to be sure, but, like Hank said, even if they don't have it, it will be a short delay until the magic visa is approved.

[babygirl28 4]

Hi! I just finished my medical exam yesterday in 1 day. But you have to be there early. I went there at 3am but I was already 11th on the line. Like what they say, do it at least 1 week prior to your interview date. Just enough time for the embassy to receive it.

[roseann01 2]

Thank you everyone!!!

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Thank you everyone!!!

The 7 days has always been a rule of thumb,so that if something is wrong you can fix it in time.I have heard of many having 2-3 days after

[roseann01 2]

Thank you for the very helpful info

[Hank_ 9,174]

If you follow the embassy instructions letter, it states there to allow 5-7 days between medical and interview.

(doubt it will be much of an issue with your current situation of trying to nail an interview date )

[jay24 0]

Well that is not true. If the medical file is not at the embassy by the time of the interview one can still complete the interview but will have a delay with final approval while the embassy waits to receive and review the medical final.

hi hank! just wanted to make things clear for me..i had my advance medical on october 23-24 but my interview is on dec 19,,is it okay or what is the consequence i may face? thanks in advance

[clairegie 265]

hi hank! just wanted to make things clear for me..i had my advance medical on october 23-24 but my interview is on dec 19,,is it okay or what is the consequence i may face? thanks in advance

Thats ok. Medical examinations are generally valid for 6 months. But your visa validity is tied to your medical date too.

[Hank_ 9,174]

hi hank! just wanted to make things clear for me..i had my advance medical on october 23-24 but my interview is on dec 19,,is it okay or what is the consequence i may face? thanks in advance

That is fine and there are no consequences that I can think of, aside for a shorter validity time for the visa.