Packet 3 and Medical Form questions

[bunsk2007 0]

It's been a good day today....my police certificate and Packet 3 came through my letter box together!!

With Christmas and all that, i wasn't expecting it until after the 2nd, so I'm feeling lucky today

A couple of Questions about Packet 3:

in particular, 'Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants':

1/ I obviously have my Marriage Certificate for no. (8); but I'm don't understand what (9.) means- what they want.

I am the beneficiary of a family-based immigrant visa petition (being the wife of an American)- do I need to this one? Is my marriage certificate enough? (We have been married for 16 years....it's not like a few months!)

2/ Actually, this seems to me like a really stupid question, but I just feel I should check.......

It is only me, right, that needs to fill in the OF-230 Part 1....which says 'Complete one copy of this form for yourself and each member of your family who will immigrate with you.....'

It's our children I'm wondering about....

They were born in England, British passports etc; but we registered their births at the US Embassy so from days old they had their american passports and social security numbers etc. They leave the UK on the Uk passports and land in the US on their US passports, and while we're visiting the family in the States they are. to all intent and purposes, american.

So, I haven't included them in any of this, other than when asked if I have children...they don't need to fill in these forms, do they??!! They're not immigrating, they're 'going home' (although that's not quiet how they see it!)

Anyway...just need to check that one with you guys

3/ Re: the Medical Form

Does the examing doctor or the US Embassy contact my doctor for information on me? Or get to see my notes?

I am 100% fit, I'm sure so I cna't see why they would need to....but I am worried about the first question on the medical form, asking if I have ever been hospitalised?

I was involved in the Kings Cross (underground fire) disaster, after which I was hospitalised for almost 2 years in a psychiatric ward because I had post traumatic stress. This was a long time ago....in 1987-89 and I can't see it's relevance now, to this application.

I would rather leave that information out because I am concerned that if I say yes, I have been hospitalised; they will insist I have to have a psychiatric evaluation and that will prolong and delay everything. I have read that it is standard policy with London that if you answer yes to having had a psychiatric record that is what they do.

Help. What do you guys think?

This has turned out to be more than the couple of short questions I thought....thanks for your patience guys, and of course for your help with the answers and advice!!!

[mustang-sally 8]

It's been a good day today....my police certificate and Packet 3 came through my letter box together!!

3/ Re: the Medical Form

Does the examing doctor or the US Embassy contact my doctor for information on me? Or get to see my notes?

I am 100% fit, I'm sure so I cna't see why they would need to....but I am worried about the first question on the medical form, asking if I have ever been hospitalised?

I was involved in the Kings Cross (underground fire) disaster, after which I was hospitalised for almost 2 years in a psychiatric ward because I had post traumatic stress. This was a long time ago....in 1987-89 and I can't see it's relevance now, to this application.

I would rather leave that information out because I am concerned that if I say yes, I have been hospitalised; they will insist I have to have a psychiatric evaluation and that will prolong and delay everything. I have read that it is standard policy with London that if you answer yes to having had a psychiatric record that is what they do.

Help. What do you guys think?

This has turned out to be more than the couple of short questions I thought....thanks for your patience guys, and of course for your help with the answers and advice!!!

I can't answer your first two questions but regarding the medical.

Sorry to hear you were involved in the Kings Cross fire, I remember it well, it must of been awful.

The examining doctor does not have any access to your medical records without your permission.

Saying that, I do think you should mention about your Post Traumatic Stress and your hospital stay. They may ask for a letter from your consultant or doctor about this, but so long as you aren't classed as a danger to yourself or others now, this shouldn't pose a problem.

I have had breast cancer and was passed even though I was only halfway through treatment at my medical, I just had to provide more evidence from my consultant. I also mentioned two periods of depression with explanations for each, these where just brushed over, she hardly mentioned them.

Personally I would mention everything, they may ask for more information but they won't fail you so long as they get all the evidence they ask for. Hope this helps.

Oh, and congratulations on getting your packet 3, you're nearly there now.

Maggie