I130 Documentation

[amarceau 0]

Once I get to the part in the processes where I need to provide documentation for the Visa... what exactly will I need to provide from Canada. I've read on some other posts that I need to give Police Record, Fingerprinting... what else? And can I order these now in order to speed up the process once they as for it?

I haven't even recd my first NOA on my I130, so maybe I'm jumping the gun. I just want to avoid any delays if I can.

I just ordered my long format of Birth Certificate from BC since I only have the laminated pocket one. That is one thing I wasn't aware I would need but found out by reading posts I would.

Any other surprises I should be aware of?

[Meliss 0]

You could always work on getting your immunization records, police certificate check and fingerprinting if needed, those passport photos that you will need for medical etc, make sure your passport is not expiring soon, lots of planning stuff. Start a file folder and remember to make copies of everything. Welcome to the waiting, no way to speed it up, I am pretty much addictited to stalking the mail box.....have fun.

[amarceau 0]

Thanks Meliss !!

I've definately accepted that this will not be an overnight process

Thanks for the info on what I can get a head start on. It's definately helpful to get input from those who have/are going thru the same process. I never even would have thought to order my police check until it was requested by immigration

Thanks for the input. And like you, I've definately become a VJ stalker. I'm constantly on this site now all day and spend hours upon hours reading everyone's posts. It's almost like being part of a family around here. Very comforting

Cheers Everyone !

[shirlJ831 0]

yep get the shots, police check make sure u got long form birth certificate

[amarceau 0]

Sorry - another question.

How long is the medical good for ? Could I get that done now? Also, where can I find a list of what shots I need to get ?

[sleeplessseattle 0]

Sorry - another question.

How long is the medical good for ? Could I get that done now? Also, where can I find a list of what shots I need to get ?

Medical is good for a year. You have to get medical done by a panel physician. You will receive instructions from the consulate on where to go for your med exam.

[girl 37 7]

Also, where can I find a list of what shots I need to get ?

here

[sleeplessseattle 0]

Also, where can I find a list of what shots I need to get ?

here

You can go to http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/ti-03/appdx-a_693vacc.pdf and view the pdf file. This form is what civil surgeons use when u come to the US to get your vaccinations completed. These are the following things you must be up to date on. If you get yor vaccines from your regular doctor, make sure you get your doctor to update your vaccine book, if you have one or just make sure you have a record of your shots from your dr. When it comes time for you to go for your official medical exam, bring your vaccination record so the civil surgeon/panel physician can update your medical exam with it. Dont know if you know but civil surgeon are what they call the doctors WITHIN US side and a panel physician is any other doctor performing the medical exam OUTSIDE of the US.

hope that helps.

[Buttons 0]

www.panelphysicians.com