Well, this is not good news.

[ndbbm 0]

So, my fiance is in Vancouver right now. Medical exam today and her interview tomorrow. So, she get's to Woking Medical at O'dark thirty this morning. Waits in line. And...They have found a lump in her neck. In her lymph node. They are sending her for an ultrasound tomorrow, two hours prior to her interview time. But they did inform her that she will not be recieving her visa tomorrow. Though, I suppose she cannot really be denied the visa for this reason.

What a double kick in the bag. I'm bummed and worried.

-Scott

[Darnell 8,478]

think of it as a 'medical ap' ..

i suggest she keep the interview time, though - even if she shows up a bit late, go.

[Arabella 4]

So, my fiance is in Vancouver right now. Medical exam today and her interview tomorrow. So, she get's to Woking Medical at O'dark thirty this morning. Waits in line. And...They have found a lump in her neck. In her lymph node. They are sending her for an ultrasound tomorrow, two hours prior to her interview time. But they did inform her that she will not be recieving her visa tomorrow. Though, I suppose she cannot really be denied the visa for this reason.

What a double kick in the bag. I'm bummed and worried.

-Scott

Scott that is unfortunate news. Let's hope the lump turns out to be nothing. On the bright side, it's good she had her medical and spotted it now so it can be taken care of.

[F & J 21]

I am really sorry to hear that Hopefully it's nothing and they can reschedule her interview right away!

I will include you in my prayers...

*sending good thoughts*

[lilacvioletiris 11]

I hope the ultrasound is able to tell what is up with the lump. May the news be better than expected and I hope she can keep her interview appointment since Vancouver is closing down for the Olympics in February.

[Leenie 15]

How scary. I really hope it turns out to be nothing. Really.

[kizza 1]

My thoughts are with you.

Hopefully it turns out to be nothing.

[lostinlove03 2]

Hopefully it is nothing serious. But as someone said on the good side if it is something, they caught it early---everything happens for a reason. Prayers and thoughts are with you!!!

[Wis-Can 0]

I would definately still go to the interview if she can. It may end up that the visa is "held" pending receipt of medical. Good luck.

[Ricardo_C 4]

Best wishes and good luck to you guys. Be strong

[MRStee 19]

I agree with everyone about keeping the appoint and I will pray that its something they can take care of asap! Blessing sent your way...

[Beth wa Salim 0]

Difficult news to receive the day before the interview.....I will say a prayer for you both that this turns out to be nothing more than a benign (harmless) cyst or something else of little significance. I work for a physician and we see things all the time like this; a good percentage of the time they end up being nothing to worry about. I will send positive thoughts your way for a good report.....

On a more "clerical" note, isn't something like this a good reason for folks to try to get their medical scheduled a few weeks ahead of the interview? I thought that in general you shouldn't try to schedule the medical the day before or the same day as the interview. (although I realize that the OP may have had extenuating circumstances for needing to do it this way....) Maybe this situation reminds that it is best to have it done and out of the way ahead of time so that no stressful "surprises" crop up......

However, the bottom line is that I truly hope things turn out ok for your fiancee'. Hang in there.

[ellmvl 1]

I don't know about the medical procedure there in Canada but in the Philippines when I had my medical exam I told them about the couple health issues that I have. I just had my last chemotherapy like 2 weeks prior to my medical exam and I also have some small lumps on my lymph nodes which I also found out in an ultrasound done before my medical. I knew I had a thyroid problem since 2003 so I brought all my records to them and even asked the doctor who interviewed me if they are going to hold up my interview because of these issues. The doctor says it is not a problem co'z it is not considered as communicable disease, they just want to make sure that I am aware of it and will get the necessary treatments. So i passed my medical exam and made it to the interview.

It would be great if she'll make it to her interview but if not I am sure you guys can have it reschedule. The most important thing right now is to take care of her health as soon as possible. I wish her well.

[Wis-Can 0]

Difficult news to receive the day before the interview.....I will say a prayer for you both that this turns out to be nothing more than a benign (harmless) cyst or something else of little significance. I work for a physician and we see things all the time like this; a good percentage of the time they end up being nothing to worry about. I will send positive thoughts your way for a good report.....

On a more "clerical" note, isn't something like this a good reason for folks to try to get their medical scheduled a few weeks ahead of the interview? I thought that in general you shouldn't try to schedule the medical the day before or the same day as the interview. (although I realize that the OP may have had extenuating circumstances for needing to do it this way....) Maybe this situation reminds that it is best to have it done and out of the way ahead of time so that no stressful "surprises" crop up......

However, the bottom line is that I truly hope things turn out ok for your fiancee'. Hang in there.

Being from Canada I think I can help you understand why alot wait till so close to their interview date. Travel. Canada is a big country and USCIS has decided that only 4 doctors (I think we're still at 4) in the entire country and do these medicals. One in BC, One in Ontario and Two in Montreal. The cost alone to travel and the time involved. Myself, I scheduled a week in Montreal so that I could have the medical on Monday and to give them time to get it completed and interview on Friday. It was a 14 hour drive one way, plus hotel and meals, the medical. I know alot of people say, "but you knew it was going to cost $$ getting into this" and yes I agree. But everyone wants to save where they can because who knows once you get to the US, get married, file AOS, etc if you will get a job right away. Ideally if it was closer it would be best to have the medical a few weeks out to address such issues as the OP has posted. To the OP get to the interview, ... your just waiting for medical results..and hopefully they will extend some time to get the medical in. I hope it all works out for you.

[Beth wa Salim 0]

Being from Canada I think I can help you understand why alot wait till so close to their interview date. Travel. Canada is a big country and USCIS has decided that only 4 doctors (I think we're still at 4) in the entire country and do these medicals. One in BC, One in Ontario and Two in Montreal. The cost alone to travel and the time involved. Myself, I scheduled a week in Montreal so that I could have the medical on Monday and to give them time to get it completed and interview on Friday. It was a 14 hour drive one way, plus hotel and meals, the medical. I know alot of people say, "but you knew it was going to cost $$ getting into this" and yes I agree. But everyone wants to save where they can because who knows once you get to the US, get married, file AOS, etc if you will get a job right away. Ideally if it was closer it would be best to have the medical a few weeks out to address such issues as the OP has posted.

Thanks for the clarification, Wis-Can. I completely understand the logistics now. I think that's terrible to have only 4 docs in the whole country!!! I guess that we are fortunate in that Morocco is not nearly that big, and although Salim had to travel by train for 5 hours (one-way) to get to Casablanca for the medical, it still does not compare to your 14 hour trip. I am sure others in Canada may have had it even worse given their far-flung locales....

Anyway, I sincerely wish the best to the OP and his fiancee'. Hope that the interview goes ahead anyway and this turns out simply to be a minor "speed bump" along their journey.