How early should the Medical examination be before the Interview

[maerick 0]

I've been given my schedule for my k1 visa interview on April 8, 2010. I'm wondering if I could do the medical on april 5 so I can save money on hotel and plane fare to manila. And if ever that's a bad idea, I will have to do it next week. But I still haven't received the letter from the embassy yet. I believe I'm suppose to bring that letter for my medical right? Please, I need help!

[TracyTN 237]

Moving thread from K1 process forum to consular forum.

[Bernie C 24]

Best to let others who went through Manilla to advise on your circumstance.

For Vietnam, we had to have the appointments letter to schedule the medical exam and also had to bring it to the medical exam. We were able to pick up the results the next afternoon.

Not sure how it works in Manilla but someone will come along and help! Good Luck and Best Wishes

[When2RNLove 6]

I've been given my schedule for my k1 visa interview on April 8, 2010. I'm wondering if I could do the medical on april 5 so I can save money on hotel and plane fare to manila. And if ever that's a bad idea, I will have to do it next week. But I still haven't received the letter from the embassy yet. I believe I'm suppose to bring that letter for my medical right? Please, I need help!

You don't need to wait for the letter from the Embassy. You can actually use the PETITION approval letter to show at St. Lukes. Now as for the medical, you are cutting it too close to the interview because the results need to be forwarded to the Embassy and if they are not there when you have your interview, more than likely you will have to return at a later date or you may be denied an interview. Try to do your medical NOW.

[sjr09 155]

I've been given my schedule for my k1 visa interview on April 8, 2010. I'm wondering if I could do the medical on april 5 so I can save money on hotel and plane fare to manila. And if ever that's a bad idea, I will have to do it next week. But I still haven't received the letter from the embassy yet. I believe I'm suppose to bring that letter for my medical right? Please, I need help!

You can take your medical now, if you don't have the letter take your NOA with you and the appropriate documents needed for the medical.

http://www.stluke.com.ph/

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3218.html

St. Luke’s Extension Clinic is located at 1177 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila, Telephone Numbers 521-0020 and 521-8647. It is open for business Monday through Friday (except on Philippine holidays), from 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. When you go to SLMCEC for medical examination, you must bring your passport and one photo (size: 2” x 2”). http://www.stluke.com.ph

It is important that you must have completed your medical examination when you come to the Embassy for your visa interview. Otherwise, your visa application will be refused or you may be asked to return for another appointment. The medical examination results are delivered directly to the Embassy.

First-Come, First-Served

Applicants are examined on a first-come, first-served basis. Medical examinations may take more than one day to complete. Female applicants may request a female doctor to perform the examination. Unless it is necessary, do not bring companions due to space limitation at the clinic.

Fees

The medical examination fee is US$213.35 for adults (15 years of age or older) and US$185.35 for children (14 years of age or younger). Repeat X-rays will cost US$7 each. Fees must be paid only in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate.

[Zen Den 18]

I've been given my schedule for my k1 visa interview on April 8, 2010. I'm wondering if I could do the medical on april 5 so I can save money on hotel and plane fare to manila. And if ever that's a bad idea, I will have to do it next week. But I still haven't received the letter from the embassy yet. I believe I'm suppose to bring that letter for my medical right? Please, I need help!

3 days is not enough. the medical takes 2 days, if you're lucky, the results might be out on the 3rd day but st luke's takes several days to send it to the USEM w/ might not make it in time for your interview and although they might give you an interview still, decision might be delayed til they get your medical results.

so, don't worry about the hotel expense (can't do away w/it really), go to manila and do your medical as soon as you can

[confusing 5]

does insurance cover any of the medical exam?

[confusing 5]

let me add a little more info to my question... i know insurance differs from person to person, and we need to ask the insurance to be completely sure. but im just curious if anyone else from the philippines who had coverage was able to get the exam covered? if not, that's fine... just sounded like a good way to save 10t php