Medical Exam Before Scheduling Embassy Interview

[jsonchris 2]

Hello. I got a letter from the Embassy in Manila stating that my fiancee's case is now eligible to be scheduled for a visa interview and I have the MNL case number. My fiancee did not yet schedule a interview appointment. Can she have the Medical exam at St. Lukes before she schedules a embassy interview? Also I read the medical exam at St. Lukes is "first come first served basis" What time should she arrive at St. Lukes? Thank you so much everyone

[pookaphilus 12]

Hello. I got a letter from the Embassy in Manila stating that my fiancee's case is now eligible to be scheduled for a visa interview and I have the MNL case number. My fiancee did not yet schedule a interview appointment. Can she have the Medical exam at St. Lukes before she schedules a embassy interview? Also I read the medical exam at St. Lukes is "first come first served basis" What time should she arrive at St. Lukes? Thank you so much everyone

Good day..I don't know anything about having medical without any interview schedule yet..but a K1 applicant, whom I met earlier in St.Lukes, was able to have her medical even if she doesn't have an interview schedule(just try to call St.Lukes, they might allow)..and somehow, you(US citizen petitioner) can schedule the interview for her..you can call the US embassy Manila and set an appointment for her interview...as for the medical, i just had my 1st day, she needs to come as early as possible if she wants to finish early..I arrived earlier aroun 5:30am(got #56,,thank you Lord!!)..i finished my 1st say around 1:30pm(very very hungry..hehehe)...just tell her to prepare her passport, 3 passport photos, letter with Manila case# and payment(since you still don't have an interview appointment confirmation letter)...btw, why won't you schedule her interview first at least you can have her take her medical 1-2 weeks before her interview date...hope I was able to help..God bless!!

[virgo22 0]

i've been able to set an interview schedule even though i dont have letter from the embassy..btw jsonchris how long before the manila embassy sent you a letter that you are allowed to sched for an interview?recieve nvc letter july 31 then i call the embassy aug 5 to schedule an interview...my interview date is sept 1,..im going to have my medical tomorrow..they said that you will have you medical 1-2 weeks before interview..i guess you should set first an interview date before having a medical..although medicalis valid for 6month i guess..

@pookaphilus i thought they will need 2x2 picture for medical..and not passport size

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Good day..I don't know anything about having medical without any interview schedule yet..but a K1 applicant, whom I met earlier in St.Lukes, was able to have her medical even if she doesn't have an interview schedule(just try to call St.Lukes, they might allow)..and somehow, you(US citizen petitioner) can schedule the interview for her..you can call the US embassy Manila and set an appointment for her interview...as for the medical, i just had my 1st day, she needs to come as early as possible if she wants to finish early..I arrived earlier aroun 5:30am(got #56,,thank you Lord!!)..i finished my 1st say around 1:30pm(very very hungry..hehehe)...just tell her to prepare her passport, 3 passport photos, letter with Manila case# and payment(since you still don't have an interview appointment confirmation letter)...btw, why won't you schedule her interview first at least you can have her take her medical 1-2 weeks before her interview date...hope I was able to help..God bless!!

[pookaphilus 12]

i've been able to set an interview schedule even though i dont have letter from the embassy..btw jsonchris how long before the manila embassy sent you a letter that you are allowed to sched for an interview?recieve nvc letter july 31 then i call the embassy aug 5 to schedule an interview...my interview date is sept 1,..im going to have my medical tomorrow..they said that you will have you medical 1-2 weeks before interview..i guess you should set first an interview date before having a medical..although medicalis valid for 6month i guess..

@pookaphilus i thought they will need 2x2 picture for medical..and not passport size

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yep..they need 3 pcs. of Passport photos(US visa standard)..sis, your 2x2 photo is a US standard size Visa photo..don't forget to write your name at the back..just follow instructions tomorrow for your medical..eat before you go there( I starved earlier for almost 6 hours..hehe)..you are not allowed to eat inside..God bless!!

[virgo22 0]

so my 2x2 pic is ok....?yah i already put my name at the back of my photo...i have my nvc letter ready original and photo copy also my appointment letter original and photo copy,passport with photo copy,i.d..and payment..did i forget something?...tnx i will eat before i go there..i want to go there as early as 5am..hehehhe..good luck on your interview and hope everything is fine with your medical..

yep..they need 3 pcs. of Passport photos(US visa standard)..sis, your 2x2 photo is a US standard size Visa photo..don't forget to write your name at the back..just follow instructions tomorrow for your medical..eat before you go there( I starved earlier for almost 6 hours..hehe)..you are not allowed to eat inside..God bless!!

[jsonchris 2]

Thank you so much for all the reply's. Actually I just now scheduled the interview appointment for my fiancee!!! What is the requirements for a K-1 visa applicant? My fiancee does not have any vaccinations yet. can she get the vaccinations after she passes her interview?

[pookaphilus 12]

Thank you so much for all the reply's. Actually I just now scheduled the interview appointment for my fiancee!!! What is the requirements for a K-1 visa applicant? My fiancee does not have any vaccinations yet. can she get the vaccinations after she passes her interview?

check out the requirements and procedures for a K1 visa applicant @ the US embassy site...about the emdical, she will undergo a physical examination and check ups(eye test, vital signs,blood..etc...)..she will just follow the flowchart of St.Lukes during her medical exam days(almost 2 days to complete)...as what I know from people here, if you passed the 1st day, you will asked to come back on the 2nd day for the vaccination(if she doesn't have any vaccination, she will say she doesn't have any..it's ok, coz there will be an immunization interview)..during my immunization interview, the doctor told me that I can choose to be vaccinated @ St. Lukes or in the US once I'm there..me, my fiance and what most of the people here in VJ chose to be vaccinated with some required vaccines(they will just give me 2 shots tomorrow for Tetanus and MMR) here @ St.lukes..the vaccines that will be given to her is part of the payment she will pay @ St. Lukes,..since K1 visa is a non-immigrant visa, if she doesn't want to be vaccinated here in Phil, it's fine if she want to have it there in the US but you will pay another for her vaccination there..if you have questions, browse over the US Embassi Manila website,..you will learn alot there...God bless!!

[jsonchris 2]

Thank you for the information. After my fiancee completes her medical exam at St. Lukes can she get the rest of her vaccinations at a different clinic/hospital in the Philippines? Then bring the proof that she got those vaccines with her when she comes to America? Because I think she needs all required vaccines before she apply for adjustment of status. I want her to get all required vaccines in the Philippines because I think its cheaper compared to America. Thank you

[Tahoma 2,292]

Thank you for the information. After my fiancee completes her medical exam at St. Lukes can she get the rest of her vaccinations at a different clinic/hospital in the Philippines? Then bring the proof that she got those vaccines with her when she comes to America? Because I think she needs all required vaccines before she apply for adjustment of status. I want her to get all required vaccines in the Philippines because I think its cheaper compared to America. Thank you

On the second day of her medical at St. Lukes, she will receive all of the vaccinations she needs in order to fulfill her visa requirements and also to fulfill her AOS requirements. More shots are not necessary.

Also, when she goes for her medical, have her take a ball pen, because she will need it. Also take a coat because it's cold in there. And wear some comfortable shoes because she will be going up and down the stairs a lot. She might want to take something to read too. And make sure she takes a snack in her purse, because she may get hungry...manang guard will not check her purse. And go to St. Lukes in the early afternoon when the crowd thins out. One o'clock pm is just fine. It's not necessary to get there early and fall in line.

[BB & MJ 3]

On the second day of her medical at St. Lukes, she will receive all of the vaccinations she needs in order to fulfill her visa requirements and also to fulfill her AOS requirements. More shots are not necessary.

Also, when she goes for her medical, have her take a ball pen, because she will need it. Also take a coat because it's cold in there. And wear some comfortable shoes because she will be going up and down the stairs a lot. She might want to take something to read too. And make sure she takes a snack in her purse, because she may get hungry...manang guard will not check her purse. And go to St. Lukes in the early afternoon when the crowd thins out. One o'clock pm is just fine. It's not necessary to get there early and fall in line.

I would also like to send thanks to the people who contributed to this post. This is very helpful for those who are also preparing once they receive their NOA2 (Approval). Tohoma, quick question, you mentioned before that we should also take the CFO seminar during this time (medical exam). Can you provide more info on this? Location? When to take and what is the procedure? Thanks again for all your help as always....

[John+Lourdelie 28]

The cost of the vaccines is included in the cost of the medical exam at St Luke's. If you decide to not get vaccines at St. Luke's and get them somewhere else, it will be at your own expense. It is not any cheaper to not get them at St. Luke's.

John

[hazel214 0]

so my 2x2 pic is ok....?yah i already put my name at the back of my photo...i have my nvc letter ready original and photo copy also my appointment letter original and photo copy,passport with photo copy,i.d..and payment..did i forget something?...tnx i will eat before i go there..i want to go there as early as 5am..hehehhe..good luck on your interview and hope everything is fine with your medical..

in writing the name at the back of the photo for the medical, do you use a ball pen or a pencil?

[Minagendy2010 0]

Hi dear

Cairo embassy call my fiancée Sunday August 9 th for interview Monday August 10 so we did not have time to do medical exam and they told her to do the medical exam and send to the embassy with her pasport . AfTer that we done the medical exam and send everything to the embassy on August 19 th after that my case under AP ( ITS OVER 60 DAYS NOW ) i send them couple emails no answer nighter from the embassy when called them ???