Some Q's about the Medical and Interview in Manila- help!

[Messybrownhair 251]

Hey guys! I am about to schedule my interview for December.. Waaah!!! I just have a couple of questions before I plunge into this exciting and life-changing process!

I have all my documents ready now..

Once I call for my interview, what happens next? Do I wait for something to be mailed to my home so I can pay the fee at the bank?

Once I schedule it, how soon can I go for the medical?

What do I need to bring during the medical exam??

Also, when they ask for visa pictures, how many should I have in total, and do they mean immigrant or non-immigrant visa photos?

Last, I keep hearing different things on whether my fiance will be able to be present for my interview or not. He is coming so he CAN be there if its allowed. I know someone who's fiance was present for the interview, and I also know people who said they couldn't be there!!! What's the real deal??

Thanks guys, please respond!!

[payxibka 10,045]

moving to PI regional forum ... you want a PI specific answer

[mcdsnight 5]

you're scheduling it on December? me too...

Well as far as I know after you called they will send you an email confirming that you already have date for the interview. And then you can undergo medical at least 2weeks before the interview I think.

As for if your fiance can come, I believe you can coz mine will be coming too.

What date will you schedule yours?

God bless

[Filipinawife0210 15]

You will receive an e-mail with your appointment date/time. The same e-mail will have all of the docs you need for the interview. Once you have this e-mail, you can attend the medical.

As for fiances at the interview, it is entirely up to the Consular Officer whether or not they are allowed in the interview.

Good luck on your interviews, and best wishes for a happy future!

[AKteacher 104]

I attended my fiancee's interview in Manila this past June. When I was there, they allowed all US citizens into the embassy (and as far as I know the interviews as well). Our paperwork was in good order, and although I'm sure she would have passed without me there, it certainly did help her anxiety level. The interview was no problem, very easy really. I had "front-loaded" our application with some evidence and they only asked for photos at the interview. Just relax, and make sure you have all the evidence you can, in case they decide to ask for it.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Once I call for my interview, what happens next? Do I wait for something to be mailed to my home so I can pay the fee at the bank?

Shortly after you call the Embassy call center and schedule your interview, you will receive an email from the call center which includes your interview date and time. Print out this interview confirmation because you will need to show it to manang gaurd at St. Lukes when you go for your medical, and you will also need to show it to manong guard when you go for your interview.

Once you receive your interview confirmation email, you need to gather all of the documents you will need for your interview. You will need your NBI clearance, your CENOMAR, your annulment documents (if any), two copies of your DS-156 and DS-157, and one copy of your DS-156K. You will also need your fiancé's I-134 and its supporting documents. You also need to bring updated letters of intent to marry from both of you. And you should bring updated proof of an ongoing relationship. Chinook took an extra copy of our entire K-1 packet. Make sure to make an extra copy of everything in case the Embassy loses something. I hope I'm not forgetting any of the requirements. I hope others will chime in.

If I were in your shoes, I would pay the visa fee after I passed my medical.

Once I schedule it, how soon can I go for the medical?

You can complete your medical at any time, just make sure you complete it at least one week before your interview.

What do I need to bring during the medical exam??

Click here to read about the medical exam.

Also, when they ask for visa pictures, how many should I have in total, and do they mean immigrant or non-immigrant visa photos?

Make sure you get lots of official passport-size pictures. You will need to submit more pictures during every step of your visa journey...the medical...the interview...the CFO...Adjustment of Status (AOS). I forget exactly how many you will need, but I think it's a good idea to have at least 12 or more pictures.

Last, I keep hearing different things on whether my fiance will be able to be present for my interview or not. He is coming so he CAN be there if its allowed. I know someone who's fiance was present for the interview, and I also know people who said they couldn't be there!!! What's the real deal??

Most K-1ers are allowed into the interview cubicle with their sweetheart. I have heard of a few spouses who have not been allowed inside the final interview.

Thanks guys, please respond!!

Walang anuman po...and good luck with the rest of your visa journey!

You will receive an e-mail with your appointment date/time. The same e-mail will have all of the docs you need for the interview. Once you have this e-mail, you can attend the medical.

The CR-1 interview scheduling procedure is different from the K-1 scheduling procedure. K-1ers must call the Embassy call center in order to schedule an interview appointment. The call center tells the K-1er which dates are available and the K-1er chooses the date they want.

[Messybrownhair 251]

So do I understand this correctly, I should pay the visa fee AFTER the medical exam?

[Messybrownhair 251]

you're scheduling it on December? me too...

Well as far as I know after you called they will send you an email confirming that you already have date for the interview. And then you can undergo medical at least 2weeks before the interview I think.

As for if your fiance can come, I believe you can coz mine will be coming too.

What date will you schedule yours?

God bless

hey..

i tried to call the embassy but they said its still too early to book for december, did you book na? gusto ko sana mga before xmas.. ikaw?? kinakabahan ako!!!!

[mcdsnight 5]

hey..

i tried to call the embassy but they said its still too early to book for december, did you book na? gusto ko sana mga before xmas.. ikaw?? kinakabahan ako!!!!

i called before, they said to call back by November to make sure there's an available schedule for December. When is your preferred date? Maybe we can go to medical together. When do you plan to do it? I think out jitters will be lessen if we work together...hehehe

[Messybrownhair 251]

i called before, they said to call back by November to make sure there's an available schedule for December. When is your preferred date? Maybe we can go to medical together. When do you plan to do it? I think out jitters will be lessen if we work together...hehehe

gusto ko sana dec 17 yung interview and nov 17-18 yung medical para sigurado.. gusto ko maaga! hehe.. what do you think???

gusto ko sana dec 17 yung interview and nov 17-18 yung medical para sigurado.. gusto ko maaga! hehe.. what do you think???

wait wait i take it back.. are they gonna keep your passport after the medical???

gusto ko sana dec 17 yung interview and nov 17-18 yung medical para sigurado.. gusto ko maaga! hehe.. what do you think???

wait wait i take it back.. are they gonna keep your passport after the medical???

December 6-7-8 for the medical? you can email me at steph.afzelius@gmail.com wala kasi ako sa PI now eh kaya I cant text!

[the good knight 2]

gusto ko sana dec 17 yung interview and nov 17-18 yung medical para sigurado.. gusto ko maaga! hehe.. what do you think???

wait wait i take it back.. are they gonna keep your passport after the medical???

December 6-7-8 for the medical? you can email me at steph.afzelius@gmail.com wala kasi ako sa PI now eh kaya I cant text!

hi guys,just have a little help about ur passport after ur medical...saint lukes dont give back ur passport,they will clip that in ur medical files and take it to the embassy.pls.,dont bring companies cuz tha medical clinic wont allow them to go inside,only u who are authorize to have med.exam...dont bring foods,either.f u r with ur sweathearts,they will allow u to be with him/her.its not hard to get an exam,it was well-detailed.they will tell u where to go next.TAKE NOTE:if u have ur print out for ur interview date,u can go right away for medical,dont need to have a schedule nor dont need to call for an apointment at saint lukes.u just present ur print out interview date 2 weeks before ur interview...make sure u have xerox copy on ur interview date print out.show that to the guard...goodluck and godbless

[mcdsnight 5]

hi guys,just have a little help about ur passport after ur medical...saint lukes dont give back ur passport,they will clip that in ur medical files and take it to the embassy.pls.,dont bring companies cuz tha medical clinic wont allow them to go inside,only u who are authorize to have med.exam...dont bring foods,either.f u r with ur sweathearts,they will allow u to be with him/her.its not hard to get an exam,it was well-detailed.they will tell u where to go next.TAKE NOTE:if u have ur print out for ur interview date,u can go right away for medical,dont need to have a schedule nor dont need to call for an apointment at saint lukes.u just present ur print out interview date 2 weeks before ur interview...make sure u have xerox copy on ur interview date print out.show that to the guard...goodluck and godbless

thanks...

Edited October 27, 2010 by mcdsnight

[Tahoma 2,292]

So do I understand this correctly, I should pay the visa fee AFTER the medical exam?

You can pay the visa fee at any time. However, why not pay it after you pass the medical? If you are required to undergo a two-month TB culture at St. Lukes, you will be able to keep the money in your pocket for those two months.