Is it too soon to book Medical?

[jingo 38]

I was wondering if I can book the medical now?

I already have the police certificate.

We got our NOA2 on Mon 16th May, so technically after getting our LDN number from the NVC can the medical be booked?

Or do I have to wait until London has logged our case?

If so, how do I find out when London will log our case?

Can anyone who has gone through this process in the UK please give me a rough idea of how quickly Knightbridge clinics can book the medical? Is there a long waiting time or not?

Thanks

[Harsh_77 718]

Not sure about UK, but in many countries you cannot book the medical appointment until you have interview date from the consulate.

[xylo 4]

Hi Jingo,

Congrats on your NOA2! I'd book your medical now, if you have the LND number. Your case just needs to be logged by the time you go to the medical, not necessarily when you book it. I booked my medical on the 20th May and the soonest they had available was 9th June.

You can find out the status of your case (ie if London has logged it by calling the DOS in the US on 202 663 1225

[xylo 4]

PS In the UK you have to have your medical before they will book your interview. Also, it seemed to take longer than I expected for London to log the case. Until a couple of days ago the info I had from the NVC was that the embassy hadn't even received the hard copy. Then we called again and found out packet 3 was posted a couple of days ago. Hope all that helps

[Zach41 0]

Much like chrisandliz I phoned the DOS to find my case status, because the US Embassy in London still apparently hadn't received my case even though it was sent from the NVC on the 13th of May. DOS were able to let me know that London did in fact have my case, when exactly they received it I'm not sure. Anyway, I booked my medical a couple of days ago and also got an appointment of June 9th, so I'm ready and waiting for that elusive packet 3!

Edited May 25, 2011 by Zach41