I have questions after our NOA2 on the medical and interview PLEASE.

[Trey7Sarah 0]

Hello, Please assist.

I have registered for Sarah's medical on St Luke's Medical website.

1. Is there a current way to pay the $213.35 for the medical online or does she pay at the time of the medical?

2. Do I need to set a date for the medical after registering or can she show up anytime with the printed registration?

I want to schedule her interview this month.

1. What is the best and safest way to pay online the $350 required to schedule the interview: a. BPI or Bancnet and b. what link using my credit card?

2. How many days out from the medical is safe to schedule the interview and which is usually a good day during the week for the interview?

Any additional input is much appreciated!

Thank you VJ members!

[krieg_n_aice 2]

1. Is there a current way to pay the $213.35 for the medical online or does she pay at the time of the medical?

She has to pay it at SLEC in Philippine currency on the day she will have her medical.

2. Do I need to set a date for the medical after registering or can she show up anytime with the printed registration?

Nope. She can show up anytime. I went to SLEC 2pm and finished it around 8pm. She can start in the morning if she wants but the line

starts at 430 am.

Just bring her printed registration form and show it to the guard. Let the guard know it is an online-registration.

BTW I finished my medical in 2 days time. First day was the medical process (2pm - 8pm). Second day was vaccination and result

(1pm-630pm)

:star:hope the helps. Sorry I can't help you with K1 process.

Edited September 8, 2011 by krieg_n_aice

[Derbo/Yamkins 4]

1. Is there a current way to pay the $213.35 for the medical online or does she pay at the time of the medical?

She has to pay this in cash (pesos equivalent) when she goes to St. Luke's Extension Clinic. It's a hassle I know. I hope they would implement a safer and more convenient way for applicants to pay. Walking with almost P10,000 in your pocket isn't too reassuring.

2. Do I need to set a date for the medical after registering or can she show up anytime with the printed registration?

No. It's a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registering online will help her skip or expedite the 1st steps.

You may want to look at this guide to have an idea of what happens during the medical exam:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/221658-st-lukes-medical-exam-walkthrough/

1. What is the best and safest way to pay online the $350 required to schedule the interview: a. BPI or Bancnet and b. what link using my credit card?

In my opinion, a BPI Branch if you have one near you or her. You have to pay Php 15,050.00 (peso equivalent).

But to help you decide, in this page are the link to the payment methods and the comparison among them:

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/banknpaymentoptions.html

2. How many days out from the medical is safe to schedule the interview and which is usually a good day during the week for the interview?

I scheduled mine a week ahead of the interview. Even so, the results from the medical will be valid for 6 months from its release (which is why the visa when issued is valid for 6 months or depending on when you had your medical).

An early start is always advisable for me. A Monday and if she could the earliest appointment time (6AM). Just so they have working/business days after your interview. I had mine on a Thursday and the long weekend was killing me (Labor Day weekend). There are 3 options: 6:15am, 6:30am and 7am. Either of these, you would still be there earlier than your appointment, so why wait and prolong the agony? I had mine at 6:30am and was done at 11:30am.

The long wait is because consular interviews start at 8:30am. The 3 slots above will help you get in earlier than the other applicants. I was there 5:30am and there are a lot of people in line already. They sort you out per appointment time.

Even so, it would boil down to how prepared you are for your interview. Good luck!

Edited September 8, 2011 by Deren & Yamy

[Trey7Sarah 0]

1. Is there a current way to pay the $213.35 for the medical online or does she pay at the time of the medical?

She has to pay it at SLEC in Philippine currency on the day she will have her medical.

2. Do I need to set a date for the medical after registering or can she show up anytime with the printed registration?

Nope. She can show up anytime. I went to SLEC 2pm and finished it around 8pm. She can start in the morning if she wants but the line

starts at 430 am.

Just bring her printed registration form and show it to the guard. Let the guard know it is an online-registration.

BTW I finished my medical in 2 days time. First day was the medical process (2pm - 8pm). Second day was vaccination and result

(1pm-630pm)

:star:hope the helps. Sorry I can't help you with K1 process.

Thank you for all the help! All this wait is making Sarah nervous for the medical but she is ready haha. I will let her know to show up early and willing.

[Trey7Sarah 0]

She has to pay this in cash (pesos equivalent) when she goes to St. Luke's Extension Clinic. It's a hassle I know. I hope they would implement a safer and more convenient way for applicants to pay. Walking with almost P10,000 in your pocket isn't too reassuring.

No. It's a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registering online will help her skip or expedite the 1st steps.

You may want to look at this guide to have an idea of what happens during the medical exam:

http://www.visajourn...am-walkthrough/

In my opinion, a BPI Branch if you have one near you or her. You have to pay Php 15,050.00 (peso equivalent).

But to help you decide, in this page are the link to the payment methods and the comparison among them:

http://www.ustraveld...entoptions.html

I scheduled mine a week ahead of the interview. Even so, the results from the medical will be valid for 6 months from its release (which is why the visa when issued is valid for 6 months or depending on when you had your medical).

An early start is always advisable for me. A Monday and if she could the earliest appointment time (6AM). Just so they have working/business days after your interview. I had mine on a Thursday and the long weekend was killing me (Labor Day weekend). There are 3 options: 6:15am, 6:30am and 7am. Either of these, you would still be there earlier than your appointment, so why wait and prolong the agony? I had mine at 6:30am and was done at 11:30am.

The long wait is because consular interviews start at 8:30am. The 3 slots above will help you get in earlier than the other applicants. I was there 5:30am and there are a lot of people in line already. They sort you out per appointment time.

Even so, it would boil down to how prepared you are for your interview. Good luck!

Haha I know! When I told Sarah how much the medical and interview cost in pesos, she kinda screamed inadvertently.

I want to pay the $350 online so I hope it is safe! I will use the link you gave me. I will schedule the interview at the earliest thanks!