NVC'S TIME FRAME IS LONG

[Mohsin786 23]

Hello folks it's been today 2 weeks since NVC received my file I called them on friday they said its currently in process meanwhile emailed them and I have gotten the similar response I was optimistic like other lucky ones my file likely sent to embassy in 4 days we have been waiting patiently and getting impatient as well our anxiety is on the peak right now does any one have a clue what Packet 3 will have any instruction will it be able medical test I had hepatitis B but inactive two years ago since then I didn't have a medical test after that will it effect my interview your advice & Help will be appreciated thanks in advance

[at long last 58]

packet 3 gives you all the information for your medical appointment. You should research what vaccinations you need. There are few for sure, Best be getting started they can take a bit as you can't have them all in one day and there is the hep B series of 3 shots but you can squeak by with 2 if you get the others when you arrive in the USA, Hep A is a 2 shot series, polio, need blood work to prove you had MMR, DTAP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), Flu shot that is the newest one with 3 different strains meningococcal, pneumococcal. If you have had chicken pox you need to give the year you had them. you will need 3 passport photos 2" X 2" in color, your letter of approval with your new case number on it, a photo copy of the identification page of you passport. you need to check out the requirements for the medical clinic that is USCIS approved for your area. Basically it is a checklist to prepare for medical. When you have done it all you make your appointment. Good luck and get a start on your vaccinations.

[Mohsin786 23]

packet 3 gives you all the information for your medical appointment. You should research what vaccinations you need. There are few for sure, Best be getting started they can take a bit as you can't have them all in one day and there is the hep B series of 3 shots but you can squeak by with 2 if you get the others when you arrive in the USA, Hep A is a 2 shot series, polio, need blood work to prove you had MMR, DTAP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), Flu shot that is the newest one with 3 different strains meningococcal, pneumococcal. If you have had chicken pox you need to give the year you had them. you will need 3 passport photos 2" X 2" in color, your letter of approval with your new case number on it, a photo copy of the identification page of you passport. you need to check out the requirements for the medical clinic that is USCIS approved for your area. Basically it is a checklist to prepare for medical. When you have done it all you make your appointment. Good luck and get a start on your vaccinations.

[Mohsin786 23]

Thanks I'm going to aggregate all necessary documents and be well equipped for the interview and will keep all documents in to my consideration which was admonished by you I wanted to ask you a question what if it shows up I have hepatitis B whether active or inactive will my interview be effected I don't have any past vaccination I had in my childhood some vaccination but I lost them all I have my past blood test report which shows hepatitis B inactive

[worth_the_wait 12]

packet 3 gives you all the information for your medical appointment. You should research what vaccinations you need. There are few for sure, Best be getting started they can take a bit as you can't have them all in one day and there is the hep B series of 3 shots but you can squeak by with 2 if you get the others when you arrive in the USA, Hep A is a 2 shot series, polio, need blood work to prove you had MMR, DTAP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), Flu shot that is the newest one with 3 different strains meningococcal, pneumococcal. If you have had chicken pox you need to give the year you had them. you will need 3 passport photos 2" X 2" in color, your letter of approval with your new case number on it, a photo copy of the identification page of you passport. you need to check out the requirements for the medical clinic that is USCIS approved for your area. Basically it is a checklist to prepare for medical. When you have done it all you make your appointment. Good luck and get a start on your vaccinations.

This is a fantastic recommendation! I hadn't even thought about doing this before the interview is scheduled. I went to the travel.state.gov site and there is a very long list of vaccinations that are listed as "Required" but it also clearly states that depending on the individual's age, some of them may not be "Required". Is there any way to find out which ones are age appropriate? My fiance does not have a immunization record and will likely have to get all that are "Required" and in the sense of wanting to save some time I'd like to get him started on them as soon as possible. BUT don't want him to get what he doesn't need. That's a lot of shots!!! Ouch!

Thanks I'm going to aggregate all necessary documents and be well equipped for the interview and will keep all documents in to my consideration which was admonished by you I wanted to ask you a question what if it shows up I have hepatitis B whether active or inactive will my interview be effected I don't have any past vaccination I had in my childhood some vaccination but I lost them all I have my past blood test report which shows hepatitis B inactive

Mohsin, I have seen you ask this question a few times. I was hoping to see if anyone has an answer for you as far as Hepatitus B goes. So I thought I would help you out and do a little research. I found this forum: http://britishexpats...ead.php?t=91101 which seems to have some information regarding your question. I hope it helps!

Edited October 12, 2011 by worth_the_wait

[worth_the_wait 12]

After doing some additional research about vaccines that are required for Immigration Visas and those that will seek Adjustment of Status (K-1 specificlaly for me) I found this on the USCIS website as part of their Questions and Answers part of the site: (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3384cc5222ff5210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6abe6d26d17df110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD)

"Q. Certain vaccine series can only be completed with multiple visits to the civil surgeon. Am I required to complete the entire series before the civil surgeon can sign the Form I-693?

A. You are only required to receive a single dose of each vaccine when you visit the civil surgeon. You are encouraged to follow up with your private health care provider to complete the series. Once you have received the single dose appropriate at the time, the civil surgeon can sign and certify the Form I-693."

I also found this reference that basicaly tells you what will you can expect as far as Vaccinations go at the Medical: http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/civil/vaccination-civil-technical-instructions.html