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cathy2904   97

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I don't know if there is really a question in this or if I just need some words of encouragement.

My interview is next Tuesday (8th) in London and I am as prepared as I can be. However, when I had my medical (way back in September) the chest x-ray showed some 'fibrotic shadowing' on one of my lungs. They said it could be old, it could have been caused by pneumonia (never had that as far as I am aware) or radiotherapy (never had that either). It could also indicate inactive TB and initially the clinic said it would just mean that my medical results would only be valid for six months rather than the usual twelve. I went to see my GP anyway because of course I wanted to know what it was and she referred me for a CT scan. The clinic then got back in touch and said that they wanted me to have an apical x-ray. When I told them I had already been referred for the scan they said they would be happy to use the results of that instead, provided I got a copy of the images on CD as well as the written report.

I had the scan on 21st October and I knew time was getting a bit short but I contacted the hospital today and they still haven't written the report on it! Apparently lots of doctors take time off over half-term! After that it still has to get to my GP, I have to have an appointment with my GP and then I have to get the report to the clinic (I have already sent them the CD). So it doesn't look like the Embassy will have my medical report when I go for my interview - though I should hopefully have had the results of the scan by the so I will know if there is anything to worry about.

Assuming there is nothing (I have no symptoms and I am well), should I just take the scan report and explain that they should have the report from the clinic in a couple of days? Will they hold on to my passport and return it once they get the report? If not, what will happen? Has anyone had a similar experience? I am hoping to leave for the US early December so there is no mad panic to get my visa back but I am frustrated at not being able to plan and I can't even get excited about the interview at the moment.

Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom.

Cathy

01/27/2011 - Trevor's N400 submitted
02/18/2011 - Married
04/02/2011 - NOA1 hard copy received - priority date 03/30/2011
07/08/2011 - Trevor is now a USC - called USCIS to request upgrade of the petition.
08/02/2011 - NOA2
09/08/2011 - LND case number received, medical booked
09/26/2011 - Case complete at NVC
09/30/2011 - Interview date assigned
11/08/2011 - Interview - approved!!
11/10/2011 - Visa in hand
12/04/2011 - POE in Atlanta
12/12/2011 - SSN number received in mail
12/12/2011 - Welcome notice received
01/06/2012 - Green card received
09/06/2013 - File for Removal of Conditions
10/01/2013 - Biometrics for ROC
02/03/2014 - Card production email received

02/17/2014 - 2nd card production email received

02/28/2014 - 10 year Green card received

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Navyk   78

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I don't know if there is really a question in this or if I just need some words of encouragement.

My interview is next Tuesday (8th) in London and I am as prepared as I can be. However, when I had my medical (way back in September) the chest x-ray showed some 'fibrotic shadowing' on one of my lungs. They said it could be old, it could have been caused by pneumonia (never had that as far as I am aware) or radiotherapy (never had that either). It could also indicate inactive TB and initially the clinic said it would just mean that my medical results would only be valid for six months rather than the usual twelve. I went to see my GP anyway because of course I wanted to know what it was and she referred me for a CT scan. The clinic then got back in touch and said that they wanted me to have an apical x-ray. When I told them I had already been referred for the scan they said they would be happy to use the results of that instead, provided I got a copy of the images on CD as well as the written report.

I had the scan on 21st October and I knew time was getting a bit short but I contacted the hospital today and they still haven't written the report on it! Apparently lots of doctors take time off over half-term! After that it still has to get to my GP, I have to have an appointment with my GP and then I have to get the report to the clinic (I have already sent them the CD). So it doesn't look like the Embassy will have my medical report when I go for my interview - though I should hopefully have had the results of the scan by the so I will know if there is anything to worry about.

Assuming there is nothing (I have no symptoms and I am well), should I just take the scan report and explain that they should have the report from the clinic in a couple of days? Will they hold on to my passport and return it once they get the report? If not, what will happen? Has anyone had a similar experience? I am hoping to leave for the US early December so there is no mad panic to get my visa back but I am frustrated at not being able to plan and I can't even get excited about the interview at the moment.

Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom.

Cathy

I am sorry to hear that. The interview will go as usual and your visa will be issued only after they receive your medical report and found everything to be alright (passport will be with them). We pray that you get your reports in time for your interview.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

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cathy2904   97

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I am sorry to hear that. The interview will go as usual and your visa will be issued only after they receive your medical report and found everything to be alright (passport will be with them). We pray that you get your reports in time for your interview.

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. And congratulations again on your wife's arrival in the US. :thumbs:

01/27/2011 - Trevor's N400 submitted
02/18/2011 - Married
04/02/2011 - NOA1 hard copy received - priority date 03/30/2011
07/08/2011 - Trevor is now a USC - called USCIS to request upgrade of the petition.
08/02/2011 - NOA2
09/08/2011 - LND case number received, medical booked
09/26/2011 - Case complete at NVC
09/30/2011 - Interview date assigned
11/08/2011 - Interview - approved!!
11/10/2011 - Visa in hand
12/04/2011 - POE in Atlanta
12/12/2011 - SSN number received in mail
12/12/2011 - Welcome notice received
01/06/2012 - Green card received
09/06/2013 - File for Removal of Conditions
10/01/2013 - Biometrics for ROC
02/03/2014 - Card production email received

02/17/2014 - 2nd card production email received

02/28/2014 - 10 year Green card received

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Navyk   78

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Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. And congratulations again on your wife's arrival in the US. :thumbs:

Thanks again - by the way I went for her interview and we both returned.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

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Thanks again - by the way I went for her interview and we both returned.

Trevor is planning to come over at the end of the month to take me back - and an extra bag!!

01/27/2011 - Trevor's N400 submitted
02/18/2011 - Married
04/02/2011 - NOA1 hard copy received - priority date 03/30/2011
07/08/2011 - Trevor is now a USC - called USCIS to request upgrade of the petition.
08/02/2011 - NOA2
09/08/2011 - LND case number received, medical booked
09/26/2011 - Case complete at NVC
09/30/2011 - Interview date assigned
11/08/2011 - Interview - approved!!
11/10/2011 - Visa in hand
12/04/2011 - POE in Atlanta
12/12/2011 - SSN number received in mail
12/12/2011 - Welcome notice received
01/06/2012 - Green card received
09/06/2013 - File for Removal of Conditions
10/01/2013 - Biometrics for ROC
02/03/2014 - Card production email received

02/17/2014 - 2nd card production email received

02/28/2014 - 10 year Green card received

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Assuming there is nothing (I have no symptoms and I am well), should I just take the scan report and explain that they should have the report from the clinic in a couple of days? Will they hold on to my passport and return it once they get the report? If not, what will happen? Has anyone had a similar experience? I am hoping to leave for the US early December so there is no mad panic to get my visa back but I am frustrated at not being able to plan and I can't even get excited about the interview at the moment.

Taking your radiology report to the embassy won't really serve a purpose. They will hold your passport if the visa medical results are expected shortly. Even if showed latent TB, it just means your report, at worse, may say you need follow-up in the US. It wouldn't prevent your visa.

Planning ahead is hard. You aren't guaranteed that your case will get looked at the day the medical arrives. It could sit on somebody's desk or in the mail room for a bit. So don't go purchasing plane tickets you can't change.

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Taking your radiology report to the embassy won't really serve a purpose. They will hold your passport if the visa medical results are expected shortly. Even if showed latent TB, it just means your report, at worse, may say you need follow-up in the US. It wouldn't prevent your visa.

Planning ahead is hard. You aren't guaranteed that your case will get looked at the day the medical arrives. It could sit on somebody's desk or in the mail room for a bit. So don't go purchasing plane tickets you can't change.

Thanks Nich-Nick. Don't worry, I'm not booking anything. I spoke to the clinic this morning and they say that they can get the results to the Embassy in 2 days so I have until Thursday, maybe even Friday, to get the report to them. Just have to keep my fingers crossed. Even if the Embassy haven't got the results by Tuesday I'll be happy if I know that they are imminent and they hold on to my passport. I'm not planning to leave until December anyway so I have some time.

01/27/2011 - Trevor's N400 submitted
02/18/2011 - Married
04/02/2011 - NOA1 hard copy received - priority date 03/30/2011
07/08/2011 - Trevor is now a USC - called USCIS to request upgrade of the petition.
08/02/2011 - NOA2
09/08/2011 - LND case number received, medical booked
09/26/2011 - Case complete at NVC
09/30/2011 - Interview date assigned
11/08/2011 - Interview - approved!!
11/10/2011 - Visa in hand
12/04/2011 - POE in Atlanta
12/12/2011 - SSN number received in mail
12/12/2011 - Welcome notice received
01/06/2012 - Green card received
09/06/2013 - File for Removal of Conditions
10/01/2013 - Biometrics for ROC
02/03/2014 - Card production email received

02/17/2014 - 2nd card production email received

02/28/2014 - 10 year Green card received

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I have just got back from seeing my GP and my lungs are normal. I have emailed the report to the clinic and so with luck and a following wind, the Embassy should have my medical results by the time I go for my interview on Tuesday. What a relief!!

01/27/2011 - Trevor's N400 submitted
02/18/2011 - Married
04/02/2011 - NOA1 hard copy received - priority date 03/30/2011
07/08/2011 - Trevor is now a USC - called USCIS to request upgrade of the petition.
08/02/2011 - NOA2
09/08/2011 - LND case number received, medical booked
09/26/2011 - Case complete at NVC
09/30/2011 - Interview date assigned
11/08/2011 - Interview - approved!!
11/10/2011 - Visa in hand
12/04/2011 - POE in Atlanta
12/12/2011 - SSN number received in mail
12/12/2011 - Welcome notice received
01/06/2012 - Green card received
09/06/2013 - File for Removal of Conditions
10/01/2013 - Biometrics for ROC
02/03/2014 - Card production email received

02/17/2014 - 2nd card production email received

02/28/2014 - 10 year Green card received

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I have just got back from seeing my GP and my lungs are normal. I have emailed the report to the clinic and so with luck and a following wind, the Embassy should have my medical results by the time I go for my interview on Tuesday. What a relief!!

Glad to note that the medical report may reach in time for interview and more glad about your lungs health. All the best and God bless you.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

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Glad to note that the medical report may reach in time for interview and more glad about your lungs health. All the best and God bless you.

Thank you so much. Will report back on Tuesday.

01/27/2011 - Trevor's N400 submitted
02/18/2011 - Married
04/02/2011 - NOA1 hard copy received - priority date 03/30/2011
07/08/2011 - Trevor is now a USC - called USCIS to request upgrade of the petition.
08/02/2011 - NOA2
09/08/2011 - LND case number received, medical booked
09/26/2011 - Case complete at NVC
09/30/2011 - Interview date assigned
11/08/2011 - Interview - approved!!
11/10/2011 - Visa in hand
12/04/2011 - POE in Atlanta
12/12/2011 - SSN number received in mail
12/12/2011 - Welcome notice received
01/06/2012 - Green card received
09/06/2013 - File for Removal of Conditions
10/01/2013 - Biometrics for ROC
02/03/2014 - Card production email received

02/17/2014 - 2nd card production email received

02/28/2014 - 10 year Green card received

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