Can I have the medical exam even without the letter form the embassy?

[leeanne 0]

We got the NOA2 already..My fiance told me to go for the medical examination even if I havent receive the letter from the Embassy..Is it ok? Will I be permitted to have the medical? Please answer if you have the same experience. Thank you.God bless.

[TeapotGirl 66]

I wasn't interviewed yet but yes you can have your medical exam without the letter just get your manila case number first. Call them.

[amerisian 5]

We got the NOA2 already..My fiance told me to go for the medical examination even if I havent receive the letter from the Embassy..Is it ok? Will I be permitted to have the medical? Please answer if you have the same experience. Thank you.God bless.

Yes, you can. Just bring a copy of your case number along with required docs like passport, 2x2 picture and payment.

[dirtsquirter 7]

Just remember that you will need to pass through the port of entry in the USA before your medical expires. That means your process must be completed, your visa in hand, and you must have plane tickets and arrive in the states before the expiration date of your medical. This is why they tell you on the website to wait until you have an appointment at the Embassy.

[leeanne 0]

Do I need to call the Embassy for it? What is that letter of instruction from NVC?

[TeapotGirl 66]

Do I need to call the Embassy for it? What is that letter of instruction from NVC?

Yes call them to get it.

The Letter looks like this Dear K1/K2 Visa Applicant:

Edited December 2, 2011 by teapotgurl1983

[leeanne 0]

How long will it take for that letter from the embassy to arrive to you? Can I not just present them the Notice of approval from the USCIS instead of the letter?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Once you have the MNL # go first to BPI and pay the fee to USEM, get your receipt, wait a day then schedule your interview online, once you have an interview date then get you medical - maybe a week or two before the interview at the USEM. That at least is our plan. Along with gathering the CENOMAR, NBI document, birth certificate and me sending new Letter of Intent and 134 +.

[Tahoma 2,292]

How long will it take for that letter from the embassy to arrive to you? Can I not just present them the Notice of approval from the USCIS instead of the letter?

Leeanne...If you want to go to St. Lukes and complete your medical, don't wait for the eligibility letter from the Embassy because it can take two months or more to arrive, and you don't need it anyway. If you want to read it, TagalogBulldog posted a link to it already. Instead, call the National Visa Center (NVC) and get your MNL case number. The phone number for the NVC is 603-334-0700. Talk to one of the reps.

Also, your sweetheart should email you a copy of the NOA approval notice from the USCIS. When you have both your MNL case number and your NOA approval notice, then you can be admitted to St. Lukes for your medical.

Some people bring their interview appointment confirmation sheet with them to St. Lukes. If you bring your interview appointment confirmation sheet, it's guaranteed that St. Lukes won't hassle you.

Don't forget to pre-register for your medical on St. Lukes website. It will save you time on the day of your medical. Also, there's no need to arrive at St. Lukes and fall in line at 5 am. It's OK to arrive at St. Lukes in the late morning or the early afternoon. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the best days to go because St. Lukes is not as busy on those days.

[amerisian 5]

I took an advance medical because I am worried for my X-ray and if I will undergo a sputum test it will another months of waiting and delay. Good thing, I passed the medical. So, I took my medical after I received my case number. Medical is good for 6 months. I will be having my interview on January, that's 3 months after my medical.

[disney09 6]

You don't need to have your Eligibility Letter from the embassy to have your medical done that would be an additional wait.

BTW, same name =)

[kcir-is-love 4]

Leeanne...If you want to go to St. Lukes and complete your medical, don't wait for the eligibility letter from the Embassy because it can take two months or more to arrive, and you don't need it anyway. If you want to read it, TagalogBulldog posted a link to it already. Instead, call the National Visa Center (NVC) and get your MNL case number. The phone number for the NVC is 603-334-0700. Talk to one of the reps.

Also, your sweetheart should email you a copy of the NOA approval notice from the USCIS. When you have both your MNL case number and your NOA approval notice, then you can be admitted to St. Lukes for your medical.

Some people bring their interview appointment confirmation sheet with them to St. Lukes. If you bring your interview appointment confirmation sheet, it's guaranteed that St. Lukes won't hassle you.

Don't forget to pre-register for your medical on St. Lukes website. It will save you time on the day of your medical. Also, there's no need to arrive at St. Lukes and fall in line at 5 am. It's OK to arrive at St. Lukes in the late morning or the early afternoon. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the best days to go because St. Lukes is not as busy on those days.

So, immediately after you receive the NOA2, you can immediately schedule your Interview appointment? No need to wait for the embassy letter or something? What do you have to do to schedule your interview appointment? Just get the MNL number by calling the embassy then pay the interview fee, then have your interview scheduled? Sorry, I'm just confused I need your advice on this, we're still waiting for the NOA2 and I'm just preparing in advance. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[kcir-is-love 4]

Once you have the MNL # go first to BPI and pay the fee to USEM, get your receipt, wait a day then schedule your interview online, once you have an interview date then get you medical - maybe a week or two before the interview at the USEM. That at least is our plan. Along with gathering the CENOMAR, NBI document, birth certificate and me sending new Letter of Intent and 134 +.

So immediately after you receive the NOA2, you can already schedule your visa interview at the embassy?

Edited December 3, 2011 by nnneib

[Tahoma 2,292]

So, immediately after you receive the NOA2, you can immediately schedule your Interview appointment? No need to wait for the embassy letter or something? What do you have to do to schedule your interview appointment? Just get the MNL number by calling the embassy then pay the interview fee, then have your interview scheduled? Sorry, I'm just confused I need your advice on this, we're still waiting for the NOA2 and I'm just preparing in advance. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

If you want to speed things up, here's what to do:

1. A week or so after you receive the NOA approval for your petition from USCIS, start calling the National Visa Center (NVC) in order to get your MNL case number. Call the NVC every day until you get your MNL case number from them.

2. When you finally have your MNL case number, pay the visa fee at BPI. The next day, schedule an Embassy interview appointment online.

3. When you finally have your MNL case number, pre-register for your medical on St. Lukes website and complete your medical.

4. Don't wait for the Embassy to send you a letter telling you that you are eligible to schedule an interview. If you wait for their letter, it can set you back two months.

I hope this helps.

[kcir-is-love 4]

If you want to speed things up, here's what to do:

1. A week or so after you receive the NOA approval for your petition from USCIS, start calling the National Visa Center (NVC) in order to get your MNL case number. Call the NVC every day until you get your MNL case number from them.

2. When you finally have your MNL case number, pay the visa fee at BPI. The next day, schedule an Embassy interview appointment online.

3. When you finally have your MNL case number, pre-register for your medical on St. Lukes website and complete your medical.

4. Don't wait for the Embassy to send you a letter telling you that you are eligible to schedule an interview. If you wait for their letter, it can set you back two months.

I hope this helps.

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!