NVC Filers - April 2012

[Rujby 23]

Shell i PM something about the doctor's appointment

[Trav&Shell 83]

Glad she told you to call as often as you want. That's an operator that really cares You should send in a compliment to DOS about Katie!

This is now the second time someone's mentioned about Montreal implementing the online scheduling to everyone, not just K1s... It'll be interesting to see how it develops..

That's an excellent idea - about the compliment! I'll try and figure out how to do just that!

And I think I mentioned it the first time too, because Katie's told me that two times now. I told her "I think that's just K1's, all the CR-1s are still told they get their interviews scheduled" and she said something to the effect of she didn't realize that, and it seemed to be something new they were trying to do. not sure, but i'll keep you posted!

Shell i PM something about the doctor's appointment

OK, thanks - checking now!

[Kerry & Carl 8]

Oh that's a good suggestion! I didn't realize it was that easy in Montreal...lol. sounds like the most painful cost is going to be the airfare on short notice...LOL...

Does Porter Airlines fly out of where you are, Shell? They often have discounts and you may also be able to find promotion codes to reduce the cost even more. I'd avoid Air Canada if at all possible. Not just because of all the operation issues they're having these days, but also because of their cost. When I'm finally at the point where I actually have an interview date (just getting a freakin' case number at this point would be FANTASTIC), I'm going to fly on Porter from Windsor.

[Trav&Shell 83]

Does Porter Airlines fly out of where you are, Shell? They often have discounts and you may also be able to find promotion codes to reduce the cost even more. I'd avoid Air Canada if at all possible. Not just because of all the operation issues they're having these days, but also because of their cost. When I'm finally at the point where I actually have an interview date (just getting a freakin' case number at this point would be FANTASTIC), I'm going to fly on Porter from Windsor.

Looked into Porter the other day, actually. I got nothin'. Winnipeg has Air Canada and WestJet - but I'll look for anything else I may be missing! Porter sounded awesome...and yes, you need that stupid little number already

[Alaska2012 462]

Katie informed me too that they're thinking of slowly implementing a system where ALL people through Montreal schedule their own interviews now...although, of course, my case will likely be different. She said potentially something could be entered by tomorrow afternoon, but the next steps by the embassy are going to be sending me packet 3, and then packet 4. Yep, got that. Thanks!

Packet 3 and 4? I thought we only would get one email sent out and that would be the letter with the appointement...

[Trav&Shell 83]

Packet 3 and 4? I thought we only would get one email sent out and that would be the letter with the appointement...

I think my case will be different than yours - I'm EP through Montreal with an expedite Plus, Katie said I'd get those LOL...who knows, at this point?

[Saylin 1,605]

Packet 3 and 4? I thought we only would get one email sent out and that would be the letter with the appointement...

Packet 3 is what K1 applicants receive and send back to the embassy/consulate. It's essentially a combination of the AOS and IV packages in one, but with different forms.

Packet 4 is the interview letter.

[Trav&Shell 83]

Packet 3 is what K1 applicants receive and send back to the embassy/consulate. It's essentially a combination of the AOS and IV packages in one, but with different forms.

Packet 4 is the interview letter.

Right - ok that makes sense then! They'll send me packet 3, probably asking for whatever I haven't sent yet. Gotcha!

[Saylin 1,605]

Right - ok that makes sense then! They'll send me packet 3, probably asking for whatever I haven't sent yet. Gotcha!

Perhaps, but I'm leaning more towards them just requesting the documents at the interview. You should be leaning on that too as it'd be a lot faster.

[Trav&Shell 83]

Perhaps, but I'm leaning more towards them just requesting the documents at the interview. You should be leaning on that too as it'd be a lot faster.

*leans on taking docs to interview...got it*

[VaggoLena 7]

My wife just came back home from the Medical exam. It was a long trip (~4-5 hours to go and another 4-5 hours to come back), but it went smoothly and she passed the exam. We are both happy, and now will wait for a CC and Interview date.

[Saylin 1,605]

*leans on taking docs to interview...got it*

My wife just came back home from the Medical exam. It was a long trip (~4-5 hours to go and another 4-5 hours to come back), but it went smoothly and she passed the exam. We are both happy, and now will wait for a CC and Interview date.

Grats on the smooth medical! Does the panel physician forward the results or does she need to pick up the medical results?

[GoingCrazy2012 16]

My wife just came back home from the Medical exam. It was a long trip (~4-5 hours to go and another 4-5 hours to come back), but it went smoothly and she passed the exam. We are both happy, and now will wait for a CC and Interview date.

What does the actual Medical Exam consist of? Is it pretty standard for any immigrant visa applicant? or does it vary based on the country where it is performed?

My wife has hers in Colombia on May 28th and she came up with that question last night and I was like ... oops! let me ask my friends on VJ to see if anyone knows .. LOL!

[Saylin 1,605]

What does the actual Medical Exam consist of? Is it pretty standard for any immigrant visa applicant? or does it vary based on the country where it is performed?

My wife has hers in Colombia on May 28th and she came up with that question last night and I was like ... oops! let me ask my friends on VJ to see if anyone knows .. LOL!

The basics of the medical are the same throughout, but there might be country differences. There's 3 main things: check-up with a doctor with discussion of previous medical history, X-ray, and blood test (and shots, if needed).

Get country-specific information from the drop-down here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3739.html

And an FAQ on medicals: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3745.html

[alizon 77]

The basics of the medical are the same throughout, but there might be country differences. There's 3 main things: check-up with a doctor with discussion of previous medical history, X-ray, and blood test (and shots, if needed).

Get country-specific information from the drop-down here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3739.html

And an FAQ on medicals: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3745.html

Why do they do the xray if the consulate doesn't look at it? If they're checking for TB, they could just do the scratch test, no? Seems like a way to get money out of us.