Interview review

[Russell T 3]

Sorry this took so long, I was finally able to Skype with my fiance and get more details.

The interview date was Nov. 28 so she and her sister traveled there a few days early so she could do the medical. They stayed at the small place in the same building as the consulate, the owner of the place was very helpful and got them a taxi for getting to the medical.She said the place was VERY simple. She went early,7am,so she could get the papers back later the same day. The wait was about one hour and the exam was 30 min. The only problem was she has a slight cold so they would not give any shots and gave her what looks like a CD to give to the doctor here when she gets to the US.

Turn in day was also a easy day other then the waiting. She had to wait outside about 1 hour before getting in and the weather was very cold. She said the man was very nice and told her which papers they wanted her to pull out of her stack. It was basicly just the ones listed on the P4, nothing else was looked at. He asked her some simple questions one of wich was if she belonged to the party. They also asked if she would like to do the interview in Manderin, her english is fairly good but it helped her to relax by being able to speak Manderin so that is what she chose.

The interview day was raining and she again had to wait outside for about 1 hour, after getting inside the wait was about 3 hours. The interviewer was American and spoke very good Manderin. The interview lasted only about 5 min. and she was asked how we meet, internet, how much a month I made to which she answered that she did not know, that is the mans business. :-) She did tell him what I make for the year because I told her that.He asked if I lived in Richmond, Virginia, she replyed, no, I lived in Richmond, across the bay from San Francisco. He asked about her English and asked if I spoke Chinese,no. He asked how many times I had been to visit,once, how long I was there, 3 weeks.

He did not need to see any of the other things she had with her, she was a little disapointed because she wanted to show the book I had printed of my trip with her around China.That was it, very easy and the Visa arrived at her sisters home about 10 days later.

She did meet another girl whose bf lives in my area and they have been keeping in touch, she also passed the same day but is still waiting for her visa a month later, I think it might be the same thing that happened to A&B, some kind of review.

Now I am geting my visa and making plans to go back to get her right after the Sping Festival ends in Feb.

Thanks guys for all your help. now I need to start reading about all the next steps once we get back!

Edited January 1, 2013 by Russell T

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Just a heads-up, because she didn't get any shots she WILL need to see a CS here in the states to get the missing shots and get the I-693 transcription done. Some doctors might make her do the full medical again. I suggest starting to call around now to get prices.

Also, some people have had success in getting their health insurance to pay for the shots and the medical so maybe check with your health insurance about that as well (you'll have to be married and have her added of course but this could save you money). You could also look into getting her shots at the local health service but I'm told that they don't like doing it if it's for "immigration" reasons so try not to mention that.

[bigdog 376]

Congratulations, thanks for the nice writeup.

[hawkeyez 45]

It aint going to get any cheaper. She will need a new health exam when she gets her for AOS. Start price shopping. Could be any where from 200 to 400. Cash deal only. They got ya by the balls once you are here and they won't do a supplimental form.

Then the AOS fees are out of sight. 1070$ if she doesn't have kids. Double that if she has one and so on.

Expensive ? Yes. But still better than and cheaper than an American girl. LOL

Just a heads-up, because she didn't get any shots she WILL need to see a CS here in the states to get the missing shots and get the I-693 transcription done. Some doctors might make her do the full medical again. I suggest starting to call around now to get prices.

Also, some people have had success in getting their health insurance to pay for the shots and the medical so maybe check with your health insurance about that as well (you'll have to be married and have her added of course but this could save you money). You could also look into getting her shots at the local health service but I'm told that they don't like doing it if it's for "immigration" reasons so try not to mention that.

[Russell T 3]

Hawkeyes, yes, I understand that fee and I'm a bit luckier then you and it's just my fiance!

Should I try and get her to go get the shots there? We have a month and a half.

If we wait until she comes what is the cheapest way to get it done. I can start checking prices but I'm not sure where to start. My comapany pays my health ins. I guess I should check and see what I would have to pay to get her added.

V&T, what is CS you refer too?

As always, THANKS!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Hawkeyes, yes, I understand that fee and I'm a bit luckier then you and it's just my fiance!

Should I try and get her to go get the shots there? We have a month and a half.

If we wait until she comes what is the cheapest way to get it done. I can start checking prices but I'm not sure where to start. My comapany pays my health ins. I guess I should check and see what I would have to pay to get her added.

V&T, what is CS you refer too?

As always, THANKS!

CS = Civil surgeon. That's a particular doctor she needs to see to get her I-693 transcription done.

When I mentioned your health insurance I said they MIGHT cover it. Many won't because it's an immigration related medical so you may end up paying out of pocket. So make sure you ask them about it or at least be aware you might be out a few more hundred dollars (friend of mine here paid $1500 for her medical and shot :S)

[dan_ling 6]

It would be better for her to complete her shots while in China, it is very expensive here and like said there is a slim chance that your insurance will cover it. Good luck!

[ama537621 3]

My wife's shots cost around 300 dollars. No need for a new medical exam as long as you file for AOS within 1 year of her medical overseas.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

My wife's shots cost around 300 dollars. No need for a new medical exam as long as you file for AOS within 1 year of her medical overseas.

No *need* no but some CS's will make you do them in order to get the shots part done.

[Russell T 3]

Thanks for all the input folks.

If she gets the shots over in China does she have to get them at a specfic place? Or can she go to a local clinic?

She lives 30 min from Chengdu.

[Darnell 8,478]

i would suggest a civil surgeon in China, then she can have a civil surgeon handle the ds-3035 shot record and also make a new yellow book, 'International Record of Immunizations' that she can keep (not need to file that one into anywhere, just to show if applying for a job that requires it) .

There is a list of Civil Surgeons / clinics see http://photos.state.gov/libraries/guangzhou/47024/IV/Medical%20instruction%20_GIV-8_%20-%20Apr_%2012.pdf