St. Lukes Appointment

[Bob & Joana 2]

Hi, I have a question about getting the St. Lukes medical done early. Is this possible if the NVC has not finished processing the DS-230 and there is currently no interview date? Reason I ask is that my wife's father had active TB years ago(but has since received treatment). I suspect if there is a chance her chest x-ray may be flagged and sputum collected that if she were to do this part earlier it'd make that 2 month delay more bearable since we are waiting on an interview date. If this is possible, how does one go about setting up an appointment to do this. I will be in PH in february so if my wife can do it then I'd like to be there for her to make sure it is completed. I know she needs probably all the immunizations, but I dont think that should be a problem....just worried about the sputum being ordered.

Edit: Also if this is done early how long would results be valid for? Would I be allowed to go with her into the building?

Edited January 27, 2013 by BobJac

[Hank_ 9,174]

Do you have the NVC instruction letter? If so you can go get your medical done.

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy (or if the embassy mails a confirmation letter bring a copy of that) (NVC Instructions Letter is for IR/CR-1 visa), and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

PREREGISTER at St. Luke's website, it saves time when you arrive. http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

[Tahoma 2,292]

Since it's a spousal petition, I would agree with Hank that your wife needs the NVC instruction before she can start the medical.

St. Lukes does not accept appointments. They operate on a walk-in basis only. However, your wife should pre-register on St. Lukes website, print out the pre-registration form, and bring it with her to St. Lukes. It will save time at her medical.

Rarely is the petitioner allowed to accompany the beneficiary inside St. Lukes.

Keep in mind that your wife's visa will be valid for six months from the date of her medical, not six months from the date the visa was approved. Plan accordingly.

[Bob & Joana 2]

Since it's a spousal petition, I would agree with Hank that your wife needs the NVC instruction before she can start the medical.

St. Lukes does not accept appointments. They operate on a walk-in basis only. However, your wife should pre-register on St. Lukes website, print out the pre-registration form, and bring it with her to St. Lukes. It will save time at her medical.

Rarely is the petitioner allowed to accompany the beneficiary inside St. Lukes.

Keep in mind that your wife's visa will be valid for six months from the date of her medical, not six months from the date the visa was approved. Plan accordingly.

I am just worried that she will be flagged for the sputum test, so better for it to happen now. Six months probably not a problem if they pass her from the first medical since I plan on buying her a ticket over to here within 2 weeks of acquiring the visa.

The NVC instruction letter mentioned...is this the letter they mailed directly to my wife's PH address(aka her first contact in any of the process) that basically says your case is MNL2012xxxxxx. And said to submit to appoint an agent? Or will the letter the NVC first sent me upon receiving it from USCIS be the letter?

[Bob & Joana 2]

I am just worried that she will be flagged for the sputum test, so better for it to happen now. Six months probably not a problem if they pass her from the first medical since I plan on buying her a ticket over to here within 2 weeks of acquiring the visa.

The NVC instruction letter mentioned...is this the letter they mailed directly to my wife's PH address(aka her first contact in any of the process) that basically says your case is MNL2012xxxxxx. And said to submit to appoint an agent? Or will the letter the NVC first sent me upon receiving it from USCIS be the letter?

anyone know the answer to this?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Yes the letter mailed to your wife.