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Sputum Culture - 8th week mark today. So anxious still.

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JobienJeck   10

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Today is the last day of our 8 weeks wait. What a long journey! I'm still nervous about the results though, I tried to call SLEC today (even if I was asked to call on Tuesday) but couldn't get through at all, I re-dialed for an hour and gave up.wacko.png Maybe I'll try again tomorrow. I just really really really want this to be done and over with.

Base on other user's experience, they said that if SLEC didn't call within the 8th week period, the result lean more towards being negative (I pray pray pray this is true.)

Had there been any accounts were result was positive even if SLEC didn't call within the 8th week period?

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Our Journey:
11/08/12: NOA1
05/13/13: RFE Hardcopy (Request to send in a legible copy of Annulment Decree)
05/31/13: 2nd RFE Hardcopy (Request to send Intent to Marry Letter)
06/25/13: NOA2

09/02/13: Medical
09/10/13: Personal Evaluation (due to psychological incapacity reason for Annulment)

09/10-12/13: Sputum/Culture Test

09/17/13: PEPS Test (Psychological Evaluation) at EDSA, QC

11/07/13: Culture Results - Negative (Thank God!)

11/13/13: Medical Completed

11/19/13: Embassy Interview - (APPROVED)

12/02/13: VISA Received

12/03/13: CFO Seminar and Registration Completed

12/11/13: Arrived in SFO

02/11/14: Got married

AOS

03/08/14: Mailed AOS Packet to Chicago Lockbox via UPS

03/17/14: NOA1

03/27/14: Check cashed-in, text/email notification received

03/31/14: Received NOA1 Hardcopy

04/04/14: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter

04/21/14: Biometrics done at San Jose

05/09/14: I485 status changed to Testing and Interview (Interview set for June 11)

05/12/14: Received hardcopy of Interview Schedule

05/22/14: EAD Card in Production

05/28/14: Received USPS Tracking number

05/31/14: EAD card delivered
06/11/14: AOS Interview at USCIS San Jose

06/11/14: Case Status changed to Card/Document in Production

06/20/14 GREEN CARD RECEIVED (ALAS!)

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JobienJeck   10

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Update: Just got a call from SLEC a few minutes ago. Got pretty scared because they said if SLEC calls, expect bad news. The lady on the phone asked if I have my med cert (from lung surgery 5 years back) with me and old xray films and I said they're still with me (been too lazy to go to SLEC and submit them). She asked me if I can come by Wednesday or Thursday next week to submit them. I asked her if the culture results are already available and she said to call back on the 12th, I insisted and asked her still and she said it's negative (YEY). She even said they're not allowed to disclose the results over the phone and to pretend I don't know the results yet when I come in next week. (haha) But I thanked her for telling me anyway and giving me a little peace of mind.

Does this mean I'll be cleared now when I present my med cert and old xray films? Or should i still worry?

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Our Journey:
11/08/12: NOA1
05/13/13: RFE Hardcopy (Request to send in a legible copy of Annulment Decree)
05/31/13: 2nd RFE Hardcopy (Request to send Intent to Marry Letter)
06/25/13: NOA2

09/02/13: Medical
09/10/13: Personal Evaluation (due to psychological incapacity reason for Annulment)

09/10-12/13: Sputum/Culture Test

09/17/13: PEPS Test (Psychological Evaluation) at EDSA, QC

11/07/13: Culture Results - Negative (Thank God!)

11/13/13: Medical Completed

11/19/13: Embassy Interview - (APPROVED)

12/02/13: VISA Received

12/03/13: CFO Seminar and Registration Completed

12/11/13: Arrived in SFO

02/11/14: Got married

AOS

03/08/14: Mailed AOS Packet to Chicago Lockbox via UPS

03/17/14: NOA1

03/27/14: Check cashed-in, text/email notification received

03/31/14: Received NOA1 Hardcopy

04/04/14: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter

04/21/14: Biometrics done at San Jose

05/09/14: I485 status changed to Testing and Interview (Interview set for June 11)

05/12/14: Received hardcopy of Interview Schedule

05/22/14: EAD Card in Production

05/28/14: Received USPS Tracking number

05/31/14: EAD card delivered
06/11/14: AOS Interview at USCIS San Jose

06/11/14: Case Status changed to Card/Document in Production

06/20/14 GREEN CARD RECEIVED (ALAS!)

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Hank_   9,174

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Update: Just got a call from SLEC a few minutes ago. Got pretty scared because they said if SLEC calls, expect bad news. The lady on the phone asked if I have my med cert (from lung surgery 5 years back) with me and old xray films and I said they're still with me (been too lazy to go to SLEC and submit them). She asked me if I can come by Wednesday or Thursday next week to submit them. I asked her if the culture results are already available and she said to call back on the 12th, I insisted and asked her still and she said it's negative (YEY). She even said they're not allowed to disclose the results over the phone and to pretend I don't know the results yet when I come in next week. (haha) But I thanked her for telling me anyway and giving me a little peace of mind.

Does this mean I'll be cleared now when I present my med cert and old xray films? Or should i still worry?

Don't worry. If result is negative as you were told... you arm will soon be sort ;)

Hank

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JobienJeck   10

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Don't worry. If result is negative as you were told... you arm will soon be sort wink.png

I hope you're right Hank. Do you know any instance were they had the applicant re-do the sputum culture even if it was negative? I'm still being paranoid, I know. biggrin.png

Our Journey:
11/08/12: NOA1
05/13/13: RFE Hardcopy (Request to send in a legible copy of Annulment Decree)
05/31/13: 2nd RFE Hardcopy (Request to send Intent to Marry Letter)
06/25/13: NOA2

09/02/13: Medical
09/10/13: Personal Evaluation (due to psychological incapacity reason for Annulment)

09/10-12/13: Sputum/Culture Test

09/17/13: PEPS Test (Psychological Evaluation) at EDSA, QC

11/07/13: Culture Results - Negative (Thank God!)

11/13/13: Medical Completed

11/19/13: Embassy Interview - (APPROVED)

12/02/13: VISA Received

12/03/13: CFO Seminar and Registration Completed

12/11/13: Arrived in SFO

02/11/14: Got married

AOS

03/08/14: Mailed AOS Packet to Chicago Lockbox via UPS

03/17/14: NOA1

03/27/14: Check cashed-in, text/email notification received

03/31/14: Received NOA1 Hardcopy

04/04/14: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter

04/21/14: Biometrics done at San Jose

05/09/14: I485 status changed to Testing and Interview (Interview set for June 11)

05/12/14: Received hardcopy of Interview Schedule

05/22/14: EAD Card in Production

05/28/14: Received USPS Tracking number

05/31/14: EAD card delivered
06/11/14: AOS Interview at USCIS San Jose

06/11/14: Case Status changed to Card/Document in Production

06/20/14 GREEN CARD RECEIVED (ALAS!)

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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I hope you're right Hank. Do you know any instance were they had the applicant re-do the sputum culture even if it was negative? I'm still being paranoid, I know. biggrin.png

Nope I have never read of anyone have to re-do the sputum test after a negative result.

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

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JobienJeck   10

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Nope I have never read of anyone have to re-do the sputum test after a negative result.

Thanks Hank for the replies. I called again today just to be sure, and was told to bring my passport and 495 pesos for repeat preg test. It looks like you are right, my arms will be sore on Wednesday.

Such a relief! :) I am so happy. dancin5hr.gif

Our Journey:
11/08/12: NOA1
05/13/13: RFE Hardcopy (Request to send in a legible copy of Annulment Decree)
05/31/13: 2nd RFE Hardcopy (Request to send Intent to Marry Letter)
06/25/13: NOA2

09/02/13: Medical
09/10/13: Personal Evaluation (due to psychological incapacity reason for Annulment)

09/10-12/13: Sputum/Culture Test

09/17/13: PEPS Test (Psychological Evaluation) at EDSA, QC

11/07/13: Culture Results - Negative (Thank God!)

11/13/13: Medical Completed

11/19/13: Embassy Interview - (APPROVED)

12/02/13: VISA Received

12/03/13: CFO Seminar and Registration Completed

12/11/13: Arrived in SFO

02/11/14: Got married

AOS

03/08/14: Mailed AOS Packet to Chicago Lockbox via UPS

03/17/14: NOA1

03/27/14: Check cashed-in, text/email notification received

03/31/14: Received NOA1 Hardcopy

04/04/14: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter

04/21/14: Biometrics done at San Jose

05/09/14: I485 status changed to Testing and Interview (Interview set for June 11)

05/12/14: Received hardcopy of Interview Schedule

05/22/14: EAD Card in Production

05/28/14: Received USPS Tracking number

05/31/14: EAD card delivered
06/11/14: AOS Interview at USCIS San Jose

06/11/14: Case Status changed to Card/Document in Production

06/20/14 GREEN CARD RECEIVED (ALAS!)

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JobienJeck   10

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Wednesday will be a good day for ice cream. smile.png

Indeed Hank. dancin5hr.gif It took me 10 hours at SLEC before my X-Ray CD and records were released but the wait was all worth it. I didn't get a shot though coz i just needed the Tetanus shot but SLEC said they were out of stock for that particular shot and would have it only by next month but the nurse said I could still go to the interview and have that vaccine administered in the US.

God is good! Interview is on Tuesday. I'm excited.

Our Journey:
11/08/12: NOA1
05/13/13: RFE Hardcopy (Request to send in a legible copy of Annulment Decree)
05/31/13: 2nd RFE Hardcopy (Request to send Intent to Marry Letter)
06/25/13: NOA2

09/02/13: Medical
09/10/13: Personal Evaluation (due to psychological incapacity reason for Annulment)

09/10-12/13: Sputum/Culture Test

09/17/13: PEPS Test (Psychological Evaluation) at EDSA, QC

11/07/13: Culture Results - Negative (Thank God!)

11/13/13: Medical Completed

11/19/13: Embassy Interview - (APPROVED)

12/02/13: VISA Received

12/03/13: CFO Seminar and Registration Completed

12/11/13: Arrived in SFO

02/11/14: Got married

AOS

03/08/14: Mailed AOS Packet to Chicago Lockbox via UPS

03/17/14: NOA1

03/27/14: Check cashed-in, text/email notification received

03/31/14: Received NOA1 Hardcopy

04/04/14: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter

04/21/14: Biometrics done at San Jose

05/09/14: I485 status changed to Testing and Interview (Interview set for June 11)

05/12/14: Received hardcopy of Interview Schedule

05/22/14: EAD Card in Production

05/28/14: Received USPS Tracking number

05/31/14: EAD card delivered
06/11/14: AOS Interview at USCIS San Jose

06/11/14: Case Status changed to Card/Document in Production

06/20/14 GREEN CARD RECEIVED (ALAS!)

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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Indeed Hank. dancin5hr.gif It took me 10 hours at SLEC before my X-Ray CD and records were released but the wait was all worth it. I didn't get a shot though coz i just needed the Tetanus shot but SLEC said they were out of stock for that particular shot and would have it only by next month but the nurse said I could still go to the interview and have that vaccine administered in the US.

God is good! Interview is on Tuesday. I'm excited.

All the best Tuesday!

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

Picture

 

“LET’S GO BRANDON!”

 
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