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I actually think the Docs at Knightsbridge are making up the rules as they go along.

How? That US embassy link you gave says applicants need those shots.

United States immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa. On the day of the medical examination, the physician will be required to verify that the applicant has met the vaccination requirement, or that it is medically inappropriate for the applicant to receive one or more of the following vaccinations...

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I actually think the Docs at Knightsbridge are making up the rules as they go along.

Maybe so, but what other choice do we have? NONE.

If I had been processing with you all this last year, rather than the year before, I would have been e-mailing the consulate and inquiring about these procedures.

I actually think the Docs at Knightsbridge are making up the rules as they go along.

How? That US embassy link you gave says applicants need those shots.

United States immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa. On the day of the medical examination, the physician will be required to verify that the applicant has met the vaccination requirement, or that it is medically inappropriate for the applicant to receive one or more of the following vaccinations...

Read the last paragraph.

Important notice: Fiancé(e) visa applicants and those applying for the K-ii or V visa will be required to meet the vaccination requirement at the time of their application for an adjustment of status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States.

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I actually think the Docs at Knightsbridge are making up the rules as they go along.

How? That US embassy link you gave says applicants need those shots.

United States immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa. On the day of the medical examination, the physician will be required to verify that the applicant has met the vaccination requirement, or that it is medically inappropriate for the applicant to receive one or more of the following vaccinations...

Read the last paragraph.

Fair enough, but I'm glad we got them done then & received an updated record, it made things easier when we filed for AOS. No one seems to be getting cheap jabs in America.

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I actually think the Docs at Knightsbridge are making up the rules as they go along.

How? That US embassy link you gave says applicants need those shots.

United States immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa. On the day of the medical examination, the physician will be required to verify that the applicant has met the vaccination requirement, or that it is medically inappropriate for the applicant to receive one or more of the following vaccinations...

Read the last paragraph.

Fair enough, but I'm glad we got them done then & received an updated record, it made things easier now. No one seems to be getting cheap jabs in America.

I agree on getting the jabs done in the UK.

What I don't agree with is Knightsbridge forcing the issue, charging the fees, and holding up the delivery of the medical. That's simply incorrect procedure and none of the other panel physician providers have ever done this.

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Already gave the other half heads up that he's most likely going to need Hep B even though he's in his 40's. Better to have it and not need it.

-12/15/06 Mailed off I-129F

-12/19/06 NOA1 via email

-01/05/07 NOA2 via email

-01/13/07 NVC notice via snail mail

-01/25/07 Packet 3 arrives.

-02/22/07 Packet 3 is mailed.

-03/02/07 Medical

-03/13/07 Packet 4 arrives.

-03/16-24/07 Honey visits.

-04/02/07 Interview(Approved)

-04/10/07 Visa arrives.

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So I guess we're stuck w/ Knightsbridge for 2007? *sigh*

I'll make sure Chas gets his jabs from his GP before hand.

Yup... I think to be on the safe side I'll do likewise & get whatever I can done by my GP, Hep B included.

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2005 - We met

2006 - Filed I-129F

2007 - K-1 issued, moved to US, completed AOS (a busy year, immigration-wise)

2009 - Conditions lifted

2010 - Will be naturalising. Buh-bye, USCIS! smile.png

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So I guess we're stuck w/ Knightsbridge for 2007? *sigh*

I'll make sure Chas gets his jabs from his GP before hand.

Hard to say.

The first switch (from Doc Phelen in 2005) took place in February.

So there's still hope! :lol:

That said, could be a case of 'better the devil you know'.

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Here are a few of my thoughts or perhaps advice regarding these jabs:

First of all BY the medical staff in London...they told Chris he needed the hep jab. He made arrangements for the GP to start his vaccinations. The Jab is a three shot course and you can't have it all at once.

Also you can't get all the other jabs at once either. Some can not be taken along side others. SO be sure you give yourself plenty of time to get these complete or you will be waiting like Chris and I are. (not to mention that his GP appointments can only bemade weeks in advance..there seems to be a LONG wait)

Chris spoke to the Dr in London to make sure that it was alright for him to have had the first series of shots done but have the second series scheduled but not completed before his medical in London. She said, yes bring a letter from you GP that gives the schedule and this will be just fine.

Granted we thought that was plenty of information and we continued as scheduled, bringing the note from the GP. Chris went to the medical...everything was cleared...but they said to fax the current jab list after he has the shots with the GP. But that everything would go as scheduled. HOWEVER..and it makes sense it just wasn't clear....they won't forward your information to the Embassy until after we fax the Jab records to London.

As Chris was talking to the DR again in London she then said that he didn't need his Hep jabs anyway....WHAT?? Needless to say we are still unclear of the real answer...but we are finishing the course of jabs just incase he has to have them here for the AOS paperwork.

As I am typing this just seems like babble. I am not having such a good day...stressed and I can't seem to make heads or tales of my paragraphs. But ya! :wacko::blush:

My best advice is don't wait to get those jabs..call in make an appointment and go. Just to avoid confusion!

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I am a wife!! Whoa this is weird!

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Ooh, now Im concerned.

My daughter (7) and I had our medical at Betinck Mansions.

When I showed the vaccination records from my GP, showing that my daughter had only had 2 shots and was awaiting 3rd(hepB), they simply said my Vaccinations were fine and up to date and that was it.

Should I be concerned?

I was told nothing about faxing or such, Im confused.

x Chloe

06.05.07 Entered US

06.24.07 Married!!!! xxxxxxx

07.23.07 Sent off AOS/EAD Express Mail

07.24.07 Email notification that package received!!!! (Day 1)

08.08.07 Money Orders Cashed (Day 16)

08.13.08 Biometrics letter rec. Still no NOA1 (Day 21)

08.27.07 RFE for tax transcript (sent already!!)

08.28.07 NOA1 date, received 09.02.07

09.04.07 Biometrics for AOS & EAD (Day 43)

09.18.07 RFE received by USCIS. Processing resumed.(Day 57)

10.04.07 Card Production ordered EAD..Woohoo!!!! (73 Days)

10.15.07 EAD card delivered in post as well as Approval email

10.15.07 Email to say Im on my way to California!

11.29.07 Card production ordered, still waiting for daughters!

12.04.07 received Green card in post!

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Ooh, now Im concerned.

My daughter (7) and I had our medical at Betinck Mansions.

When I showed the vaccination records from my GP, showing that my daughter had only had 2 shots and was awaiting 3rd(hepB), they simply said my Vaccinations were fine and up to date and that was it.

Should I be concerned?

I was told nothing about faxing or such, Im confused.

x Chloe

No, I wouldn't be concerned at all. If they said all was fine then that is all you have to go on. Perhaps when you go for your interview have a note from the GP that says she is scheduled for the last Hep Jaband include the date. But then again that is only my opinion and I have no information to back it up.

This is why it is so confusing. Different information all the way around.

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All You Need Is Love...

*The Beatles*

I am a wife!! Whoa this is weird!

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I hear ya on that one!!!

Next thing, we have to do, is contact the Embassy regarding the expiration of our Approval Notice. It expires 16th Feb and I have this funny feeling ( cant think why!! ) that we wont have an interview date by then.

Guess Ill have to email them just to check that they can extend it, if this is the case.

Always thinking ahead, I guess...

Just think New Years 2007/08, Thanksgiving, Halloween, etc, these thoughts are the only thing that keeps me going through this whole thing.

Good luck with your journey, and as your interview will be before mine, GOOD LUCK and please share how it went, I'm sh****** a brick!!

x Chloe

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06.05.07 Entered US

06.24.07 Married!!!! xxxxxxx

07.23.07 Sent off AOS/EAD Express Mail

07.24.07 Email notification that package received!!!! (Day 1)

08.08.07 Money Orders Cashed (Day 16)

08.13.08 Biometrics letter rec. Still no NOA1 (Day 21)

08.27.07 RFE for tax transcript (sent already!!)

08.28.07 NOA1 date, received 09.02.07

09.04.07 Biometrics for AOS & EAD (Day 43)

09.18.07 RFE received by USCIS. Processing resumed.(Day 57)

10.04.07 Card Production ordered EAD..Woohoo!!!! (73 Days)

10.15.07 EAD card delivered in post as well as Approval email

10.15.07 Email to say Im on my way to California!

11.29.07 Card production ordered, still waiting for daughters!

12.04.07 received Green card in post!

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ahhhhhh. Craig got his medical/interview Jan. 12, 2005..must have just been under the wire then!

I was a bit confused after I read your post too, Becca (not due to what you wrote) because I had forgotten that little tidbit...but no, you didn't used to have the vaccines before you came over did you? Just before AOS if I recall...thus people running to find civil surgeons, etc. I've forgotten a lot, I admit, since I haven't been tihnking of it all too much the last couple of years..just when I see the odd thing on here.

Good luck to all getting it sorted though! (F) M.

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I hear ya on that one!!!

Next thing, we have to do, is contact the Embassy regarding the expiration of our Approval Notice. It expires 16th Feb and I have this funny feeling ( cant think why!! ) that we wont have an interview date by then.

Guess Ill have to email them just to check that they can extend it, if this is the case.

Always thinking ahead, I guess...

Just think New Years 2007/08, Thanksgiving, Halloween, etc, these thoughts are the only thing that keeps me going through this whole thing.

Good luck with your journey, and as your interview will be before mine, GOOD LUCK and please share how it went, I'm sh****** a brick!!

x Chloe

That is what keeps me going too. Is looking forward to the holidays and our wedding etc etc.

It is smart to think ahead. Doesn't make it easier but I think it is a good thing.

I will keep you up dated! This forum has been amazing for me.

Good luck with your journey as well.

p.s. I am really nervous too!

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All You Need Is Love...

*The Beatles*

I am a wife!! Whoa this is weird!

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