Can I book my medical before getting my police certificate?

[tob789 0]

Hi all

I have my London case number and have filled out form DS160. I was just going to book my medical when I read that I will need to bring a Police Certificate along. This is very annoying as I've only just realised that I will need the Police Certificate, and I could have sorted it out a long time ago - but never mind!

My question is, can I go ahead and book the medical without having the Police Certificate in hand? Or in other words, will the Medical place require confirmation of my Police Certificate, such as a reference number, at the time of booking? Or can I make the booking without it, and then make sure I have it in time fr the medical?

And one final question - for the interview itself, do you have any choice over the date? I'm likely to be out of the country at various points in December (when I suspect my interview will fall). Do you have to accept the date that is assigned to you? And if you want to choose a different date, does this mean being put to the back of the queue and having to wait weeks/months for a new one?

Thanks!

[Soapies 18]

I have my police clearance coming in the mail with an ETA of next week... but I went ahead and booked my medical anyway. No where on the Drs website did it say Police Clearance as one of the documents to bring ... So if for whatever reason it doesn't get to me before my medical, I'm not too worried about it. My interview is in a month, so I definitely hope I will have it by then. Seeing as in packet 3, I checked off that I did indeed have it. (well, I ordered it, it was a bit of a white lie )

So to answer your question more directly, I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter. My fiance has a bunch of other documents we checked off on Packet 3, but I still don't physically have them and I wont until after my medical. I'm not worried.

My Dr only wanted my interview date at the time of booking.

And to bring to the medical itself:

• 4 Passport sized Photo (For Each Applicant)
• The complete intended address in the US with zip code.
• Letter with your Name, Case Number & Interview Date
• Your Passport
• Payment in Cash Only (debit & credit cards NOT accepted):
• Vaccination Record

Edited October 12, 2014 by Soapies

[Soapies 18]

Oh, and about the interview. (Sorry, I suck at writing replies apparantly lol)... I got to chose my interview date, but I'm not sure if that's consulate specific ... But I could only chose within the next 2 months. Anything after November was "unavailable" and I assume that was because it was just too early to book an interview for that time.

I also have the option to reschedule my interview date up to a week prior to my interview.

[tob789 0]

Thanks for your reply. I've seen in the complete K1 guide in the UK portal that it says:

Before you book the medical exam, you should have your UK police certificate and your LND case number.

Maybe it's different in the UK than in Canada? Is anyone from the UK able to confirm this?

Also, I'm a bit confused as to exactly what Packet 3 is: is this basically just the same as the D160 form?

Thanks

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thanks for your reply. I've seen in the complete K1 guide in the UK portal that it says:

Before you book the medical exam, you should have your UK police certificate and your LND case number.

Maybe it's different in the UK than in Canada? Is anyone from the UK able to confirm this?

Also, I'm a bit confused as to exactly what Packet 3 is: is this basically just the same as the D160 form?

Thanks

The Canadian information does not apply to you at all.

Go back to the UK GUIDE. Post 2, item 3 describes "packet 3".

Here is a copy of what you get http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/?p=5180175 in post 18. That's an older one. Words are changed slightly. No longer says anything has to ne notarized.

Knightsbridge does not ask for any number off your police certificate.

You don't pick an interview date. You can use the contact form to tell them you are not available for interview until January. In that case what is your rush to book a medical? Get your ducks in a proper row by ordering the police certificate and getting your immunizations. You will do better in the long run to do this in an orderly manner like the consulate wishes.

Another thing you may not know...have you ever had any encounter with the police, even just a caution 15 years ago? Order a Subject Access report in addition to the police certificate.

[nobbie 105]

I agree all that Canadian stuff is complete Tosh, you need, for the medical, passport, police cert, questionnaire filled out, payment by card or cash. Photo either UK or US size, doesn't matter. Vaccination record if you have it, if not some more money to get the jabs you need, not vital but it gets it out of the way.

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

Police certificate usually arrives pretty fast, even without the expedited service so it shouldn't present a problem to you at all and they won't make you give a number for the certificate when you book the medical. Agree with Nich-Nick; you have time so why not do everything in the proper order and be well prepared.

[bunnygirl 86]

If you don't want an interview until January then just don't send in your readiness form until then.

[britishdakota 18]

You need to bring your police certificate for the medical. They use it in part to determine what other tests are needed.

Edited October 13, 2014 by britishdakota

[tob789 0]

The Canadian information does not apply to you at all.

Go back to the UK GUIDE. Post 2, item 3 describes "packet 3".

Here is a copy of what you get http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/?p=5180175 in post 18. That's an older one. Words are changed slightly. No longer says anything has to ne notarized.

Knightsbridge does not ask for any number off your police certificate.

You don't pick an interview date. You can use the contact form to tell them you are not available for interview until January. In that case what is your rush to book a medical? Get your ducks in a proper row by ordering the police certificate and getting your immunizations. You will do better in the long run to do this in an orderly manner like the consulate wishes.

Another thing you may not know...have you ever had any encounter with the police, even just a caution 15 years ago? Order a Subject Access report in addition to the police certificate.

Thanks all for the info regarding Police Certificate and Packet 3.

Just to clarify: I'd like to have the interview as soon as possible and it would take priority over anything else. However, if I am able to have some influence over the date then that would be great.

I can't see any section on the Statement of Applicant readiness form where I can specify dates when I'm available. Is the contact form you mention a separate form?

Also, how long does it normally take from completing the Applicant Readiness form to getting an interview date? I know it probably varies a lot, but if anyone could give a rough indication of the minimum and average time, I'd be grateful.

Thanks for your help, and your patience!

Edited October 13, 2014 by tob789

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Thanks all for the info regarding Police Certificate and Packet 3.

Just to clarify: I'd like to have the interview as soon as possible and it would take priority over anything else. However, if I am able to have some influence over the date then that would be great.

I can't see any section on the Statement of Applicant readiness form where I can specify dates when I'm available. Is the contact form you mention a separate form?

Also, how long does it normally take from completing the Applicant Readiness form to getting an interview date? I know it probably varies a lot, but if anyone could give a rough indication of the minimum and average time, I'd be grateful.

Thanks for your help, and your patience!

You cannot request an early interview in London, they chose for you.

You can request to delay it but not for an early admission, it's an extreamly busy embassy, it's full every day and the lines can be huge.

The online form ds you submit can be done before the medical because you are asked when it is/was.

You can see from my timeline below how quick my interview was, I completed the form before the medical and got the interview letter not long after the medical.

You do need the police certificate for the medical. They take a photocopy of it.

Just be patient. It will go fast.

Edited October 14, 2014 by Cody and Daisy