Most optimal time for Medical

[CharlieTanger 76]

What would be the most optimal time for the beneficiary to apply for the medical exam for the quickest results? Would it be immediately when you receive a case number from the NVC? Or when your petition is "in transit" to the London Embassy?

Any suggestions/advice?

[ZA_35 48]

I think you can only do the medical once your Interview letter is sent to you.

[chrismorrison 96]

What would be the most optimal time for the beneficiary to apply for the medical exam for the quickest results? Would it be immediately when you receive a case number from the NVC? Or when your petition is "in transit" to the London Embassy?

Any suggestions/advice?

The general consensus here states that you should wait until you've received an interview letter, however some VJers have gone to the medical simply knowing their case number. You should make sure that your case is at the embassy and listed as 'ready' before booking the exam as they need to know where to put your results otherwise. If your file isn't there-they won't know what to do with your medical record.

[CharlieTanger 76]

The general consensus here states that you should wait until you've received an interview letter, however some VJers have gone to the medical simply knowing their case number. You should make sure that your case is at the embassy and listed as 'ready' before booking the exam as they need to know where to put your results otherwise. If your file isn't there-they won't know what to do with your medical record.

Thanks, Chris. The only reason I ask is because I've heard stories around the forum that London never even sent them an interview letter via post.

I mean I would assume if your petition is "in transit" it wouldn't take more than a week to get to the embassy and it'll probably take like two weeks just to get the medical appointment...

[Gary & Aubrey 23]

Packet 3s usually get missed, yes. Interview letters are different. For the UK, you need your medical before an interview is scheduled, this before your interview letter.

I would say get your case number, wait about 2 weeks (or schedule it out from there), and you should be good.

[vanity08 66]

I don't know about K1, but my interview letter was sent directly to me by NVC, when I called to book for the medical I was asked about my interview date, plus your results have to be there a week beforehand. Maybe K1 person can help. You will need your interview letter

Edited March 19, 2015 by vanity08

[-PiLoT- 11]

i booked the medical once i had the packet 3 documents delivered, but im pretty sure in the uk you dont get interview letter until youve had medical. it really is highlighted better in this thread

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thanks, Chris. The only reason I ask is because I've heard stories around the forum that London never even sent them an interview letter via post.

I mean I would assume if your petition is "in transit" it wouldn't take more than a week to get to the embassy and it'll probably take like two weeks just to get the medical appointment...

The embassy writes their instructions on the website. Step One...Step Two....

It also says:

You should only complete these steps if you have received notification from the Embassy confirming that your case file has been received in the Immigrant Visa Unit in London.

If you want to jack around with their instructions, then do so at your own risk. Have you considered that messing with their order could could actually slow you down if things submitted get overlooked because they arrived to soon? Your visa, you choice. Go whenever you think is a reasonable time.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I think you can only do the medical once your Interview letter is sent to you.

I don't know about K1, but my interview letter was sent directly to me by NVC, when I called to book for the medical I was asked about my interview date, plus your results have to be there a week beforehand. Maybe K1 person can help. You will need your interview letter

Does not apply to a K1 in London.

[Jay&M 8]

I went to my medical with only my case number and that was fine - they didn't even mention 'Packet 3.' Received my interview letter today (11 days later) ... no problems!