Approved! On the way to NVC, now what?

[Marie & Tom 2]

I checked our status online today and saw, much to my delight, that we've been approved!!!! We never would have made it this far without you guys and all your awesome help!

So now while we wait for the official letter in the mail, I've been researching all that I can about what to do next. I've checked the timeline, the flowchart, and the consulate page for Ireland. Starting to get forms and everything printed off and filled out so I can get ready to send it to my fiance Thom in Ireland.

Any tips? Things I should make sure not to forget?

The only question I really have at the moment is about the medical. I saw that they do blood tests as well, checking for drugs. Does anyone know if they check for marijuana or if it would be a hindrance? It's legal in Washington state, but I'm not sure if that's part of the "drugs" they're looking for or if it would cause any setbacks with the visa.

Thanks so much for all your continued help and support. I seriously love all of you on this awesome site!!

[Cody and Daisy 373]

First of all congratulations.

Drug tests are usually done if you admit to previous drug use.

If you have or are doing drugs, you will have to admit that and then possibly face further tests to see if you still are which can mean a lengthened period before the interview.

The blood test in the UK is for a disease, and I can not for the life of me remember right now which one. It's probably the same everywhere.

The medical is just to make sure that you are not bringing anything contagious into the United States.

Just because a certain drug is legal in one state does not mean you would be an exception to the rule.

The biggest tip that people mess up is not being up to date on all your shots.

If you are missing any, get them done before the medical, do not wait, do not listen to any doctor or nurse tell you that you don't need them for a k1 and just for AOS so you can get them done in the states.

That would case you many more problems.

Also read reviews for Ireland Medicals and interviews.

Edited June 13, 2015 by Cody and Daisy