Gambia / Senegal Interview Experiences

[ZaakirahM 28]

i just called my friend, he said the samething,that the doctor suppose to hand over his results to him,after the medical,i remember the time i under go my my,,i went to the doctor,i paid 27,000 cfa,he give me papers and ask me some questions,than i went to xray,the last one was they took my blood,and ask me to come back the next day or 2 days after,after all result, i was ask not to open the result,and hand it over to the doctor,before the doctor said to me,you have pass the test,come back a day to your interview,bring 6000 cfa,when i came back,he send me to get the vissine ,he injected me with it,and hand over my result to me,and tell me not to open it,that its only usa embassy in dakar,have the right ,tht when i open the result ,i will start from afresh,the day of my interview,the frist paper they ask at the embassy was docotor results,i remember ,i called my friend in usa,he told me,if the doctor didnt give you,your results,that means you have serious sickness,that is risks to usa goverments,when you go to usa embassy websites, pls try and read very well,you will see what iam talking about,

Makes sense.

Thanks for sharing!

[momov31 2]

First let me say that does not mean you have a serious sickness and second they changed the way they do the dr visit in Dakar. Others have experienced the same thing before and he was told this before he did any test. He went back to try and get results and shot only to be told the same thing again. He was also not allowed to test early only 5 days ahead of the interview.

[momov31 2]

Please check this post out as they had the same issues with the medical.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/545090-g221-letter-in-dakar-administrative-processing-marriage-certificate-medical-certificate-and-nickname/

[ZaakirahM 28]

First let me say that does not mean you have a serious sickness and second they changed the way they do the dr visit in Dakar. Others have experienced the same thing before and he was told this before he did any test. He went back to try and get results and shot only to be told the same thing again. He was also not allowed to test early only 5 days ahead of the interview.

ONLY 5 days before interview?? But the exams/reports last 6 months. Hmmm....

[luckyef 2]

well maybe the change,cause i called my friend this morning ,he was telling me,doctor suppose to give him his results,cause when i went for my before,the lady that work with the doctor said,if doctor give you the results, that means good,if not,that means is bad results,but any way,try contacting the embassy ,every week,even everyday,cause i know the reason,iam saying this,and make sure you keep hold of your phone,they may end up calling you,if i can upload my 221g form they give me,i will do it,

[momov31 2]

I was also under the impression that you could do the medical 2 weeks ahead, but when he went early he was turned around. I called and he also made a special trip from Gambia to try and get the medical done but was told it had changed the way it was done. Dr Rahmi told him first and then the second dr said the same thing. We didnt check the third dr on the list, so I am not sure about her.

[luckyef 2]

I remember they only got 2 doctors I used doctor Hassan he is from morocco , and one of her lady staff she from morocco too, I got one Gambia that will have interview on 9 of this month , I have called his brother , his brother told me he will called him and he will inform me , if the make recent change , and I will get back to you , he is still in k1 , but he is Gambia by national

[ZaakirahM 28]

I was informed that the female doctor's office only speaks Wolof and French so I am going to have my husband make an appointment with her since he speaks Wolof.

I personally do not want to deal with the BS from Dr. Bahsoun.

I too am personally confused about when to do the medical exam on an expedited case. I previously understood that we have to have an interview date before making the appointment.

[KELDI 0]

Hi all ,

I did my medical Exam on october 27. I broght All results to the doctor on October 29. (Clinic casahous)

And they told me to come back for result on november 20 After my interview

I was very surprise, i did my exam very Quick in order to bring result at the interview.

I said to the guy that i can't understand why i have to come back after my interview i need my results before the interview.

he go back to the doctor office , And tell me to come back the day before my Interview.

For all people that i found there, they told them to come back afer their interview for the results

So for those who have to do medical please plan to do it at least 3 week before your interview if you want to have your results at time.

Hope you understand, my English is not good.

[luckyef 2]

Thanks for sharing , the only reason doctor will not give you your result , guess cause of the time frame , the lady in Hassan speak English , but her English is very poor, she speak better than one senegal slim guy in that office , best luck to everyone dealing on Senegal ,

[Renee14 9]

Hi all ,

I did my medical Exam on october 27. I broght All results to the doctor on October 29. (Clinic casahous)

And they told me to come back for result on november 20 After my interview

I was very surprise, i did my exam very Quick in order to bring result at the interview.

I said to the guy that i can't understand why i have to come back after my interview i need my results before the interview.

he go back to the doctor office , And tell me to come back the day before my Interview.

For all people that i found there, they told them to come back afer their interview for the results

So for those who have to do medical please plan to do it at least 3 week before your interview if you want to have your results at time.

Hope you understand, my English is not good.

What results exactly did they tell you to come back for and did you leave the appointment with anything in your hand?

[JennW 3]

Hi all,

My husband will be interviewing from Dakar, right now our case is with the NVC, we have already received instructions for more documents required, and sent them - they are saying our 30 days will for review will expire on the 16 of this month. He is Nigerian, living in Dakar so we are just looking here for any advice on a few topics -

1. I have read some conflicting things as to if I am allowed with him into the interview or if it will be beneficial for me to be there during the time?

2. I have also wondered about the Dr. appointment situation - I am reading two different things - that we should schedule the appointment two to three weeks prior to the interview, then some saying that we shouldn't do any sooner than 5 days? He has recently had a full check up and is healthy so we do not anticipate any problems - also what is the vaccination they require? Any recommendations on Dr that he should avoid?

3. If your case was expedited at the NVC, can you please tell me how/why it was as we are told now that we have submitted everything there is nothing we can do but wait.

4. Is the two week wait time for an appointment to be issued after approval at NVC still what everyone is experiencing? If so how far out were your appointments when you received them? I tried looking at timelines but i am a bit confused on some of them.

Also, should he expect to bring my income information to them for a spousal visa? I was thinking that the income portion was something that was already approved by the time he gets to the appointment stage.

All of this is so nerve racking - we are really hoping to be done with this in time for him to be home for Christmas - Lord willing we will finally make it through this , thanks for any additional advice!

[luckyef 2]

jennw,well i didnt apply for spouse visa, i only apply for k1 ,iam already in united states,iam nigerian,but was staying in gambia,if you can afford to go with him to dakar do that,they will allow you to get in,i dont know if they rules has change,but they always allow usa citizen to enter the embassy anytime,he get a better chance if you went with him to the interview,and he will under go medical text,they will send you the information you need,

[luckyef 2]

Applicants should make an appointment at least five (5) working days prior to their interview with one of the above physicians and present one picture which shall be affixed on the medical report by the Doctor. Applicants must bring their passports. Refugees must bring a document with their picture for verification of their identity. If the doctor finds no medical conditions which would preclude the issuance of a visa, he will return the form DS-2053 and the test results to the applicant. If there are questions about the medical results, the doctor will send the report directly to the Embassy.

[momov31 2]

Well the embassy called Iffy today and asked him to bring his passport and original birth certificate on a Tuesday or Thursday. However they called him back, but the network was bad and he didnt hear what was said, could it be they changed their mind again? I plan to call in the morning to see if I can get some answers to what the second call was for. I did see an update on the ceac website so maybe its a good thing. I truly pray so.