January 2017 I-129F Filers

[MapleLeaf29 247]

2 minutes ago, LolaaBrett said:

How much did the medical come to and how many shots did your fiancé take?

He went to a clinic beforehand so he wouldn't have to get any shots at the medical.  The clinic was free (Canadian healthcare is awesome).  I can't remember exactly how much the actual medical cost (my fiancé paid for it and the visa fees are all blurred together in my brain right now), but it was several hundred dollars US.  It varies by country.  Here is a list from RapidVisa, although I'm not sure how accurate it is:

https://rapidvisa.com/visa-medical-exam-cost/

Edited May 14, 2017 by MapleLeaf29

[Antonia & Dian 30]

50 minutes ago, Bitofanerd said:

Fellow filers I am happy to say that our hard copy of our Approval Notice arrived in the mail. God is good and we are one step closer to being together. Good luck to those who are still waiting, its in the mail. Lol

 

I-129f received date 1/17/17.

Notice date 5/9/17. 

Arrived in mail 5/13/17.

121 days waiting.

 

PS I will be contacting the USCIS about their broken web tool on Monday. No one should have to wait if they COULD know.

Congrats! I'm also from Oregon so it's good to see that the letter comes within 4 days of approval. 

[LolaaBrett 88]

6 minutes ago, MapleLeaf29 said:

He went to a clinic beforehand so he wouldn't have to get any shots at the medical.  The clinic was free (Canadian healthcare is awesome).  I can't remember exactly how much the actual medical cost (my fiancé paid for it and the visa fees are all blurred together in my brain right now), but it was several hundred dollars US.  It varies by country.  Here is a list from RapidVisa, although I'm not sure how accurate it is:

https://rapidvisa.com/visa-medical-exam-cost/

It isn't so accurate because they have many different places to get your medical done & on the rapid visa it only has the capital of the country.. but $130 sounds good.

[PR&PR 325]

19 minutes ago, MapleLeaf29 said:

He went to a clinic beforehand so he wouldn't have to get any shots at the medical.  The clinic was free (Canadian healthcare is awesome).  I can't remember exactly how much the actual medical cost (my fiancé paid for it and the visa fees are all blurred together in my brain right now), but it was several hundred dollars US.  It varies by country.  Here is a list from RapidVisa, although I'm not sure how accurate it is:

https://rapidvisa.com/visa-medical-exam-cost/

But the shots were not free right? I am missing HEP A, influenza lol, pneumococcal, rotavirus and varicella ...I had the chicken pox so I should be cleared on that. I am not sure they would really require me to have the other shots at the medical...You guys have any idea?

[pajobra 1,395]

2 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

But the shots were not free right? I am missing HEP A, influenza lol, pneumococcal, rotavirus and varicella ...I had the chicken pox so I should be cleared on that. I am not sure they would really require me to have the other shots at the medical...You guys have any idea?

If you go to your own medical clinic to get your vaccinations you need no you don't pay for them. The only one I needed to do was the Tetanus one and I just called the nurse at the clinic in the town nearby and made an appointment to get it done. Its all free under Manitoba healthcare and I thought it was across Canada but who knows I may be wrong about that. The best bet is to go do them at a clinic nearby because otherwise when you do go for your medical you will pay per vaccination and why do that when you can get it done for free at your own medical clinic. 

[PR&PR 325]

4 minutes ago, pajobra said:

If you go to your own medical clinic to get your vaccinations you need no you don't pay for them. The only one I needed to do was the Tetanus one and I just called the nurse at the clinic in the town nearby and made an appointment to get it done. Its all free under Manitoba healthcare and I thought it was across Canada but who knows I may be wrong about that. The best bet is to go do them at a clinic nearby because otherwise when you do go for your medical you will pay per vaccination and why do that when you can get it done for free at your own medical clinic. 

Hmmm I will ask how it works in Quebec, but I have pretty good knowledge on the healthcare system and some source from the inside told me I would need to pay to get the one I need...As they are not mandatory here...Still good to ask around to be sure though! You got those too? HEP A, influenza, pneumococcal, rotavirus, the last 3 seems pretty useless to me...As the website says that the doctor will assess depending on your medical history I am wondering if we need all of them for sure...

Edited May 14, 2017 by PR&PR

[pajobra 1,395]

Just now, PR&PR said:

Hmmm I will ask how it works in Quebec, but I have pretty good knowledge on the healthcare system and some source from the inside told me I would need to pay to get the one I need...As they are not mandatory here...Still good to ask around to be sure though! You got those too : HEP A, influenza, pneumococcal, rotavirus, the last 3 seems pretty useless to me...As the website says that the doctor will assess depending on your medical history I am wondering if we need all of them for sure...

Influenza shots are only given in flu season from like october-march or something. The Pnuemococcal is only needed if you are over the age of 65 or something of that nature as far as I know. Hep same thing. The only one I was missing was the Tetanus one. All the others I got when I was a baby in the USA (no I was born in Canada but we lived in the USA til I was 6) and I do have my vaccination card from then. I had chicken pox when I was 8 years old so don't have to worry about that one. 

[MapleLeaf29 247]

8 minutes ago, pajobra said:

If you go to your own medical clinic to get your vaccinations you need no you don't pay for them. The only one I needed to do was the Tetanus one and I just called the nurse at the clinic in the town nearby and made an appointment to get it done. Its all free under Manitoba healthcare and I thought it was across Canada but who knows I may be wrong about that. The best bet is to go do them at a clinic nearby because otherwise when you do go for your medical you will pay per vaccination and why do that when you can get it done for free at your own medical clinic. 

He did not have to pay for the shots at his local clinic.

[PR&PR 325]

1 minute ago, pajobra said:

Influenza shots are only given in flu season from like october-march or something. The Pnuemococcal is only needed if you are over the age of 65 or something of that nature as far as I know. Hep same thing. The only one I was missing was the Tetanus one. All the others I got when I was a baby in the USA (no I was born in Canada but we lived in the USA til I was 6) and I do have my vaccination card from then. I had chicken pox when I was 8 years old so don't have to worry about that one. 

Thank you very much! Funny how the tetanus is not even on the list though  

[pajobra 1,395]

Just now, MapleLeaf29 said:

He did not have to pay for the shots at his local clinic.

That's what I figured! I did not pay for mine and figured they were part of our healthcare across the board in Canada. I am gonna miss my Canadian healthcare. BTW if you come back to Canada after 3 months of staying in Canada you get your healthcare back. Just a tidbit in case in the future you need something done.

[LolaaBrett 88]

16 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

But the shots were not free right? I am missing HEP A, influenza lol, pneumococcal, rotavirus and varicella ...I had the chicken pox so I should be cleared on that. I am not sure they would really require me to have the other shots at the medical...You guys have any idea?

Those are the same shots he is missing including chicken pox lol

[PR&PR 325]

Just now, LolaaBrett said:

Those are the same shots he is missing including chicken pox lol

Haha well from reading the other posts he might not need them! Hell if I can avoid more vaccines I really will! If I have to go through them to be with my love I will do what is needed, but I'd rather not.

[pajobra 1,395]

7 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

Haha well from reading the other posts he might not need them! Hell if I can avoid more vaccines I really will! If I have to go through them to be with my love I will do what is needed, but I'd rather not.

Hep A is not needed after you are 12-23 months of age

Pneumococcal is from 2 - 59 months yes (for PCV)... every other age no... apart from 65 and older for PPV

 

[pajobra 1,395]

10 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

Haha well from reading the other posts he might not need them! Hell if I can avoid more vaccines I really will! If I have to go through them to be with my love I will do what is needed, but I'd rather not.

All vaccinations are given for certain age groups. 

[christine12345 79]

4 hours ago, Ermin&Zijada said:

114 days since NOA1 we are finally APPROVED!!!!! 

 

After coming home from shopping for wedding bands I opened the mail and to my surprise our long-awaited NOA2 was sitting there. 

 

We are so overjoyed! 

Congratulations!