Scandinavians Part 2

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

19 hours ago, LizM said:

Ohh perfect thank you so much! And especially for checking with him. We greeted each other at some point when he took over your account haha. Say hej & tack tack from me!  Turns out I got the correct one then. Now we just need to get together all the financial papers and then we're good to go  

 

 

Varsagod! (I don't have Swedish characters on this keyboard LOL)

 

Sounds like y'all are on the right track!! SO CLOSE FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!

 

[nullaccount234 882]

Had my medical today in Stockholm. It was over in less than two hours, the longest part was waiting 25 mins for the blood test.

 

I asked for my vaccination records/DS-3025 as well as my full medical report afterwards, as I have read that they're not always handed out (as opposed to in the Gothenburg clinic). The doctor then gave me the DS-3025 to me but would not let me have a copy of the medical report. I checked the records and found it interesting that despite the requirements being MMR, DPT/DTaP/DT/Dtap and varicella, he took the time to enter my OPV vaccinations, which is for polio. I'm not sure why, but I guess it won't hurt. 

 

Question - do I ever need my original vaccination records again? Or will I be fine AoS:ing with the DS-3025?

Edited April 18, 2018 by LizM
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[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

18 hours ago, LizM said:

Had my medical today in Stockholm. It was over in less than two hours, the longest part was waiting 25 mins for the blood test.

 

I asked for my vaccination records/DS-3025 as well as my full medical report afterwards, as I have read that they're not always handed out (as opposed to in the Gothenburg clinic). The doctor then gave me the DS-3025 to me but would not let me have a copy of the medical report. I checked the records and found it interesting that despite the requirements being MMR, DPT/DTaP/DT/Dtap and varicella, he took the time to enter my OPV vaccinations, which is for polio. I'm not sure why, but I guess it won't hurt. 

 

Question - do I ever need my original vaccination records again? Or will I be fine AoS:ing with the DS-3025?

Congrats! In my opinion, the worst part is over! LOL

 

I believe Paul is just bringing the papers he got from the doctor, no additional records. Since that form has all the updated info and is from your visa medical, it should be enough. I may be wrong.

 

Paul didn't get a copy of his medical report on the spot, either; he got a copy in the mail the same day the embassy received their copy.

[nullaccount234 882]

On 4/19/2018 at 2:41 PM, Paul & Mallory said:

Congrats! In my opinion, the worst part is over! LOL

 

I believe Paul is just bringing the papers he got from the doctor, no additional records. Since that form has all the updated info and is from your visa medical, it should be enough. I may be wrong.

 

Paul didn't get a copy of his medical report on the spot, either; he got a copy in the mail the same day the embassy received their copy.

Haha, the waiting for NOA2 you mean? Or was his medical the worst part for you? 

 

Oh, interesting, hopefully I'll get a copy in the mail too then! Good to know.

 

I just double checked the embassy checklist and I have two questions about the interview, if anyone happens to know:

1. Military records. Checklist says "A certified copy of any military record is required, either stating that the military service has been completed, or that the applicant is exempt from serving". I had just skipped this one before, because I thought I read somewhere it's not applicable unless you served. But just to make sure - does this mean I need to show I'm exempt from serving, even if I never served in the first place?

2. UID confirmation number. In my embassy appointment confirmation that was emailed to me, it says "UID:" and then I have a barcode and a number. I suppose that's what they want, so should I just print the confirmation? Or maybe just write down the number is OK.

[Scandi 4,102]

The Sthlm clinic doesn't send you a copy of the whole medical from what I understand, only the doctor in Gbg does this for those who want it. You don't get the medical report on the spot as all the tests have to be examined and looked at before the report is even made, that's why it takes 2 weeks for the embassy to receive the results. 

 

The DS-3025 is what everyone gets and SHOULD get, that's what you'll need for the AOS part. You don't need a copy of the full medical report for anything, but I personally liked getting a copy of it, I also copied the whole thing and sent with my AOS even if only the DS-3025 is needed.

[Scandi 4,102]

1 hour ago, LizM said:

Haha, the waiting for NOA2 you mean? Or was his medical the worst part for you? 

 

Oh, interesting, hopefully I'll get a copy in the mail too then! Good to know.

 

I just double checked the embassy checklist and I have two questions about the interview, if anyone happens to know:

1. Military records. Checklist says "A certified copy of any military record is required, either stating that the military service has been completed, or that the applicant is exempt from serving". I had just skipped this one before, because I thought I read somewhere it's not applicable unless you served. But just to make sure - does this mean I need to show I'm exempt from serving, even if I never served in the first place?

2. UID confirmation number. In my embassy appointment confirmation that was emailed to me, it says "UID:" and then I have a barcode and a number. I suppose that's what they want, so should I just print the confirmation? Or maybe just write down the number is OK.

1. No records of anything regarding military is needed, unless you did have military training.

 

2. Print the page with the barcodes.

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

21 hours ago, LizM said:

Haha, the waiting for NOA2 you mean? Or was his medical the worst part for you? 

 

Oh, interesting, hopefully I'll get a copy in the mail too then! Good to know.

 

I just double checked the embassy checklist and I have two questions about the interview, if anyone happens to know:

1. Military records. Checklist says "A certified copy of any military record is required, either stating that the military service has been completed, or that the applicant is exempt from serving". I had just skipped this one before, because I thought I read somewhere it's not applicable unless you served. But just to make sure - does this mean I need to show I'm exempt from serving, even if I never served in the first place?

2. UID confirmation number. In my embassy appointment confirmation that was emailed to me, it says "UID:" and then I have a barcode and a number. I suppose that's what they want, so should I just print the confirmation? Or maybe just write down the number is OK.

LOL, well yes the waiting is torture, but me personally I hate doctors, so I feel like the medical was the worst part...even though it wasn't me having to go lmao

 

To answer your questions (as best I can, as the petitioner):

1 - I don't recall hearing anything about military records from Paul during that part of the process. Perhaps he just didn't mention it, of course. He never served, so maybe it's true that it isn't applicable if you haven't...?

2 - I'm not 100% sure about UID confirmation, but my philosophy is always "better safe than sorry" - if it isn't a big deal to print, I'd print.

 

Edit - I came back to add I just now saw Scandi's response to the above questions already, so I guess Ditto

 

 

Edited April 23, 2018 by Paul & Mallory

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

21 hours ago, LizM said:

 

I just double checked the embassy checklist and I have two questions about the interview, if anyone happens to know:

1. Military records. Checklist says "A certified copy of any military record is required, either stating that the military service has been completed, or that the applicant is exempt from serving". I had just skipped this one before, because I thought I read somewhere it's not applicable unless you served. But just to make sure - does this mean I need to show I'm exempt from serving, even if I never served in the first place?

 

From my recollection, this line had more to do with Denmark, especially if you had been called before the draft board, like a random number of young men are every year.  My husband, for example, had to provide documentation that he was called before the draft board and what the outcome was from that (he chose not to serve).

 

I can't remember if you need to provide something if your number hadn't been called to prove that as well.

Edited April 23, 2018 by N-o-l-a

[Filip and Alix 42]

Filip had his x-ray and blood tests last week and he is currently at his medical exam in Oslo! Will let you know how it goes Happy week of progress to everyone no matter where you are in the timeline 

[nullaccount234 882]

Thanks everyone for your input on my questions earlier. My takeaway is that since I'm not a Dane, and certainly not a drafted Dane, I won't have to bring any military exemption records to the interview. And I will print the whole confirmation.

 

My fiancé already signed the I-134 and has put the present bank account balance as of the date of the signature. Only issue we have now is he didn't print his bank statement that day so I'm not sure we can get a print of that specific balance again.   I suppose the affidavit and the supporting evidence should match each other... He's going to make a stop at his bank so hopefully it'll work out in the end.

[annaandasbjorn 35]

Hello everyone!  We are still waiting for the case number from NVC, but i was wondering, can beneficiary do his medical without a case number?  He's in Denmark!

[Juliees 27]

Hi guys,

Help a Swede out! I just reunited with my love on a K-1 and we're about to file for Adjustment of Status. I have a question about last names though and I'm getting really confused! I was planning on holding off on changing my last name until next year, and have filled out all the adjustment forms in my maiden name. Will this work? I will be changing last names next fall though - will I be able to inform USCIS about this update once changed with SSA and so on?

 

Thanks so much!

[Scandi 4,102]

3 hours ago, Juliees said:

Hi guys,

Help a Swede out! I just reunited with my love on a K-1 and we're about to file for Adjustment of Status. I have a question about last names though and I'm getting really confused! I was planning on holding off on changing my last name until next year, and have filled out all the adjustment forms in my maiden name. Will this work? I will be changing last names next fall though - will I be able to inform USCIS about this update once changed with SSA and so on?

 

Thanks so much!

Why wait until next fall? You would do yourself a huge favor by changing your name now so you can get your greencard in your married name, you can have your greencard changed later but it'll cost you a hefty ~$500. 

 

You can choose to keep your maiden name, use your married name, change name later etc, it's just a matter of how difficult you want to make it.

[camillamilla 33]

Visa approved yesterday!!! 

Had my medical done last Monday at Sibyllekliniken in Stockholm and the embassy received it within 10 days. Interviewer gave me a copy of the whole medical report after the interview was done and approved. Waiting to pick up visa and hope for POE within next few weeks.  

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

16 hours ago, Juliees said:

Hi guys,

Help a Swede out! I just reunited with my love on a K-1 and we're about to file for Adjustment of Status. I have a question about last names though and I'm getting really confused! I was planning on holding off on changing my last name until next year, and have filled out all the adjustment forms in my maiden name. Will this work? I will be changing last names next fall though - will I be able to inform USCIS about this update once changed with SSA and so on?

 

Thanks so much!

 

The easiest two options are to do it now or wait until naturalization.