April 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Shiela B. 45]

10 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Congrats. My wife's name is Shiela B spelled just like you do. How weird is that

Hahaha. Oh that's cool. 😁

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 hours ago, IsabelandDavid said:

Hi guys! So I know that for packet 3 a photo is required with the dimensions 22mm x 35mm. And I know for the medical there are 4 photos required "according to the standard of the USA." What does this mean? Is that 22mm x 35mm as well? I apologize if my questions seem a bit silly but I am just worried of doing something wrong.

 

Also it says to bring "Referral Letter/ Information Sheet or Health Examinations List printed out from the EMedical website with your HAP-ID (Australia only) or Case number (USA only)" is it enough if i just bring the case number written down? 

Here is the rule of thumb. If a government agency request a certain size then you should accommodate that request. So you have two dimensions you will be asked to produce. At this point I'm sure you wouldn't want to receive and RFE for something as simple as a photo size. Why take the chance. Go Getrr.

[jafll 73]

3 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

You don't need a flu vaccine.

 

When does the flu season start for purposes of the seasonal flu vaccine requirement? Since the seasonal flu vaccine is required, do I have to get the seasonal flu vaccine if it is not the flu season? 

 

A.  For purposes of the immigration medical examination, the flu season starts on October 1 and ends on March 31 each year. If your immigration medical examination is during this period, you are required to have the seasonal flu vaccine. If you have an immigration medical examination completed between April 1 and September 30, when it is not the flu season for immigration purposes, you are not required to document that you have received the seasonal flu vaccine.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/questions-and-answers/vaccination-requirements

They said that the US now wants the vaccine given as early as May (usually it’s June) that’s why they weren’t prepared and have no available vaccine. They’re going to call us when it’s already available and I have to come back.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

13 hours ago, hq990 said:

hi all, 

 

i sent email to the embassy asking them about the packet 3 and this is  their reply, and its ready since 7 May, im already booked my interview date  20 jun, anyone could help?

 

I don't know if this information can help you but it is informative just the same for your Embassy.

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ae/niv

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=United

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 minutes ago, jafll said:

They said that the US now wants the vaccine given as early as May (usually it’s June) that’s why they weren’t prepared and have no available vaccine. They’re going to call us when it’s already available and I have to come back.

That's very strange as they are to follow the CDC requirements. I haven't heard this before and you're the first to express it.  We all know that it is not flu season so it's really a waste of money to the Embassy.

[benson4922 29]

9 minutes ago, jafll said:

They said that the US now wants the vaccine given as early as May (usually it’s June) that’s why they weren’t prepared and have no available vaccine. They’re going to call us when it’s already available and I have to come back.

my finacee is doing her medical in MNL today. traveling from ILOILO, are you saying she will have to come all the way back for a flu shot?

[jafll 73]

Just now, benson4922 said:

my finacee is doing her medical in MNL today. traveling from ILOILO, are you saying she will have to come all the way back for a flu shot?

It wont affect her interview if she doesnt have the flu vaccine yet. The nurse who did my vaccine said that if the vaccine is not available before my flight I could just get it in the states.

 

Can you update us if she’s told the same thing? That she needs the flu vaccine? I’d like to here from someone else.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

18 hours ago, Naes said:

@Brittani @BnK @Lyna Dy

 

Just got out! They didn’t even ask for what I thought they would! We are approved!

 

I’ll write in detail when I get home... finished all my battery playing games while waiting for 3 hours!

 

 

Congratulations.  I'm doing the happy dance for you guys.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 minutes ago, jafll said:

It wont affect her interview if she doesnt have the flu vaccine yet. The nurse who did my vaccine said that if the vaccine is not available before my flight I could just get it in the states.

 

Can you update us if she’s told the same thing? That she needs the flu vaccine? I’d like to here from someone else.

I just asked that question over in the sub-forum for the Philippines. There are more there then here who are going through their interview. I should hear something shortly. Of course join the crowd over there and you will get an answer soon.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

Edited May 21, 2018 by Greenbaum

[Greenbaum 12,259]

11 minutes ago, benson4922 said:

my finacee is doing her medical in MNL today. traveling from ILOILO, are you saying she will have to come all the way back for a flu shot?

No we are not saying that and neither is SLEC. There is some confusion right now as to the requirement. USCIS does not require the flu when not in flu season which we are not. But, SLEC states that the policy has changed. No one knows for sure as @jafll is the first to report this. Right now SLEC does not have the medication so it's my best guess you will not have to return and that if it is needed you can get it in the US when she arrives.

 

Don't jump ship just yet. Lets get the "official" word.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

Edited May 21, 2018 by Greenbaum

[K1visaHopeful 2,790]

36 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Here is the rule of thumb. If a government agency request a certain size then you should accommodate that request. So you have two dimensions you will be asked to produce. At this point I'm sure you wouldn't want to receive and RFE for something as simple as a photo size. Why take the chance. Go Getrr.

She just read the document/link she provided to us as wrong. The link said 2x2 and the head measurements in the pic were the other size.

[Louize 118]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

Congrats. My wife's name is Shiela B spelled just like you do. How weird is that

Congratulations 

[Yuilicious 65]

Just woke up and saw my fiancé got an email from NVC with our case number! I booked my medical exam on Jun. 4th!!! I haven't booked the interview with the embassy yet since I needed to get ready for work now:/ But I'm super excited and can't thank you enough especially @Naes!!

I'll write here again once I make an appointment with the embassy!

 

NOA2: April 25th

NVC case number: May 21st

[benson4922 29]

my fiancée is at the MNL medical right now, she is telling me they need the NVC letter, we never received one. she has a screen shot showing NVC case approved, but, it doesn't have her name on it. so they are saying she cant go in.....#######.

[jafll 73]

1 minute ago, benson4922 said:

my fiancée is at the MNL medical right now, she is telling me they need the NVC letter, we never received one. she has a screen shot showing NVC case approved, but, it doesn't have her name on it. so they are saying she cant go in.....#######.

Do you have the case number? You can screenshot her CEAC status with the case number.