How long until I get my letter from the embassy?

[LeesaMarie 206]

Hi

 

We were approved 21st May but still waiting; just curious as to how long the average wait is? I was hopeful to have my medical scheduled for July, and my interview for August (won't have my 2nd MMR jab until 21st June anyway).

 

Am I right that if I don't have it by next week, I am okay to make the phone call to get my new case number? I can't remember if I read that I needed the letter for the medical exam or, couldn't schedule my interview without it or something.

 

As always, just trying to be timely.

 

Thanks all!

[Carol79 4]

Hi there. My American fiance called the office 2 weeks after getting the noa2 and they gave him the case number over the phone. 

I've tried booking an appointment online (before getting the letter from the consulate here in uk)...apparently it takes an additional weeks before the UK get the file from the US so you can book your interview date. Hope this helps x 

[LeesaMarie 206]

48 minutes ago, Carol79 said:

Hi there. My American fiance called the office 2 weeks after getting the noa2 and they gave him the case number over the phone. 

I've tried booking an appointment online (before getting the letter from the consulate here in uk)...apparently it takes an additional weeks before the UK get the file from the US so you can book your interview date. Hope this helps x 

Thank you  This does help.

 

From what I've read, after the petitioner receives the NOA2 they should also get a letter from the NVC with the new case number. This letter gets sent once your case is sent to the consulate, then when the consulate receives the case, they send the beneficiary a letter. I was just worrying as I didn't want there to be no appointments in July / August, and I guess I just needed some reassurance that I hadn't missed any steps of the process.

 

Thanks again! x

[Gama 475]

I have booked my medical for the 7th of July..  i called the Medical center directly and booked with only my case number and invoice ID 

 

 

My CEAC still reports as "at NVC" when i called the NVC they said that everything is OK and our application will be sent to the London embassy shortly. 

 

Our NOA2 was approved on the 19th May, hard copy received 22nd of may and then NVC received and processed and assigned our case number on the 13th of June... have not submited a DS-160 yet going to wait until next week and then see if NVC updates their system... Really dont want to have to cancel my Medical appointment from what i have read they just want to confirm that your LND number is correct so i may just submit a DS-160 and print off the CEAC case status online and take that to the medical.

 

Has anyone here actually attended the medical without the letter and just the NVC case number and Invoice ID? 

 

Really cannot wait to get this process over with as have not seen my Fiance since last October

[LeesaMarie 206]

9 minutes ago, Gama said:

I have booked my medical for the 7th of July..  i called the Medical center directly and booked with only my case number and invoice ID 

 

 

My CEAC still reports as "at NVC" when i called the NVC they said that everything is OK and our application will be sent to the London embassy shortly. 

 

Our NOA2 was approved on the 19th May, hard copy received 22nd of may and then NVC received and processed and assigned our case number on the 13th of June... have not submited a DS-160 yet going to wait until next week and then see if NVC updates their system... Really dont want to have to cancel my Medical appointment from what i have read they just want to confirm that your LND number is correct so i may just submit a DS-160 and print off the CEAC case status online and take that to the medical.

 

Has anyone here actually attended the medical without the letter and just the NVC case number and Invoice ID? 

 

Really cannot wait to get this process over with as have not seen my Fiance since last October

hey, if you get an email (did you give them your email yet?) from the nvc when there's movement you can use this. they just need proof of your case number. we were approved may 21st and they just told my fiance our case was assigned on the 8th of june. you hopefully should have gotten. notification before the 7th of something happening x

[Gama 475]

2 minutes ago, LeesaMarie said:

hey, if you get an email (did you give them your email yet?) from the nvc when there's movement you can use this. they just need proof of your case number. we were approved may 21st and they just told my fiance our case was assigned on the 8th of june. you hopefully should have gotten. notification before the 7th of something happening x

Thank you very much

 

I certainly have given them my email address its not been very long but this process has been so draining that days feel like weeks and weeks feel like months... Congratulations on getting your approval via email! hoping ours comes soon! 

 

[LeesaMarie 206]

1 minute ago, Gama said:

Thank you very much

 

I certainly have given them my email address its not been very long but this process has been so draining that days feel like weeks and weeks feel like months... Congratulations on getting your approval via email! hoping ours comes soon! 

 

looks like we are on the same time frame. we got an email to say the case was approved and was going to the nvc on the 21st. we didn't get the letter for like 2 weeks after that. still nothing from nvc, but we called and they gave us the case number, and confirmed the number was assigned on the 8th. they said we should get an email when the case changes to "in transit" to the embacy. hopefully we both get something soon! I've been scared to book my medical until then

[Gama 475]

15 minutes ago, LeesaMarie said:

looks like we are on the same time frame. we got an email to say the case was approved and was going to the nvc on the 21st. we didn't get the letter for like 2 weeks after that. still nothing from nvc, but we called and they gave us the case number, and confirmed the number was assigned on the 8th. they said we should get an email when the case changes to "in transit" to the embacy. hopefully we both get something soon! I've been scared to book my medical until then

Yes it looks like we have very similar time frames. We got our Case ID and invoice number from NVC on the 13th as for the medical when i booked the lady asked me for our Case ID and invoice number and that was it really.

 

This was the e-mail they sent me after booking the medical. 

 

 

 

Please read the following information pertaining to your medcial carefully, in order to avoid unecessary expense and delay.

 

1. LOCATION:

You will be attending:

 

Flat 4, Bentinck Mansions (opposite No.11 Bentinck St)

12-16 Bentinck Street

W1U 2ER

London

 

Our nearest Underground station is BOND STREET (Jubilee and Central Lines).

We are located opposite 11 Bentinck Street.

 

Please note there are two different locations listed, if you go to the wrong location you may miss your appointment and will need to re-arrange for another day. Do not go to 15 Basil Mansions.

A map can be found at the following web address; http://www.visamedicals.co.uk/index.htm

 

 

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

 

You are required to bring the following for each person having a medical examination:

Original Passport or UK Driving Licence (photo card not paper licence)                We do NOT accept copies of ID

4 X Identical Passport style photos - UK or US size (we accept UK or US sized photographs)

ACRO Police certificate (or a copy) dated within the last 12 months for anyone 16 years of age & over (if your police certificate is more than one page long please advise Visa Medicals ahead of your medical as you may need additional time with the Doctor. If you fail to tell us ahead of time you may be asked to come back to go over this at an additional fee).

Vaccination records - Please provide a vaccination record for the panel to look over on the day to advise if any further vaccines are needed. Please bring Red Books, if available. https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/11/vaccine_chart.pdf Please visit the above link to see which vaccines are required for each age group.

Completed medical questionnaire which can be found at; https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/05/USA-MEDICAL-QUESTIONNAIRE_IV.pdf

A Letter/Email from the embassy/NVC to confirm your case number and visa category

Summary of medical history from GP (NOT full medical records) and reports covering any medical conditions, disabilities, and prior serious illnesses you have been treated for or anything ongoing. This is a new requirement and may not yet be added to the checklist online or the US EMBASSY LONDON website. We will keep your medical on hold if you do not have it with you on the day of the appointment. Ask your GP for a Patient Summary/Care Summary.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses please bring them along to the appointment

If you have any significant/ongoing/previous medical conditions please ensure that you bring a report from your GP/Specialist/Consultant regarding this; including, medication, prognosis, management etc. * If your medical notes are very extensive (more than 10 pages) please inform Visa Medicals before you come for your medical. This required extra time with the doctor to go through your notes. If you do not inform us of this, you will be charged for an appointment slot for the doctor to read these notes.

Please follow this link; https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/medical-examination/where you can find all forms required at your medical from the US Embassy website.

 

 

3. VALIDITY OF MEDICALS:

 

PLEASE NOTE: ALL MEDICALS ARE VALID FOR SIX MONTHS ONLY UNLESS ADVISED OTHERWISE BY VISA MEDICALS - you must obtain a visa and travel to the United States within this period or you will need to undergo a complete new medical at an additional expense.

 

4. PAYMENT AND PRICES:

 

A full price list can be found at the following link - http://www.visamedicals.co.uk/us-price.htm

 

Ø  Payment for the medical will need to be paid on the day by cash or card.

Ø  We do not accept cheque or American Express.

Ø  If you wish to change or cancel the appointment please allow 3 working days’ notice to avoid the cancellation fee of £95 (full price list included in the medical pack online)

 

5. WHAT TO EXPECT:

 

Ø  Please be aware that each applicant aged 15 years and older who is attending their medical will be required to produce a compulsory urine sample when at the clinic.

Ø  Further information on what to expect during your visit to Visa Medicals can be found here;http://www.visamedicals.info/us-examination.asp.

Ø  Your appointment includes:  some more paperwork, a urine sample, a chest Xray, blood test and to see both the doctor and the nurse at your appointment.

Ø  If you are a single adult or applicant, you will need to allow 90 minutes for your appointment. Families and couples need to allow more time depending on how many applicants there are. Please call us if you would like our estimate. Please be aware that this is subject to change, and we ask that you allow flexibility, especially in case of emergency.

Ø  If you are concerned about seeing a Male/Female doctor, please ask us when booking your appointment so that we can book you in with your preffered doctor.

 

IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUERIES REGARDING YOUR APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL THE PRACTICE ON 0207 486 7822 OR EMAIL bookings@visamedicals.co.uk

 

 

With kind regards,

 

Medical Team

Visa Medicals

4 Bentinck Mansions

Bentinck Street

London

W1U 2ER

 

Tel: 0207 486 7822

Fax: 0207 486 7867

www.visamedicals.co.uk

 

Hope that helps!

Edited June 22, 2018 by Gama

[LeesaMarie 206]

2 minutes ago, Gama said:

Yes it looks like we have very similar time frames. We got our Case ID and invoice number from NVC on the 13th as for the medical when i booked the lady asked me for our Case ID and invoice number and that was it really.

 

This was the e-mail they sent me after booking the medical. 

 

 

 

Please read the following information pertaining to your medcial carefully, in order to avoid unecessary expense and delay.

 

1. LOCATION:

You will be attending:

 

Flat 4, Bentinck Mansions (opposite No.11 Bentinck St)

12-16 Bentinck Street

W1U 2ER

London

 

Our nearest Underground station is BOND STREET (Jubilee and Central Lines).

We are located opposite 11 Bentinck Street.

 

Please note there are two different locations listed, if you go to the wrong location you may miss your appointment and will need to re-arrange for another day. Do not go to 15 Basil Mansions.

A map can be found at the following web address; http://www.visamedicals.co.uk/index.htm

 

 

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

 

You are required to bring the following for each person having a medical examination:

Original Passport or UK Driving Licence (photo card not paper licence)                We do NOT accept copies of ID

4 X Identical Passport style photos - UK or US size (we accept UK or US sized photographs)

ACRO Police certificate (or a copy) dated within the last 12 months for anyone 16 years of age & over (if your police certificate is more than one page long please advise Visa Medicals ahead of your medical as you may need additional time with the Doctor. If you fail to tell us ahead of time you may be asked to come back to go over this at an additional fee).

Vaccination records - Please provide a vaccination record for the panel to look over on the day to advise if any further vaccines are needed. Please bring Red Books, if available. https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/11/vaccine_chart.pdf Please visit the above link to see which vaccines are required for each age group.

Completed medical questionnaire which can be found at; https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/05/USA-MEDICAL-QUESTIONNAIRE_IV.pdf

A Letter/Email from the embassy/NVC to confirm your case number and visa category

Summary of medical history from GP (NOT full medical records) and reports covering any medical conditions, disabilities, and prior serious illnesses you have been treated for or anything ongoing. This is a new requirement and may not yet be added to the checklist online or the US EMBASSY LONDON website. We will keep your medical on hold if you do not have it with you on the day of the appointment. Ask your GP for a Patient Summary/Care Summary.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses please bring them along to the appointment

If you have any significant/ongoing/previous medical conditions please ensure that you bring a report from your GP/Specialist/Consultant regarding this; including, medication, prognosis, management etc. * If your medical notes are very extensive (more than 10 pages) please inform Visa Medicals before you come for your medical. This required extra time with the doctor to go through your notes. If you do not inform us of this, you will be charged for an appointment slot for the doctor to read these notes.

Please follow this link; https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/medical-examination/where you can find all forms required at your medical from the US Embassy website.

 

 

3. VALIDITY OF MEDICALS:

 

PLEASE NOTE: ALL MEDICALS ARE VALID FOR SIX MONTHS ONLY UNLESS ADVISED OTHERWISE BY VISA MEDICALS - you must obtain a visa and travel to the United States within this period or you will need to undergo a complete new medical at an additional expense.

 

4. PAYMENT AND PRICES:

 

A full price list can be found at the following link - http://www.visamedicals.co.uk/us-price.htm

 

Ø  Payment for the medical will need to be paid on the day by cash or card.

Ø  We do not accept cheque or American Express.

Ø  If you wish to change or cancel the appointment please allow 3 working days’ notice to avoid the cancellation fee of £95 (full price list included in the medical pack online)

 

5. WHAT TO EXPECT:

 

Ø  Please be aware that each applicant aged 15 years and older who is attending their medical will be required to produce a compulsory urine sample when at the clinic.

Ø  Further information on what to expect during your visit to Visa Medicals can be found here;http://www.visamedicals.info/us-examination.asp.

Ø  Your appointment includes:  some more paperwork, a urine sample, a chest Xray, blood test and to see both the doctor and the nurse at your appointment.

Ø  If you are a single adult or applicant, you will need to allow 90 minutes for your appointment. Families and couples need to allow more time depending on how many applicants there are. Please call us if you would like our estimate. Please be aware that this is subject to change, and we ask that you allow flexibility, especially in case of emergency.

Ø  If you are concerned about seeing a Male/Female doctor, please ask us when booking your appointment so that we can book you in with your preffered doctor.

 

IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUERIES REGARDING YOUR APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL THE PRACTICE ON 0207 486 7822 OR EMAIL bookings@visamedicals.co.uk

 

 

With kind regards,

 

Medical Team

Visa Medicals

4 Bentinck Mansions

Bentinck Street

London

W1U 2ER

 

Tel: 0207 486 7822

Fax: 0207 486 7867

www.visamedicals.co.uk

 

Hope that helps!

well that's great! am I okay to message you on here?

[Gama 475]

1 minute ago, LeesaMarie said:

well that's great! am I okay to message you on here?

Sure