Medical before Embassy Letter

[NowAndThen 3]

Hi everyone,

 

On the CEAC site, my application is "ready" (updated last week). I know this means I should expect some sort of letter from the embassy (London) physically posted to me (?)

We had previously received an email letter from the NVC informing us of our case number and that the application was being sent to the embassy (now of course received at the embassy).

 

Is it safe to now go ahead and complete the DS-160, arrange and attend the medical, and arrange the embassy interview even though I haven't received a physical letter from the embassy yet, or should I wait until I receive that letter before planning anything?

 

Best wishes to everyone in the same boat. 

 

[AmandaandChayne 734]

24 minutes ago, NowAndThen said:

Hi everyone,

 

On the CEAC site, my application is "ready" (updated last week). I know this means I should expect some sort of letter from the embassy (London) physically posted to me (?)

We had previously received an email letter from the NVC informing us of our case number and that the application was being sent to the embassy (now of course received at the embassy).

 

Is it safe to now go ahead and complete the DS-160, arrange and attend the medical, and arrange the embassy interview even though I haven't received a physical letter from the embassy yet, or should I wait until I receive that letter before planning anything?

 

Best wishes to everyone in the same boat. 

 

You should be safe to go ahead to complete the DS160 and arrange your medical and interview ( medical first allow 7-10 days for interview after) interviews at London currently have about a 6-8 week wait for an available slot.

Edited September 18, 2018 by AmandaandChayne

[Naes 12,205]

23 minutes ago, NowAndThen said:

Hi everyone,

 

On the CEAC site, my application is "ready" (updated last week). I know this means I should expect some sort of letter from the embassy (London) physically posted to me (?)

We had previously received an email letter from the NVC informing us of our case number and that the application was being sent to the embassy (now of course received at the embassy).

 

Is it safe to now go ahead and complete the DS-160, arrange and attend the medical, and arrange the embassy interview even though I haven't received a physical letter from the embassy yet, or should I wait until I receive that letter before planning anything?

 

Best wishes to everyone in the same boat. 

 

You can use the letter from NVC as @AmandaandChayne said. I believe medical in UK also needs the police certification so don't forget that. 

[AmandaandChayne 734]

1 minute ago, Naes said:

You can use the letter from NVC as @AmandaandChayne said. I believe medical in UK also needs the police certification so don't forget that. 

You need originals and photocopies of the following:

Passport

Unexpired passport valid for six months beyond your intended date of entry into the United States;

Photographs

Two color photographs which meet Department of State specifications. These photographs must be full-face and taken within the last six (6) months.

Birth Certificate

Birth Certificate: Obtain the original, or certified copy (provided by the issuing authority), of the birth record of each family member (yourself, your spouse, and all unmarried children under the age of 21, even if they are not immigrating with you.  If the children are deceased, so state giving year of death). Note:  We will not accept the short form version of a UK birth certificate.  The certificate must list both parents’ names;

If your birth certificate is unavailable you should obtain a certified statement from the appropriate government authority stating the reason why the record is not available. With the certified statement you must obtain secondary evidence. For example:

• An affidavit from a close relative, preferably the applicant’s mother, stating the date and place of birth, both parent’s names, and the mother’s maiden name.
• An adoption decree for an adopted child; or
• A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth and both parent’s names providing the baptism took place shortly after birth.

Adoption Certificate (if applicable)

If applicable, obtain the original or a certified copy of your adoption certificate. The certificate must show date and place of adoption, along with the names of the adoptive parents. This certificate must be issued by a public authority and show that a public record exists of the adoption.

Police Certificate for the United Kindom

If you have resided in the United Kingdom for 6 months or more since the age of 16, you are required to obtain a police certificate from the ACPO Criminal Records Office (ACRO).  Further information is available from their website at www.acro.police.uk.

Note: UK police certificates are valid for 12 months only.  Failure to present all necessary and valid police certificates at the time of the interview will incur significant delays to your application.

Statutory Declaration/Change of Name Deed Poll (if applicable)

If you use a different name from the one shown on the birth certificate, you must produce a document explaining the use of such a name. Evidence includes, but is not limited to baptismal certificate/record, a deed poll and/or school records showing early use of name;

Divorce Decree or Death Certificate

If you have previously been married you should be prepared to submit evidence of the termination of the marriage (i.e. divorce decree or death certificate).

Police Certificate for Other Countries (if applicable)

Required for all countries where you have lived for more than 6 months since the age of 16 and any country where you have been arrested, even if you were not resident there.  U.S. police certificates are not required.  Police certificates from certain countries are unavailable or are obtained directly by this office.  Fingerprints are required for certain countries. A list of UK police stations who can provide fingerprinting services is available from the Embassy website, here. (PDF – 337kb) Foreign police certificates are valid indefinitely, unless you have returned to reside in that country or has been arrested since the issuance of the certificate;

Court and Prison Records (if applicable)

If you have been been convicted of a crime you must obtain a certified copy of each court record and any prison record, regardless of the fact that you may have subsequently benefited from an amnesty, pardon or other act of clemency or the United Kingdom Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Court records should include: Complete information regarding the circumstance surrounding the crime of which you were convicted and the disposition of the case, including sentence or other penalty or fine imposed;

Military Records (if applicable)

If you have served in the military forces of any country you must obtain your military record.  On the day of the visa interview you will be required to furnish either your discharge papers or evidence of terminal leave from the forces.

Note: Military records from certain countries are unavailable. For further information, please contact the Immigrant Visa Unit.

Evidence of Support (Affidavit of Support)

K and Diversity visa applicants are not required to provide an I-864 Form.  However, they must show evidence that they are not likely to become public charges while in the United States. There is no set for that this evidence must take but use of the form I-134 is an efficient way to provide this information to the Consular Officer.

Translations 

All documents not in English must be accompanied by an official, certified translation in English. The translator must provide  a signed statement confirming that the translation is accurate.  Only one copy is needed. The translation does not need to be notarized.

Note: Applicants are also required to bring the original document, in the original language.

Petition Affirmation Letter (if applicable)

 

Visa fee K visa applicants – $ 265.00

[AmandaandChayne 734]

Oh and don't forget to print the confirmation when you've submitted your DS160 you'll need that.

[Naes 12,205]

1 minute ago, AmandaandChayne said:

You need originals and photocopies of the following:

Passport

Unexpired passport valid for six months beyond your intended date of entry into the United States;

Photographs

Two color photographs which meet Department of State specifications. These photographs must be full-face and taken within the last six (6) months.

Birth Certificate

Birth Certificate: Obtain the original, or certified copy (provided by the issuing authority), of the birth record of each family member (yourself, your spouse, and all unmarried children under the age of 21, even if they are not immigrating with you.  If the children are deceased, so state giving year of death). Note:  We will not accept the short form version of a UK birth certificate.  The certificate must list both parents’ names;

If your birth certificate is unavailable you should obtain a certified statement from the appropriate government authority stating the reason why the record is not available. With the certified statement you must obtain secondary evidence. For example:

• An affidavit from a close relative, preferably the applicant’s mother, stating the date and place of birth, both parent’s names, and the mother’s maiden name.
• An adoption decree for an adopted child; or
• A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth and both parent’s names providing the baptism took place shortly after birth.

Adoption Certificate (if applicable)

If applicable, obtain the original or a certified copy of your adoption certificate. The certificate must show date and place of adoption, along with the names of the adoptive parents. This certificate must be issued by a public authority and show that a public record exists of the adoption.

Police Certificate for the United Kindom

If you have resided in the United Kingdom for 6 months or more since the age of 16, you are required to obtain a police certificate from the ACPO Criminal Records Office (ACRO).  Further information is available from their website at www.acro.police.uk.

Note: UK police certificates are valid for 12 months only.  Failure to present all necessary and valid police certificates at the time of the interview will incur significant delays to your application.

Statutory Declaration/Change of Name Deed Poll (if applicable)

If you use a different name from the one shown on the birth certificate, you must produce a document explaining the use of such a name. Evidence includes, but is not limited to baptismal certificate/record, a deed poll and/or school records showing early use of name;

Divorce Decree or Death Certificate

If you have previously been married you should be prepared to submit evidence of the termination of the marriage (i.e. divorce decree or death certificate).

Police Certificate for Other Countries (if applicable)

Required for all countries where you have lived for more than 6 months since the age of 16 and any country where you have been arrested, even if you were not resident there.  U.S. police certificates are not required.  Police certificates from certain countries are unavailable or are obtained directly by this office.  Fingerprints are required for certain countries. A list of UK police stations who can provide fingerprinting services is available from the Embassy website, here. (PDF – 337kb) Foreign police certificates are valid indefinitely, unless you have returned to reside in that country or has been arrested since the issuance of the certificate;

Court and Prison Records (if applicable)

If you have been been convicted of a crime you must obtain a certified copy of each court record and any prison record, regardless of the fact that you may have subsequently benefited from an amnesty, pardon or other act of clemency or the United Kingdom Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Court records should include: Complete information regarding the circumstance surrounding the crime of which you were convicted and the disposition of the case, including sentence or other penalty or fine imposed;

Military Records (if applicable)

If you have served in the military forces of any country you must obtain your military record.  On the day of the visa interview you will be required to furnish either your discharge papers or evidence of terminal leave from the forces.

Note: Military records from certain countries are unavailable. For further information, please contact the Immigrant Visa Unit.

Evidence of Support (Affidavit of Support)

K and Diversity visa applicants are not required to provide an I-864 Form.  However, they must show evidence that they are not likely to become public charges while in the United States. There is no set for that this evidence must take but use of the form I-134 is an efficient way to provide this information to the Consular Officer.

Translations 

All documents not in English must be accompanied by an official, certified translation in English. The translator must provide  a signed statement confirming that the translation is accurate.  Only one copy is needed. The translation does not need to be notarized.

Note: Applicants are also required to bring the original document, in the original language.

Petition Affirmation Letter (if applicable)

 

Visa fee K visa applicants – $ 265.00

You need all these for the medical? 

[AmandaandChayne 734]

2 minutes ago, Naes said:

You need all these for the medical? 

Nope for the medical you need:

At the time you attend the medical examination, you will be required to provide the following:

• Photo identification (e.g. driving licence, passport);
• 4 photographs which meet Department of State requirements;
• For applicants aged 16 and over, a UK police certificate (known as an ACRO) issued within the past 6 months;
• Vaccination records, which can be obtained from your regular healthcare provider. If you are unable to obtain your vaccination record, you should consult with the panel physician at the time of your appointment.  The vaccination chart is available here, as a PDF (187Kb);
• Completed medical questionnaire, which can be downloaded here, as a PDF (680Kb).

sorry if I wasn't clear!!

[Naes 12,205]

1 minute ago, AmandaandChayne said:

Nope for the medical you need:

At the time you attend the medical examination, you will be required to provide the following:

• Photo identification (e.g. driving licence, passport);
• 4 photographs which meet Department of State requirements;
• For applicants aged 16 and over, a UK police certificate (known as an ACRO) issued within the past 6 months;
• Vaccination records, which can be obtained from your regular healthcare provider. If you are unable to obtain your vaccination record, you should consult with the panel physician at the time of your appointment.  The vaccination chart is available here, as a PDF (187Kb);
• Completed medical questionnaire, which can be downloaded here, as a PDF (680Kb).

sorry if I wasn't clear!!

Ok wow you scared me for a second  I was like "what happens at this medical!!?"

[AmandaandChayne 734]

Just now, Naes said:

Ok wow you scared me for a second  I was like "what happens at this medical!!?"

LMAO sorry!! in my eagerness to help the poster prepare I forgot to say you need this for medical and this for interview.

 

just  been adding all my belongings to "To take, to take over interim, last flight, to buy there, big to sell, little to sell, skip (rubbish)" lists and got a little contemplative, first of my contracts I'm not renewing to avoid termination fees ends on Sunday too.

[Naes 12,205]

Just now, AmandaandChayne said:

LMAO sorry!! in my eagerness to help the poster prepare I forgot to say you need this for medical and this for interview.

 

just  been adding all my belongings to "To take, to take over interim, last flight, to buy there, big to sell, little to sell, skip (rubbish)" lists and got a little contemplative, first of my contracts I'm not renewing to avoid termination fees ends on Sunday too.

I've slept in my newly wed friend's guest room for a good 3 months  Oh good times.

[AmandaandChayne 734]

Just now, Naes said:

I've slept in my newly wed friend's guest room for a good 3 months  Oh good times.

Oh my days rather you than me!!! pop in to the April thread and say hi, we don't know if we are twitchy or pessimistic or optimistic one day to the next, my estimates have gone a couple of months out now.

[Naes 12,205]

Just now, AmandaandChayne said:

Oh my days rather you than me!!! pop in to the April thread and say hi, we don't know if we are twitchy or pessimistic or optimistic one day to the next, my estimates have gone a couple of months out now.

Let me check how things are processing recently before making any assumptions, but from what I see; even though they are still taking long, there is a better balance and a good average. I wouldn't be surprise to see April starting in 2-3 weeks.

[AmandaandChayne 734]

Just now, Naes said:

Let me check how things are processing recently before making any assumptions, but from what I see; even though they are still taking long, there is a better balance and a good average. I wouldn't be surprise to see April starting in 2-3 weeks.

I agree, thing is with an NOA1 date of 25th they seem to have got to about 18-20th of each month then moved to the next month over the last few so erring on the side of pessimism to stop myself doing my fiancés head in when our projected date passes

[Ontarkie 14,175]

~~Moved the UK Regional forum, from K1 P&P - As the Medical differs from Country to Country.~~

[Naes 12,205]

Just now, AmandaandChayne said:

I agree, thing is with an NOA1 date of 25th they seem to have got to about 18-20th of each month then moved to the next month over the last few so erring on the side of pessimism to stop myself doing my fiancés head in when our projected date passes

Moving on to the next month is not a bad thing. I like it when they moved on to the next month then stuck with the previous one. I do think they move faster on you when they are on your month and the next one.

 

However, let'S move this to April topic later as we are accidentally hijacking the topic