ST. LUKES MEDICAL EXAM EXPERIENCE 2019

[kittyanne 45]

My medical examination schedule is March 19, 2019. I arrived in Manila on March 18 and stayed in Time Travellers Hotel near St. Lukes Extension Clinic. Its a nice hotel with a good price. Good air conditioning, with table and chairs, nice queen sized bed, it has fridge with 2 complimentary bottled water, nice shower with heater, they also provide toiletries(toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and conditioner) with 2 bath towels. It also has telivision but no cable. The wifi is only for 1 day use and for one phone only.

 

 

1st DAY

 

3:30 AM - Rode a tricycle (i don't know what they call it coz its different from a tricycle) going to St lukes for less than a minute from the hotel where i stayed. I decided not to walk because some people said that it is dangerous to walk there specially when its dark because there are some pickpocketers.

 

3:31 AM - Fall in line. Luckily only few people where in line. 

 

4:30-5 AM - Time to enter the building.. the guard took: My passport, 1 photocopy of my passport, 1 copy of NVC letter with MNL case number, 4 pcs 2x2 photo, and 1 copy of online registration form and handed me a number, I was number 36. (RED in color for one applicant and GREEN in color for 2 or more applicant (family or with child). Your photo should be 2x2 in size , not a passport size with white background and should be on glossy photo paper. No eye glasses, no earings or necklace its not allowed or else the guard will ask you to come back again.  

 

5-5:30 AM - They started to call out numbers and assist me to the window on the 1st floor. On the window  I gave the documents with my passport and pictures to the lady and then she asked some questions like: Am i married? Do i have kids? and Where in the US do i wish to travel? Then she for my right index finger for biometrics(4 times) & sign a paper, and asked me to look at the camera for picture. She gave me a checklist then asked me to proceed to 5th floor for payment.

 

6 AM - The guard on duty took my checklist and asked me to wait until she called my name then proceed to the cashier for payment. After paying, the cashier told me to go to 4th floor for blood & urine test.

 

6:45 AM - I gave the checklist to the reception area on the 3rd floor and they asked me for my passport and told me to wait. During blood test the nurse asked my name and who sponsored me to go to the U.S. then asked me when was the last time i peed and then told me to proceed to the urine test. (They were asking when was the last time you peed because it depends if your going to take the urine test right after the blood test or not, i guess it should be 1 hour before you last peed.) I proceed to the urine test area then the nurse took my checklist and asked my name and then she gave a container for urine sample. The urine sample must be just right amount.. not below the line.. and do not add water in it.. it can be over the line but just a little bit.. do not fill the container too much or else the nurse will ask you to repeat the test after 1 hour. Then the nurse gave back my checklist and told me to go to 3rd floor for Xray.

 

7:15 AM - I gave the checklist to the reception area on the 3rd floor then asked me to fill up a form. She also asked when was my last menstruation. (Write the exact date) I waited for my name to be called then the receptionist gave back my checklist and give a number and then told me to proceed to Xray room. I wore a hospital gown, removed my bra and tied my hair up. (Dont worry they have a dressing room. But dont leave your bag and clothes take it with you) Then wait again for my number to be called for Xray test. The nurse at the Xray room asked me to follow me the right breathing for the test. After the test  the nurse told me to proceed to 2nd floor for immunization.

 

7:25 AM - I gave my checklist to the reception area on the 2nd floor then they gave a form to fill up and gave back to them and told me to wait for my name to be called. 

 

9:30 AM - My name was called and ask me to proceed to the Doctors area on the immunization area. The doctor asked about my name, my birthday and age and my sponsor. She also asked about my past illnesses, if i take medicines, if i had vaccines, when was my first and last menstruation..etc.. basically about my health. You should listen attentively to the doctor. After that she asked me to proceed to 5th floor for physical exam.

 

9:35 AM - I gave my checklist to the guard then she put it in the box in the blood pressure area (i forgot what they call it) then i waited for my name to be called. 1st the nurse took my weight and height. wait for my name to be called again. 2nd took my blood pressure.  wait again. 3rd proceeded to eye test then gave back my checklist and ask me to give it to the US counter.. and then wait again for my physical exam.

 

11:35 - The long wait is over.. The USA counter called my name and handed me a number and ask me to proceed to room 7. I waited again. Inside room 7, the doctor asked for my passport, sign on logbook, then asked me so many questions about: If i take medicines, if i have illnesses like tb..etc.., if i have allergies, (just like the questions in the doctors area) then the doctor asked if i had suicide attempts, what i finished in school.. and then she asked me to change to hospital gown and took off my socks, I didnt took off my underwear including my bra. The doctor ask me to lay down on the bed then she asked me to bend my knees and checked my abdomen, my wrist, then asked me to sit and checked my neck, then she told me to stand up and then she checked my lower back.. then thats it! I said thank you to the doctor.

 

11:55 - I gave my checklist to the USA counter on the 5th floor then wait again for my name to be called.

 

12:30 - My name was called and the lady ask me to go back tomorrow for my result.

TIPS!!

 

Food is not allowed inside the clinic so better to eat before your medical exam.

You can bring water inside, if you didnt its okay because there are water fountains inside.

Wear a comfortable clothes and shoes that are easily to take off. Do not wear complicated clothes or shoes.

I suggest you wear slip on shoes.

Bring jacket with you because its cold inside the clinic. 

Listen attentively. Leave your earphones behind. 

If you have past medications or baby book, bring it with you.

Listen carefully and attentively to the nurses and doctors so it wont cause you any delay.

 

 

 

2nd day

 

My time schedule is 9am but i went there at 7am.

 

I went directly to the guard he took my checklist and stamp saying "immunization room 2nd floor"

 

I went to 2nd floor and give my checklist to the reception area and wait my name to be called. 

 

My name was called then I proceed to Immunization room 2nd floor and the nurse ask for my passport, my name and when is my 1st and last menstruation what is the name of my fiance. Then i get my vaccines. (I had 2 vaccines, anti-tetanus and MMR.) The nurse ask me to proceed to 1st floor for my result. Then i waited for my name to be called.

 

On window F the lady ask for my passport, my name, my address and ask me to check the documents if it has my correct name, address, MNL case number and passport number. Then she asked me to take pictures of the copy of my vaccination record using my phone.She handed me the envelope that says "DO NOT OPEN" that i have to bring to the interview (I think it contains all the records/results of my medical examination) Then she also handed me the vaccination record that i have to bring to the USA.

 

I waited about 30-40 mins to get my vaccines and my results. 

 

 

For every tests i took i always pray and pray and pray.. until i get my result!!

 

DON'T FORGET TO PRAY! GOOD LUCK!

 

[TBoneTX 45,309]

Thread is moved from K-1 Case Progress subforum to the Philippines forum.

[Ate 180]

Thank you for sharing your experience!  Good luck with the rest of the process! ☺️

 

[kittyanne 45]

6 hours ago, Ate said:

Thank you for sharing your experience!  Good luck with the rest of the process! ☺️

 

thanks ate my interview is on march 28.. hoping to pass!

[NoMansLand2020 298]

The process sounds like a huge pain in the backside.. Are you not able to make appointments for a specified time?

 

My beneficiary has two small children under 5 years of age that also need a medical exam.. Absolutely not going to want to get everyone up at 3am.  What is the 2x2 photo needed for and where can this be taken?  Am I as the petitioner allowed to accompany them?

[payxibka 10,045]

3 hours ago, Solaris81 said:

The process sounds like a huge pain in the backside.. Are you not able to make appointments for a specified time?

 

My beneficiary has two small children under 5 years of age that also need a medical exam.. Absolutely not going to want to get everyone up at 3am.  What is the 2x2 photo needed for and where can this be taken?  Am I as the petitioner allowed to accompany them?

Medical is walk-in only.  No need to queue up at 3am.  

 

2×2 photo is passport style,  can be gotten at any photo store. 

 

 

[schatzi_sugoi 3]

4 hours ago, Solaris81 said:

The process sounds like a huge pain in the backside.. Are you not able to make appointments for a specified time?

 

My beneficiary has two small children under 5 years of age that also need a medical exam.. Absolutely not going to want to get everyone up at 3am.  What is the 2x2 photo needed for and where can this be taken?  Am I as the petitioner allowed to accompany them?

They are strictly by walk in but you can register and pay ahead of time to skip those steps. Going at 3AM is not necessary. I had my medical last Thursday and Friday and I arrived at 6:30 AM and pretty much breezed through the process (I was #74 in the reception line and they were already at #61). I'm not sure how long the wait was in the Pedia area is since I'm a solo adult beneficiary but I was out by 10:30 AM. For Day 2, I arrived at 8:30AM as instructed and went straight into immunization. I was done by 9:30AM.

[kayden123 52]

as others said, read the requirements needed on their website, same passport photo 2x2. 

walk in only, no appointments

 

we did it last week,  we went in at 9am and still had plenty of time (no kids tho)

[Hank_ 9,174]

8 hours ago, Solaris81 said:

The process sounds like a huge pain in the backside.. Are you not able to make appointments for a specified time?

 

My beneficiary has two small children under 5 years of age that also need a medical exam.. Absolutely not going to want to get everyone up at 3am.  What is the 2x2 photo needed for and where can this be taken?  Am I as the petitioner allowed to accompany them?

No appts.

 

Absolutely NO reason to go stand in line at 3AM (OR even 4AM).  Waiting until an hour or two after SLEC opens then arrive .. you will still easily be done with day one of the medical (even with the two kids).

 

Also pre-register online  https://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/medical---slec.html

 

2X2 passport photos  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/photo-examples.html     SLEC collects the required passport photos.

 

Because of the children you might be allowed to accompany the children, I know others bring a family member to assist with the children.

 

 

Lastly.  Profile and timeline are blank, it is much easier to provide info with this additional info available.

 

  

 

 

Edited December 9, 2019 by Hank_

[NoMansLand2020 298]

7 hours ago, Hank_ said:

No appts.

 

Absolutely NO reason to go stand in line at 3AM (OR even 4AM).  Waiting until an hour or two after SLEC opens then arrive .. you will still easily be done with day one of the medical (even with the two kids).

 

Also pre-register online  https://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/medical---slec.html

 

2X2 passport photos  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/photo-examples.html     SLEC collects the required passport photos.

 

Because of the children you might be allowed to accompany the children, I know others bring a family member to assist with the children.

 

 

Lastly.  Profile and timeline are blank, it is much easier to provide info with this additional info available.

 

  

 

 

Hopefully they will allow me to attend. My fiance is 24 and from Mindinao. She's never traveled alone with her kids, only myself. I will have to fly all four of us to Manila and back, plus have hotel accommodations. I don't want to pay for another person. 

 

Hopefully we can get the interview at the embassy done at the same timeframe. Any idea if children under 6 will need to attend the interview? 

 

Yes, my timeline is blank. Just barely starting the process. But I'm trying to think and plan ahead rather than having unexpected surprises. 

Edited December 9, 2019 by Solaris81

[Hank_ 9,174]

1 hour ago, Solaris81 said:

Hopefully they will allow me to attend. My fiance is 24 and from Mindinao. She's never traveled alone with her kids, only myself. I will have to fly all four of us to Manila and back, plus have hotel accommodations. I don't want to pay for another person. 

 

Hopefully we can get the interview at the embassy done at the same timeframe. Any idea if children under 6 will need to attend the interview? 

 

Yes, my timeline is blank. Just barely starting the process. But I'm trying to think and plan ahead rather than having unexpected surprises. 

 

EVERYONE must attend their interview.    Everything will be done TIMES 3  (two kids)

 

You can schedule the interview a couple days after the medical (medical is 2 days), just make sure to allow a full day between the medical and the interview.    

[NoMansLand2020 298]

3 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

EVERYONE must attend their interview.    Everything will be done TIMES 3  (two kids)

 

You can schedule the interview a couple days after the medical (medical is 2 days), just make sure to allow a full day between the medical and the interview.    

I assume all 3 interviews can be done on the same date/time?  I do not want to make three separate trips to Manila. It wouldn't be possible.

[Hank_ 9,174]

21 minutes ago, Solaris81 said:

I assume all 3 interviews can be done on the same date/time?  I do not want to make three separate trips to Manila. It wouldn't be possible.

Yes.   When you schedule the K-1 after that is completed it will ask if you want to schedule another, at this time you schedule the K-2 +  one after another.    (pay a visa fee for each person)

 

https://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/us-embassy-usem.html

[payxibka 10,045]

5 hours ago, Solaris81 said:

I assume all 3 interviews can be done on the same date/time?  I do not want to make three separate trips to Manila. It wouldn't be possible.

Applicant schedules the interview,  so if they aren't all on the same date it's because of your own doing.

[kittyanne 45]

On 12/8/2019 at 4:57 PM, Solaris81 said:

The process sounds like a huge pain in the backside.. Are you not able to make appointments for a specified time?

 

My beneficiary has two small children under 5 years of age that also need a medical exam.. Absolutely not going to want to get everyone up at 3am.  What is the 2x2 photo needed for and where can this be taken?  Am I as the petitioner allowed to accompany them?

It's better to go early and be finished early. You will have to wait anyway especially on the last test. My medical experience on the first day was just the right time, i leave the clinic at lunch time. You cannot bring food inside. If i remember it correctly, if you do not finish the process on the first day, because they have time cut-off, you will have to finish it on the next day.

 

Only the applicants can go inside. You can wait outside tho. 

 

2x2 photo is needed. I got mine at Photoline. Just tell the photographer that it is for Visa application.