Jump to content
Michie26

Medical near Kolkata??

By Michie26 in India

 Share

11 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Michie26 Contributor

Michie26   3

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: India
 Timeline
Posted

Hello everyone,

 

We still have a ways to go before my fiance needs to get his physical done, we just got our NOA2. But, I was reading the steps and it lists the places accepted for physicals. Nothing is remotely near Kolkata, and it says this should be done at least 7 days before the interview. How does everyone go about this? Or am I missing something??

 

Michelle

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Going through Mentor

Going through   5,671

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

This thread may help you:

 

 

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,337

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

It does suck but it’s the same anywhere. The medical has to be at a US Panel physician facility supported by the CDC. This is to ensure compliance with US immigration policies and reduce fraud. The drawback is that there’s usually only one in a country.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Michie26 Contributor

Michie26   3

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: India
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

I get that, but India is huge...the closest appears to be Chennai which is several hours by plane. You would think they would at least spread them out. There are several near Mumbai but none east/northeast India. I guess we will just have to stay in Mumbai for a time before the interview. There doesn't seem to be another option.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
WeGuyGal Proficient

WeGuyGal   1,052

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Timeline
Posted
11 hours ago, Michie26 said:

Hello everyone,

 

We still have a ways to go before my fiance needs to get his physical done, we just got our NOA2. But, I was reading the steps and it lists the places accepted for physicals. Nothing is remotely near Kolkata, and it says this should be done at least 7 days before the interview. How does everyone go about this? Or am I missing something??

 

Michelle

Well there you go (bold above). They usually send out an email that list options to get the medicals done once in that stage of the process.

I-751 journey

 

10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Michie26 Contributor

Michie26   3

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: India
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Thanks for that...and yes I know, but the list of approved drs isn't going to change in 2-3  months. I am coming from the US to be there for his interview and I have responsibilities here. We need to have an idea how we will deal with them instead of stressing then.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Going through Mentor

Going through   5,671

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted
12 hours ago, Michie26 said:

I get that, but India is huge...the closest appears to be Chennai which is several hours by plane. You would think they would at least spread them out. There are several near Mumbai but none east/northeast India. I guess we will just have to stay in Mumbai for a time before the interview. There doesn't seem to be another option.

Likely it's based on averages (taken over years) of what areas the most applicants seem to reside in/most populated areas.   This way it better serves the "high-traffic" communities...downfall being those who may have to travel.

 

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Amit&Julie Enthusiast

Amit&Julie   180

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: India
 Timeline
Posted
12 hours ago, Michie26 said:

I get that, but India is huge...the closest appears to be Chennai which is several hours by plane. You would think they would at least spread them out. There are several near Mumbai but none east/northeast India. I guess we will just have to stay in Mumbai for a time before the interview. There doesn't seem to be another option.

You should be able to do the medical at the Max in Delhi or Hyderabad. Still not close. :( If only Dhaka was an option?

 

https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/panel-physician-list-rates-09282018.pdf

Link to comment
Share on other sites
WeGuyGal Proficient

WeGuyGal   1,052

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Timeline
Posted

 

13 hours ago, Michie26 said:

I get that, but India is huge...the closest appears to be Chennai which is several hours by plane. You would think they would at least spread them out. There are several near Mumbai but none east/northeast India. I guess we will just have to stay in Mumbai for a time before the interview. There doesn't seem to be another option.

Canada is a huger country, by area, than India and there are even fewer approved panel physicians in that country. 

I-751 journey

 

10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...