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Hello all. We finally got our Visa interview email yesterday

We have come across a bit of a snag when it comes to scheduling his medical exam in South Africa.. According to the state department website there are only 2 medical offices that are approved to perform the medical exam in South Africa

 but when we call we cant get an appointment prior to my husband's Visa interview on April 6th. we just spoke to the one in Cape Town and they don't have openings until April 13th and the other option, Which is in Johannesburg, require us yo send an email request on their website. Any advice on other options, besides rescheduling the visa interview, which is not an option.. I can't believe there are only 2 options in all of South Africa we get so close and then always hit another obstacle.

 

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You could attend the interview as scheduled.  Your visa would be placed on hold afterwards until the medical exam is completed and sent to the consulate.  That is not uncommon. 

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2 hours ago, l.hudson@ymail.co said:

Hello all. We finally got our Visa interview email yesterday

We have come across a bit of a snag when it comes to scheduling his medical exam in South Africa.. According to the state department website there are only 2 medical offices that are approved to perform the medical exam in South Africa

 but when we call we cant get an appointment prior to my husband's Visa interview on April 6th. we just spoke to the one in Cape Town and they don't have openings until April 13th and the other option, Which is in Johannesburg, require us yo send an email request on their website. Any advice on other options, besides rescheduling the visa interview, which is not an option.. I can't believe there are only 2 options in all of South Africa we get so close and then always hit another obstacle.

 

Known issue in SA. schedule the medical. Go to the interview. Go into AP while you wait for the medical results… 

most applicants out of SA actually schedule their medical before getting the interview date… 

 

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