Philippines- No Available Appointments at US Embassy

[mangoboba 3]

Has anyone noticed there are no available interview slots at the US embassy in Manila, Philippines? 
 

My fiance had to cancel her interview because there was a two month delay in the medical exam (sputum test for tb). And now we’re not able to find a new appointment time. 

[powerpuff 6,744]

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[Spicy Chickenjoy 19]

5 hours ago, mangoboba said:

Has anyone noticed there are no available interview slots at the US embassy in Manila, Philippines? 
 

My fiance had to cancel her interview because there was a two month delay in the medical exam (sputum test for tb). And now we’re not able to find a new appointment time. 

 

I've read about this in other threads. I think someone mentioned they are fully booked until August. Hoping you're able to schedule soon!

Edited June 22 by Spicy Chickenjoy

[Nathan Alden, Sr. 17]

I'm curious about the medical exam issue. I've seen this mentioned on a couple of threads already. Does the Philippines simply not have enough medical facilities that can perform the exams, or is this a more localized issue with where the OP/beneficiary lives?

[Spicy Chickenjoy 19]

3 hours ago, Nathan Alden, Sr. said:

I'm curious about the medical exam issue. I've seen this mentioned on a couple of threads already. Does the Philippines simply not have enough medical facilities that can perform the exams, or is this a more localized issue with where the OP/beneficiary lives?

There is only one clinic that is authorized by the U.S. Embassy of Manila to perform medical examinations to fulfill visa requirements, and that’s St. Lukes Medical Center. They also provide medical exam services for other embassies (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea, and and more) which might play a role in interview availability.

[mangoboba 3]

4 hours ago, Nathan Alden, Sr. said:

I'm curious about the medical exam issue. I've seen this mentioned on a couple of threads already. Does the Philippines simply not have enough medical facilities that can perform the exams, or is this a more localized issue with where the OP/beneficiary lives?

Yes, St Luke’s extension clinic the one in Manila is the only game in town for these medical exams. You must do a chest x-ray, if it’s not fully clear you undergo a sputum culture test. That takes two months to complete smh