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[hampster 0]

Yields to Kath...

Yes you are correct Kath.. Re Sharyna medical and NPC + FINGERPRINTS.

I just though posting info would Sharyna.. get a idea on things.

Hope everyone is well and WE HAVE RAIN IN ADELAIDE FINALLY

Cheers

Paul

no i really appreciate it!! i really do...

from reading other peeps posts..... i should really - get all this done about 2 or 3 weeks i have the interview with the embassy... just trying to get my head around it and being very very positive......

how long does the police check take?

http://' target="_blank">Q: How long will it take to process my application?

A: Applicants should allow a minimum of ten (10) business days

for name and date of birth checks to be processed

and fifteen (15) business days for name, date of birth and fingerprint checks.

National Police Certificates will be mailed to the person or organisation nominated in the consent section of the application form.

I would organise to pick it up from where you have it done at

Things do get lost in the mail lol

Positive thoughts to you and all going/waiting on their interviews

Cheers

Paul

[SharynY 2]

awesome

i've got a police station next door to where i work... how handy is that?

[hampster 0]

That's good ... but you have to make sure they do both,

Fingerprints and National Police Check at the same place.

You might have to call and find out

Cheers

Paul

[Kath 0]

hey hammy

good on ya for the info mate.. when i was typing out my response i pressed enter and saw yours there already so i wasnt condricting ya mate...whoo hoo on rain ... we had rain all day here too lol wonder if melbourne had any i know sydney had it yesterday...

sharyna

you will do just fine mate....this process is like waiting for snow in queensland lol...as soon as the NOA2 comes in things move quickly it can be slow but that up to how slow ya are in getting the forms back to the embassey lol..

kath

[hampster 0]

hey hammy

good on ya for the info mate.. when i was typing out my response i pressed enter and saw yours there already so i wasnt condricting ya mate...whoo hoo on rain ... we had rain all day here too lol wonder if melbourne had any i know sydney had it yesterday...

sharyna

you will do just fine mate....this process is like waiting for snow in queensland lol...as soon as the NOA2 comes in things move quickly it can be slow but that up to how slow ya are in getting the forms back to the embassey lol..

kath

It's all good Kath

We are all here trying to help each other as best we can.

You helped me in a lot of ways and for that you get a from me lol

Will be flying into Sydney on Sunday 6th May to spend time with,

my Sister and her Family and fly out The Country Wednesday 9th May

Cheers

Paul

[SharynY 2]

hey hammy

good on ya for the info mate.. when i was typing out my response i pressed enter and saw yours there already so i wasnt condricting ya mate...whoo hoo on rain ... we had rain all day here too lol wonder if melbourne had any i know sydney had it yesterday...

sharyna

you will do just fine mate....this process is like waiting for snow in queensland lol...as soon as the NOA2 comes in things move quickly it can be slow but that up to how slow ya are in getting the forms back to the embassey lol..

kath

oh i wont be slow!!! rofl..

i've been waiting god knows how long to get to the US with my honey.... ill be speedy on all things that im in control of lol....

rain yes. we've had so much of it.....

[jezz85 0]

Wow, things have been busy today LOL. Everyone is so excited *waves to everyone*

MEDICAL REPORT SENT DIRECTLY TO CONSULATE UPDATE (remember Kath how I said that the doctor sent my medical report directly to the consulate and you said you hadn't heard of this happening?) Well, I emailed the consulate to ask them if they had received the results and it was all in order. I also asked if I should also bring along the documents that I did pick up from Dr Waks that he didn't send to the consulate...

Their reply was "Your medical report has been received. You should bring in the copies of the documents you have that you collected from Dr. Waks office."

I can only guess that this is a new procedure to make it impossible for applicants to change/forge their medical results. *shrug*

Sharyna- I'm from Sydney too, it only took around 10 days for me to get my police certificate back after I got my prints done, so rest assured you won't be waiting for it as long as you will for your NOA2

Also, I went to Dr Waks, I don't know about the other doctor in Sydney (obviously) but Dr Waks was really nice and made things really easy. If you go to him wear walking shoes cos he sends you out the door, up a hill about 4 or 5 blocks for the x-ray and blood test Dr Waks is right across from Wynyard Station too.

Mistake confession for the groups amusement....

I didn't take anything with my case number written on it to my medical, so when the good doctor asked for it, I went all shades of pink, freaked out and had to confess that I didn't have it! Its okay, says the doc, just call me later and give it to me... only trouble was, I organised the medical on the same day that I was travelling up the coast for a week! I wasn't going back home for 8 days. Fortunately, I am visa-obsessed and knew *exactly* where the number was and how to get it. I gave my trusty little sister a call as I walked back from the x-ray and blood test.

"Please go upstairs, go to my desk, under my desk is my filing cabinet, open the bottom draw, find the yellow file marked VISA, inside you will find a blue folder with plastic sleeves, open it to the very last page. At the bottom of the page there is my name and case number, please read me the case number." Easy as that. I enjoyed reading it back to her over the phone too... "Sierra, Yankee, Delta, # # # # # # # #, over and out sis."

Moral of the story? Take your case number with you to your medical appointment

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nope not saying a word Jess

Anyway

Just remember as well...

If your local Doctor takes Blood for the blood test for medical..

remember to have him sign and date every page of the results.

And as well get him to do a letter ( on his letterhead),

stating that the said results are from you for your USA MEDICAL.

When you recieve the brown envelope from the Consulate,

with all the information and your Interview date..

Look carefully at the medical paperwork..

there is a page where the USA Doctor signs,

and the Xray Tech signs,

and the person taking the blood signs as well.

If your local Doctor is taking the blood

remember to have him/her sign,'

and date it for when the blood was taken.

He /She needs to sign and date it as well

as put his credentials next to his signature.. .

Hope that helps.

Ok Cheers

Paul

[hampster 0]

When I was organising my things for my interview,

Elle was kind enough to send me the list on how the,

Consulate likes things in order.. re Paperwrok when you have Interview.

this is what the Consulate sent me (I had an CR1 interview):

1. One photograph
   
2. Valid passport
   
3. Visa Screen Cert - for healthcare workers - prolly N/A for you
   
4. Original Birth Cert and one photocopy (I had mine certified, went to the local police station and asked -- thanks for the tip on that 1 Lyndel!)
   
5. For minor childre - court order verification sole custody to immigrating parent...Im guessing N/A for you too?
   
6. Original Adoption decree or evidence of name change when applicaple, original and one photocopy
   
7. Original Divorce Cert and one photocopy
   
8. Original Marriage Cert and one photocopy
   
9. Original Police Cert and one photopcy
   
10. Original Court Records if applicaple and one photocopy of each
    
11. Original Military Record if applicable and one photocopy of each
    
12. Evidece of financial support - I-864
    

It didnt state where the medical was to go,

so I just put mine at the end and had no problem with it.

I gave them the original, I made copies for myself and one to hand in just in case.

They did keep the original though (it was that booklet you gave to the doc).

Hope that helps any up and coming with their Interview

Cheers

Paul

p.s Kath, How is Mum Doing these days?

Hopefully better by now

[hampster 0]

For anyone who might need information re Medical and Immunizations.

Was taken from my Medical paperwork supplied by Dr Miller's

Receptionist, Joan she is a very lovely lady and very very helpful.

Vaccination Requirements

In general, applicants for immigrant visas are required to have all of the following vaccinations:

• Mumps
  
• Measles
  
• Rubella
  
• Polio
  
• Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
  
• Pertussis
  
• Influenza type B
  
• Hepatitis B
  
• Varicella
  
• Pneumococcal
  

Bring your vaccination records to the immigrant visa medical examination, if you have them. The <A href="http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/glossary/glossary_1363.html#p">panel physician decides which vaccinations you will need, appropriate to your age, medical condition and medical history.

Dear Visa Applicant,

Medical Examination Procedures ‑ American Visa

** PLEASE READ THIS **

The Consular requirements can seem complicated, but if you follow these instructions exactly, the procedures will be easy.

LEAVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME!

STEP ONE:

Make sure you have:

• Your current PASSPORT
  

• Three (3) PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTOS
  

• Your MEDICAL EXAMINATION INSTRUCTION LETTER,
  
• which you have received from the American Consulate.
  
• Fill in the applicant details under “Section I:
  
• Applicant to complete this section.
  
• Do not mark the questionnaire sections.
  

STEP TWO:

Ring Joan on 8267 5600 (Mon to Wed 9 am to 4.30 pm)

to arrange a time to bring all the above items

to the following office address:

Dr David Miller

183 Tynte Street, North Adelaide (see map) – 1^st floor, suite 8

Appointments (08) 8267 5600 (phone Joan, Mon to Wed 9 am to 4.30 pm)

You will there be given request forms for a chest x‑ray and blood test.

If you are over the age of 14 you must undergo

a chest x-ray and a blood test for HIV and syphilis.

The results of these tests are later forwarded to Dr Miller

for review on the day of your physical examination.

Be aware that they take up to a week to be received by Dr Miller.

STEP THREE:

Book and have your chest x-ray at the same address.

Appointments (8367 4100) are required.

Dr Jones

183 Tynte Street, North Adelaide (same building as Dr Miller)

ground floor X-ray Department.

Appointments (08) 8367 4100

Fee is $60.50 each inc. GST. Provided you book, waiting time is minimal.

STEP FOUR:

Have your blood test. No appointment is needed.

Just go with your request form and Medicare card

during working hours (to check open times you can ring (08) 8222 3000)

I.M.V.S. Laboratory

Corner of Walter and Archer Streets, North Adelaide (see map)

If you bring your Medicare card no fee will be charged.

Otherwise there will be a fee.

Other laboratories can do the tests instead if you prefer,

but they will charge a fee.

STEP FIVE:

Read the immunisation schedule provided.

You must have certain immunisations - depending on your age -

done or renewed, unless you bring written evidence

of past immunisation with your documents.

If you believe you are immune but don’t have written evidence,

you may in some instances be able to have a specific blood test

to prove immunity instead.

You will have to pick up a special lab. Request

from Joan in that case.

Generally if you are aged 18 to 64 you will only need

MMR, Td and Varicella vaccines, but do study the full schedule.

Make an appointment for immunisation with:

Dr B J Gilbert

182 Ward Street, North Adelaide

Appointments (08) 8267 3544

There will be a fee.

Dr Gilbert will give you a letter of verification,

which you must put with your documents.

If you prefer, your own doctor can do the immunisations.

You must then get a letter of verification from that doctor.

STEP SIX:

Make an appointment for the medical examination with:

Dr David Miller

Appointments (08) 8267 5600 (phone Joan, Mon to Wed 9 am to 4.30 pm)

183 Tynte Street, North Adelaide – 1^st floor, suite 8

No other doctor in S.A. is authorised to perform this examination.

Generally an appointment will be available within two to three weeks.

STEP SEVEN:

Keep the appointment. Bring your PASSPORT and all documents.

You must bring cash to pay the standard fee

for the consultation, as follows:

$140 + $14 GST = $154.00 total (one adult)

$105 + $10.50 GST = $115.50 total

(each additional person aged 15 and over in family)

$70 + $7 GST = $77.00 total (each child under 15 years)

FEES MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF THE EXAMINATION

IN CASH ONLY;

STRICTLY NO CREDIT CARDS, EFTPOS OR CHEQUES.

Breathe a sigh of relief. That’s all.

National Police Certificate

A National Police Certificate (NPC), often referred to as a 'police check', provides a national summary of an individual's offender history. It is generally requested by organisations as one part of their process to ensure the integrity of their staff or volunteers.

National Police Certificate Application forms can be downloaded or copies are available from your local police station. Fees and charges apply.

National Police Certificate application form PDF (32kb)

For more details about NPCs and how to apply, refer to the NPC frequently asked questions or contact the Records Release Unit.

Phone: 08 8204 2455

Fax: 08 8204 2307

email: SAPOL.records@police.sa.gov.au

Post:

Records Release Unit, South Australia Police

GPO Box 1539

ADELAIDE SA 5001

http://www.sapolice.sa.gov.au/sapol/servic...certificate.jsp

I hope this helps anyone that needs this information.

with the NATIONALPOLICE CLEARANCE & FINGERPRINTS,

FOR ANYONE IN ADELAIDE NEEDING IT,

THE ELIZABETH POLICE STATION DOES THE BEST SERVICE.

DOWNLOAD THE PDF FILL IT OUT AND TAKE $144.00,

WITH YOU THEY PREFER CASH,

AS NO ATM IN THE LOBBY LOL.

TAKES ABOUT 5 -15 WORKING DAYS.

YOU CAN NOMINATE A POLICE STATION CLOSER TO YOU,

TO PICK IT UP FROM TO MAK IT EASIER.

JUST LET THEM KNOW WHEN FILLING IN THE PAPERWORK.

REMEMBER TO STATE BOTH VRBALLY AS WELL AS ,

ON THE APPLICATION FORM THAT YOU DO WANT,

THE FINGERPRINTS ATTACHED TO THE NPC.

AND THAT IT IS FOR A VISA APPLICATION.

CHEERS

PAUL

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[jezz85 0]

Oh, in case this helps anyone....

For the K-1 Visa the final checklist and order is slightly different to the one Paul (Hamster) provided for his CR1 interview.

Also for the SYDNEY people... Dr Waks and the x-ray and blood test people all take cash, cheque (presumably) or credit. I used my VISA card for all three with no problem.

[jltan100 0]

Hi Everyone,

I am a bit panicked at the moment. I just received the letter with my interview date for 11 May (Friday). However, my medical check and blood test is not to be done until 1 May - the earliest i could get it and i booked it 3 weeks ago. Will i get my blood test results too late??

Also, if its cutting it too close, how easy is it to change interview dates?

Please help

Thanks

Jo

[jezz85 0]

Hey Jo,

I had my medical on a Wednesday and I was called the following Thursday to say that they were ready. HOWEVER, there is no guarantee that it will be fast enough for you. I would do one or more of the following.

1) Change you consulate appointment ASAP. The sooner you do the sooner you'll relieve your stress and get a little breathing space. I shouldn't think that changing the appointment would be too hard, but the earlier you do it the earlier the new appointment will be.

2) Call the doctor and ask him/her for a good estimate of when your results will be ready. The only results that take some time are the blood test results. Tell him/her when your interview date is and ask the doctor frankly whether 10 days is or isn't long enough for the results to be returned to you.

3) Breathe

Good luck!

EDIT: The consulate is pretty good with the email in my limited experience, if you wanted to change interview date. I emailed the consulate on the evening of (public holiday) yesterday and received a reply midday today.

Edited April 26, 2007 by jezz85

[jezz85 0]

I'd be cool if we had one of these... http://www.frappr.com/ I don't know how it'd work exactly, but it'd be cool.

Kath: I'm in favour of some kind of.... database type thing with basic information on dates, locations etc.... would http://www.frappr.com/ help?

[hollywood79 0]

Thanks again for the info everyone!! If I don't receive my case number before my medical I'll just give it to them at a later date. Also, I had made an appoinment with the othe doctor in MEL and here is what they emailed me -

DR RALPH POPPENBEEK

MB.BS. MPH

Consultant in Occupational Medicine

Provider No. 025813EJ

ABN No. 29 006 889 836

11th Floor Phone (03) 9670 3558

488 Bourke St Fax (03) 9670 4723

Melbourne 3000

Thank you for making an appointment with us for your US visa examination on ……………….... at ………… Our building is between Queen and William Street.

Fees

This is to confirm that the fee for this examination is $170 per adult and for a child under the age of fifteen it is $90 (these fees include GST). This needs to be paid in cash or by cheque on the day of the examination. You will also be sent for an X-ray and blood tests to 20 Collins Street, Melbourne on the same day. The X-ray will cost $75 and the blood tests $60.35. The X-rays and blood tests may be paid for by cheques, bankcard or with the exact change. These fees are not refundable by Medicare.

Could you please bring the following with you to the examination:

Your current passport

One passport sized photograph

The medical forms from the consulate – please do not fill out yourself

The form that has our phone number and address on it

Your case number, if you have one

Any immunization records you have. If you cannot obtain any records, Dr Poppenbeek will go through the form with you during the consultation and advise you whether you need to get any booster shots. You will have these done after this consultation. These can be done by any General Practitioner.

As there are a number of forms to fill out when you arrive, please arrive about ten minutes early for your consultation. Allow approximately two hours for the examination and having the X-ray and blood tests. Note that if you arrive late to your appointment it will probably have to be rescheduled.

The examination consists of a general medical checkup of your heart, lungs, blood pressure, reflexes, eyes and external genitalia. Please discuss with the doctor if you have any concerns about this at the start of the consultation.

Collecting your documents

It takes about 3 ‑ 4 working days for us to receive your X-ray and blood tests results. Please phone us at the end of this period to arrange a time for you to collect them.

If you have any queries, please phone us on the above number or email us at reception@poppenbeek.com.au