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champi   13

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Hello all VJers...

My questions below are related mainly to India but everyone is welcome to answer :)

I know I am too far away from this point but I was just wondering how much it cost to get medical exam done? Convinient to know how much cash to carry, I am assuming they probably don't accept credit cards yet.

Also, our consulate is Chennai, India. Would it be ok if my hubby gets his medical exam done in US Embassy approved hospital/doctor at Bombay instead?

IR-5 - for Mom
------------
08/27/2012 - Sent Application
08/28/2012 - NOA1 date
08/31/2012 - Received email from USCIS saying the package is accepted
09/11/2012 - Received a letter saying case transferred Lee's Summit, MO
02/15/2013 - Received an email saying case is approved
02/22/2013 - I-130 NOA2 hard copy received

NVC Journey
--------------
02/18/2013 - NVC received the case
03/11/2013 - NVC case # assigned
03/12/2013 - Petitioners' email corrected, Beneficiary's email added
03/13/2013 - DS3032 received
03/13/2013 - DS3032 email sent (was sent before the we received the DS3032)
03/13/2013 - AOS fee invoiced and Paid (shows In Progress)
03/14/2013 - AOS fee shows PAID
03/14/2013 - AOS package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/15/2013 - AOS package delivered to NVC on 03/15/2013 at 10:06:00
03/19/2013 - Re-sent DS-3032 email with Supervisor Review on subject
03/21/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
03/22/2013 - IV fee invoiced and paid
03/25/2013 - IV fee shows PAID
03/25/2013 - IV package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/26/2013 - IV package delivered to NVC on 03/26/2013 at 10:04am
03/27/2013 - AOS accepted
04/08/2013 - IV checklist found out by phone - NVC lost our marriage certificate sad.png
04/09/2013 - IV checklist email received
04/16/2013 - IV Checklist response mailed - new Marriage Certificate

04/16/2013 - Case Complete (they found our first marriage certificate during supervisor review??)
04/17/2013 - NVC received IV Checklist response
04/23/2013 - Case Complete email from NVC

05/13/2013 - Medical

06/03/2013 - Interview

Thank you God!!!!

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Hello all VJers...

My questions below are related mainly to India but everyone is welcome to answer :)

I know I am too far away from this point but I was just wondering how much it cost to get medical exam done? Convinient to know how much cash to carry, I am assuming they probably don't accept credit cards yet.

Also, our consulate is Chennai, India. Would it be ok if my hubby gets his medical exam done in US Embassy approved hospital/doctor at Bombay instead?

Chennai's Medical Examination details.....

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION

The following doctors have been approved by the Consulate General to give medical examinations, immunizations and laboratory tests for immigrant visa applicants. The examination and immunizations they provide conform to the standards and terminology prescribed by the United States Public Health Service (USPHS).

All applicants must have tests performed at Lister Metropolis Laboratory. You need not schedule an appointment at Lister Metropolis Laboratory, but should allow several working days before your immigrant visa interview for any follow-up laboratory tests that must be completed. Applicants must appear at the laboratory between 8:00 am and 10:30 am in order to receive their laboratory results the same day.

Lister METROPOLIS Laboratory & Research Center Pvt. Ltd.

No. 3, Jagannathan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034

Tel: 4205-5555 Fax: 4233-3636 Hours: 7:30 to 12:00 noon, Monday through Saturday; report pick-up daily 4:30 to 5:30 pm

The physician’s visit must occur after the laboratory tests and should take place at least three working days before your visa interview at the Consulate. Although several panel physicians see patients on a walk-in basis if workload permits, you are strongly encouraged to make an appointment at the clinic of one of the doctors listed below. Please do not schedule an appointment with more than one doctor. If you are unable to visit the doctor with whom you have fixed an appointment, you must cancel your appointment at least two hours prior to the appointment time. Bring the laboratory test results with you when you visit the panel physician. The completed medical reports which will subsequently be given to you by the physician must be brought to the Consulate General at the time of your visa interview. You may see any of the following physicians:

Dr. Mathai Thomas, Best Hospital Pvt. Ltd., 9 Vellala Street, Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 024

Tel: 2483-2777, 2483-2781 Mobile: 98400-72444 Hours: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Mon. – Sat.

Dr. V. Rajkumar, 1 Club Road, Behind T.B. Hospital, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031

Tel: 2836-1582 Mobile: 9445391958 Hours: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon & 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Mon. – Sat.

Dr. Sanjan John, 9 Dr. T.V. Naidu Road, (off Spurtank Road), Chetpet, Chennai 600 031

Tel: 2836-1519, 2836-0808 Mobile: 98410-86804 Hours: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Mon. – Sat.

Dr. N. Vijayalaksmi, Padma Nursing Home, 753 Poonamalle High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010

Tel: 2641-3445, 2641-3446 Mobile: 98404-12063 Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon. – Sat.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to bring your passport and your original visa interview appointment notification to both the laboratory and the panel physician’s office. You should also bring three visa-type photos for each family member being examined, as well as complete vaccination records for each examinee.

You should expect to pay the following fees:

Each applicant 15 years-old or older will be charged Rs. 800 for a general physical check-up and administration of vaccinations. (This fee does NOT include the actual cost of the vaccines, for which the applicant will also be charged.) In addition, each applicant 15 years-old or older will be expected to pay Rs. 920 for initial laboratory tests. Laboratory fees may range up to Rs. 3350 if additional tests are required. Applicants less than 15 years-old will be charged Rs. 600 for a general physical check-up and administration of vaccinations. (This fee does NOT include the actual cost of the vaccines, for which the applicant will also be charged.) All fees must be paid in cash directly by you to the laboratory or the panel physician. If further tests are advised by the panel physician at the time of your medical examination, you will be expected to bear the related costs. Normally, children under 15 years of age are not required to undergo chest x-rays, blood tests, or HIV anti-body testing, but they must undergo immunizations and a general physical examination.

Medical reports are valid for a period of one year from the date of your medical examination. The examination must be repeated if the report has expired or will expire prior to your entry into the United States.

Reminder: Vaccinations are costly! Be sure to bring complete vaccination records for each immigrant visa applicant when visiting the panel physician, or you risk having to pay up to Rs. 9000 or more in additional fees.

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You can find this and more in the Embassy Info link provided above.

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/inde...amp;cty=Chennai

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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champi   13

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Thanks Elima,

This definitely tells me on how much to prep for in terms of money...

I think I'll email Chennai consulate to find out if they'll accept medical records from Bombay...

IR-5 - for Mom
------------
08/27/2012 - Sent Application
08/28/2012 - NOA1 date
08/31/2012 - Received email from USCIS saying the package is accepted
09/11/2012 - Received a letter saying case transferred Lee's Summit, MO
02/15/2013 - Received an email saying case is approved
02/22/2013 - I-130 NOA2 hard copy received

NVC Journey
--------------
02/18/2013 - NVC received the case
03/11/2013 - NVC case # assigned
03/12/2013 - Petitioners' email corrected, Beneficiary's email added
03/13/2013 - DS3032 received
03/13/2013 - DS3032 email sent (was sent before the we received the DS3032)
03/13/2013 - AOS fee invoiced and Paid (shows In Progress)
03/14/2013 - AOS fee shows PAID
03/14/2013 - AOS package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/15/2013 - AOS package delivered to NVC on 03/15/2013 at 10:06:00
03/19/2013 - Re-sent DS-3032 email with Supervisor Review on subject
03/21/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
03/22/2013 - IV fee invoiced and paid
03/25/2013 - IV fee shows PAID
03/25/2013 - IV package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/26/2013 - IV package delivered to NVC on 03/26/2013 at 10:04am
03/27/2013 - AOS accepted
04/08/2013 - IV checklist found out by phone - NVC lost our marriage certificate sad.png
04/09/2013 - IV checklist email received
04/16/2013 - IV Checklist response mailed - new Marriage Certificate

04/16/2013 - Case Complete (they found our first marriage certificate during supervisor review??)
04/17/2013 - NVC received IV Checklist response
04/23/2013 - Case Complete email from NVC

05/13/2013 - Medical

06/03/2013 - Interview

Thank you God!!!!

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champi   13

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You can find this and more in the Embassy Info link provided above.

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/inde...amp;cty=Chennai

Thanks YuAndDan.

IR-5 - for Mom
------------
08/27/2012 - Sent Application
08/28/2012 - NOA1 date
08/31/2012 - Received email from USCIS saying the package is accepted
09/11/2012 - Received a letter saying case transferred Lee's Summit, MO
02/15/2013 - Received an email saying case is approved
02/22/2013 - I-130 NOA2 hard copy received

NVC Journey
--------------
02/18/2013 - NVC received the case
03/11/2013 - NVC case # assigned
03/12/2013 - Petitioners' email corrected, Beneficiary's email added
03/13/2013 - DS3032 received
03/13/2013 - DS3032 email sent (was sent before the we received the DS3032)
03/13/2013 - AOS fee invoiced and Paid (shows In Progress)
03/14/2013 - AOS fee shows PAID
03/14/2013 - AOS package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/15/2013 - AOS package delivered to NVC on 03/15/2013 at 10:06:00
03/19/2013 - Re-sent DS-3032 email with Supervisor Review on subject
03/21/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
03/22/2013 - IV fee invoiced and paid
03/25/2013 - IV fee shows PAID
03/25/2013 - IV package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/26/2013 - IV package delivered to NVC on 03/26/2013 at 10:04am
03/27/2013 - AOS accepted
04/08/2013 - IV checklist found out by phone - NVC lost our marriage certificate sad.png
04/09/2013 - IV checklist email received
04/16/2013 - IV Checklist response mailed - new Marriage Certificate

04/16/2013 - Case Complete (they found our first marriage certificate during supervisor review??)
04/17/2013 - NVC received IV Checklist response
04/23/2013 - Case Complete email from NVC

05/13/2013 - Medical

06/03/2013 - Interview

Thank you God!!!!

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Hello all VJers...

My questions below are related mainly to India but everyone is welcome to answer :)

I know I am too far away from this point but I was just wondering how much it cost to get medical exam done? Convinient to know how much cash to carry, I am assuming they probably don't accept credit cards yet.

Also, our consulate is Chennai, India. Would it be ok if my hubby gets his medical exam done in US Embassy approved hospital/doctor at Bombay instead?

Champi,

Cost of medical is around 6,000 rupees. And yes you can have your husband get medical done in bombay as long as hospital/doctor is approved by US embassy.

U.S. Passport

xx-xx-2012: Passport application sent

I-130 petition for Sibling

07-19-2012: Sent I-130 via Priority mail

07-23-2012: I-130 received by PHX lbx (forwarded to california)

07-23-2012: Priority date

07-30-2012: I-797 receipt received

1. CR1 [Completed: 2009/Total Days: 325]

2. ROC [Completed: 2011/Total Days: 222]

3. CITIZENSHIP [Completed: 2012/Total Days: 125]

4. US PASSPORT [Completed: 2012/Total Days: ]

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Champi,

Cost of medical is around 6,000 rupees. And yes you can have your husband get medical done in bombay as long as hospital/doctor is approved by US embassy.

Thanks waithatter, my god, April 6th is coming up so soon...you must be psyched!!!! :D

IR-5 - for Mom
------------
08/27/2012 - Sent Application
08/28/2012 - NOA1 date
08/31/2012 - Received email from USCIS saying the package is accepted
09/11/2012 - Received a letter saying case transferred Lee's Summit, MO
02/15/2013 - Received an email saying case is approved
02/22/2013 - I-130 NOA2 hard copy received

NVC Journey
--------------
02/18/2013 - NVC received the case
03/11/2013 - NVC case # assigned
03/12/2013 - Petitioners' email corrected, Beneficiary's email added
03/13/2013 - DS3032 received
03/13/2013 - DS3032 email sent (was sent before the we received the DS3032)
03/13/2013 - AOS fee invoiced and Paid (shows In Progress)
03/14/2013 - AOS fee shows PAID
03/14/2013 - AOS package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/15/2013 - AOS package delivered to NVC on 03/15/2013 at 10:06:00
03/19/2013 - Re-sent DS-3032 email with Supervisor Review on subject
03/21/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
03/22/2013 - IV fee invoiced and paid
03/25/2013 - IV fee shows PAID
03/25/2013 - IV package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/26/2013 - IV package delivered to NVC on 03/26/2013 at 10:04am
03/27/2013 - AOS accepted
04/08/2013 - IV checklist found out by phone - NVC lost our marriage certificate sad.png
04/09/2013 - IV checklist email received
04/16/2013 - IV Checklist response mailed - new Marriage Certificate

04/16/2013 - Case Complete (they found our first marriage certificate during supervisor review??)
04/17/2013 - NVC received IV Checklist response
04/23/2013 - Case Complete email from NVC

05/13/2013 - Medical

06/03/2013 - Interview

Thank you God!!!!

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Champi,

Cost of medical is around 6,000 rupees. And yes you can have your husband get medical done in bombay as long as hospital/doctor is approved by US embassy.

Thanks waithatter, my god, April 6th is coming up so soon...you must be psyched!!!! :D

Yes, I am. Its been long wait about to be over! I am really excited. Each day feels like two. :)

U.S. Passport

xx-xx-2012: Passport application sent

I-130 petition for Sibling

07-19-2012: Sent I-130 via Priority mail

07-23-2012: I-130 received by PHX lbx (forwarded to california)

07-23-2012: Priority date

07-30-2012: I-797 receipt received

1. CR1 [Completed: 2009/Total Days: 325]

2. ROC [Completed: 2011/Total Days: 222]

3. CITIZENSHIP [Completed: 2012/Total Days: 125]

4. US PASSPORT [Completed: 2012/Total Days: ]

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Hi,

For my husband's medical it cost around Rs 2200 done at Apollo Hospital at Gandhinagar, Gujarat was done in the month of July 2008.

Bani :star:

CR-1 Timeline

12/06/2007: I-130 petition sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/30/2008: Received NOA 1.

04/25/2008: I-130 APPROVED.

06/04/2008: Came to know about Visa Journey.com.

07/02/2008: CASE COMPLETED.

07/14/2008: Case transferred to Mumbai.

08/27/2008: Interview - Visa Approved

09/03/2008: POE-Chicago

09/04/2008: Applied for SSN

09/11/2008: Received SSN

10/27/2008: Received "Welcome Letter"

11/04/2008: USCIS mailed the approval notice

11/06/2008: Green Card Received !!!

I-751 Timeline

07/02/2010: I-751 mailed to CSC

07/06/2010: CSC received I-751 application

07/06/2010: Check cashed

07/09/2010: CSC mailed the NOA1. Dated: 07/06/2010

07/13/2010: NOA1 Notice received

07/28/2010: Biometrics Appointment Letter received. Dated: 07/20/2010

08/17/2010: Biometrics appointment--- Done

10/07/2010: Approved- Green card production ordered

10/08/2010: Touched

10/15/2010: Green Card Received

N-400 Timeline

06/06/2011: N-400 mailed to AZ Lockbox

06/08/2011: AZ Lockbox received N-400 application

06/13/2011: Check cashed

06/13/2011: NOA1 Notice mailed & received the text

06/23/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Mailed

06/27/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Received

07/06/2011: Biometrics Appointment-Done

07/08/2011: Placed in line for Interview

08/29/2011: Interview Letter received

10/04/2011: Interview

11/15/2011: Placed in line for Oath Ceremony

06/01/2012: Oath Ceremony.. Finally...

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champi   13

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Hi,

For my husband's medical it cost around Rs 2200 done at Apollo Hospital at Gandhinagar, Gujarat was done in the month of July 2008.

Bani :star:

Thanks Bani :)

IR-5 - for Mom
------------
08/27/2012 - Sent Application
08/28/2012 - NOA1 date
08/31/2012 - Received email from USCIS saying the package is accepted
09/11/2012 - Received a letter saying case transferred Lee's Summit, MO
02/15/2013 - Received an email saying case is approved
02/22/2013 - I-130 NOA2 hard copy received

NVC Journey
--------------
02/18/2013 - NVC received the case
03/11/2013 - NVC case # assigned
03/12/2013 - Petitioners' email corrected, Beneficiary's email added
03/13/2013 - DS3032 received
03/13/2013 - DS3032 email sent (was sent before the we received the DS3032)
03/13/2013 - AOS fee invoiced and Paid (shows In Progress)
03/14/2013 - AOS fee shows PAID
03/14/2013 - AOS package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/15/2013 - AOS package delivered to NVC on 03/15/2013 at 10:06:00
03/19/2013 - Re-sent DS-3032 email with Supervisor Review on subject
03/21/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
03/22/2013 - IV fee invoiced and paid
03/25/2013 - IV fee shows PAID
03/25/2013 - IV package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/26/2013 - IV package delivered to NVC on 03/26/2013 at 10:04am
03/27/2013 - AOS accepted
04/08/2013 - IV checklist found out by phone - NVC lost our marriage certificate sad.png
04/09/2013 - IV checklist email received
04/16/2013 - IV Checklist response mailed - new Marriage Certificate

04/16/2013 - Case Complete (they found our first marriage certificate during supervisor review??)
04/17/2013 - NVC received IV Checklist response
04/23/2013 - Case Complete email from NVC

05/13/2013 - Medical

06/03/2013 - Interview

Thank you God!!!!

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