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  1. widude
    The way I see it, one has to satisfy St Luke’s to get to the interview. There may be ways to message the margins, but they control the marching orders. I’ve had someone ask, ‘can’t they just get treatment later on’? The answer is no. One has to adjust for the conditions presented.
  2. widude
    We just ended up with this, 6 month TB treatment plan. I was thinking it was a possibility. The way I understand it, more an issue with the X-rays than active & current TB. I’ll look for a window to go over and visit, may take a few months.
  3. widude
    It’s easy to cancel an embassy appointment, I did it once, will do it again soon. Is there a chance you may use it? You could cancel it 10-14 days ahead of time. I think that’s early enough.
  4.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: Appointments available!!!! Manila
  5. widude
    Yes, we are scheduled. The more pressing issue is working through the sputum testing and possible treatment. I got an interview for mid Oct, we’ll see.
  6. widude
    The medical should be easy to schedule, yes there was that code they send. I’d keep trying, I think I noticed a lag when I was doing it, not almost instantaneous like banks & financial institutions in the USA. Once you get through, should be many slots available. Just to hedge your bets, try to schedule an embassy out in the future a little. They were just a bunch of openings, I’d grab one out a little ways. If something comes up you can always cancel it.
  7. widude
    You are not alone in the club. I don’t have any inside info, had to cancel mid August due to sputum testing. I had an embassy interview scheduled, released it for someone else. I think it’s best to check while the embassy is open, mid morning to later afternoon Manila time. I think someone has to ‘seed’ any openings. I think one could check over the weekend or when they are closed, and get nowhere. Again, no inside information, just going by what I surmise.
  8. widude
    Not to that level, but the 3 day ‘sputum’ test is very common. It seems she may require a little more? In our case, she has to do the 3 day test, just finished. Now it’s an 8 week wait. As to extra costs, my understanding is most is covered by the initial payment for the St Luke’s medical check. Again, your situation could be different. Seems to me, best to keep St Luke’s involved in some fashion, since they are the ones you have to satisfy. The medical check cost is supposed to increase on Aug 19th or so. Of course, hotel rooms, flights, food, $$ starts to add up.
  9. widude
    I would do the medical ASAP, just in case she gets caught up with the ‘sputum’ testing delays. I wouldn’t waste time trying to call to schedule an embassy interview, do they even allow that? In general, I think one has to check for interview openings when the Manila embassy is open. If checking between 9:00 A.M to 3 P.M. USA CST, don’t expect new openings. I think a worker at the embassy needs to ‘seed’ those interview openings. I had to cancel ours on the 13th, I’m sure it was filled quickly. The medical at St Luke’s is easy to schedule.
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  14. widude
    If it’s any consolation, plenty of us are near you with the process timeline. There may be a few outliers, but take the average. Of course, the process isn’t for the faint of heart, easy to get frustrated. It’s kinda a relationship test also, just think if it was a 2 month process? I’ve just tried to look ahead, be ready for the follow on steps as they come.
  15. widude
    I had the same confusion, the DS-160 was enough.
  16. widude
    This is of course at the USCIS level? Soon after sending in ? If a complete rejection, rather than a simple RFI, for more information, maybe redo everything? In many of the blanks, it’s usually suggested to put ‘not applicable’ rather than just leave them blank. Of course it depends on the specific question. I printed off all the instructions then went very slowly, triple checking everything. If they asked for something, provided it best I could.
  17. widude
    I don’t know your exact case, or Indonesia, but it seems extensions are common for similar reasons. If they asked for an email one month prior to expiration, I’d do that.
  18. widude
    All the best.
  19. widude
    Yes, there are usually people standing to help in the arrival areas. Just ask them if it isn’t obvious.
  20. widude
    Can you cancel, start over with the corrected name? Create a new account if you have to. Sorry, I’m not that far, haven’t worked that appointment yet.
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