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Just back to fill in a few gaps, she came clean on this. She said she lied about the St Luke’s visit, the reason being to pay her father’s medical bills. Of course he has been at a totally separate medical facility. Also to mention, he has been a VERY absentee father, virtually no contact or financial assistance. The rest is up for evaluation now. I told her it would of been much better to do the explanation first rather than the lie about a St Luke’s visit. I may jump ship over this, seems like a very serious betrayal. After some back & forth, my version of ‘Tampo’ is next.
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I know, the thing is, most everything has been ‘normal’. I don’t consider myself naive. This is a little concerning. I did ask a bunch of details before I mentioned St Luke’s doesn’t show being open on the weekends. Maybe it comes down that there isn’t much to ask? I know many of the ‘red flags’ that get mentioned. I also don’t see a good explanation for this. Is it almost time to close this chapter?? Maybe.
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St Lukes Ever Open on a Saturday or Sunday?
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She said she went this morning, Sunday, 5th, 2025, that address. I’ve been over 3 times, things have been normal and well. I do find this a little troubling. I created a gap in my work schedule and was planning a trip over in a few days. She sent a screenshot of some weekend hours. I realize there are a few other St Luke’s facilities, mostly services for locals. She did say it was the address I posted above, the site used for Visa applicants. I plan to continue the evaluation.
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Here, Sunday morning. She said she went, the net says closed on weekends?
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This would be for TB follow up mostly. I see the website says M-F only, just asking.
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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.
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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.
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Will it be safe to cancel the K1 interview appointment?
widude replied to cerealmilk__'s topic in Philippines
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. -
Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic:
Appointments available!!!! Manila
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Help with information about St. Luke's requiring additional treatment.
widude replied to WCF's topic in Philippines
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. -
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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Sputum test required.
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February 2024 filer; USCIS seems to have skipped over our batch
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February 2024 filer; USCIS seems to have skipped over our batch
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February 2024 filer; USCIS seems to have skipped over our batch
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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.
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Questions about the medical exam.
widude replied to Timothy V's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
I had the same confusion, the DS-160 was enough.
