Hi All,

My Ira has her interview on March 17, and unfortunately I won't be able to be in Russia during that time. Rather than having her make two trips into Moscow while I'm gone - one for the exam, the other for the interview - I thought that we could make an appointment for the medical exam before I leave, and she could take the results with her later.

How long are the results good for? I was under the impression that they were good for a year, but Ira asked me to check with y'all first.

Anyway - any advice? Also, how long does it take to get an appointment? Is there a waiting period?

Thanks!

Z

The results are good for a year in terms of applying for benefits like AOS or a visa. However, most clinics won't let you make an appointment more than a few weeks in advance of your interview. We tried.

We were going to do it 2 months in advance before we had an appointment, but the logistics didn't work out quite right.

Instead, we wound up making a special trip to Moscow to do it 3 weeks before the interview.

Best advice would be to do it after you have the case #, since they really are supposed to write that on their report form.


CP

Thanks for the replies above. I appreciate the info.

I have a second question, if I may -- Ira's interested in knowing what things the exam will be checking for. She's a bit paranoid about doctors, and is stressing this thing. Could some of you share your (or your fiancee's) experience getting the exam?

Thanks!

Z

Take a look through this thread.
I've also posted a review of our experience with the medical later in the same thread.

I'm sure there are some other reviews if you look around.

Hello Z,

I just wanted to comment that my fiancee will also be interviewing in Moscow on March 17 too. Good luck with your fiancee's interview.

Take care
Bob

Thanks RM... Best of luck to you and yours as well.