Chris went to his medical yesterday! So now that is over and done with. He has to get his last shot for the hep. jabs.
I am hoping we recieve package 4 soon!!
Hope everyone has a great New Years!!
Cheers!

Another good milestone to get past.

I wonder if the same dr will do the medical for 2007.

Well done!!!

My daughter has her final Hep B on Tuesday, then we're done.
Same here, with hoping the packet 4 turns up soon..
Ill have a slightly longer wait as Im only sending in my checklist on Tuesday morning,
Ive got all the docs needed now, but what with Royal Mail and the New Years Holiday, I
feel a bit safer sending it in, once 'normality' in the postal service returns.

Good Luck, Heres hoping for a quick interview for you both,
Im hoping for February for us, Fingers crossed!

All the best

xchloe

I am sure...Chris had a Girl Dr. He said she was friendly and aware he was nervous! Really was no big deal!!


Chloe~Thanks!! Yes those Hep jabs are a pain! But I am so glad this part is over for him. Patiently waiting for packet 4. I am doing okay. Hopefully we have word soon! 2007 wwill be a good year!

That's great...another roadblock down..not much left to do now! M.

I know.....but honestly!! This has to be the worst part of the waiting. So close now you can taste it kind of feeling.
Christmas and new year has been hard for me!! But I'll make it!

Okay so now I am confused again.


They still send out packet 4 even if the medical hasn't been done correct?

We got the medical over and done with but they won't send the info to the embassy until he has one last jab (on the 12th) and fax them the info.
So basically I am just curious if the balls keep rolling or if we are halted for a bit!?

I wish I could help, but when Craig was going for his visa, both the medical and interview were still done on the same day...I'm sure someone will be able to shed some light on it for you though.

Sorry, kinda pointless post I guess! Good luck though! M.

never a pointless post! At least someone saw it! I am over stressing is all!!

You probably are, but don't/didn't we ALL during that time??? Take heart though, it IT almost over, regardless! M.

You're right! And thank you!

I don't understand all this stuff with the panel physician in London not signing off on medicals until vaccines are done.

Since when are vaccines required for a consulate to issue a k1 visa? Has ANYONE ever emailed the London consulate asking them why the new provider is taking this stance?

From the consulate website:

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/vaccine.html

Just wondering, even though I'm a long way from all this stuff yet...

I've been double-checking the vaccination chart to see which ones I'm going to need, and thought (looking at the requirements for someone who's 30) it'll only be MMR and TD (I have my Tetanus up-to-date, but haven't had Diptheria, so guess I'll have to have a combined jab for both?), as well as Varicella (which I hope I can avoid as I've had chickenpox, and it's not available here anyway...). But the OP's fiance is being made to have Hep B as well... even though it says that's only required for people up to the age of 19 on the vaccination chart...? If he is 19, that would explain it, I suppose, but otherwise... can the vaccination chart not be relied upon, is it just down to what the doctor at the medical decides you're going to need??

I actually think the Docs at Knightsbridge are making up the rules as they go along.

How? That US embassy link you gave says applicants need those shots.

United States immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa. On the day of the medical examination, the physician will be required to verify that the applicant has met the vaccination requirement, or that it is medically inappropriate for the applicant to receive one or more of the following vaccinations...

If I had been processing with you all this last year, rather than the year before, I would have been e-mailing the consulate and inquiring about these procedures.



Read the last paragraph.

Important notice: Fiancé(e) visa applicants and those applying for the K-ii or V visa will be required to meet the vaccination requirement at the time of their application for an adjustment of status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States.

Fair enough, but I'm glad we got them done then & received an updated record, it made things easier when we filed for AOS. No one seems to be getting cheap jabs in America.

I agree on getting the jabs done in the UK.

What I don't agree with is Knightsbridge forcing the issue, charging the fees, and holding up the delivery of the medical. That's simply incorrect procedure and none of the other panel physician providers have ever done this.

So I guess we're stuck w/ Knightsbridge for 2007? *sigh*

I'll make sure Chas gets his jabs from his GP before hand.

Already gave the other half heads up that he's most likely going to need Hep B even though he's in his 40's. Better to have it and not need it.

Hard to say.

The first switch (from Doc Phelen in 2005) took place in February.

Yup... I think to be on the safe side I'll do likewise & get whatever I can done by my GP, Hep B included.

So there's still hope!

That said, could be a case of 'better the devil you know'.

Here are a few of my thoughts or perhaps advice regarding these jabs:

First of all BY the medical staff in London...they told Chris he needed the hep jab. He made arrangements for the GP to start his vaccinations. The Jab is a three shot course and you can't have it all at once.

Also you can't get all the other jabs at once either. Some can not be taken along side others. SO be sure you give yourself plenty of time to get these complete or you will be waiting like Chris and I are. (not to mention that his GP appointments can only bemade weeks in advance..there seems to be a LONG wait)

Chris spoke to the Dr in London to make sure that it was alright for him to have had the first series of shots done but have the second series scheduled but not completed before his medical in London. She said, yes bring a letter from you GP that gives the schedule and this will be just fine.

Granted we thought that was plenty of information and we continued as scheduled, bringing the note from the GP. Chris went to the medical...everything was cleared...but they said to fax the current jab list after he has the shots with the GP. But that everything would go as scheduled. HOWEVER..and it makes sense it just wasn't clear....they won't forward your information to the Embassy until after we fax the Jab records to London.

As Chris was talking to the DR again in London she then said that he didn't need his Hep jabs anyway....WHAT?? Needless to say we are still unclear of the real answer...but we are finishing the course of jabs just incase he has to have them here for the AOS paperwork.

As I am typing this just seems like babble. I am not having such a good day...stressed and I can't seem to make heads or tales of my paragraphs. But ya!

My best advice is don't wait to get those jabs..call in make an appointment and go. Just to avoid confusion!

Ooh, now Im concerned.
My daughter (7) and I had our medical at Betinck Mansions.
When I showed the vaccination records from my GP, showing that my daughter had only had 2 shots and was awaiting 3rd(hepB), they simply said my Vaccinations were fine and up to date and that was it.


Should I be concerned?
I was told nothing about faxing or such, Im confused.

x Chloe

No, I wouldn't be concerned at all. If they said all was fine then that is all you have to go on. Perhaps when you go for your interview have a note from the GP that says she is scheduled for the last Hep Jaband include the date. But then again that is only my opinion and I have no information to back it up.

This is why it is so confusing. Different information all the way around.

I hear ya on that one!!!

Next thing, we have to do, is contact the Embassy regarding the expiration of our Approval Notice. It expires 16th Feb and I have this funny feeling ( cant think why!! ) that we wont have an interview date by then.
Guess Ill have to email them just to check that they can extend it, if this is the case.
Always thinking ahead, I guess...

Just think New Years 2007/08, Thanksgiving, Halloween, etc, these thoughts are the only thing that keeps me going through this whole thing.

Good luck with your journey, and as your interview will be before mine, GOOD LUCK and please share how it went, I'm sh****** a brick!!

x Chloe

ahhhhhh. Craig got his medical/interview Jan. 12, 2005..must have just been under the wire then!

I was a bit confused after I read your post too, Becca (not due to what you wrote) because I had forgotten that little tidbit...but no, you didn't used to have the vaccines before you came over did you? Just before AOS if I recall...thus people running to find civil surgeons, etc. I've forgotten a lot, I admit, since I haven't been tihnking of it all too much the last couple of years..just when I see the odd thing on here.

Good luck to all getting it sorted though! M.

That is what keeps me going too. Is looking forward to the holidays and our wedding etc etc.

It is smart to think ahead. Doesn't make it easier but I think it is a good thing.
I will keep you up dated! This forum has been amazing for me.

Good luck with your journey as well.

p.s. I am really nervous too!

check this out it clearly states what vaccinations are needed for what age...

http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/...ccinechart.html

it says HEP B is only needed if you are 19 and under.....

That is correct, only if you are under the age of 19.