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Medical review ...my thoughts as well for others who may worry about the medical.:(

I have a past history of depression and surgeries. I also suffer from hypothyroidism which is on-going although my health is now good thankfully. Yet looking at the medical questionnaire and the word " CHRONIC " :unsure:I was unsure what they meant as some info I had found seemed to contraindicate what they wanted or needed. My own physician was also puzzled. She wondered what they were looking for?:rolleyes:

I tried to obtain medical records of previous surgeries but they had been archived when I changed Dr.s, not forwarded as I had asked so I was troubled.:help: I contacted the hospitals for the exact dates and surgeon and prepared a letter from my current physician as to my current health and medications.

I was thankful I did as it made me more at ease for my medical exam and also had the information in hand the physician wanted and THANKFULLY I did not have to deal with having my case deferred.

THIS WAS THE INFORMATION THAT CONFUSED ME ...:reading: After waiting so long for this appt. it didn't take much as it held my future in the balance. fortunately my husband told me not to worry that no matter what we would work through it.

My thoughts now are : DON'T OVER THINK THIS EXAM ... IF YOUR HEALTHY THAT IS THE MAIN THING ... IF NOT CONTINUE WITH WHATEVER TREATMENT YOU NEED, THINGS WILL WORK OUT!

7. MEDICAL RECORDS (IF APPLICABLE)

Bring physician's letters regarding any current or past C H R O N I C illness, MAJOR surgeries or hospitalizations.

If your information is incomplete, YOUR CASE WILL BE DEFERRED.

Major surgery usually involves an overnight stay and/or anesthesia. Your records should include the reason for surgery, the outcome

and prognosis. Please note that C-section birth, appendectomy, arthroscopic knee surgery, breast implants or wisdom teeth removal are

not considered major surgery.

If you have a Chronic Illness EITHER PAST OR PRESENT, bring information about your diagnosis, treatment and current status of your condition.
 Ensure you bring enough information to clearly outline your history and current condition or your case will be deferred until the proper information is received.

Patients who have previously tested positive for TB & HIV must bring good documentation regarding the current status and treatment records.

1. What do you mean by "Chronic Illness"?

Chronic illness is an ongoing condition such as diabetes, emphysema, asthma, etc.

If in any doubt, bring records or a letter from your Doctor about your condition, treatment and medication.

If you have previously tested positive for TB or HIV, you must bring good documentation about your current status and previous treatment records.

2. What do you mean by "Major Surgery"?

Major surgery usually involves anesthesia and/or overnight hospital stay. Major surgery records should include the reason for surgery,

the outcome and the prognosis. If in doubt, bring records; if your information is incomplete, your case will be deferred. Please note

that C-section birth, wisdom teeth removal, arthroscopic knee surgery, appendectomy or breast implants are not considered major surgery.

3. Do I need to bring a letter or medical history from my Doctor if I've never had a chronic illness or major surgery?

No. If you are in good health, you do NOT need a letter from your Doctor.

FOR ME IT WAS BETTER TO BE PREPARED AND SAFE THAN UNPREPARED AND SORRY:idea:

MY REVIEW.

With thanks to Philandjulie (F)I found that we should park in the lots behind the building where you can park for 13 dollars as opposed to horrible price in the underground.

I arrived at 6:10 am to find the doors had already been opened so I was number 14 in line. At 6:45 we were all told to line up in order and we were given the forms to fill out and sign. After turning those in we went in random order for our blood tests. At approximately 7:30 am we were called for A note for anyone with long hair, take something to tie it up, as the technician was looking for something for me to hold my hair up with...lol.

At approx. 8 am the Dr. started calling people in order by number for the exam. He was polite and asked me these questions : What does your husband do? Where are you going to live? What do you want to do when you get there?

I had given him my medical history in writing which he read, asked my to confirm the medications I was on. Asked me the names of the Dr.s who performed the surgeries, he knew of these Dr.s Asked about my health and that was it. The nurse who came in the exam room with me brought the papers with my medical history on it and said " we don't need to keep these".

I went out to have my height and weight done next and paid for the medical. The nurse at the front desk noticed I had depression ticked off on the form DS 2053 that they give you in the beginning to fill out. she asked if I had talked to the Dr. about it. I said yes that he had my notes. She said she would confirm this with him and that was it. I was done by 9:30.

I decided to go home and wait till 1:30 for my results. When I returned the room was full and one of the women I was talking with said my name had been called. I looked around the full room and thought, what was I missing? I got to the counter and she handed me my envelope and ex-ray. I was puzzled as I was way down on the list,and figured I would be one of the last they called. I asked if it was okay, she said YES you passed. :thumbs:

I felt like I was floating and had the biggest smile I've had on my face in awhile.:D:wow: I said goodbye to some of the people i had met and told them about VISA JOURNEY and the help it has been for me. The ones I talked to had hired lawyers and were waiting even longer than we had.

THANK YOU VISAJOURNEY FRIENDS!!!!! :dance:

I WAS MORE RELAXED ARRIVING AT THE APPT. THAN I WAS WAITING FOR THE DAY TO COME. I HOPE THIS INFO HELPS TO ALLEVIATE UNNECESSARY WORRIES YOU MAY HAVE.

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Agreed, I am glad it all worked out.

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Great review!

Congrats

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1


NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC


Medical
May 4, 2009


Interview
May, 26, 2009


POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

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Super review and great advice. Thanks for posting! And, congratulations on passing. :yes:

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Congratulations!

Great review. Thanks for sharing your experience; it is sure to help those that follow.

USCIS

NOA1 08/19/08

NOA2 01/20/09

NVC

Received 01/26/09

Completed 02/13/09 (19 Days)

Interview Assigned 03/27/09 (6 weeks after NVC completion)

Medical

04/14/09 (Toronto)

Interview

Montreal 05/12/09 (88 days after NVC completion) **APPROVED**

POE

06/16/09 Buffalo

07/02/09 Welcome Letter Received

07/07/09 Applied for SSN

07/10/09 "Card production ordered" email received

07/13/09 SSN received

07/14/09 "Approval notice sent" email received

07/17/09 GREEN CARD received

Removal of Conditions

03/21/11 I-751 mailed to VSC

03/23/11 I-751 received at VSC

03/29/11 Cheque Cashed

03/30/11 NOA1 received (3/24/11)

04/11/11 Biometrics appointment notice received

05/05/11 Biometric appointment

12/13/11 **Approval date** (5 days short of 9 months!)

12/19/11 Approval letter and green card received

Naturalization

05/16/2019 Filed online (estimated completion February 2020)

05/18/2019 Biometrics scheduled

05/21/2019 Receipt notice and biometrics notices posted to online account.05/23/2019 Hard copy of NOA1 received

05/24/2019 Hard copy of biometrics appointment received

06/07/2019 Biometrics appointment (estimated completion January 2020)

12/31/2019 Email received "Interview scheduled"

01/01/2020 Interview date notice posted to online account (02/19/2020)

01/05/2019 Hard copy of interview appointment received

02/19/2020 Interview (**Approved**) and same day Oath Ceremony. 

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Thanks a ton for this! I will be doing my medical in Vancouver and was a bit nervous about the process. Great tip on the parking, and arriving early! I want to be within the first 5 people there so I can spare some time to eat before going to the interview! :) (Although, this won't be for a while yet...)

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07-06-2009: Met in person in Roseville, CA
09-09-2010: Sent I-129f to TXS Lockbox
09-13-2010: NOA1 received
02-02-2011: NOA2 Notification Sent - Approved!!!
02-04-2011: NVC Received
02-09-2011: NVS sent to Vancouver consulate
02-14-2011: Received by Vancouver Consulate
02-15-2011: Packet 3 sent by Vancouver Consulate
02-18-2011: Packet 3 received
02-18-2011: Packet 3 sent back to consulate
02-19-2011: Interview date received!!! Letter on its way!
03-23-2011: Medical at Woking Clinic, Vancouver BC (AM)
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05-03-2011: Sent AOS, AP applications
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05-10-2011: Biometrics appointment notice, June 1, 2011.
05-13-2011: Received SSN Card in Mail
06-01-2011: Biometrics appt. in Sacramento, CA
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Your welcome, I think the last people out after the exam was about 10 am. I'm sure you'll have no problem! I laugh about it now but all my worry makes me feel like I've aged 10 years ! So I really wanted to express how just being prepared is all you need to be.

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Thnks for ur great input.

IR-5 for Parents

02-28-14 -> I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox.
03-03-14 -> USCIS received. (Priority Date)
03-09-14 -> NOA1 received.
06-04-14 -> NOA2 received. Approved.
06-18-14 -> NVC Received case.
07-03-14 -> NVC Assigned Case#(Got Case# & IIN Over the Phone).
07-22-14 -> DS-261 Completed.
07-25-14 -> AOS fee Payment.
07-29-14 -> AOS fee shows PAID.
07-30-14 -> AOS Package Sent.
07-31-14 -> AOS Package delivered.
09-15-14 -> IV fee Payment.

09-17-14 -> IV fee Shows PAID.

09-18-14 -> IV Package Sent.
09-20-14 -> IV Package Delivered.

10-20-14 -> Case Complete.

10-28-14 -> Case Complete Email Received.

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