SLEMC

[gretchen_darren 67]

EMAIL from st. Lukes:

St. Luke's Extension Clinic (SLEC) is open from Monday to Friday (except Philippine holidays) from 6:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on a first come -first served basis (no appointment is needed). We are located at 1177 J. Bocobo St. Ermita, Manila. You can accompany your fiancee during the medical examination.

The following are needed during the medical examination:

Valid passport

Photocopy of Passport Biographic/Data Page, the page in the passport that contains the applicant's photo and information

Appointment letter or Instruction Letter

Four (4) pieces of 2x2 visa photos

Old chest x-ray film taken 3 months ago or longer (if available)

Immunization record (if available, should be properly documented with a valid certificate of immunization)

The cost of the medical examination is $213.35 for ages 15 and above and $185.35 for ages 14 and below. These fees must be paid in Philippine peso at the prevailing exchange rate at the U.S. Embassy. Today's exchange rate is pegged at P 44.00 per dollar. Credit cards and cheque are not acceptable for payments.

With regards to her TB test done, kindly bring a detailed medical certificate from her attending physician.

For other information and requirements kindly visit our website at <http://www.slec.ph/>www.slec.ph

Thank you.

St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic

1177 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita

Manila, Philippines

Tel. Nos. (+632) 521-0020 or 523-8248

Fax. No. (+632) 526-0208 or 523-8248

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Well that is new that you can accompany the beneficiary at the medical. Feb 2010 I had to wait outside. They said beneficiary only when I went there.

[yhang 20]

Same here.. I had my medical May 18, 2011 and I've seen petitioners waiting outside.. Beneficiaries were the only ones allowed inside. I guess it has been changed. I hope it's not misinformation though..

[len ben 12]

Me too. Mine was June 10, and my husband has to wait outside, even though I was 6 months preggo at that time, so he decided to just go home since we live in a nearby condo.

[gretchen_darren 67]

This came straight from SLMEC on Monday morning Manila time. So I do not know if they changed it or not. Maybe it might be due to the volume of people that day? No idea. but thanks for the heads up on other people's experiences. I thought it was new as well allowing petitioners with their beneficiaries.

[len ben 12]

Maybe SLMEC meant that you can come with her and wait outside the premises . There are people renting chairs outside the clinic for those who chose to wait for the applicants.

[TeddyHoney 42]

There's no room inside for anyone except the benficiaries and medical staff and the guards. They will not let you in. Expect to stand/sit wait outside like everyone else. They just mean you can come to SLEC with her - not inside and accompany her during the exam, despite what the note says. They just don't have the room.

[Bill and Eve 1]

Do you pay right there or somewhere else and get a receipt??? Also what time did you arrive to insure you got in that day??

[gretchen_darren 67]

others can correct me. But you can arrive as early at 4:30 am. However reception does not open until 6:00 am and cashier /x-ray/lab not until 7 am, other areas are between 7:30 and 8:30 am. You pay onsite at level 5. see this link:

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#flowcha

who knows what SLMCEC by "you can accompany your fiancee." From what others are saying here, I will get to sit outside for a long time watching the crowd.... and praying the jeepneys stay on the road....

[len ben 12]

others can correct me. But you can arrive as early at 4:30 am. However reception does not open until 6:00 am and cashier /x-ray/lab not until 7 am, other areas are between 7:30 and 8:30 am. You pay onsite at level 5. see this link:

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#flowcha

who knows what SLMCEC by "you can accompany your fiancee." From what others are saying here, I will get to sit outside for a long time watching the crowd.... and praying the jeepneys stay on the road....

But I suggest that you and your fiance just go there in the afternoon. The process will be a lot faster rather than going in the morning. I, for example went there Friday at 2:30, done with everything by 3:30, but needed to come back the following Monday (they are closed during weekends and holidays) for another consultation(I'm pregnant)and needed psych eval. But if it was not for those two additional referrals, I would have been done that Monday.

[yhang 20]

Do you pay right there or somewhere else and get a receipt??? Also what time did you arrive to insure you got in that day??

I suggest not to go there on a Monday.. I went there Wednesday at 1pm and I'm done by 4pm. Went back Thursday for the results - went there at 9am and out at 11am. No need to go really early because there will be lots of people waiting. Better do it when almost everyone is done so that you don't have to wait for a long time. People are all rushing there at 4:30am thinking that they all get the first spot.

You will pay there and they'll give you a receipt.

Goodluck!

[sunandmoon 450]

Congrats on you petition approval.

[gretchen_darren 67]

I wish we could go on the friday before or something, But I am taking time off to go there. We are hoping all goes well and do it all in a week. Gretchen has many of her shots, and TB test/ TB shot done recently. (of course I know it does not mean much at St. Lukes but am hoping.) In week, we will do the CFO, the medical and the embassy interview if all goes well. They have never traveled on a ferry or a plane. So this will be a first for them. It also lets me know if Gretchen needs motion sickness medicine or not. Thanks for all of the help. Soon I will be in manila joining the throngs of people just trying to get a visa for my fiancee.