Good News: I know my interview date

[phd1974 17]

I'm petitioner

[Cassia&Jason 3]

Wow... Thats unbelievable!

I think they should not have make you wait this long. Thats terrible.

In Brazil is all confused. They don't give you info you need about the exams and you have to read in sites, etc.

I am sorry for what happened to you but I am sure you will do great in the interview!

It was not meant to be my day let me tell you...

Well I got there around 9.30am (they receive until 10am, according to one person at consultorio de visa) meaning, I was supposed to be there at 6.30am but I over slept, when I was driving there I had to go back home guess what?? I forgot the passport and the letter!! so driving again in the middle of a traffic jam, i got a call from work so I had to go..

I didn't have to wait much in line to pay.., I asked about the vaccines fees and the lady told me that I will have to pay in the back, meaning, at the vaccination area....then she told me to go to door #1...x rays...I went right away, only waited one turn..and they gave me the first button (stupid thing if you ask me, they were security tops of vaccines vials of different colours)

Then they told me to sit down and wait for my name to be called, I waited like 30-40 minutes and my name was called and I went through door #2...with the doctors. The lady made me sign the form which was not filled out at that point, I asked about it and they looked at me like I am stupid..so fine I will play their game. They asked me to go to a room and take off my clothes...I mean, almost everything with no disposable gown or anything to cover my privates (haha)...well I was allowed to be in my underwear...only....... .. she asked me questions: any surgeries? do you smoke? any tuberculosis in the family? I answered..she didn't ask me about cancer in the family nor other proper questions that I know doctors asks all the time like any other diseases or if I had chikungunya... and I had to tell her about it and about some tests I got done... the "lady doctor" was nice...I told her that I forgot the small vaccine card I have, she said talk to the vaccine doctor/ el doctor de las vacunas (yes she said that) ...second button....so I went out and sat down. and I thought well not bad idea to come here at 9.30am..I am almost done.....(10.30am)

Now here is the thing...the waiting area is like a patio of an old house...with chairs...they have this toldo and huge fans...but it was hot...today it has been hot and humid...it was too hot there...the fans?? hot air, i mean seriously...it was hot air...I was getting desperate...after one hour, I noticed that they were not calling for vaccines since I sat there...then someone said there is a problem with the system and we are fixing it....today I found out that it was the first day with a new billing system for the vaccines...eventually they said they were going to call by name to go back to the first cashier and pay for the vaccines...

I waited....I waited....so slow...so hot....my name was not called....then I noticed that people who got there after I did got their names called...so I went and asked...(2pm)..

They told me I was not in their list...I said WHY!?!? (in my mind I yelled) then a supervisor asked me for the receipt which it says k1 visa, she said the vaccines are optional, you can get them later in the US and it was going to be cheaper than here. I said I'm ready to pay for the vaccines, and the cashier KNEW my k1 visa, she could have asked me if I wanted them or not. This is important because if you can prove you have vaccines up to date, they will refund the money same day...I told them I was ready to get the vaccines, and they kept insisting its optional, etc etc you can leave....I told them "so I was ready to leave if I wanted it to at 10.30 am and I have been sitting here for 4 hours in this heat for nothing?!" they apologized again...

It was too hot, I was all sweaty (not in a sexy way)...I was annoyed and a big headache...so I picked up the x ray cd and I left...In conclusion, it was not a medical exam in my opinion, a nurse took the x ray, the "lady doctor" just took my weight and height and asked general questions...I have been with too many doctors and they don't make the patient take off almost all the clothes for just weight/height, unless if it is really needed, and they didn't even have disposable gowns!..they exist to fill out a form and get paid for it too!

Yes, waste of time and my time....sorry for the long post.

[joshval 0]

Hello just wante to shar my time line Thanks

11/11/2013 = I-130 Mail to USCIS

11/13/2013 =I-130 has been delivered in Phoenix, AZ USCIS

11/15/2013 = Got my new passport

11/22/2013 = NOA 1Receive that they began processing and get the receipt $420

12/12/2013 = Attend CFO seminar

12/17/2013 = NOA2 acknowledging that the I-130 has been approved J

12/19/2013 = Receive notification that they shipped our approved 1-130 to the department of state

12/19/2013 = Got my CFO certificate

1/9/2014 = NVC receives our case file.

02/11/2014 = AOS Fee bill Invoice & Paid- we submit the DS-261 online choice of Agent

02/18/2014 = AOS fee bill appear PAID

02/21/2014 = AOS fee bill Invoice appear PAID – we submit the DS-261 online choice of Agent

02/20/2014 = Shipped Original Documents to my hubby for NVC

02/27/2014 = My hubby called the NVC to follow up our case they said they need to put it on their system and they are reviewing my DS-230

03/21/2014 = Affidavit of support Approved

03/25/2014 = DS-260 Filed online

04/17/2014 = Case Complete J
05/01/2014 = Interview Schedule

05/06/2014 = Went to St. Lukes Medical told to return on this day (05/19/2014)for PT

06/19/2014 = They gave me vaccine J

06/05/2014 = Interview APPROVED J

06/10/2014 = Visa On hand and went to CFO for Sticker

06/10/2014 = my hubby bought a ticket for the next day flight

6/11/2014 = POE J so happy that I’m finally with my hubby J

[abby12 13]

Wow... Thats unbelievable!

I think they should not have make you wait this long. Thats terrible.

In Brazil is all confused. They don't give you info you need about the exams and you have to read in sites, etc.

I am sorry for what happened to you but I am sure you will do great in the interview!

Thank you!!

Hello just wante to shar my time line Thanks

11/11/2013 = I-130 Mail to USCIS

11/13/2013 =I-130 has been delivered in Phoenix, AZ USCIS

11/15/2013 = Got my new passport

11/22/2013 = NOA 1Receive that they began processing and get the receipt $420

12/12/2013 = Attend CFO seminar

12/17/2013 = NOA2 acknowledging that the I-130 has been approved J

12/19/2013 = Receive notification that they shipped our approved 1-130 to the department of state

12/19/2013 = Got my CFO certificate

1/9/2014 = NVC receives our case file.

02/11/2014 = AOS Fee bill Invoice & Paid- we submit the DS-261 online choice of Agent

02/18/2014 = AOS fee bill appear PAID

02/21/2014 = AOS fee bill Invoice appear PAID – we submit the DS-261 online choice of Agent

02/20/2014 = Shipped Original Documents to my hubby for NVC

02/27/2014 = My hubby called the NVC to follow up our case they said they need to put it on their system and they are reviewing my DS-230

03/21/2014 = Affidavit of support Approved

03/25/2014 = DS-260 Filed online

04/17/2014 = Case Complete J

05/01/2014 = Interview Schedule

05/06/2014 = Went to St. Lukes Medical told to return on this day (05/19/2014)for PT

06/19/2014 = They gave me vaccine J

06/05/2014 = Interview APPROVED J

06/10/2014 = Visa On hand and went to CFO for Sticker

06/10/2014 = my hubby bought a ticket for the next day flight

6/11/2014 = POE J so happy that I’m finally with my hubby J

Thats great! Congrats!

Edited June 13, 2014 by abby12

[abby12 13]

I'm petitioner

Ahh okies, all this time i thought you were the beneficiary, lol please address everything to your fiance

Have you been to the DR?

[phd1974 17]

Yes, several times since 2006, but only met my fiancee in 2012.

[abby12 13]

Yes, several times since 2006, but only met my fiancee in 2012.

Awesome! best of lucks for both

[phd1974 17]

Thanks ... I am definitely hoping for a smooth sailing. Now to figure out what I wanna do about the vaccines ...

[abby12 13]

Thanks ... I am definitely hoping for a smooth sailing. Now to figure out what I wanna do about the vaccines ...

Either get the shots, or dont get the shots. Well there is nothing I can do ..Im already checking the civil surgeons in the area where I will be.

[Cassia&Jason 3]

Oh, wow, omg!

You were very patient. You got it! I am sorry you had to wait this long. But finally you are with him! I am happy for you!
Yaaaayyy!

Hello just wante to shar my time line Thanks

11/11/2013 = I-130 Mail to USCIS

11/13/2013 =I-130 has been delivered in Phoenix, AZ USCIS

11/15/2013 = Got my new passport

11/22/2013 = NOA 1Receive that they began processing and get the receipt $420

12/12/2013 = Attend CFO seminar

12/17/2013 = NOA2 acknowledging that the I-130 has been approved J

12/19/2013 = Receive notification that they shipped our approved 1-130 to the department of state

12/19/2013 = Got my CFO certificate

1/9/2014 = NVC receives our case file.

02/11/2014 = AOS Fee bill Invoice & Paid- we submit the DS-261 online choice of Agent

02/18/2014 = AOS fee bill appear PAID

02/21/2014 = AOS fee bill Invoice appear PAID – we submit the DS-261 online choice of Agent

02/20/2014 = Shipped Original Documents to my hubby for NVC

02/27/2014 = My hubby called the NVC to follow up our case they said they need to put it on their system and they are reviewing my DS-230

03/21/2014 = Affidavit of support Approved

03/25/2014 = DS-260 Filed online

04/17/2014 = Case Complete J
05/01/2014 = Interview Schedule

05/06/2014 = Went to St. Lukes Medical told to return on this day (05/19/2014)for PT

06/19/2014 = They gave me vaccine J

06/05/2014 = Interview APPROVED J

06/10/2014 = Visa On hand and went to CFO for Sticker

06/10/2014 = my hubby bought a ticket for the next day flight

6/11/2014 = POE J so happy that I’m finally with my hubby J

[phd1974 17]

I emailed the Consultorios de VISA yesterday and I got an e-mail today stating that the medical exam and vaccinations were $290 (see below). so I am really confused at this point.

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Saludos, el costo es de: $290.00 dolares

Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:37:58 -0400
Subject: FW: E-Mail Form Submission
From: abcontreras@consultoriosdevisa.com
To: hyaniris@hotmail.com

Angel B. Contreras, MD

Practice Limited to Cardiology

Medical Net, Suite 602

Rafael Augusto Sanchez 45, Ens. Piantini

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Tels. 809.688.0011 (AM) & 809.567.1529 (PM)

Cel. 809.519.5213

DrContreras.com

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From: <info@consultoriosdevisa.com>
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 5:10 PM
To: <info@consultoriosdevisa.com>
Subject: E-Mail Form Submission

New Form Submission Mensaje: Quería saber el costo de un examen médico y vacunas para un adulto de edad 30 años de edad. Gracias!

[abby12 13]

I emailed the Consultorios de VISA yesterday and I got an e-mail today stating that the medical exam and vaccinations were $290 (see below). so I am really confused at this point.

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Saludos, el costo es de: $290.00 dolares

Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:37:58 -0400

Subject: FW: E-Mail Form Submission

From: abcontreras@consultoriosdevisa.com

To: hyaniris@hotmail.com

Angel B. Contreras, MD

Practice Limited to Cardiology

Medical Net, Suite 602

Rafael Augusto Sanchez 45, Ens. Piantini

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Tels. 809.688.0011 (AM) & 809.567.1529 (PM)

Cel. 809.519.5213

DrContreras.com

Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: <info@consultoriosdevisa.com>

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 5:10 PM

To: <info@consultoriosdevisa.com>

Subject: E-Mail Form Submission

New Form Submission Mensaje: Quería saber el costo de un examen médico y vacunas para un adulto de edad 30 años de edad. Gracias!

Hey I was just about to msg you!

Yesterday I got a call from the consultorio de visa asking me about the vaccines, I said but I was told that I can´t get the vaccines and explained the whole thing from the day before, the lady told yes she remembers and apologized for calling.

To make the long story short, Somone else talked to me and explain me some things and said I can get the vaccines if I still want to, I asked her about the prices and she said to call another number, and I did, just got off the phone.

The prices of the vaccines for someone with no vaccine at all is $110 dollars plus $180 for the consult...$290 in total. Your fiance and I are in the same range of age according to the CDC 27-49.

Anything else, let me know.

Edited June 13, 2014 by abby12

[phd1974 17]

Hey I was just about to msg you!

Yesterday I got a call from the consultorio de visa asking me about the vaccines, I said but I was told that I can´t get the vaccines and explained the whole thing from the day before, the lady told yes she remembers and apologized for calling.

To make the long story short, Somone else talked to me and explain me some things and said I can get the vaccines if I still want to, I asked her about the prices and she said to call another number, and I did, just got off the phone.

The prices of the vaccines for someone with no vaccine at all is $110 dollars plus $180 for the consult...$290 in total. Your fiance and I are in the same range of age according to the CDC 27-49.

Anything else, let me know.

Sweet ... that is even cheaper than what was on the web site before ($350 total) ... I hope the pricing holds for another week or two.

I AM DEFINITELY going to tell her to get all the vaccines she needs down there instead of here.