Medical Exam Nairobi

[Akals78 13]

Hey, I was out of town and did not access the VJ for a while. Anyway the medical exam was done, the cost went down because of the other vaccinations that had been done before.

Edited July 8, 2014 by Akals78

[Kolewenoik31 57]

Ok so can you share what vacs they want and what was the cost of the medical in total? 2. Do you have your interview set and what is the wait time. 3. a. When is it a good time to go get the certificate of good conduct. My husband said it takes 2 month? b. Do you have to get the COGC in Nairobi or can you get it in the district office, how long is it valid for? Sorry so many questions.

[Akals78 13]

First I wrote an email to IOM and booked the medical exam which was at least two weeks before the interview. The interview is tomorrow - July 10th. The police certificate is good for six months so its is good to get it immediately your case moves from USCIS to NVC. It took my wife two weeks to get it in Nairobi. They took her fingerprints and ID photocopy and she collected the cert the following week. She paid Ksh. 1000 (They issued a receipt)

Edited July 9, 2014 by Akals78

[Akals78 13]

I asked for a step by step of the two days below is a summary which might be a guideline. Remember the cost will vary depending on your vaccination records

Day 1.

1. Check in with the Interview letter from NVC and the the clock-in sheet from IOM (they sent this sheet when they responded to our medical exam booking email). Report to the security guy, go with a driver who can sweet talk them so as to tentatively park along the road otherwise they do not allow parking. There is another security guy at the next gate.
2. Pick a number that will be pinned on the clock-in sheet
3. Present papers to the receptionist, they will take one of your passport photos at the reception.
4. Take a seat and wait to be called for counseling this is basically info on the tests to be done....syphilis and X-ray etc. This can be done for more than 1 family...(I was in with a young lady intending to immigrate to Canada)
5. Proceed to the X-ray place, hand in the clock-in sheet and another passport photo..., if you have kids let them wait at the cafeteria. Wait for your name to be called then take the X-ray
6. Proceed to the lab with your clock-in sheet , you will hand in a passport photo – (kids get the tuberculin test - Mantoux)
7. Go back to the reception to get the costing plus a deposit slip, go to immunization with your immunization records...(My KEPI card and my AAR one were recognized). They will give you the immunization cost, so the TOTAL figure from reception and immunization is what you'll pay.
8. Exit IOM after getting the appointment time (For day two) from reception.
9. Go and make payments at the Village market CBA bank using the deposit slips given.

Day 2.

1. Same entry process - you need the clock-in sheet and another number clipped.
2. Check in at reception; wait to go to the nurse. While waiting go to cashier with deposit slips in order to get a receipt.
3. Proceed to the nurse for BP, height, weight, visual charts, kids’ weight, height …..
4. Give all past medical history.
5. Go to the doctor ....history, head to toe exam, (I don't know when people collect the CD...I will collect mine on Thursday), after the Doctor, you go for immunization, and then collect the immunization certificate.

Note: All stages require your passport.

Edited July 9, 2014 by Akals78

[Akals78 13]

So as naswagi, Aren and edna said in previous posts, the cost is not more than $250 unless there is something out of the ordinary. I will let you know how the interview goes. I am trusting that everything will be flawless! This journey has been long from the first time I submitted the N400. This race is not for the swift.....time and chance happens to them all.

[Kolewenoik31 57]

First I wrote an email to IOM and booked the medical exam which was at least two weeks before the interview. The interview is tomorrow - July 10th. The police certificate is good for six months so its is good to get it immediately your case moves from USCIS to NVC. It took my wife two weeks to get it in Nairobi. They took her fingerprints and ID photocopy and she collected the cert the following week. She paid Ksh. 1000 (They issued a receipt)

Oops...maybe to many questions all in one line? lol sorry Ok I know you can get a COGC in Nairobi but can you get it in the district office or local village or does it have to "only" be in Nairobi?

[Akals78 13]

Interview went well and my wife was given the immigrant fee handout ($165) with the A-number and DOS case number together with a green form which she completed putting down the DHL office where she will pick the passports.

Edited July 10, 2014 by Akals78

[Kolewenoik31 57]

Interview went well and my wife was given the immigrant fee handout ($165) with the A-number and DOS case number together with a green form which she completed putting down the DHL office where she will pick the passports.

So you were APPROVED?!?!?!?!?!? Not happy...or is that a female thing 2 get emotional?!?

[Akals78 13]

So I checked the CEAC site using the case number:

Issued

Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated contact information, you will be contacted.

[KASH2011 382]

Interview went well and my wife was given the immigrant fee handout ($165) with the A-number and DOS case number together with a green form which she completed putting down the DHL office where she will pick the passports.

Congrats to you

[Akals78 13]

Passports finally picked from DHL with that yelow envelope. Next is the flight ticket - One way!

[pdnov142012 8]

Hi, I am glad the whole medical process went smoothly for you guys.

I have a question. Is there need for me to have someone accompany me? Like is there a part in the whole medical process that might require me to have someone watch over my three year old while I maybe get some tests done on me?

Thanks.

[pdnov142012 8]

anyone that recently went for the medical appointment. did you pay before or after you had already seen the doctor?

[Akals78 13]

Please scroll back and check the steps in my reply for Day 1 and Day 2 of the medical exams.

[Akals78 13]

Just paid USCIS Immigrant Fees through USCIS ELIS as the curtain continues to fall - almost touching the floor. So amazing looking back. I pray that all will receive good news as you soldier on with this journey. Stay the course