How long to CC email? And what do I need to book medical?

[Nick&Diane 32]

Hello fellow VJers.

Today is our 60th day after our AOS and IV packets arrived at NVC. Our AOS fee is showing as N/A on the CEAC portal. I believe that this is a good indicator for case complete.

How long does it take to receive a CC email from NVC?

What do I need to book my medical in Knightsbridge, London?

Or this a case where phoning NVC is vital for obtaining medical/interview information?

(I have resisted phoning NVC when it is not necessary - don't want to further block up the lines!)

I also believe that the London embassy is unique in that they don't book the interview until after the medical has been booked. Am I correct?

Thank in advance for any help.

[katieflossom 54]

It took us about 5 days from CC to email I think (we called one day, they told us no change, still in progress. Then a few days later we got our CC email.)

On hold now to try and see if we've got an interview date yet, as not received a letter or any other correspondence.

And I didn't know that about booking medical before getting interview date.. can anyone else who isn't K1 confirm please? (can only seem to find K1's saying that.)

[katieflossom 54]

Ok scrap that, we just got through and our interview is scheduled for 4th November, so now I need to book my medical in before that

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

You book your medical after you get your interview date for CR1 in London. You want to book it at least two weeks before the interview ideally so if you have any issues there's time to get them sorted.

[Nick&Diane 32]

Great - thanks to you both!

In that case I will wait for the email and then phone to find out the interview date. November would be really good - it's sooner than I had expected, fingers crossed we get in November too

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

A difference in K1 London and CR1--

K1 (and DCF)-- the embassy hands out the interview date. They want to see the medical results before they will assign the date.

CR1-- the NVC hands out the interview date before the embassy even gets the file.

It's kinda odd because the embassy has to take the word of a K1 that they will show up with all their supporting documents on interview day. Yet they have to have those medical results in hand.

And the NVC must see every CR1 supporting document first, and take your word that you will get the medical done before the interview.

[Nick&Diane 32]

A difference in K1 London and CR1--

K1 (and DCF)-- the embassy hands out the interview date. They want to see the medical results before they will assign the date.

CR1-- the NVC hands out the interview date before the embassy even gets the file.

It's kinda odd because the embassy has to take the word of a K1 that they will show up with all their supporting documents on interview day. Yet they have to have those medical results in hand.

And the NVC must see every CR1 supporting document first, and take your word that you will get the medical done before the interview.

Thanks for the clarification. I had read about medical before interview without realising this was K1/DCF specific.

It does not make sense!!

[Nick&Diane 32]

I got over excited and phoned NVC, so glad I did ...

CASE COMPLETE - 30th September

Interview - 17th November

YEEE HAW !!

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

I got over excited and phoned NVC, so glad I did ...

CASE COMPLETE - 30th September

Interview - 17th November

YEEE HAW !!

Congratulations! Now you can look forward to your medical

[Nick&Diane 32]

Congratulations! Now you can look forward to your medical

Thanks Hotter Otter!

[Ketsuban 1,034]

Does Knightsbridge medical need the interview letter when you get there or do they just take your word for it?

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

Does Knightsbridge medical need the interview letter when you get there or do they just take your word for it?

They asked to see mine; it might be because I didn't have my LDN case number to hand when I phoned to book the appointment! You will also need a photocopy of your police certificate to show them.