Notice of Potential Interview Waiver Case [Part II]

[shell20 746]

Received the results from my medical (round 2) yesterday, and all is good. Just mailed it off with my RFE response today, so now the wait can continue its course

There will be a day..

May I ask what a medical the 2nd time around constitutes? I am just shaking my head, wondering why they would want a 2nd one and what contagious disease they think we may have picked up in the USA! Just not right, my cat wouldn't need as much to come over here, just a rabies and flu jab, we don't have rabies in the UK.

[shell20 746]

I sincerely hope not!!! I wonder about the K2 situation also. Our K2 got the NPIW letter, whereas my husband did not. I've also seen where the K2 gets his or her GC when the K1 spouse waits longer. It's a mystery for sure.

Right?? And it's not like the K1 spouse didn't have a medical already to be allowed in the country in the first place. What do they think, that they have now contracted something that makes them ineligible to live here? Uh, if so, they got whatever illness while here! And the same applies for background checks. total bs. They have extensive enough checks BEFORE coming here. IF some crime was committed while here, they'd already be in jail/deported. If we have to endure the NPIW nightmare, then make it for a legit reason. Not just a random pile thrown to the side marked "NPIW" where you leave them be until a year is up. Actually determine (like stated in the letter) that there's good cause to waive the interview. So annoying.

Amen to that one. We aren't cattle after all!

I wonder if they think it's right to do this? It doesn't give a great welcome impression of the USA. In fact its cringe worthy and I know a few of our American spouses are embarrassed by the way they have and continue to treat us.

[ethomps 16]

May I ask what a medical the 2nd time around constitutes? I am just shaking my head, wondering why they would want a 2nd one and what contagious disease they think we may have picked up in the USA! Just not right, my cat wouldn't need as much to come over here, just a rabies and flu jab, we don't have rabies in the UK.

Yeah, it's a bit crazy considering I haven't left the country since I entered. Gotta play by the game master's rules I guess..

The second time around consisted of an immigration physical exam (just regular check-up really), a blood test for syphilis, a TB skin test (no x-ray needed since test was negative), and a look at your vaccination record to make sure you're still up to par on your vaccines. I actually needed my tetanus shot again, so good for another 10 years.

[shell20 746]

Yeah, it's a bit crazy considering I haven't left the country since I entered. Gotta play by the game master's rules I guess..

The second time around consisted of an immigration physical exam (just regular check-up really), a blood test for syphilis, a TB skin test (no x-ray needed since test was negative), and a look at your vaccination record to make sure you're still up to par on your vaccines. I actually needed my tetanus shot again, so good for another 10 years.

Why would they want another blood test for syphillis? Do they think that we would suddenly contract it after having a test with the original medical? Which would then mean they thought we slept around, which I find rather insulting. TB skin test when we have already had out TB jab? Doesnt make any sense. I hope they don't check our genital parts again. I am a woman and remain one, not suddenly sprouted anything since my last medical! )

[ethomps 16]

Why would they want another blood test for syphillis? Do they think that we would suddenly contract it after having a test with the original medical? Which would then mean they thought we slept around, which I find rather insulting. TB skin test when we have already had out TB jab? Doesnt make any sense. I hope they don't check our genital parts again. I am a woman and remain one, not suddenly sprouted anything since my last medical! )

LOL well that's good news! Nothing's fallen off yet on my end

[mimikado 14]

Today, it's been 1 year that my status is "Fingerprint Fee Was Received"

...

I never liked anniversaries ^^

But I am lucky, there is this topic and I do not feel alone. Thanks everyone for your feed-back and congratulation to the new card-holders

[janet&adonis 57]

Response from the ombudsman. This is my second email this month

Good afternoon,

Thank you providing this additional information concerning your case. This information has been added to your file. Your case has been assigned to an analyst for review. You will be contacted by the analyst reviewing your case by email, telephone or a letter in the mail indicating whether our office can assist you with your immigration matter or has made an inquiry with USCIS regarding your case.

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

CIS Ombudsman

/JB

[nlherman 36]

Why would they want another blood test for syphillis? Do they think that we would suddenly contract it after having a test with the original medical? Which would then mean they thought we slept around, which I find rather insulting. TB skin test when we have already had out TB jab? Doesnt make any sense. I hope they don't check our genital parts again. I am a woman and remain one, not suddenly sprouted anything since my last medical! )

The syphilis test (RPR) is a vestige of a bygone day to pick up secondary and early tertiary syphillis. With penicillin, this dramatically fell. Most states no longer require it for a marriage licence anymore. Though they still do it in an induction physical for the military...it is a low yield test that really isn't worth it anymore. The Al Capone days are over. Someone needs to tell USCIS...

[MovinOn 32]

Today, it's been 1 year that my status is "Fingerprint Fee Was Received"

...

I never liked anniversaries ^^

But I am lucky, there is this topic and I do not feel alone. Thanks everyone for your feed-back and congratulation to the new card-holders

Thank you for joining in

[MovinOn 32]

Response from the ombudsman. This is my second email this month

Good afternoon,

Thank you providing this additional information concerning your case. This information has been added to your file. Your case has been assigned to an analyst for review. You will be contacted by the analyst reviewing your case by email, telephone or a letter in the mail indicating whether our office can assist you with your immigration matter or has made an inquiry with USCIS regarding your case.

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

CIS Ombudsman

/JB

Awesome, it is a step in the right direction. I just sent a follow up email to them myself.

The syphilis test (RPR) is a vestige of a bygone day to pick up secondary and early tertiary syphillis. With penicillin, this dramatically fell. Most states no longer require it for a marriage licence anymore. Though they still do it in an induction physical for the military...it is a low yield test that really isn't worth it anymore. The Al Capone days are over. Someone needs to tell USCIS...

I just keep shaking my head at all the redundant things they want us to do.

1 year, 3 weeks and 2 days..tick tick tick

[MovinOn 32]

I want to rant, but to whom? You guys here have heard it all now. Maybe tonight I will go play pool with hubby and blow off steam!

[MovinOn 32]

I have now contacted and done everything I can do to get things moving. So it is now in the hands of ....well whoever!

[nlherman 36]

Awesome, it is a step in the right direction. I just sent a follow up email to them myself.

I just keep shaking my head at all the redundant things they want us to do.

1 year, 3 weeks and 2 days..tick tick tick

We're still listening and pulling for you...Rant away; we understand, we listen, we commiserate...

[liliana9 0]

Our approval timeline:

- 4/16 Status changed to Welcome to the United States, welcome letter mailed.

- 4/22 (One year mark from I-485 being received by USCIS) Status changed to Card mailed and gave the tracking number.

- 4/24 Card in hand!

Good luck to everyone waiting, especially MovingOn, who has been waiting for a very long time. May you all get your green soon! Also, congrats to all of the recent approvals.

[MovinOn 32]

We're still listening and pulling for you...Rant away; we understand, we listen, we commiserate...

Thank you my friend!

Our approval timeline:

- 4/16 Status changed to Welcome to the United States, welcome letter mailed.

- 4/22 (One year mark from I-485 being received by USCIS) Status changed to Card mailed and gave the tracking number.

- 4/24 Card in hand!

Good luck to everyone waiting, especially MovingOn, who has been waiting for a very long time. May you all get your green soon! Also, congrats to all of the recent approvals.

Thank you Congrats and good luck to you!