Case Complete to Interview July 2016

[Sameer143 1]

Hi Sameer143,

Setting up the medical appointment varies for every embassy - some request that you have the actual interview letter in hand OR some just tell you to come without asking for the letter. You can contact the immigration physician in your country to confirm what they require.

In any event, what others have mentioned to you is true....the 6mths validity period to enter the US starts on the date your medical was done. Please bear in mind that the interview can go either way. By this I mean that you can end up getting 221(g) for additional docs and then you check the time it will take you to gather the additional info the embassy may require. Then there's the 221(g) with no docs requested but simply for the DOS to make further determinations on your case. If it comes to the point where your visa approval takes longer than the 6mths, then when they decide to grant the approval you will have to redo a medical

I hope I was able to shed some light on this situation for you

Thanks Amadia for detailed information, yes I agree with you.. luckily I called panel physician hospital n I was told panel physician will be on leave so I booked a mid july appointment just incase my interview gets scheduled end of july, over here we have only one panel physician I dont want to have an interview letter in my hand but no panel physician availability lol.

And yeah referring to an earlier post of a K1 applicant from Bahrain.. she had her medical 2 weeks before her interview.. but her visa expiry date was 6 months after the visa issue/interview not 6 months after the medical..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/589864-k1-visa-expiration-date-bahrain-us-consulate/

Edited June 23, 2016 by Sameer143

[Gargalmon22 12]

Can anyone say, that is it possible if I want to do my medical with my interview together in mumbai and not travel back and forth? How long does the hospital take to give my report back and will biometrics be done during the medical or after? I don't want to travel back and forth but take up a 15-20days holiday and do things. Or should I opt for different decision.

[SWR 0]

Good morning peeps!!

Congrats to all the approvals!! Those still waiting hang in there!!!

What Hell is AP??? Like someone said sometimes I just want to quit!!

We delivered all the documents they asked for in 221(g) (new originally signed I-864as) but the general feeling I got from the Embassy is they do not want to issue the Visas. I've had this feeling from the very beginning.

Unfortunately they can keep you in AP forever and a day if they want which is SO unfair when you have met all their criteria and there are no red flags etc.

We have vested so much (both us and my in laws) into this, that if it doesn't come through, I will lose my family. My husband cannot stay here, he needs urgent medical care in the US and I cannot cope alone with 3 small children. He will probably (for her own good) take our baby daughter with him...and I will be left with our two boys here, alone, broke and broken. I can't stand the thought of living without him. He is my one and it has been the greatest joy to have found him and known him and waking up next to him.

I am just SO low right now. I kept wanting to write here for the last few days but I didn't want to whine. However I do need a little pat on the back I think.

*sigh*

My heart goes out to the couples who are not together, through this hell called immigration. It needs nerves of steels and deep pockets!! (we have spent more than $6000 for 3 people doing this!!!)

I am trying to cling to a story, a word of encouragement, ANYTHING at this point. I am usually a very upbeat person but I also worry because my husband is the opposite of me.. he is like "all will be well" but you know what? If the visa is not granted all will NOT be well. Not in this country. Maybe if he had a job and insurance, yes, but is special needs. He has no job and no insurance

I do not want to loose my family but for their own better future I feel like I will or I should.

Sorry to vent, but you are the ONLY ones who can understand this. Again, THANK You for listening (or reading!!) to me.

Crossing fingers and toes this is all over soon with a positive result!!!

Marrienne, you are SO SO close to the end of all these!! Hang in there, you WILL get your approval! Once that happen, you will be able to look back at this entire process and be glad you survived!! Chin up and keep fighting!

[Bzegurl 41]

Good morning peeps!!

Congrats to all the approvals!! Those still waiting hang in there!!!

What Hell is AP??? Like someone said sometimes I just want to quit!!

We delivered all the documents they asked for in 221(g) (new originally signed I-864as) but the general feeling I got from the Embassy is they do not want to issue the Visas. I've had this feeling from the very beginning.

Unfortunately they can keep you in AP forever and a day if they want which is SO unfair when you have met all their criteria and there are no red flags etc.

We have vested so much (both us and my in laws) into this, that if it doesn't come through, I will lose my family. My husband cannot stay here, he needs urgent medical care in the US and I cannot cope alone with 3 small children. He will probably (for her own good) take our baby daughter with him...and I will be left with our two boys here, alone, broke and broken. I can't stand the thought of living without him. He is my one and it has been the greatest joy to have found him and known him and waking up next to him.

I am just SO low right now. I kept wanting to write here for the last few days but I didn't want to whine. However I do need a little pat on the back I think.

*sigh*

My heart goes out to the couples who are not together, through this hell called immigration. It needs nerves of steels and deep pockets!! (we have spent more than $6000 for 3 people doing this!!!)

I am trying to cling to a story, a word of encouragement, ANYTHING at this point. I am usually a very upbeat person but I also worry because my husband is the opposite of me.. he is like "all will be well" but you know what? If the visa is not granted all will NOT be well. Not in this country. Maybe if he had a job and insurance, yes, but is special needs. He has no job and no insurance

I do not want to loose my family but for their own better future I feel like I will or I should.

Sorry to vent, but you are the ONLY ones who can understand this. Again, THANK You for listening (or reading!!) to me.

Crossing fingers and toes this is all over soon with a positive result!!!

Hello,

I am so sorry to read all that you are going through. I am also in AP for joint sponsor. My story is not as hard as yours, but i want to tell you that God is Good. He is so great that he doesn't give us more than we can bear. Call to him please, get on your knees and ask God to help you to deal with all of it. I am not even here to talk to you about my problems but simply here to give you some encouragement and to ask you to continue to pray. Don't lose hope.

Yes this process gets the best of us but please don't let it make you lose sight of whats important and that's being strong. You have to stay strong for your family. You will get your visa in Jesus name. I will pray for you and will be looking forward to see your approved. God bless

[RomFad 2]

So I got my passport and i have an annotation 212(g)(2)(b) - this is for exception on my vaccination record. I am not sure how would this be when i reach POE.

You'll be arriving 2 days before my husband. Tell me how the Immigrate POE is. I went through May 22 and was in line like 30 minutes. We had to sit on plane cuz we landed too early and immigration doesn't open till 5am. Like goodness.

Oh Yes, I will be arriving in IAH on June 25. my flights around 7pm. I am hoping to have a speedy one.

Good morning everyone I am finally in the U.S.A. with my wife and I am so happy. I have something that has been worrying me though my wife says I shouldn't worry. I left from Jamaica to Boston but had a layover in New York so my POE would have been in New York correct? When I landed in New York I got off the plane and stopped at immigration line just like everyone else. The lady instructed me to go to the visitors section even though I said I was an immigrant and the Customs officer only asked me for the package and the address I was staying took my finger prints and picture and stamped a small approved stamp in the passport and said welcome to America. When I landed in Boston I didn't have to do anything I just got of the plane and collected my bags. So is that it for the POE? Was I supposed to do something else because I read that some people waited for an hour or longer with immigration so I am worried I may have missed something

The is awesome, you are the luckiest person!!!

That's great. Don't you worry, immigration you crossed in new york was your POE and you should be happy, it was hell smooth.

Cheers.

Can anyone say, that is it possible if I want to do my medical with my interview together in mumbai and not travel back and forth? How long does the hospital take to give my report back and will biometrics be done during the medical or after? I don't want to travel back and forth but take up a 15-20days holiday and do things. Or should I opt for different decision.

you should get done with your medical exam at least a week before your interview.

If i have understood you right, upon receiving your interview appointment letter. you should schedule an appointment with listed physician.

I am not sure if they will give your medical sealed envelops to you or will they send them directly to the embassy. but either way it does take time.

Furthermore, biometrics are not to be done along with your medical exams. in most cases biometrics are done within the embassy on the day of interview. in some cases (if you are one of them) you will receive information with your appointment letter, as to where you will have to go for biometrics.

[RomFad 2]

Good morning peeps!!

Congrats to all the approvals!! Those still waiting hang in there!!!

What Hell is AP??? Like someone said sometimes I just want to quit!!

We delivered all the documents they asked for in 221(g) (new originally signed I-864as) but the general feeling I got from the Embassy is they do not want to issue the Visas. I've had this feeling from the very beginning.

Unfortunately they can keep you in AP forever and a day if they want which is SO unfair when you have met all their criteria and there are no red flags etc.

We have vested so much (both us and my in laws) into this, that if it doesn't come through, I will lose my family. My husband cannot stay here, he needs urgent medical care in the US and I cannot cope alone with 3 small children. He will probably (for her own good) take our baby daughter with him...and I will be left with our two boys here, alone, broke and broken. I can't stand the thought of living without him. He is my one and it has been the greatest joy to have found him and known him and waking up next to him.

I am just SO low right now. I kept wanting to write here for the last few days but I didn't want to whine. However I do need a little pat on the back I think.

*sigh*

My heart goes out to the couples who are not together, through this hell called immigration. It needs nerves of steels and deep pockets!! (we have spent more than $6000 for 3 people doing this!!!)

I am trying to cling to a story, a word of encouragement, ANYTHING at this point. I am usually a very upbeat person but I also worry because my husband is the opposite of me.. he is like "all will be well" but you know what? If the visa is not granted all will NOT be well. Not in this country. Maybe if he had a job and insurance, yes, but is special needs. He has no job and no insurance

I do not want to loose my family but for their own better future I feel like I will or I should.

Sorry to vent, but you are the ONLY ones who can understand this. Again, THANK You for listening (or reading!!) to me.

Crossing fingers and toes this is all over soon with a positive result!!!

So sorry to hear about it, I pretty much had medical condition to deal with.

If what you said above it the case. you should be emailing embassy at earliest and requesting and expedite. I am some what sure you will be granted.

Make sure you have some document to prove the medical condition.

Furthermore, if you are granted, you might be called again or get approved.

GOOD LUCK!!!

[Gargalmon22 12]

You should get done with your medical exam at least a week before your interview.

If i have understood you right, upon receiving your interview appointment letter. you should schedule an appointment with listed physician.

I am not sure if they will give your medical sealed envelops to you or will they send them directly to the embassy. but either way it does take time.

Furthermore, biometrics are not to be done along with your medical exams. in most cases biometrics are done within the embassy on the day of interview. in some cases (if you are one of them) you will receive information with your appointment letter, as to where you will have to go for biometrics.

Well then i guess i have to wait for the interview letter. No idea if they send to embassy or give to me mayb I will come to know from somebody. Thanks alot!

[Marrienne 112]

Well then i guess i have to wait for the interview letter. No idea if they send to embassy or give to me mayb I will come to know from somebody. Thanks alot!

Not sure if this will help, but here in Greece they did NOT want to see the letter from the Embassy or anything. They just arranged the medical when I called them. The Embassy re-scheduled the interview so I had to go get my results and hand carry the envelope to the Embassy on the day of the interview.

[Gargalmon22 12]

Not sure if this will help, but here in Greece they did NOT want to see the letter from the Embassy or anything. They just arranged the medical when I called them. The Embassy re-scheduled the interview so I had to go get my results and hand carry the envelope to the Embassy on the day of the interview.

Thank you Marrienne. But I guess here I need the interview letter for the medical. Think should wait and then call them for my tests.

For you I don't know what to say. Will pray that hopefully everything work out for you nicely and fast. This whole process is an exam to me by humans. So have faith in God, he will take you out of all miseries and show you the light ? And keep on contacting embassy i guess. All the very best ? But I read somewhere you should give the embassy 60-90 days time I'm not sure at all. But all will be done before ? that.

Edited June 23, 2016 by Gargalmon22

[OKUN 4]

Congratulations on all the good news. So happy for yu all. All those that have interview dates, I wish you all APPROVED. GOODLUCK

Please, for all those that went for CR1, what other evidences did you take along besides the stated evidences? Urgent response please

[Hawthorn 2]

We are approved! The interviewer said it might take a couple extra days to get my passport back though because this is a long weekend in Quebec and next week they take both Canada Day and Independence Day.

Congratulations on all the good news. So happy for yu all. All those that have interview dates, I wish you all APPROVED. GOODLUCK
Please, for all those that went for CR1, what other evidences did you take along besides the stated evidences? Urgent response please

We brought some wedding photos of us with each others' families, our families mingling, etc. as well as some paperwork showing some new joint accounts we'd opened while the process was ongoing and the lease for the apartment in the US in both our names. The interviewer didn't ask to see anything extra, but having it along with us just in case was nice. If you're really worried, something like those probably wouldn't go astray.

[Hira-k 1]

CC 24th may Islamabad embassy.. Still waiting for interview date :/

[Maryam.A 0]

We are approved! The interviewer said it might take a couple extra days to get my passport back though because this is a long weekend in Quebec and next week they take both Canada Day and Independence Day.

We brought some wedding photos of us with each others' families, our families mingling, etc. as well as some paperwork showing some new joint accounts we'd opened while the process was ongoing and the lease for the apartment in the US in both our names. The interviewer didn't ask to see anything extra, but having it along with us just in case was nice. If you're really worried, something like those probably wouldn't go astray.

Congratulations!

Did you use email processing during NVC?

[Hawthorn 2]

We did, yes. It's much faster than mailing all the paperwork in but be prepared when you go to the interview. They will want hard copies of everything you emailed them, and will need to see your original birth certificate, marriage certificate, and police certificate (this one they keep).

edit: oh, I guess they'd also want originals of divorce papers, adoption papers, or court records if any of that applies in your case. It didn't for us so I can't say with certainty. Bring all your originals anyway!

Edited June 23, 2016 by Hawthorn

[FarrahIdir 46]

We sent in the paperwork requested on the 221g on the 20th. Checked today and it looks like they touched our case. Really hope we find out soon the final answer.

16 months since I have visited him, not sure I can handle much longer