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Quick run down on my medical today -

 

Arrived 20 mins early to my appointment, was asked for all my paperwork as stipulated in the email (this is the email sent by Knightsbridge doctors when booking the appointment), Having done all the running around and fretting in the months previous I had it all ready. This is what is required as per the email -

 

a.    Original Passport or UK Driving Licence (photo card not paper licence) 
               We do NOT accept copies of ID 
b.    4 X Identical Passport style photos - UK or US size 
(we accept UK or US sized photographs)
c.    ACRO Police certificate (or a copy) dated within the last 12 months for anyone 16 years of age & over (if your police certificate is more than one page long please advise Knightsbridge Doctors ahead of your medical as you may need additional time with the Doctor. If you fail to tell us ahead of time you may be asked to come back to go over this for an additional fee). 
d.    Vaccination records - Please provide a vaccination record for the panel to look over on the day to advise if any further vaccines are needed. 
Please bring Red Books, if available. 
https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/11/vaccine_chart.pdf
Please visit the above link to see which vaccines are required for each age group. 
e.    Completed medical questionnaire which can be found at; https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/05/USA-MEDICAL-QUESTIONNAIRE_IV.pdf
f.    A Letter/Email from the embassy/NVC to confirm your case number and visa category 
g.     Summary of medical history from GP (NOT full medical records) and reports covering any medical conditions, disabilities, and prior serious illnesses you have been treated for or anything ongoing. This is a new requirement and may not yet be added to the checklist online or the US EMBASSY LONDON website. 
We will keep your medical on hold if you do not have it with you on the day of the appointment. Ask your GP for a Patient Summary. 
h.    If you wear glasses or contact lenses please bring them along to the appointment
i.    If you have any significant/ongoing/previous medical conditions please ensure that you bring a report from your GP/Specialist/Consultant regarding this; including, medication, prognosis, management etc. 
* If your medical notes are very extensive (more than 10 pages) please inform Knightsbridge Doctors before you come for your medical. This required extra time with the doctor to go through your notes. If you do not inform us of this, you will be charged for an appointment slot for the doctor to read these notes. 
 

 

All handed over and photocopies taken by the clerk, a clipboard with a 3 page form handed back and a urine sample container given and guided to the waiting room. Two jugs of water are placed her to get the subject ready for what is to follow, having filled up on water I began with the form, this was very straightforward Yes/No questions covering your past medical history with things such as if you've have had a fever or cough to mental health issues. You are instructed to complete page 1 while the latter pages are completed by the doctor overseeing the check. Urine sample and paperwork completed was submitted back to the reception lady

 

Within 5 minutes I was called in for an Xray, a very kind and polite gentleman took an xray of my chest which was a seemless procedure. The xray is generated on the screen infront of you so an untrained eye can tell if something is out of the  ordinary or alternatively the gentleman was happy to share all seemed in order. Then back to the waiting room after exchanging pleasantries.

 

Now its waiting for the medical check which happened approx 10 mins later, there are numerous rooms where I believe the various medicals take place. It began with signing paperwork authorising the medical and then looking over and double checking the answers I had written. I was asked if I had ever been arrested amongst other things. He went over the patient summary and the vaccinations history provided by my GP practice. I didnt have my redbook as I dont believe these were the norm in the 90's when I was growing up but my vaccination record sufficed.

 

Then it was regular checks like height, weight (to calculate BMI), blood pressure, pulse, blood tests, various prodding on different body parts - arms, arm pits, rib cage, top of the groin just beneath the waist, chest, back, legs and feet. I think this was all to see if there was anything out of the ordinary, maybe a lump of some sort. There was your regular eye test covering one eye and reading some letters from afar.

 

After this I was all done, paid the wonderful awe inspiring fee of £300 and bid farewell! I was done in around an hour although they suggest a time of 90 minutes. Regarding the letter from the embassy confirming the case number I submitted the letter written out to me that came at the same time as the NOA2. It stated my case number and immigration category and mentioned what steps to follow next.

 

All the best to the people going through the process, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

 

 

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*~*~*country-specific information moved from "DCF" to United Kingdom regional forum*~*~*

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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Thanks, this is really helpful!

NVC Process Guide for UK:  NVC Process (timelines, numbers, documents, steps)  

_______________________________________________________________________________________

TIMELINE (CR1 Spouse Visa)
USCIS Phase (Married in England September 3, 2016!)
Spoiler
  • 09-22-2016:  I-130 Mailed to Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority)
  • 09-25-2016:  USPS Priority delivery confirmation
  • 09-26-2016:  Priority date assigned (USC Spouse)
  • 09-28-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Email/Text received, check cashed; case sent to Nebraska Service Center
  • 10-03-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Hardcopy received
  • 02-15-2017:  Case transferred to Texas Service Center
  • 03-16-2017:  NOA2 Approval Date
  • 03-22-2017:  USCIS sent case to NVC, Case Status changed to "We sent your case to the Department of State for visa processing"
  • 03-23-2017:  NOA2 Harcdopy received

NVC Phase

Spoiler
  • 03-30-2017:  Case Received By NVC
  • 04-04-2017:  Case # and IIN Assigned (called NVC to confirm)
  • 04-05-2017:  DS-261 unlocked & completed, called NVC and reviewed over the phone (IV fee will unlock after a week)
  • 04-06-2017:  Received NVC Welcome Letter via Email, AOS Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-07-2017:  Called NVC again and rep stated DS 261 was not actually reviewed.  Re-reviewed DS-261
  • 04-11-2017:  Welcome Letter email received, IV Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-13-2017:  DS-260 unlocked
  • 04-14-2017:  DS-260 submitted
  • 04-30-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents sent via Fedex Priority Overnight (sent Sunday, to be delivered Tuesday)
  • 05-02-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents delivered to NVC
  • 05-04-2017:  Document Scan Date
  • 06-28-2017:  Checklist for Court Records (even though beneficiary has never been to court); escalated to Supervisor who requested case files
  • 07-03-2017:  CASE COMPLETE!!!  Called NVC on July 5 and representative confirmed status
  • 07-11-2017:  Case Complete email confirmation received
  • 07-13-2017:  NVC rep confirmed Interview Date assigned
  • 07-14-2017:  Email confirmation of Interview
  • 07-20-2017:  11 Week (77 day) expected Case Complete from Scan Date (5/4/2017)
  • 07-21-2017:  Appointment with General Practitioner to get all required shots and medical history
  • 08-01-2017,   1:10PM:  Immigration medical with Knighstbridge Doctors in London
  • 08-11-2017:  Medical files received by Consulate
  • 08-16-2017, 12:30PM:  Interview in London!!
  • 08-17-2017:  Visa status changed to Administrative Processing, then several hours later to "Issued"
  • 08-22-2017:  Passport with Visa delivered (paid for home delivery); paid immigration fee and added case to MyUSCIS for alerts
  • 11-18-2017:  Point of Entry at JFK in NYC!!! 
 
TIMELINE (I-751 Removal of Conditions for Spouse)
USCIS Phase 
Spoiler
  • 10-08-2019:  I-751 Mailed to Dallas USCIS PO Box (USPS Flat Rate Box)
  • 10-11-2019:  USPS delivery confirmation
  • 10-16-2019:  Text received confirming receipt number; case found in MyUSCIS system several hours later
  • 10-17-2019:  Check cashed by USCIS
  • 10-21-2019:  I-797 NOA received (Notice Date: 10/16) of acceptance
  • 11-01-2019:  I-797C NOA received (Notice Date: 10/25) for Biometrics appointment
  • 11-12-2019:  Biometrics completed
  • 11-13-2019:  Case status changed to “Fingerprint Review Was Completed”
  • 12-24-2019:  Case status changed to “Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken”
  • 05-27-2020:  Case status changed to “Case is Ready to be Scheduled for An Interview”
  • 04-22-2021:  Infopass appointment scheduled and extension stamp provided
  • 07-12-2021:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times (reply expected by 8/3)
  • 03-09-2022:  Received email response to inquiry from 7/12/22 restating status with no updates provided
  • 09-16-2022:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times
  • 10-17-2022:  Requested assistance from local Congressman
  • 11-28-2022:  Congressman's office received USCIS statement that "application has been identified as a potential interview waiver application"
  • 03-27-2023:  USCIS Requested additional evidence "as it has been several years since you've submitted this petition" 
  • 05-13-2023:  Sent RFE response via USPS certified Priority mail
  • 05-17-2023:  USCIS received RFE packet
  • 05-19-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “New Card is Being Produced" 
  • 05-22-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Case Was Approved" 
  • 05-24-2023:  USCIS case status updated to reflect new Green Card was mailed
  • 05-25-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office" 

 

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Thanks for the info and congrats on another step out of the way.

Click here to see my detailed timeline and experience.

 

 

I-485/I-765 Sent :

I-485/I-765 Received Date :

I-485/I-765 NOA1 :

RFIE (Birth Cert, Translation)

Biometrics : 

RFIE Received :

I-765 Approved :

I-485 Interview Date :

I-485 Approved :

Received Green Card :

 

2017 Oct 06

2017 Oct 10

2017 Oct 13

2017 Nov 03

2017 Nov 06

2017 Nov 17

2017 Dec 18

2018 Aug 08

2018 Aug 08

2018 Oct 23

Distance is to love like wind is to fire… it extinguishes the small and kindles the great!

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Interesting! When I went last week there was no prodding of anything but my neck and stomach!

also didn't check weight and height (I had these filled in on the questionnaire they ask you to bring. So makes sense?). I should mention I've had no medical issues what so ever, so that might be why my exam was so ... "light"!

 

Vaccinations were covered by a nurse in another room after the doctors "interview" too. 

 

Word of warning to you all. My vaccination records stated a TD shot the year I was born but no month or day. So the nurse as per their standard procedure filled in the first of January (though because I was born in February she put 1st of February). 

Undoetunately for me this date is a couple of days before my birthday! Didn't check this at the medical but had to call to have it corrected. So don't forget to check the sheet they give you at the end :) Might save you some time/hassle!

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What, no visual genitals check anymore? :jest:

 

Interesting that they now require a medical summary from your GP.... did they notify you of this in advance?

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CR1 / DCF (London): 2012 / 2013 (4 months from I-130 petition to visa in hand)

I-751 #1- April 2015 [Denied]

 

April 2015 : I-751 Joint filing package sent fedex next day 09:00am from UK ($lots - thanks). 
Jan 2017: Notification that an interview has been scheduled at a local office. Bizarrely still no RFE... 
Jan 2017: 2hr wait, then interview terminated before it began, due to moving my ID to another state 2 wks prior. New interview 'in a few months...maybe.'   Informed them that divorce proceedings are underway, but not finalised at this time. 
March 2017: An Interview was scheduled - marked as no-show as they didn't actually send out a notification of interview. FML 
April  2017: Filed an official complaint with the ombudsman, and have requested Senator & Congressman assistance
August 2017: Interview - switched to a (finalised) divorce waiver. Told that decision will be made that afternoon, but no problems foreseen with my case. 
October 2017: Letter of Denial received - reason given as 'I-751 petition was not properly filed'. Discovered ex-spouse made false allegations to USCIS in 2015. No opportunity given to review & refute allegations  - contrary to USCIS policy.

I-751 #2 - Oct 2017 - Mar 2021[Denied] 

 

October 2017: Within 72hrs of receiving denial notice, a new waiver I-751, divorce decree & $680 cheque, sent to Vermont via FedEx overnight 9am priority.  
Dec 2019: Filed FOIA request for full A# file
Feb 2020: FOIA request completed - entire A# file received as a .PDF; 197 pages fully redacted, and 80 partially redacted. Don't waste your time!
March 2021: I-751 #2 denied for lack of evidence. No RFE, no interview, and evidence in previous I-751 not reviewed - contrary to policy. Huge errors in adjudication.

N-400 - Feb 2018 - Apr 2021 [Denied]

 

February 2018: N-400 filed online.  $725 paid to the USCIS paperwork wastage fund

February  2019: Interview - cancelled after a four hour wait due to 'missing paperwork' on their end. Promised Expedited reschedule.

March 2021: Interview letter received, strangely dated after I-751 denial. No I-751 interview conducted. N-400 interview and test passed, given 'cannot make a decision at this time' paper due to the ongoing I-751 nightmare...

April 2021: N-400 denial received citing recent I-751 denial as basis for ineligibility, even though it should have been a combo interview 🤯

I AM JACK'S COMPLETE LACK OF SURPRISE

Service Motion - March 2021 [Sent via FedEx & COMPLETELY IGNORED by USCIS]

 

March 2021: Service Motion request sent overnight addressed direectly to field office director, requesting urgent review and re-opening, based on errors in adjudication - citing USCIS policy, AFM and memorandums as basis for errors. This was completely ignored by USCIS.

 I-751 #3 - June 2021 - Jan 2024 [Denied]

 

IT'S GROUNDHOG DAY

June 2021: I-751 #3 (30+lbs/5000 pages of paperwork) & another $680 sent to USCIS via FedEx ($300+..thanks) .... 

June 2021: Receipt issued, card charged, biometrics waived, infopass scheduled for I-551 stamp number ten.....

Feb 2022: RFIE (no, not an RFE, a Request For Initial Evidence) received, for copies of the divorce paperwork that they already have 😑

July 2022: Infopass for I-551 stamp number eleven.....

August 2023: Infopass for I-551 stamp number twelve....

January 2024: Denial received, ignoring the overwhelming majority of the filing, abundance of evidence, and refutation of a provably false allegation. The denial also contradicts itself in multiple places, as if it was written by someone with an IQ <50.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

2024: FML. Seriously. I'm done. 

 

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20 hours ago, mindthegap said:

What, no visual genitals check anymore? :jest:

 

Interesting that they now require a medical summary from your GP.... did they notify you of this in advance?

Yes, they have it up on their website although you'll find Knightsbridge doctors require it but USCIS do not mention it as being necessary. Knightsbridge doctors stipulate 'its a new requirement and if you dont have it your medical will not be processed'

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On 7/21/2017 at 0:12 PM, Skatie2k17 said:

Interesting! When I went last week there was no prodding of anything but my neck and stomach!

also didn't check weight and height (I had these filled in on the questionnaire they ask you to bring. So makes sense?). I should mention I've had no medical issues what so ever, so that might be why my exam was so ... "light"!

 

Vaccinations were covered by a nurse in another room after the doctors "interview" too. 

 

Word of warning to you all. My vaccination records stated a TD shot the year I was born but no month or day. So the nurse as per their standard procedure filled in the first of January (though because I was born in February she put 1st of February). 

Undoetunately for me this date is a couple of days before my birthday! Didn't check this at the medical but had to call to have it corrected. So don't forget to check the sheet they give you at the end :) Might save you some time/hassle!

Hi there,

 

Can I just ask how long after your NAO2 were you able to book the medical? and were there appointments available immediately (i.e. the next week) or did you have to book one weeks in advance? 

 

Best wishes and many thanks,

 

Megan

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2 hours ago, Megan and James said:

Hi there,

 

Can I just ask how long after your NAO2 were you able to book the medical? and were there appointments available immediately (i.e. the next week) or did you have to book one weeks in advance? 

 

Best wishes and many thanks,

 

Megan

You need your interview letter so once you get it, call immediately. Usually , you'll receive it around 8 weeks after your scan date (the latest date of when the nvc has confirmed they've recieved all your documents). 

 

After an noa2, you still have to submit all your documents after which you may still receive a checklist so the timelines can vary.

NVC Process Guide for UK:  NVC Process (timelines, numbers, documents, steps)  

_______________________________________________________________________________________

TIMELINE (CR1 Spouse Visa)
USCIS Phase (Married in England September 3, 2016!)
Spoiler
  • 09-22-2016:  I-130 Mailed to Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority)
  • 09-25-2016:  USPS Priority delivery confirmation
  • 09-26-2016:  Priority date assigned (USC Spouse)
  • 09-28-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Email/Text received, check cashed; case sent to Nebraska Service Center
  • 10-03-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Hardcopy received
  • 02-15-2017:  Case transferred to Texas Service Center
  • 03-16-2017:  NOA2 Approval Date
  • 03-22-2017:  USCIS sent case to NVC, Case Status changed to "We sent your case to the Department of State for visa processing"
  • 03-23-2017:  NOA2 Harcdopy received

NVC Phase

Spoiler
  • 03-30-2017:  Case Received By NVC
  • 04-04-2017:  Case # and IIN Assigned (called NVC to confirm)
  • 04-05-2017:  DS-261 unlocked & completed, called NVC and reviewed over the phone (IV fee will unlock after a week)
  • 04-06-2017:  Received NVC Welcome Letter via Email, AOS Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-07-2017:  Called NVC again and rep stated DS 261 was not actually reviewed.  Re-reviewed DS-261
  • 04-11-2017:  Welcome Letter email received, IV Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-13-2017:  DS-260 unlocked
  • 04-14-2017:  DS-260 submitted
  • 04-30-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents sent via Fedex Priority Overnight (sent Sunday, to be delivered Tuesday)
  • 05-02-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents delivered to NVC
  • 05-04-2017:  Document Scan Date
  • 06-28-2017:  Checklist for Court Records (even though beneficiary has never been to court); escalated to Supervisor who requested case files
  • 07-03-2017:  CASE COMPLETE!!!  Called NVC on July 5 and representative confirmed status
  • 07-11-2017:  Case Complete email confirmation received
  • 07-13-2017:  NVC rep confirmed Interview Date assigned
  • 07-14-2017:  Email confirmation of Interview
  • 07-20-2017:  11 Week (77 day) expected Case Complete from Scan Date (5/4/2017)
  • 07-21-2017:  Appointment with General Practitioner to get all required shots and medical history
  • 08-01-2017,   1:10PM:  Immigration medical with Knighstbridge Doctors in London
  • 08-11-2017:  Medical files received by Consulate
  • 08-16-2017, 12:30PM:  Interview in London!!
  • 08-17-2017:  Visa status changed to Administrative Processing, then several hours later to "Issued"
  • 08-22-2017:  Passport with Visa delivered (paid for home delivery); paid immigration fee and added case to MyUSCIS for alerts
  • 11-18-2017:  Point of Entry at JFK in NYC!!! 
 
TIMELINE (I-751 Removal of Conditions for Spouse)
USCIS Phase 
Spoiler
  • 10-08-2019:  I-751 Mailed to Dallas USCIS PO Box (USPS Flat Rate Box)
  • 10-11-2019:  USPS delivery confirmation
  • 10-16-2019:  Text received confirming receipt number; case found in MyUSCIS system several hours later
  • 10-17-2019:  Check cashed by USCIS
  • 10-21-2019:  I-797 NOA received (Notice Date: 10/16) of acceptance
  • 11-01-2019:  I-797C NOA received (Notice Date: 10/25) for Biometrics appointment
  • 11-12-2019:  Biometrics completed
  • 11-13-2019:  Case status changed to “Fingerprint Review Was Completed”
  • 12-24-2019:  Case status changed to “Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken”
  • 05-27-2020:  Case status changed to “Case is Ready to be Scheduled for An Interview”
  • 04-22-2021:  Infopass appointment scheduled and extension stamp provided
  • 07-12-2021:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times (reply expected by 8/3)
  • 03-09-2022:  Received email response to inquiry from 7/12/22 restating status with no updates provided
  • 09-16-2022:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times
  • 10-17-2022:  Requested assistance from local Congressman
  • 11-28-2022:  Congressman's office received USCIS statement that "application has been identified as a potential interview waiver application"
  • 03-27-2023:  USCIS Requested additional evidence "as it has been several years since you've submitted this petition" 
  • 05-13-2023:  Sent RFE response via USPS certified Priority mail
  • 05-17-2023:  USCIS received RFE packet
  • 05-19-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “New Card is Being Produced" 
  • 05-22-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Case Was Approved" 
  • 05-24-2023:  USCIS case status updated to reflect new Green Card was mailed
  • 05-25-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office" 

 

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2 hours ago, Megan and James said:

Hi there,

 

Can I just ask how long after your NAO2 were you able to book the medical? and were there appointments available immediately (i.e. the next week) or did you have to book one weeks in advance? 

 

Best wishes and many thanks,

 

Megan

 

7 minutes ago, JessieABC said:

You need your interview letter so once you get it, call immediately. Usually , you'll receive it around 8 weeks after your scan date (the latest date of when the nvc has confirmed they've recieved all your documents). 

 

After an noa2, you still have to submit all your documents after which you may still receive a checklist so the timelines can vary.

 

Megan & James are K1 applicants and the process is different for them :)

 

You can theoretically book your medical as soon as you have your LND number, Knightsbridge do want something with the LND on, either the letter sent to the beneficiary (if you're lucky) or they will accept a screenshot from CEAC.

Knightsbridge usually have appointments available, it does depend on how busy they are but you can usually get one for a week or 2. :)

 

Everything crossed for a smooth and stress free journey

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25 minutes ago, trudi said:

 

 

Megan & James are K1 applicants and the process is different for them :)

 

You can theoretically book your medical as soon as you have your LND number, Knightsbridge do want something with the LND on, either the letter sent to the beneficiary (if you're lucky) or they will accept a screenshot from CEAC.

Knightsbridge usually have appointments available, it does depend on how busy they are but you can usually get one for a week or 2. :)

 

Ahhh I completely missed that! I've been so used to cr1 forums lol thanks for pointing that out!

NVC Process Guide for UK:  NVC Process (timelines, numbers, documents, steps)  

_______________________________________________________________________________________

TIMELINE (CR1 Spouse Visa)
USCIS Phase (Married in England September 3, 2016!)
Spoiler
  • 09-22-2016:  I-130 Mailed to Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority)
  • 09-25-2016:  USPS Priority delivery confirmation
  • 09-26-2016:  Priority date assigned (USC Spouse)
  • 09-28-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Email/Text received, check cashed; case sent to Nebraska Service Center
  • 10-03-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Hardcopy received
  • 02-15-2017:  Case transferred to Texas Service Center
  • 03-16-2017:  NOA2 Approval Date
  • 03-22-2017:  USCIS sent case to NVC, Case Status changed to "We sent your case to the Department of State for visa processing"
  • 03-23-2017:  NOA2 Harcdopy received

NVC Phase

Spoiler
  • 03-30-2017:  Case Received By NVC
  • 04-04-2017:  Case # and IIN Assigned (called NVC to confirm)
  • 04-05-2017:  DS-261 unlocked & completed, called NVC and reviewed over the phone (IV fee will unlock after a week)
  • 04-06-2017:  Received NVC Welcome Letter via Email, AOS Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-07-2017:  Called NVC again and rep stated DS 261 was not actually reviewed.  Re-reviewed DS-261
  • 04-11-2017:  Welcome Letter email received, IV Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-13-2017:  DS-260 unlocked
  • 04-14-2017:  DS-260 submitted
  • 04-30-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents sent via Fedex Priority Overnight (sent Sunday, to be delivered Tuesday)
  • 05-02-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents delivered to NVC
  • 05-04-2017:  Document Scan Date
  • 06-28-2017:  Checklist for Court Records (even though beneficiary has never been to court); escalated to Supervisor who requested case files
  • 07-03-2017:  CASE COMPLETE!!!  Called NVC on July 5 and representative confirmed status
  • 07-11-2017:  Case Complete email confirmation received
  • 07-13-2017:  NVC rep confirmed Interview Date assigned
  • 07-14-2017:  Email confirmation of Interview
  • 07-20-2017:  11 Week (77 day) expected Case Complete from Scan Date (5/4/2017)
  • 07-21-2017:  Appointment with General Practitioner to get all required shots and medical history
  • 08-01-2017,   1:10PM:  Immigration medical with Knighstbridge Doctors in London
  • 08-11-2017:  Medical files received by Consulate
  • 08-16-2017, 12:30PM:  Interview in London!!
  • 08-17-2017:  Visa status changed to Administrative Processing, then several hours later to "Issued"
  • 08-22-2017:  Passport with Visa delivered (paid for home delivery); paid immigration fee and added case to MyUSCIS for alerts
  • 11-18-2017:  Point of Entry at JFK in NYC!!! 
 
TIMELINE (I-751 Removal of Conditions for Spouse)
USCIS Phase 
Spoiler
  • 10-08-2019:  I-751 Mailed to Dallas USCIS PO Box (USPS Flat Rate Box)
  • 10-11-2019:  USPS delivery confirmation
  • 10-16-2019:  Text received confirming receipt number; case found in MyUSCIS system several hours later
  • 10-17-2019:  Check cashed by USCIS
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  • 04-22-2021:  Infopass appointment scheduled and extension stamp provided
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  • 03-09-2022:  Received email response to inquiry from 7/12/22 restating status with no updates provided
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  • 11-28-2022:  Congressman's office received USCIS statement that "application has been identified as a potential interview waiver application"
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  • 05-22-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Case Was Approved" 
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10 hours ago, Megan and James said:

Hi there,

 

Can I just ask how long after your NAO2 were you able to book the medical? and were there appointments available immediately (i.e. the next week) or did you have to book one weeks in advance? 

 

Best wishes and many thanks,

 

Megan

Hey Megan!

We waited until the NVC case tracker said "ready" before booking the medical (about two weeks after NOA2 I think). Think I waited another day or two after that just to be sure... 

 

medical appointments were abundant. They had loads of availability within two weeks of booking. Check my timeline for details, we booked the quickest possible medical and interview. (+-1 or 2 days).

 

booked the medical before I got the letter in the post from the embassy. Luckily that arrived 3-4 days before my medical :) 

 

hope that helps

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Hey Megan,

 

Just to build on what everybody else said there were also plenty of slots available at short notice, I remember I called on the 17th asking to rebook my appointment (that was the following week) to anything the same week if there are cancellations and I was given a date 2 days later (19th of July), what I would say is make sure you leave 5 working days from then to your embassy interview to give enough time for the docs to arrive, although it should be a simple process of passing this data along the chain it can be laborious if your medical results arent there at the time of the interview.

 

All the best!

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On 7/29/2017 at 3:24 PM, ZMalik said:

Hey Megan,

 

Just to build on what everybody else said there were also plenty of slots available at short notice, I remember I called on the 17th asking to rebook my appointment (that was the following week) to anything the same week if there are cancellations and I was given a date 2 days later (19th of July), what I would say is make sure you leave 5 working days from then to your embassy interview to give enough time for the docs to arrive, although it should be a simple process of passing this data along the chain it can be laborious if your medical results arent there at the time of the interview.

 

All the best!

+1

Definitely solid advice. Just for the record, my medical results were all done in less than 2 days (including blood work testing). I only know this because I had to contact them because of an issue with my vaccination records. Spoke to the people at Knightsbridge and they said they use "Medical courier" to send the result to the embassy (which is about 20 minutes walk from Knightsbridge). So sending it shouldn't take more than a day.

Definitely better to be cautious though, not work risking  delaying the visa!

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On 7/28/2017 at 0:21 PM, trudi said:

Perfect. Thank you so much for the info!

 

Megan & James are K1 applicants and the process is different for them :)

 

You can theoretically book your medical as soon as you have your LND number, Knightsbridge do want something with the LND on, either the letter sent to the beneficiary (if you're lucky) or they will accept a screenshot from CEAC.

Knightsbridge usually have appointments available, it does depend on how busy they are but you can usually get one for a week or 2. :)

 

 

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