I-129F MAY FILERS PART 2

[findme 31]

24 minutes ago, SHIQUILO said:

Congratulations!!!!!!

Thank you. I guess the hard part is over. Well I'm hoping it is.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

11 hours ago, Yuliia said:

Good morning. called in the morning don't know why but still no number. NVC received Jan 10 . 

Normal turn around time is 10 business days. So you are looking at any day now. Just a little more patience.

[WanderingSouls 173]

15 hours ago, LucyDolly said:

Ok so I've just called my GP surgery to get a copy of my medical records so that I can call and book my medical assessment in London.

 

The receptionist advised it would cost £10 initially and then 50p per sheet of paper for a copy of my records and as she stated 'this will cost a fortune'. She seemed as though she'd never heard of this process before and suggested I could have a summary of exisiting conditions instead.. is this enough ?! She's left me confused 

 

im in the UK if this helps.

 

 

May I suggest that you request only the files you need and  request digital copies instead of hard copies...You can print elsewhere for around 3p or 5p per page....Most likely they are just going to pull it up on their computer and print...You can cut out the middle man if the Dr.s office is not trying to profit from the act of you obtaining records you are entitled to for a "nominal" fee...50p per page is not "nominal".  

 

Here , laws allow collection of nominal fees for your records . How ever, They already belong to you.

You do not have to "PAY FOR THEM" to the extent  that the Physician or medical facility makes a profit.

 

Definition : Nom·i·nal 

(of a price or amount of money) very small; far below the real value or cost.

synonyms:token, symbolic; More

 

In short, I would first ask for a digital  only copy of the medical records.

If they wont or cannot provide digital  copies. Then i would very nicely ask for the office manager . in his or her office preferably.

 

Then i would politely challenge the high cost of 50p per sheet .A cost that  is prohibitive only hinders your ability to reasonably obtain your own records .

 

Fees for obtaining records are not supposed to generate profit for the facility. They are not even designed to cover the cost of printing but designed to prevent flivorious printing requests that may burden a facility,. 

                                            

Be Nice, but be assertive in your request for a reasonable fee that does not exceed the actual cost to the facility for the requested printing. 

 

GOOD LUCK hope my experience and opinion is helpful, No guarantees ..  

Edited January 20, 2018 by WanderingSouls

[MariaB Soria 110]

Freaking out! The government shutdown will delay even more the process at NVC stage?? I know uscis most likely will continue but NVC is DOS does any one know??

[Minori 111]

10 minutes ago, MariaB Soria said:

Freaking out! The government shutdown will delay even more the process at NVC stage?? I know uscis most likely will continue but NVC is DOS does any one know??

I’m worried about that too!! My NoA2 date is Dec 5th, my fiancé sent emails to NVC on Thursday to inquire our status and to know case#... hopefully they open next week soon with no delay!! 

 

[Jaquelly 1,647]

15 minutes ago, MariaB Soria said:

Freaking out! The government shutdown will delay even more the process at NVC stage?? I know uscis most likely will continue but NVC is DOS does any one know??

 

Just now, Minori said:

I’m worried about that too!! My NoA2 date is Dec 5th, my fiancé sent emails to NVC on Thursday to inquire our status and to know case#... hopefully they open next week soon with no delay!! 

 

Try not to worry TOO much. The shutdowns rarely last longer than two weeks:

 

 

They've happened a lot before, but historically speaking, they do not last long.

[Minori 111]

1 minute ago, Jaquelly said:

 

Try not to worry TOO much. The shutdowns rarely last longer than two weeks:

 

 

They've happened a lot before, but historically speaking, they do not last long.

Thank you for the information!! We were planning to fly to the us before school spring break here (Japan ), because the flight fee gets higher during the break. It finally seems takes 6-7weeks recent days from 8-9weeks, hope no more delays..!! 

Actually even a week delay is big for me...really hope it reopens in a week!! 

[Jaquelly 1,647]

6 minutes ago, Minori said:

Thank you for the information!! We were planning to fly to the us before school spring break here (Japan ), because the flight fee gets higher during the break. It finally seems takes 6-7weeks recent days from 8-9weeks, hope no more delays..!! 

Actually even a week delay is big for me...really hope it reopens in a week!! 

I am hopeful for everyone past the NOA-2 phase that the shutdown does not last long.

 

I know I sound very casual saying not to worry, but I anticipate getting my own NOA2 next week, so the shutdown can kiss my behind.

[MariaB Soria 110]

1 hour ago, Minori said:

Thank you for the information!! We were planning to fly to the us before school spring break here (Japan ), because the flight fee gets higher during the break. It finally seems takes 6-7weeks recent days from 8-9weeks, hope no more delays..!! 

Actually even a week delay is big for me...really hope it reopens in a week!! 

Agreed... I already past 6 weeks 7 weeks will be next Tuesday NOA2 was Dec 4th! I got weddings plans for 1st week of March.... Every day is a hugeee deal... this waiting really getting on my nerves!!! 

[Cristina24 122]

Hello everyone  

For those who are interested hearing about my medical experience in Melbourne AUS.....here it is. Before I even left for the medical I drank a lot of water with lemon and greens powder to make my blood extra healthy lol.  

So my appointment was at 12:30pm, I arrived 12:20 and wasn't seen till 12:45...I completed some basic paper work in the meantime. Dr Charles called me in and he was very nice, I was comfortable with him. He asked me A BUNCH of questions about my health, took my blood pressure. All was good. Then he tested my eye sight, checked my eyes and ears, mouth, breathing, hight and weight. He then sent me into another room where I got my blood drawn. The nurse was lovely and gentle with me as I felt uneasy about getting a needle, lol. It freakin hurt  but I'm a baby like that. Getting the blood taken alone was 46$ from memory. She gave me a little cup to do a pee sample, so I did that. After I went back to see Dr Charles, he had me lay down on the bed while the nurse was present. He put his hands on both sides of my neck to check my thyroid, checked more breathing, armpits, checked groin area just slightly (bit uncomfortable moment for me. hehe). And....that was it. I adjusted my clothing and sat next to him at his desk. He gave me the option to get vaccinated now or when I have to file for AOS. I said I will do it now just to get it over with and have my medical confirmed as "complete". However I did not get my vaccines YET because he is waiting on my blood test results to determine if I need any extra vaccines? and he is giving me the chance to find my vaccine records (I looked for them everywhere at home, my mother had a baby book where everything was put down but its lost now so... ) 

He mentioned 3 vaccines I would defiantly get when I come back on Wednesday. They were for measles, rubella and...cant remember the last one  sorry. So thats happening soon. I paid 580$ for everything and gave 6 passport photos. I then had to get the X-ray for my chest, which was in another building not too far off at all. The receptionist gave me the address on an envelope which I was not allowed to open.  I presented the envelope to the receptionist at the Victoria House Medical Imaging place. I waited not even 5 mins and was called in. Ive never had an x-ray in my life. I changed into a purple robe sort of thing and was told to just press myself onto the machine. The lady scanned me from her computer. Over and done with very fast. The x-ray was included in the 580$ that I paid at the medical. I am not looking forward to those extra needles to say the least. BUT OH WELL. the things I do for love...

Visa Interview is in 9 days!! 

[WanderingSouls 173]

8 hours ago, LabOz said:

As long as you access the system once every 30 days.

 

Steven

Very good point of advice.....Not many people notice that it times out after 30 days...me either...

i didnt notice, until i found out the entire ds-160 form  that i filled up was *POOF* gone.. oops !.Start from square 1 again... LOL

[tpeach 190]

Government shut down. Kick the can down the road or kick me....Past the NOA2, Past the NVC, Currently at embassy ready status, Medical appointment scheduled, Embassy appointment scheduled both first part of February. Now a shut down is going to affect me how? Cause more delays how? Just one thing after another to cause delays it seems.  Everyone here going through the process correctly and at their own expense. I just hope I don't have to spend any more of my money to make up for congress in differences. I know foreign embassies will remain open but to what extent? Will visa still be processed or remain in AP until they see fit to start working again? I know I worry to much, but this journey has been a rough ride for May filers, as well as others too. I thought actually having dates for appointments was such a relief that there was a actual time and date to look forward to and not just being told to wait a couple more weeks or other canned answers. I may be worrying about nothing but this journey hasn't given me anything not to worry about so far. If everything stays on schedule from date of filing it will have taken over 9 months to get to a interview appointment and hopefully a Visa in hand. 

 

[ToTheMoonAndBack 90]

This really sucks. Ever since this process started in may it always feels like we're making one step and going two back again. Whenever there's the smallest sign of hope.. boom! they ruin it for us:( I feel sad and I don't understand why they let this happen. Now their own citizens are the ones suffering the most cause they're not getting paid.. and our cases finally make it to the embassy and then just nothing happens again. Takin this uncertainty and not knowing when if ever this will end starts to be painful 

sorry for so much negativity but that's all I have today 

[Little_Vixen 1,869]

Chin up guys. You are in the home stretch now! If you listen closely you can hear that clock ticking. Every second you are closer to your loved one. Stay strong and remember, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Let's show the US government what we are made of!

[SHIQUILO 213]

13 hours ago, findme said:

Thank you. I guess the hard part is over. Well I'm hoping it is.

Yes, it is, you are almost done