Medical exam question

[eskimo85 1]

They say you need an ACRO report for the medical exam and the interview. Therefore, do you need to obtain 2 copies of the ACRO report or does the medical just look at the ACRO and return it?

 

also, my fiancé is going to London to do his medical and wants to do it a couple of days before his interview so he can get both done in one visit. Will this be an issue or just delay our approval by a few days?

 

Thank you!

[Wuozopo 4,285]

7 minutes ago, eskimo85 said:

They say you need an ACRO report for the medical exam and the interview. Therefore, do you need to obtain 2 copies of the ACRO report or does the medical just look at the ACRO and return it?

 

also, my fiancé is going to London to do his medical and wants to do it a couple of days before his interview so he can get both done in one visit. Will this be an issue or just delay our approval by a few days?

 

Thank you!

 

They give the police certificate back so you have it for interview.

 

The embassy will still do the interview without the medical on file. The delay will be more than a few days. 

Edited February 9, 2019 by Wuozopo

[NikLR 13,220]

~~moved to UK regional forum from K1 process and procedures.  Topic is regionally specific ~~

[JFH 12,189]

Knightsbridge make a copy of the police certificate and you get it back so only need to order one. 

 

I’d allow for a delay of up to 2 weeks if you do the medical and interview that close together.

[LukeU 413]

1 hour ago, eskimo85 said:

They say you need an ACRO report for the medical exam and the interview. Therefore, do you need to obtain 2 copies of the ACRO report or does the medical just look at the ACRO and return it?

 

also, my fiancé is going to London to do his medical and wants to do it a couple of days before his interview so he can get both done in one visit. Will this be an issue or just delay our approval by a few days?

 

Thank you!

Hello,

 

I had my medical yesterday and when you go to reception they'll ask for each of the documents and make copies of them. I personally took copies of everything just to hand over to them. They will keep the photo ID (I used passport) until the end of the appointment and then return this to you. 

 

They will inform you on the day to allow at least 7 days to ensure that your medical gets to the embassy in time. If your medical is not there and the day they'll have to wait to receive the medical to approve your visa. So it'll just delay your approval up until then, but as master @Wuozopo  said, it would likely be more than a few days. I always like to err on the side of caution and give them more time just so it can be as smooth as possible 🙂 But I'm a Planner in my profession soooo 

Edited February 9, 2019 by LukeU

[Wuozopo 4,285]

It's been taking longer than they say on the website to get the medical results sent over and in your interview file. And when something is missing, you interrupt their work flow. Instead of moving straight on toward issuing of visa immediately after the interview, your file is in a pile to get back to. They won't jump on backtracking to your file the day it arrives. So you are waiting on somebody to take the time to go dig out your file, check the medical, then put it back in the work flow. That's why I say more than a few days delay...longer to receive the medical than you think, plus an unknown delay for somebody to get back to your file because they are busy with the daily interviews. 

[eskimo85 1]

17 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

It's been taking longer than they say on the website to get the medical results sent over and in your interview file. And when something is missing, you interrupt their work flow. Instead of moving straight on toward issuing of visa immediately after the interview, your file is in a pile to get back to. They won't jump on backtracking to your file the day it arrives. So you are waiting on somebody to take the time to go dig out your file, check the medical, then put it back in the work flow. That's why I say more than a few days delay...longer to receive the medical than you think, plus an unknown delay for somebody to get back to your file because they are busy with the daily interviews. 

Thank for all the helpful advice!

 

Is it better you think to reschedule the interview for a later day then so there’s plenty of time to receive the medical?

[Wuozopo 4,285]

43 minutes ago, eskimo85 said:

Thank for all the helpful advice!

 

Is it better you think to reschedule the interview for a later day then so there’s plenty of time to receive the medical?

 

It won't really hurt your interview. Just know not to panic when the visa doesn't come in 7-10 days like they tell you. I just wanted you to be aware of reasons why it can take longer and they are normal. The medical may take 10-14 calendar days to get in your file assuming all goes well at the exam and they don't have something additional for you to get from your GP. Review what to bring to the medical here http://www.visamedicals.co.uk/us-bring.htm

 

Tip: get all needed shots before the exam so you are cleared for adjustment of status. Otherwise you have to pay another doctor in the US to sign off. Many of them insist on a new full medical exam. You could save $$$ by getting signed off on shots at your visa exam. 

Edited February 9, 2019 by Wuozopo