Medical Question

[Zin-Zin 21]

How far in advance of the interview can we get the medical? 

How close to the interview can we get the medical? 

[Crazy Cat 39,812]

In some places, you have an interview letter in order to book the medical.  Keep in mind that the date of the medical exam will determine the expiration date of the issued visa. 

[Zin-Zin 21]

4 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

In some places, you have an interview letter in order to book the medical.  Keep in mind that the date of the medical exam will determine the expiration date of the issued visa. 

I'm trying avoid two trips to or a lengthy stay in Paris. Just got notice of interview date today for the end of November and will try to have the medical next week. Thank you!

[SteveInBostonI130 3,329]

1 hour ago, Zin-Zin said:

I'm trying avoid two trips to or a lengthy stay in Paris. Just got notice of interview date today for the end of November and will try to have the medical next week. Thank you!

 

Are the embassy approved medical centers only in Paris?

 

Also, technically a person can have the medical as early as 5 months or so from the interview.  The limiting factor is that if approved, the visa expires 6 months from the medical date.  This does not give someone a lot of time to travel to the US before their visa expires.

 

Edited September 28, 2022 by SteveInBostonI130
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[Zin-Zin 21]

22 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

Are the embassy approved medical centers only in Paris?

 

Also, technically a person can have the medical as early as 5 months or so from the interview.  The limiting factor is that if approved, the visa expires 6 months from the medical date.  This does not give someone a lot of time to travel to the US before their visa expires.

 

Yes only 2 doctors in France. Both in Paris. Unless I'm missing something?

 

We're trying to have a family Christmas in Texas so not worried about validity of the examine. 

[Mel.King 23]

4 hours ago, Zin-Zin said:

I'm trying avoid two trips to or a lengthy stay in Paris. Just got notice of interview date today for the end of November and will try to have the medical next week. Thank you!

Just make sure the embassy received your file from the NVC. I tried to schedule a medical after I got my IL but had a wait 4 days for the embassy to get my file before I could schedule it. The hospital refused to make an appointment before they got confirmation from the embassy that my file is there. 

 

Also - better check how long it takes for the hospital to finalize your report. For my medical it stated I need to schedule the medical at least 2 weeks before the interview for the doctor to prepare the report - but it was actually ready and sent to the embassy on the same day! But all hospitals are different, so better make sure from the hospital you'll go to. Also take in mind like @Crazy Cat said, the date of the medical determines the expiration date of the visa, so I guess it depends on when you want to enter the US as well.