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So we found out today that we needed to take the sputum test (again) due to my spouse's medical condition. Today is May 4, 2023 and the earliest that SLEC can take people in for the sputum test is on June 26, 2023...unbelievable! I can't believe there is such a backlog. Last time (September 2022), it was only a 2-week wait. 

 

We were also told that we may be able to get an earlier appointment if we call them every day and ask for cancellations. Wondering if anyone has had any luck with this approach.

 

Finally - for those who went through a repeat medical exam and then submitted results to the Embassy - how long did it take for your visa to be issued after the submission?

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It takes them that long to schedule & take the test or is that when the results come in?

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1 hour ago, Kawika & Michelle said:

It takes them that long to schedule & take the test or is that when the results come in?

From the time of the medical exam, there was a 1.5 month delay to take the sputum test. It seems like they're extremely backlogged. 

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30 minutes ago, CFS said:

From the time of the medical exam, there was a 1.5 month delay to take the sputum test. It seems like they're extremely backlogged. 

 

Wow...I had always read it that if they identified you as someone who needed to take the test that you took it at the time of your medical exam but the findings would take up to 2 months for it to culture & give them the results. If that is the case & it will not take an additional 2 months for you to even schedule your test...that only gives you 1-2 months that your medical exam will actually be valid for travel purposes (6 months total).

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Kawika & Michelle

 

Together since June 10th, 2020.

Cebu, Philippines to Katy, TX.

 

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www.facebook.com/groups/texasfilipinacouples/

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1 hour ago, Kawika & Michelle said:

 

Wow...I had always read it that if they identified you as someone who needed to take the test that you took it at the time of your medical exam but the findings would take up to 2 months for it to culture & give them the results. If that is the case & it will not take an additional 2 months for you to even schedule your test...that only gives you 1-2 months that your medical exam will actually be valid for travel purposes (6 months total).

Exactly right and hence my line of questioning above!

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