steffbry

Just wanted to say that Visajourney has been a big help with the whole process from start to finish of answering questions from K-1 forms to Citizenship. We are now done with the whole process except for the Oath Ceremony. So I want to wish everyone well in their journey of being together with the ones you love for a lifetime. Thanks VJ members for all your help. Good luck to all who are in the early process of filing. Take care. The end of our visajourney on here has ended.

Finally! My Medical was done in 2days.. and I almost missed my Flight! Good thing I was able to talk to one of the personnel on the releasing area and told him that I have 1 1/1hr left till my flight. He looked for my medical worksheet and gave it to the counter and was able to finish in time
Anyhow, here's my experience when I had my medical.. I'd like to share it since this is also in return to those who posted here before regarding their medical walk through which really helped me a lot and was able to gain ideas from them before I went for my medical
*I arrived at St.Luke's 11am (since my flight was 630am so arrived 9am at the hotel, decided to eat breakfast first to have plenty of energy). It's really GOOD to go late noon time/in the afternoon everything moves fast in the first day and finished everything in less than 3hours. so the whole 1st day medical It was 1130-1230 (1230-2pm BREAK at the Mall) and 2-3:00 pm Done until Immunization Interview and scheduled for vaccine the next day.
MEDICAL EXAM FIRST DAY
1st step: VERIFICATION at the Main Entrance
Before Entering, I approached the Security Guards and they Verified my Documents (they asked for my NVC letter w/the MNL case no. and Schedule of my Interview date at the Embassy)
2nd Step: Fill out Patient Data Sheet and proceed to the Counter at the Reception Area
Although I have already Registered online for my Medical, It took up less of my time to fill out my registration and the person from the Information area just gave me a Form to fill out my BIO. then directed me to the K-Counter at the Reception Area for data encoding, digital picture taking and fingerprint scanning (Right Index finger, 4x) She then told me to pay at the Cashier on the 5th floor.
Req's: Passport, Passport Photocopy, NVC letter (2copies), Appointment Letter/Schedule of Interview at the US Embassy, 1pc. 2x2 Visa Photo with your name written on the back and together with my Online Registration Printed Copy (If you did online Registration)
3rd Step: U.S.A Counter w/vital sign taking
Although the lady told me to go to the cashier, the guard from the 5th floor directed me to the U.S counter and told me to go to the vital signs counter and they took my BP (Blood Pressure) and was asked to take a seat after and wait for my name to be called.
4th Step: Eye test (using Snellen Chart), Height and Weight determination
When my name was called, I was told to go inside the Room to have my eye test done and determine my height and weight. (although I don't have glasses nor wore contact lens, i had a hard time with some small letters.. I guess I really need to get my eyes fixed )
5th Step: Radiology
From the 5th floor they told me to go to the 3rd floor for my Chest X-ray. Changed into my gown and went inside the X-ray room. Then after I was told to go to the 4th floor for my Blood test and Urine.
6th Step: Laboratory (for Blood/Urine)
(This is really unforgettable and such a mess i made ) From the 2nd floor, I went to the counter and told them I'm here for my Blood test.. they we're all looking to me in their confused faces.. and told me "there's no blood test here".. and told them "they told me to go here in the 4th floor to have my blood test.." and boing! told me "sorry this is the 2nd floor, not the 4th" I was really embarrassed since I decided to take the stairs from the 3rd floor.. so instead of going up, I went down.. thinking I was still in the 5th floor. lol. So from there, They took my Blood test and after that, (another mess) after I had my urine sample, it accidentally slipped on the floor.. (such an embarrassment..) and Nurse told me that she'll give me another specimen cup and told me to be back after drinking lots of water.. (but although I don't wanna waste time) told her that i'll be doing it now since I still gotta go, but when I urinated, just a few drops of urine i was able to provide.. But it's still ok though they just need a very few amount. and after my embarrassing mess, they told me to sit down and wait for my name to be called..after less than 5 minutes...
7th Step: Check out Counter
they told me to proceed to the 5th floor.. so when I went there, they told me to be back at 2pm for my Physical Exam
8th Step: Physical Exam conducted by the Doctor
so 10 minutes to 2pm, I arrived at the 5th floor and proceeded at the U.S Counter and told me to wait for my name to be called. After like, 10minutes, they told me to sit down outside the Doctor's room and wait for my turn. So when I entered the Doctor's room, she asked me some questions then asked me to disrobe my clothes, told me to wear a gown, and asked me as well to lower down my gown for Physical check-up. Everything turned fine, and then after changing my clothes, she asked me another set of questions and told me to go down at the 2nd floor for my Immunization Interview.
9th Step Immunization Interview
I went to the counter on the 2nd floor and told them I'm here for my Immunization Interview. So they directly told me to go inside the room for the Doctor is already there and will ask me some Immunization Questions.
Just a tip: Just be Honest w/everything they ask, it's still for your own benefit
then after my Immunization Interview, I was asked to go back to the counter, and after that the Lady on the Counter scheduled me to be back at 2pm the next day.
Everything done at 330 pm:) was able to go shopping and had a plentiful dinner w/my Mom and sister(who was already staying in Manila)
MEDICAL EXAM SECOND DAY (The start of the long WAIT)
1st Step: Guard Counter checks my name on their record/master list
The Guard asked me for my receipt (from the Clinic) and Searched for my data on their record.. He then told me to proceed to the Second Floor under Immunizations
2nd Step: Immunization
When I proceeded to the Immunization Section Counter, I was told to sit down and wait for my name to be called. (After 20mins).. I was asked to go to the Immunization Room and before Injecting (3vaccines) the Nurse Interviewed me w/some questions like when's my last period, allergies, hospitalizations..etc.. until we led to the topic on what's my profession and told her I'm a nurse, and she was surprised that she was also talking to her colleague all along Anyhow, She gave me my vaccine (3 shots) and then was told to go to the ground floor for the releasing of my Worksheet (Immunization Copy and Xray CD).. this is the last part of the whole thing, but was the LONGEST WAIT during the whole process.. I went down around 230 am and waiting for my name to be called (I was really worried since I have a flight at 630pm back to my Province) so 430pm they called my name and had me sign for me agreeing w/whatever the terms were stated there.. then told me to SIT DOWN again and wait for my name to be called Clock's ticking and every minute I look at the time since Manila is really traffic and very congested.. So 2hrs before I must check-in and 5pm, my name still isn't called.. so i decided to approach one personnel on the Releasing Section and asked if he could do me a favor if he could check on my papers since I still have a 630pm flight.. (thank God to this good Samaritan) he looked for my Data and asked favor for the Counter for Fiance Visa section that I'd be the next one to be released.. so they we're really generous enough and the Nurse from the Counter gave me Final Instructions and what to bring to the Embassy and what to photocopy and in less than 5minutes was able to finish everything and I really looked for the guy who helped me and thanked him and ran outside the clinic, saw my mom really worried that we'll miss our flight.. and THANK GOD the driver from the taxi we rode, had a lot of shortcuts and drove as fast as he could get us to the airport(avoided all traffics) and when we we're about to check in, it's already the Final Call! and FINALLY, went safe back home!
Hope this helped you guys especially to those who are about to have their Medical Exam at SLEC
Just a tip: 1. Don't waste your sleep going to the Clinic very early in the Morning (trust me) if you're not patient enough in waiting. Going during noon time/in the afternoon is a very smooth sail to get things done without any hassles and no hurrying and less worrying!
2. It's GOOD if you were able to register online at SLEC. it saves time here's their site for online registration: http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs (hover on the ONLINE REGISTRATION link and click)...and voila! fill out all that is required.. open your email, and print the Confirmation Letter
Good luck guys! Stay Healthy to avoid delays on your Medical, and petition as well God bless!

Thanks! and Good luck on the rest of your journey:)

They want evidence of meeting in person from 2 years before you file petition up until the day you file petition. And evidence of meeting after you file petition may not count. If this is all you can provide in this regard, you may have to file new petition. I hope you also send more in regards to the specified 2 year time frame?

Congrats btw. sorry wasnt able to check the date;)

My fiance already book his flight to the Philippines this coming February, and looking forward to be in his arms again:) We were both hoping that he would receive the NOA2 once he flies back to US so it'll be such a good news for the both of us after his short vacation here. I'm not worrying much about the long NOA2 wait.. since i am positive that things will turn out well since prayers are stronger than impatiently waiting when NOA2 will arrive. What's important in every relationship is how you stood strong as a couple, and no matter how far the distance is.. the love you both have is much closer to your hearts GOOD LUCK guys! Let's always remain positive

I TOTALLY AGREE. even though we don't get to talk on skype a lot (since i'm busy with work) i still am able to contact my fiance through text. International Unlimited texting is expensive for me, but it's totally worth it.