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    chlosicles reacted to Boiler in What is the hardest things to adjust to in the US?   
    Driving on the wrong side of the road.
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    chlosicles got a reaction from IknBarbie in Approved !!   
    Hey everyone.
    You should receive an email from the consulate saying that your documents have been forwarded onto the courier group. They’ll provide you with a tracking number and a tracking link. Receiving that email means that your stuff will be delivered the next day!
    You have a 10 hour window from 8am till 6pm, make sure you’re in!
    The courier I had didn’t ask for any ID whatsoever, just sign for the package and there you go.
    The parcel arrived in a giant grey bag, opened up that bag and inside was the passport with the visa inside and the ACRO certificate and then the giant ### white envelope which boldly says DO NOT OPEN. 
    Congratulations everyone 😁😁😁
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    chlosicles got a reaction from Yuriwales in Knights Bridge Medical Exam question with history of depression   
    Hello!
     
    You can go ahead with your medical!
    They'll give you a letter after you've done everything that states that they need further evidence regarding your history of depression etc.
    Your medical results will be placed on hold until they recieve that letter from your GP.
    I had my medical and the next day scanned through the letter
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    chlosicles got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in Knights Bridge Medical Exam question with history of depression   
    Hello!
     
    You can go ahead with your medical!
    They'll give you a letter after you've done everything that states that they need further evidence regarding your history of depression etc.
    Your medical results will be placed on hold until they recieve that letter from your GP.
    I had my medical and the next day scanned through the letter
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    chlosicles got a reaction from TM92 in Knights Bridge Medical Exam question with history of depression   
    Hello!
     
    You can go ahead with your medical!
    They'll give you a letter after you've done everything that states that they need further evidence regarding your history of depression etc.
    Your medical results will be placed on hold until they recieve that letter from your GP.
    I had my medical and the next day scanned through the letter
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    chlosicles got a reaction from Jen&Cal in Approved !!   
    Hey everyone.
    You should receive an email from the consulate saying that your documents have been forwarded onto the courier group. They’ll provide you with a tracking number and a tracking link. Receiving that email means that your stuff will be delivered the next day!
    You have a 10 hour window from 8am till 6pm, make sure you’re in!
    The courier I had didn’t ask for any ID whatsoever, just sign for the package and there you go.
    The parcel arrived in a giant grey bag, opened up that bag and inside was the passport with the visa inside and the ACRO certificate and then the giant ### white envelope which boldly says DO NOT OPEN. 
    Congratulations everyone 😁😁😁
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    chlosicles reacted to TM92 in K1 Visa Port of Entry   
    pfft, I'm bringing my Kindergarten finger paintings; I got a "star" sticker
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    chlosicles got a reaction from DJClaire in past mental health issue   
    Congratulations!!
     
    Also, thank you, you've given me hope as someone who also suffered from past mental health issues. I never got hospitilized, but it's comforting to know that with my medical summary and a letter from my doctor I should be able to pass the medical too
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    chlosicles reacted to DktrFaustus in London Embassy K-1 interview review/report (30/10/18).   
    First, it’s a happy ending. I was approved and hope to be winging my way to Indiana by the middle of November. Yes, I’m now one of those converts to the “don’t worry about it” club, as it appears the majority of those who attend the London Embassy for their interviews join the same club after they’re done.
     
    Coming down from Liverpool, I stayed in a cute little AirBnB in Wandsworth. The host was absolutely lovely, and it is a 15-minute walk from the Embassy. If anybody wants the details for their own trip I can send you my referral code. The night before I just tried to not worry myself and went off for a curry and a few pints.
     
    The morning of the interview I pinged awake far earlier than I ever intended, but it felt inevitable that I would do that. After spending some time getting ready and checking my documents once again I headed off to the Embassy. My appointment was for 10:30am but I got there for 9am and decamped to the café in the nearby Waitrose for a toastie (cheese and ham on sourdough, lovely) and a cup of tea. You absolutely cannot miss the Embassy as it is HUGE and imposing, which is to be expected I suppose. The flag outside was at half-mast in respect to the murders committed at the synagogue in Pittsburgh a day or two earlier.
     
    Once you hit the Embassy grounds it’s a simple matter of following the path and signage that skirts the moat (yes) that surrounds the building. In short order I came to a red tent type-of-thing manned by a guy that sounded exactly like Jay from The Inbetweeners. He asked for my DS-160 confirmation and passport. As I had arrived before 10am, I was asked to stand off to the side with a few other people and wait until the hour to be let in.
     
    I went through security with no hassle (much quicker and less harried than an airport, but also less volume of course) and walked across the Embassy’s inner grounds toward the main building itself. I waited in a queue to have my DS-160 and passport looked at again, and my passport was slapped with a sticker telling me my appointment number and where to wait. I took the elevator to the first floor and found the windows I was to wait by (20 and 21). The Embassy didn’t seem busy that day, and I was only waiting for 20 minutes or so before my ticket was called.
     
    Frankly, the two interviews and documentation exchanges couldn’t have been easier or more pleasant. The first person asked me for my passport, a photo, an original birth certificate, an original police certificate and the I-134. I also had my finger and thumb prints taken.
     
    During this exchange, there was a security alert. A booming voice came over the PA system urging us to “DUCK AND COVER! STAY AWAY FROM THE WINDOWS!”. Well, I thought that was it really; I make it all the way to the Embassy only for ISIS to get me at the final hurdle. After ducking in my booth for about five minutes, calm resumed. It was a stray suitcase in a lobby somewhere. Still, it was quite an intense few minutes and quite nerve-wracking.
     
    Turns out I had taken a LOT more documentation than I was ever asked for. I wasn’t even asked for the piece of paper you get on booking the interview that asks you to print it out to take with you (still take it though, obviously). I wasn’t asked for evidence of financial support, a letter from her employer, tax returns, pay slips, further relationship evidence or the evidence of my fiancee’s previous name change.
     
    After he takes what he wants from me, I’m told to sit and wait in the same spot I was earlier and to wait for my second interview. I managed to meet with @chlosicles whose interviews were around the same time as me. I won’t speak for her as I think she will do her own review, but we chatted a little to pass the time and swapped meeting stories etc.
     
    Not long after sitting down, I was called to a second window. I was met there by a woman who conducted an extremely simple and brief interview. I performed my oath, confirmed my fingerprints on her scanner and answered some easy questions.
     
    How did we meet? When did we meet in person? What does she do for a living? She then remarked that I’ve been to the States a lot since we met, and that I was approved.
     
    “What? Really?” I said, probably something she hears a few times a day. She nodded, smiled and then explained what the next stage was (delivery of visa and passport). Elated, I left her saying thank you and waited for @chlosicles to have her interview.
     
    Shortly after I left the Embassy, phoned my parents and fiancée and…that was it. Went for lunch, few celebratory pints and then headed back North.
     
    The next day I told my employer and colleagues about everything. I hadn’t mentioned it once to anybody. Although I’ve only worked there for a few months it’s a good job and I’ve formed some good friendships. My Directors couldn’t have been more pleased for me, so everything went super smoothly.
     
    That’s yer lot. If anyone has any questions, I’ll happily answer as best I can.
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    chlosicles reacted to itsbart in August 2018 NOA2 -----> NVC   
    NOA 1: 02/12/2018
    NOA 2: 08/22/2018
    Interview date: 10/31/2018
    Approved ! 
     
    Thanks for all of your support guys.
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    chlosicles got a reaction from microcebus in August 2018 NOA2 -----> NVC   
    Just heading back from an approved interview now!! Thank you for everyone’s help, especially when it came to I-134 and medical questions. I can’t wait to explore the next part of this journey and finally be with my fiancé again!!
    Good luck to all of those who are still waiting to attend their interviews. 
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    chlosicles reacted to microcebus in August 2018 NOA2 -----> NVC   
    My fiancee's interview was yesterday (local time) in Sydney.  Approved!  Thanks @Greenbaum and everyone else who helped us, especially with my many I-134 questions.
     
    CEAC is still saying "Ready" for our case.  Will it update?  I feel like I can't totally celebrate or book my travel for the wedding until she has the visa in her hand.
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    chlosicles reacted to jakejon in Lost   
    Hi Andrea, 
     
    The info you have is totally out of date. There is no longer a readiness form. I had my interview last month in London and could book it when my case went into transit from NVC to London. You honestly need to get it booked. You won’t get a letter. Only letter I got from London was a link of how to book interview. It’s a DIY process there. 
     
    Hope you get sorted soon. 
     
    Jon 🍀
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    chlosicles got a reaction from Uk2usa2016 in Cancellation list for London’s interview?   
    When you are on your profile page, click Edit Profile on the header and scroll down till you see Immigration Status. Change that to the visa you're going for
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    chlosicles reacted to DktrFaustus in Knightsbridge Medical Exam (review/report).   
    Good morning all,
     
    Before I get into my own experience, I'd just like to extend a massive thanks to @chlosicles and @LeesaMarie, who were an immense help and provided plenty of support to me during a stressful period. I'm indebted to your kindness and openness, so please accept my deepest thanks. Also to the rest of you on this forum who have provided advice and insight, it has been extremely helpful and comforting.
     
    Okay, so let's get on with the show...
     
    My exam was Saturday 13th October. The night before I had stayed in a little place in Bermondsey, which was a very short journey to Bond Street tube station and ideally located for me. If you do arrive at Bond Street tube station, the doctors' is more or less a straight walk down a couple of narrow streets. Make sure you use your navigator/Google Maps if you're walking, because there are one or two streets that are so narrow and inconsequential looking that it is easy to miss them. But as long as you give yourself plenty of time, you'll be just fine finding it.
     
    As is my habit, I arrived much earlier than my 9.10am appointment. I'd much rather be an hour early than one minute late (something I inherited from my father) so I decamped to a place called The Ivy (not sure if it was *the* Ivy but it certainly looked posh enough) and had a couple of pots of tea and a final read/check through all of my documents. I was too nervous to eat so I didn't force it.
     
    Around 9am I head to the doctors' office. Once you're buzzed in, their office is the first door on your right. I went in and found myself at reception. The receptionist was helpful and approachable, and she took my documents, did her necessary bits with them before handing me a receptacle for my urine sample and another medical questionnaire to fill in. You have the entire time/appointment to provide a urine sample, so don't worry about being rushed or needing it for a certain time. 
     
    I filled in the questionnaire (a little more in-depth than the one you get from online, but much the same topics and questions) and had about 10 cups of water to get the motor running for my sample. When I had finished the paperwork, I handed it to the receptionist and shortly after (I was the only non-staff member in there for a while) I was ushered through to speak to Theresa, the nurse. She was very friendly and we went through my vaccination record and was asked a few basic questions. 
     
    After that I was sent back to the waiting room, where a couple of people had since gathered. After another very short while I was summoned by the radiologist, who was a lovely chap who I *think* was called Phil. He put me at ease with his manner, asked me how far I'd travelled, and we talked about road closures and the like. I took off my shirt and had my very first X-ray (I've been very fortunate with my health/wellbeing for the most part), which was over before I knew it. We had a look at what came up on the screen and he said that there appeared to be absolutely nothing of concern to bring up or discuss, so just like that I was back in the waiting room.
     
    Ah, and now the wait for perhaps the most important part of the whole trip. I was nervous, of course. Turns out I really, really didn't need to be. I was seen by Dr Fong, who was calm, methodical and easy to communicate with.
     
    Having had a history of depression, I was worried about my past coming back to haunt me and f**k the process up, but having spent a long time and a lot of stress and energy having the necessary reports/letters/documentation, the entire examination/consultation was an absolute breeze. She simply went through my answers on the medical questionnaire I had filled out on the day, before going on to ask me more regarding depression/anxiety. In my case, she asked about the circumstances that led to my diagnosis. I answered thoroughly and correctly. She asked a couple more questions relating to the supporting evidence I had brought. All in all, I took the following:
     
    - Patient summary (the very brief one that lists any and all active/past problems).
    - Vaccination history.
    - List of prescriptions and dates they were administered (I was on anti-depressants for six years, so it was a lot easier to just have that list to hand with all dates).
    - A letter from my GP confirming my history with depression, my treatment and progress, and a note saying I had responded well to treatment, was no longer in receipt of medication and was of no harm/danger to myself or others.
    - A letter/report from the counselling service I attended from 2014 to 2016. I happened upon this by chance when my GP and I were trawling through my files. If you've attended any sort of counselling, make sure you get this too.
     
    Dr Fong asked me about smoking, drinking, any prior drug use and other notable medical problems I may have had. We then performed a series of basic tests: reflexes, eye chart reading, pressing of stomach and checking of lymph nodes, and while I don't actually recall having my height and weight checked, I know I answered it more or less accurately on my questionnaire, so perhaps that saved the doctor doing it again. Then I had my blood drawn. I HATE needles and honestly, this was the worst part of the day for me!
     
    After all of that, I finally gave my sample (my bladder really wasn't co-operating that day) and after getting my passport back from the receptionist and being told that if I didn't hear anything back in five working days regarding my blood/urine, everything is good to go, I left. I felt a little surreal having gone through all of that in whirlwind after building myself up for it so much, but it's an important day and process, so don't worry about how you feel about it. Just make sure you have the right documentation, answer questions honestly and be there on time. That really is the best advice to give. All told I was in an out within an hour. I had a quick lunch and then went to catch the Megabus back up North.
     
    I hope this is of help/comfort to those of you waiting for your own medicals. I think I covered everything. I will happily answer any questions you may have to the best of my ability. Now my Embassy interview is on October 30th. After you receive NOA2 things move *really* fast. I plan/hope to be in Indiana before Thanksgiving (November 22nd).
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    chlosicles got a reaction from JoannaV in Knightsbridge Medical Review   
    Hello everyone, I thought I would write up a review of KnightsbridgeVisa Medicals whilst it's still fresh in my head.
    I went there today having had the appointment booked for over a month. I got my case number from the NVC early September and figured that the case probably wouldn't get sent out to the London Embassy till the end of that month so I booked it for the middle of October hoping that everything would be set up by then. Luckily it was. My interview is set for 30th October.
     
    Here's a brief summary of my medical history:-
    I suffered with a depressive and anxiety mood disorder from 2010-2014. I was also diagnosed with a personality disorder at this time.
    I had a blackout in 2010.
    I've also had two operations – tonsillectomy and left thyroid removal.
     
    Here's the paperwork I took with me:-
    Email print out from Knightsbridge Visa Medicals
    The questionnaire they ask you to fill out
    Vaccination records – for me this was a mixture of patient record print outs and an old vaccination card.
    Passport and 1 copy
    ACRO police report and 1 copy
    4 Passport photos
    GP patient medical summary – for me, this listed my past problems as being my current problems, but this didn't seem to be an issue?
    Because of above I took print outs from my patient record that shows the last time I was prescribed certain medications.
    I also took print outs that were about my depressive and anxiety mood disorder that showed how I was doing throughout the entire diagnoses, print outs from the mental health team I saw and anything that I felt was relevant to it.
    On top of that I took even more print outs of my records that were about why I got my left thyroid removed and why I had a blackout.
     
    I thoroughly over prepared myself.
     
    I arrived 20 minutes early and they told me to stay in the waiting room until 10 minutes before my appointment time. They called me over eventually and I handed over all the paperwork that they ask for in the email (passport, ACRO certificate, photo, questionnaire, vaccination records and patient summary). She then got me to fill out another form which was very similar to the questionnaire they supply you with, but slightly more in depth. Filled that out and handed it back to them. Got a pee pot (joy oh joy!).
    I wasn't waiting for long and then I got called in for my chest x-ray. I'm not sure about the men – but women are supplied with a robe and you can get undressed behind a curtain. You get to keep the robe for when you see the doctor. The chest x-ray is instant and you get to see it on the screen too – it's pretty neat, I loved it. The radiologist said my chest was text book example and I have nothing to worry about. I got dressed and then he sent me to the room next door where the nurse would meet me and just go over my vaccination record. The nurse came and just double checked what vaccinations I had been given and when I had my flu jab. She told me that I've had everything that is needed and I would need to keep the form for AOS. I went back to the waiting room and after a couple minutes the doctor called me in.
    I'm not sure if it works like this all the time, but they had a male and female doctor and they were only calling in patients of the same gender.
    I went in to the doctors room and was prepped to fight my case that I was a sane, healthy person. Turns out all the stuff I printed off didn't even need to be looked at. She asked me briefly what operations I had and why. Not a problem. She didn't mention the blackout at all. She moved straight onto the depression and anxiety disorder. She told me that they want to hear a story as to why I had it and how long and how I am feeling now. We went through that and she told me that she needs to see a letter from the doctor explaining all of this and that “I am not at risk of harming myself or other people”. I didn't have that at the time – the letter was actually being written by my doctor at the same time and I picked it up after I got back from the medical.
    Continuing on, she weighed me, measured my height and then got me to read from a chart to test my eyes – I think I need to see an optician because I wasn't the best at that, but she didn't have a problem with it.
    She asked me to undress to my underwear behind the curtain and gave me the option of putting the robe on which I accepted. Yes, you have to take your socks off too. She just did some general tests – looked in eyes, ears and throat. Moved my limbs around, tested my reflexes and felt my stomach too; she also drew some blood. That was it. I was all good to go. She told me that as soon as I get the letter from my doctor just to scan it through and I'll be set.
     
    You have the entire time you're there to pee in the pot. It gets put in a bag with your blood sample, so you're not in a rush if you're terrible at peeing in a pot like I am.
    You pay at the end of the entire process and they give you the vaccination record that you will need for AOS – do not lose this.
    They keep your passport at the very beginning and give it back to you at the very end.
    It takes 5 days for your blood work and pee to come back and only then do they send the results off to the embassy.
    The whole staff there are really lovely, don't be afraid to ask any questions.
    They can take copies of everything you give them and give you back the originals.
     
    My appointment was at 11:30am. I left the building at 12:30pm.
     
    If anyone has any questions let me know and I'll do my best to answer them.
     
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    chlosicles got a reaction from LeesaMarie in Knightsbridge Medical Review   
    Hello everyone, I thought I would write up a review of KnightsbridgeVisa Medicals whilst it's still fresh in my head.
    I went there today having had the appointment booked for over a month. I got my case number from the NVC early September and figured that the case probably wouldn't get sent out to the London Embassy till the end of that month so I booked it for the middle of October hoping that everything would be set up by then. Luckily it was. My interview is set for 30th October.
     
    Here's a brief summary of my medical history:-
    I suffered with a depressive and anxiety mood disorder from 2010-2014. I was also diagnosed with a personality disorder at this time.
    I had a blackout in 2010.
    I've also had two operations – tonsillectomy and left thyroid removal.
     
    Here's the paperwork I took with me:-
    Email print out from Knightsbridge Visa Medicals
    The questionnaire they ask you to fill out
    Vaccination records – for me this was a mixture of patient record print outs and an old vaccination card.
    Passport and 1 copy
    ACRO police report and 1 copy
    4 Passport photos
    GP patient medical summary – for me, this listed my past problems as being my current problems, but this didn't seem to be an issue?
    Because of above I took print outs from my patient record that shows the last time I was prescribed certain medications.
    I also took print outs that were about my depressive and anxiety mood disorder that showed how I was doing throughout the entire diagnoses, print outs from the mental health team I saw and anything that I felt was relevant to it.
    On top of that I took even more print outs of my records that were about why I got my left thyroid removed and why I had a blackout.
     
    I thoroughly over prepared myself.
     
    I arrived 20 minutes early and they told me to stay in the waiting room until 10 minutes before my appointment time. They called me over eventually and I handed over all the paperwork that they ask for in the email (passport, ACRO certificate, photo, questionnaire, vaccination records and patient summary). She then got me to fill out another form which was very similar to the questionnaire they supply you with, but slightly more in depth. Filled that out and handed it back to them. Got a pee pot (joy oh joy!).
    I wasn't waiting for long and then I got called in for my chest x-ray. I'm not sure about the men – but women are supplied with a robe and you can get undressed behind a curtain. You get to keep the robe for when you see the doctor. The chest x-ray is instant and you get to see it on the screen too – it's pretty neat, I loved it. The radiologist said my chest was text book example and I have nothing to worry about. I got dressed and then he sent me to the room next door where the nurse would meet me and just go over my vaccination record. The nurse came and just double checked what vaccinations I had been given and when I had my flu jab. She told me that I've had everything that is needed and I would need to keep the form for AOS. I went back to the waiting room and after a couple minutes the doctor called me in.
    I'm not sure if it works like this all the time, but they had a male and female doctor and they were only calling in patients of the same gender.
    I went in to the doctors room and was prepped to fight my case that I was a sane, healthy person. Turns out all the stuff I printed off didn't even need to be looked at. She asked me briefly what operations I had and why. Not a problem. She didn't mention the blackout at all. She moved straight onto the depression and anxiety disorder. She told me that they want to hear a story as to why I had it and how long and how I am feeling now. We went through that and she told me that she needs to see a letter from the doctor explaining all of this and that “I am not at risk of harming myself or other people”. I didn't have that at the time – the letter was actually being written by my doctor at the same time and I picked it up after I got back from the medical.
    Continuing on, she weighed me, measured my height and then got me to read from a chart to test my eyes – I think I need to see an optician because I wasn't the best at that, but she didn't have a problem with it.
    She asked me to undress to my underwear behind the curtain and gave me the option of putting the robe on which I accepted. Yes, you have to take your socks off too. She just did some general tests – looked in eyes, ears and throat. Moved my limbs around, tested my reflexes and felt my stomach too; she also drew some blood. That was it. I was all good to go. She told me that as soon as I get the letter from my doctor just to scan it through and I'll be set.
     
    You have the entire time you're there to pee in the pot. It gets put in a bag with your blood sample, so you're not in a rush if you're terrible at peeing in a pot like I am.
    You pay at the end of the entire process and they give you the vaccination record that you will need for AOS – do not lose this.
    They keep your passport at the very beginning and give it back to you at the very end.
    It takes 5 days for your blood work and pee to come back and only then do they send the results off to the embassy.
    The whole staff there are really lovely, don't be afraid to ask any questions.
    They can take copies of everything you give them and give you back the originals.
     
    My appointment was at 11:30am. I left the building at 12:30pm.
     
    If anyone has any questions let me know and I'll do my best to answer them.
     
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    chlosicles got a reaction from sam.e in Steps after "ready" Status K1 Visa   
    My appointment was far out enough. I booked it in the middle of September for today. I received the letter from the embassy a week ago, so I took that with me, but I’m pretty sure other people from this forum took the NVC email letter with them and it was still okay. They just need it to verify your case number   
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    chlosicles got a reaction from DktrFaustus in Knightsbridge Medical Review   
    Hello everyone, I thought I would write up a review of KnightsbridgeVisa Medicals whilst it's still fresh in my head.
    I went there today having had the appointment booked for over a month. I got my case number from the NVC early September and figured that the case probably wouldn't get sent out to the London Embassy till the end of that month so I booked it for the middle of October hoping that everything would be set up by then. Luckily it was. My interview is set for 30th October.
     
    Here's a brief summary of my medical history:-
    I suffered with a depressive and anxiety mood disorder from 2010-2014. I was also diagnosed with a personality disorder at this time.
    I had a blackout in 2010.
    I've also had two operations – tonsillectomy and left thyroid removal.
     
    Here's the paperwork I took with me:-
    Email print out from Knightsbridge Visa Medicals
    The questionnaire they ask you to fill out
    Vaccination records – for me this was a mixture of patient record print outs and an old vaccination card.
    Passport and 1 copy
    ACRO police report and 1 copy
    4 Passport photos
    GP patient medical summary – for me, this listed my past problems as being my current problems, but this didn't seem to be an issue?
    Because of above I took print outs from my patient record that shows the last time I was prescribed certain medications.
    I also took print outs that were about my depressive and anxiety mood disorder that showed how I was doing throughout the entire diagnoses, print outs from the mental health team I saw and anything that I felt was relevant to it.
    On top of that I took even more print outs of my records that were about why I got my left thyroid removed and why I had a blackout.
     
    I thoroughly over prepared myself.
     
    I arrived 20 minutes early and they told me to stay in the waiting room until 10 minutes before my appointment time. They called me over eventually and I handed over all the paperwork that they ask for in the email (passport, ACRO certificate, photo, questionnaire, vaccination records and patient summary). She then got me to fill out another form which was very similar to the questionnaire they supply you with, but slightly more in depth. Filled that out and handed it back to them. Got a pee pot (joy oh joy!).
    I wasn't waiting for long and then I got called in for my chest x-ray. I'm not sure about the men – but women are supplied with a robe and you can get undressed behind a curtain. You get to keep the robe for when you see the doctor. The chest x-ray is instant and you get to see it on the screen too – it's pretty neat, I loved it. The radiologist said my chest was text book example and I have nothing to worry about. I got dressed and then he sent me to the room next door where the nurse would meet me and just go over my vaccination record. The nurse came and just double checked what vaccinations I had been given and when I had my flu jab. She told me that I've had everything that is needed and I would need to keep the form for AOS. I went back to the waiting room and after a couple minutes the doctor called me in.
    I'm not sure if it works like this all the time, but they had a male and female doctor and they were only calling in patients of the same gender.
    I went in to the doctors room and was prepped to fight my case that I was a sane, healthy person. Turns out all the stuff I printed off didn't even need to be looked at. She asked me briefly what operations I had and why. Not a problem. She didn't mention the blackout at all. She moved straight onto the depression and anxiety disorder. She told me that they want to hear a story as to why I had it and how long and how I am feeling now. We went through that and she told me that she needs to see a letter from the doctor explaining all of this and that “I am not at risk of harming myself or other people”. I didn't have that at the time – the letter was actually being written by my doctor at the same time and I picked it up after I got back from the medical.
    Continuing on, she weighed me, measured my height and then got me to read from a chart to test my eyes – I think I need to see an optician because I wasn't the best at that, but she didn't have a problem with it.
    She asked me to undress to my underwear behind the curtain and gave me the option of putting the robe on which I accepted. Yes, you have to take your socks off too. She just did some general tests – looked in eyes, ears and throat. Moved my limbs around, tested my reflexes and felt my stomach too; she also drew some blood. That was it. I was all good to go. She told me that as soon as I get the letter from my doctor just to scan it through and I'll be set.
     
    You have the entire time you're there to pee in the pot. It gets put in a bag with your blood sample, so you're not in a rush if you're terrible at peeing in a pot like I am.
    You pay at the end of the entire process and they give you the vaccination record that you will need for AOS – do not lose this.
    They keep your passport at the very beginning and give it back to you at the very end.
    It takes 5 days for your blood work and pee to come back and only then do they send the results off to the embassy.
    The whole staff there are really lovely, don't be afraid to ask any questions.
    They can take copies of everything you give them and give you back the originals.
     
    My appointment was at 11:30am. I left the building at 12:30pm.
     
    If anyone has any questions let me know and I'll do my best to answer them.
     
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    chlosicles reacted to Welshbear in How long after interview approval did it take for you to receive your visa in mail?   
    It arrived about 3pm. I had an email with a tracking number, but that’s it. I didn’t get a text or anything. When I checked the tracking number, it said “out on the road”. So I just had to wait... it got handed down to a local deliver guy and he was the one that delivered it to me. Not a terrible service, but I was expecting more for the price it was. 
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    chlosicles reacted to Soph97 in How long after interview approval did it take for you to receive your visa in mail?   
    I had my interview on 23rd August, and my medical on 24th August. My medical results reached the embassy and my visa was approved on 31st August. (I did courier home delivery) On September 10th I received a message saying it would be delivered the following day (11th). The courier service website says delivery hours are 8am-6pm... waited in till 5.30 then tried calling... but they don’t really have a calling service so I facebook and tweeted them. Whilst there, saw loads of other people had their deliveries cancelled and rescheduled for another day or were complaining they also hadn’t received their stuff. They replied to me on fb and twitter saying my stuff would be delivered soon.... and I eventually got it at 8pm.
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    chlosicles reacted to Wuozopo in NOA2 received - now what? Please help   
    People put both. It doesn't matter. Nothing needs to be corrected or mentioned. I've read plenty of threads where it was argued (after the fact) which to put. All were approved without the slightest hitch. 
     
    It's an example of people don't read the government's instructions and believe what the first person on a forum tells them, which happens to be incorrect. In this instance, it doesn't affect anything. It is a cross reference to match the petition up with the visa application. 
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    chlosicles got a reaction from grammarly in past mental health issue   
    Congratulations!!
     
    Also, thank you, you've given me hope as someone who also suffered from past mental health issues. I never got hospitilized, but it's comforting to know that with my medical summary and a letter from my doctor I should be able to pass the medical too
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    chlosicles reacted to Adam Zollinger in August 2018 NOA2 -----> NVC   
    You are going to be great! 
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    chlosicles got a reaction from Taffi111 in How much is UK medical?   
    In the email I got after I booked my medical it says £330 for adults and £140 for children. 
    If you have to have anything extra like vaccinations then this will be added on top. 
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