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8 minutes ago, CEE53147 said:

$40 is a minor cost in the process. Make it easy on yourself and pay it.  If you cannot afford the $40, you cannot afford to live in the US.

It’s not about not being able to afford it, trust me I can afford $40 and I can easily provide for myself in the US so don’t go throwing round assumptions like that. 

I was given a choice of A. Pay £40 and get it now. Or B. Get it for free another time. So obviously I chose to save money and get it for free 

So I had my medical yesterday and it all went well, but they said all I needed was another tetanus vaccine because it has been 10 years since my last one. 

They gave me the the option to get it there for £40, or they said I can get it at my local GP for free, so I chose the free option naturally. 

I called my GP today and they’ve told me that they’re unable to give me a tetanus vaccine unless it’s health related, even though it says on the NHS website that they provide them free for travel purposes as well as if you want a booster after 10 years. 

What do I do? 

8 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

It is what it is. See if this explanation in the UK forum by LeesaMarie helps. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/674794-medical-summary-info-please-read/

 

You can also do a search of the UK forum and see a hundred threads on the subject. 

 

 

 

 

That was really helpful, thank you! There was an attachment of someone’s medical summary on the link and it’s set out exactly the same as mine, so problem solved and the worrying can stop 😅 

We were informed on the 19th of March that our petition was forwarded to the embassy and that they will let me know once they’re ready to process my petition. 

Over two weeks have passed and I still haven’t received anything from the embassy.. when I check the status online is says that it is ‘Ready’ so I went ahead and booked the medical and interview. I just want to make sure that the status isn’t randomly going to change from ‘Ready’ and that I don’t need to take whatever I’m waiting to arrive from the embassy with me to the interview. 

Thanks 

3 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

Yes, that's what they want. It doesn't have to cover your entire life or every time you saw a doctor.

Also I had a tonsillectomy some years back, and that isn’t on the medical summary, which is another reason I was doubting that it’s the correct one. But again I have no idea what exactly they’re asking for, I told my GP and they gave me this, but they didn’t seem confident themselves. 

1 minute ago, Wuozopo said:

 

Yes, that's what they want. It doesn't have to cover your entire life or every time you saw a doctor.

Okay, I just wanted to double check as it says on the email ‘We will keep your medical on hold if you do not have it with you on the day of appointment’. So I’m worried if it isn’t the correct record then obviously my visa process will be set back 😅

2 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Go with what you have and you can explain, if asked, that you have been pretty much healthy for your existence. Will not have an affect on your visa interview.

Okay, thank you! 

3 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

First question I have is did you have any illness's prior to 1999 that required treatment not visits for immunizations or medication.

No, luckily I have never had any serious illnesses or medical conditions that have needed treatments. 

I was just expecting there to be more than 4 listed ‘problems’ from the 25 years I’ve been alive. I had a chest X-Ray a few months ago just to make sure a cough that I had wasn’t anything more serious than a pesky cough (came back all clear). And even that isn’t on this medical records..

So I’ve booked my medical and in the confirmation email it says that they need a summary of my medical history, but NOT my full medical history. 

I went to my GP and they printed off a page that included my medication (N/A), allergies (N/A), immunisations and problems. But there are only 4 listed problems on the entire form, from 1999, 2001 and 2017. I was born in 1994 so I just find it strange how there’s only 4 listed problems from my 25 years of being alive 😅

Is this what it is asking for? As the GP seemed confused when I asked and printed this off as a chance it was correct. 

Om the email it says if I don’t bring the correct record then they will keep my medical on hold, which I don’t want to happen obviously. I’ve attached a photo of the description in the email. 

Any help would be welcome! 

22 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

It is impossible to know a timeline. They change. The common denominator is it's never fast enough. The best info is from the London embassy website. However from many experiences reported on here in the U.K. FORUM we have learned:

1. You don't need that instruction letter.
2. You don't have to actually go to the medical before booking your interview. 
3. Your medical results will not likely arrive in 5 days like they say. Slowed in Jan 2017.
4. You only need one US passport size photo for your interview.
5. You do not need to take photocopies of your documents to the interview.
6. You do not need to prove income five different ways. London is chill on that.
7. Sometimes they try to address spouse visa things and fiancé visa things in the same information and it can confuse you because the processes are different. Spouses do get an assigned appointment from NVC/You pick your own. Spouses DS-260/You DS-160. Spouses I-864/You I-134.

So I booked my medical today for April 16th, so thanks again for advising that it can be booked now and that I didn’t have to wait for the papers to arrive. 

I know you said to wait two weeks after the medical for the visa interview. What if the best available day for me to travel to London for the interview is the 26th (10 days after the medical, not the 2 weeks your suggested) then what would happen IF the embassy still hadn’t received my medical results? Would they turn me away or would they accept the visa on the condition that when they receive the medical results everything looks good? 

Thanks 

8 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

I explained that before

 

The letter from London assumes you had no clue what to do next and had not been on VJ. It tells you to apply for your K1 visa using the instructions on their website and the link https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-2/applying-for-the-visa/ You are way ahead of that in your preparation. 

 

There's a photocopy of the petition your fiancé submitted so you can read what it said and find out he/she has 6 kids he/she didn't tell you about.  And you aren't marrying a doctor like you were lead to believe. 😂🤣 Seriously I hope you know your fiancé better, but many K1 fiance's have never visited the US, barely speak English, and have only met in person one time for 1-2 weeks. Anyway, the letter is for your information. It does not go to the interview so wait on it or don't. 

 

 

Wait.. So you’re telling me I’m NOT marrying a doctor?! 😱😂 Just kidding! We actually met working at a summer camp in the US and have spent several months at a time visiting each other, so we’re a little different compared to the relationships who have yet to even meet yet 😅

Youve been a great help with all of this information. It’s been difficult to find concrete answers online of the next steps and how long each stage takes, so I’m glad I signed up on VJ! 

Thanks 

2 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

You pick the date of your interview. Hopefully you will find availability two weeks after the medical date you get. Read Step 4. Remember seeing these?? You can do that tomorrow too.

 

Yes, I read through the steps again and followed the link to the website where you book your interview. I signed up and it said the next available day is April 2nd, which shocked me as I didn’t expect it to be so close! 

I didn’t pay the fees/book the interview as I’m waiting for these papers and to book my medical first. But what exactly should I be expecting from these papers that are due to arrive? Is it just information on how to book the medical and interview or is it actually an important document that’s nessesary to progress? 

Thanks for you help :) 

2 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

That means it's in London but the letter is not out yet. You don't need the physical letter for anything. The medical clinic will say bring it to verify case number, but you can take the NVC notice that also has that LNDxxxxxxxx case number. 

 

After you make your medical appointment, you can carry on to "Step 4" in the instructions, but allow about 2 weeks between medical and interview appointment. They are not as fast anymore getting your medical results to the embassy. It is best to have everything there on the day. Then you don't get shoved aside waiting for them to get back to your case because the medical wasn't there. 

Thank you for this information! I’ll call them first thing tomorrow to see when I can book my medical. Hopefully it isn’t going to be too far away. 

Do you know how far away the interview should be? This whole process has been incredibly hard to try to predict when each step should be taking place. 

17 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

Check Immigrant Visa with your case number LNDxxxxxxxxxx https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/

Just checked and it says that the status is ‘Ready’. 

Thanks 

17 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

You don't have to wait. Call for a medical appointment Monday and get that set up if you know your LND number and have everything to take.  Did you have email from NVC saying your case had been sent? What does your status say? In transit? Ready?

Oh really?! I will get on with that first thing tomorrow then! 

Yes I received the email from NVC on March 19th saying the case has been forwarded to the consulate in London.

I completed the DS-160 a few days ago, I just checked the status and it says ‘No status’, but this is with the DS-160 case number. The case number on the NVC email wouldn’t work..

7 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

It probably didn't arrive until Monday. Then it has to get from the offsite mail place to the IV Unit, logged in, and a letter mailed. You can start following the instructions they are going to mail you. 

This https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-2/applying-for-the-visa/ scroll down to Step 1-4. Then read the links at the top.  Do you have your things for the medical yet? Immunizations, 4 passport photos, health summary from you GP, police certificate. Arrange that before calling for a medical appointment. 

 

 

Thanks for this! 

Yes I have everything needed for the final steps of the process, police certificate, immunisation and health records, passport photos etc.

The only thing I have to wait for now is notification from the embassy so I can book my medical and final interview, which is why we’re getting so anxious because it’s literally the only thing we’re waitig on. 

I’m a UK resident.

Our I-129F petition was forwarded to the London embassy on 19th March and I have yet to hear anything since this date. 

I’ve noticed on the timelines that a lot of people heard back within 3-8 days, so I’m just wondering how long this process should take, and how long from now should I be expecting to wait until my interview?

Thanks