desilu

Hi all

Im a bit worried, hope you can help. I was just going over what I need to take to the medical tomorrow morning and the Knightsbridge doctors website says I have to take a completed IV18a medical questionnaire. Ive never recieved this document. Is there anywhere I can download it from?

Thanks so much guys

Lou

HELP!!

I have my medical tomorrow morning and Ive just found out I have to provide a medical questionnaire - form IV18a. I havent recieved this document in any of the packets. Is there somewhere I should download it from??

Thanks guys

I am still deciding what to do about my things. I'm thinking of taking some extra cases with me on the plane and then getting the rest later. Or I might do a few boxes of books and things shipped. I have some antique furniture which I would like to bring over but at the moment our first house doesn't have much room for more furniture so I might leave it there for a little while.

I can't decide! Are you taking a lot?

Lynne

I am going to fly out with a couple of big suitcases with clothes etc but need to ship everything else. Ideally Id like it to be picked up before I leave then arrive a few days after me. Im not taking furniture but quite a lot of other things that mean a lot to me - like art, photo albums, books, DVDs etc. It all adds up, even tho Im being quite ruthless at throwing things away/selling stuff on ebay. Ive no idea how much it will cost - hoping to get help with shipping quotes as Im no good at picturing how many packing boxes I'll need....

Lou

Good luck guys - I had my medical last week. It was a lot less stressful than I thought it would be - in and out in about 50 mins - most of that waiting around to be seen.

My interview is on the 5th Dec - a week tomorrow!

Oh thats good news - I was getting worried. Hopefully all will be straightforward.

Good luck for your interview Isma

PS Have you looked into international shipping? Im rubbish at organising this type of thing...

Congrats to everyone on getting interview dates and those who are already in the US

I have my medical tomorrow. Interview in 14 days.

I believe so Ilya R, I remember someone in the UK forum did that and it was fine apparently

Congrats to all those finally together!!

Good luck Leedah, I hope things get sorted soon

My interview is scheduled for 11 Dec with medical on 28 Nov. POE (all being well!) booked for 6 Jan 2009. Decided to spend a last Christmas with my family here before making the big move

Wishing you all the best Ling Ling!

Fingers crossed everything will work out really well and the interview will go smoothly

Texas is allright as long as you stay outta the boonies.

Having spent a month living in the Houston suburbs I tend to disagree.

Interesting. My hubby and I have discussed all these things over the 3 years we've been together. I think some of this is quite fundamental stuff and Id be worried if couples hadnt talked about them. Having differing opinions on such things could have an effect on long-term compatibility.

I already earn double what he does anyway so that issue raised its head before we started dating

Craziness.

Even my 60 year old mother wants to go see it.

Its been great! I work late and commute 2 hours each way, so by the time Im home he's getting back not long after. We then have most of the evening to chat. Altho I keep almost missing our morning chat when he wakes up - usually its on my lunchhour but now its like 11.30 and Im sometimes stuck in meetings. lol

Congrats!!

And thanks so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review. I feel I know a lot more about the actual steps that will take place on the day which is really useful. Thanks again

So she gets her medical, goes to the interview, and then?

At the interview she'll find out if she's approved. If so they'll either issue the visa paperwork on the spot or will courier it to her within a week (depending on your consultate) And then she is free to fly over and join you!

Hi - how did you arrange your medical? Do you have to have a letter or just know the date and call?

Hi Isma

Ling Ling is right. I found their contact details from a link on the London embassy website.

Web: http://www.visamedicals.info/us.asp

Tel: 020 7486 7822

All you need to tell them is your name, dob and NVC case number. They didnt even ask when my interview was.

Im sure you can sort one no problems

Thanks CHD

Congrats me262

Good luck Rajaa

Arranged my medical today, now its just sit back and wait time lol

I just arranged my medical today.

Hannah+Vito, the Knightsbridge doctors told me to bring along vaccinations records so I think you'll need something. If not I think they may decide to give you vaccines there an charge you for them.

Id reccommend finding out the name of your GP practice manager and write to them directly. I didnt get anywhere with the doctors, nurses or receptionists themselves but the practice manager wrote back with 2 days. I believe it's part of their duty to respond to patient requests regarding copies of their medical records.

I also offered to pay money if required (they can charge for this if they want to), I didnt get asked for money but the fact that you show willingness may help. Good luck

Somthing really worries me and for some reason you guys don't even comment on it is election result.

Do you guys think it may effect our situation at all, I mean immigration and our spouses situation?

I doubt the election result will change the situation of people in this thread with regards immigration. The new president wont be in situ until January and we are all nearing the end of the process anyway. I work in a government agency and believe me even when there's a change or leadership promising big changes it takes months, sometime years, to impact on the day-to-day processes.

For those who are CR1 there could be changes by the time we apply to remove conditions but I wouldnt be surprised if not. For those aiming for citizenship further down the line, they could see some changes, depending on who takes power. But in the short term, I dont see anything changing.

I think any impact we may feel will be in other areas unrelated to immigration e.g. the economy (will arriving spouses be able to get jobs?), taxes (will we get more incentives/windfalls now we are together?) etc. Just my two cents

Congratulations!

Glad to hear CR1 interview didnt take too long.

Best wishes for your future together

I have to admit I have never tried entering the US since applying for visa - we've met up in Canada instead or he's come here as we didnt want to run the risk.

I dont know if it's because Im British, but I always sailed through POE when visiting him before. I was never asked to show my return ticket or produce any evidence. I was once asked how long I planned to stay (21 days, couldnt get more leave from work) but that's it. From reading some of the experiences here I guess I was lucky

LMAO wrestling indeed

Im still dancing for joy 3 hours later so relieved to have a Dec date

Now just have to schedule the medical

Congrats to all recent graduates and approvals

I heard today my CR1 interview will be 11th December

Wow! You have got thru this process very very quickly, Congrats!

Congrats Isma & Ilya R!!!

I decided to see if we were lucky... and we were!! I have an interview on 11th December! yay!