Jadenjewel

Thanks everyone... now I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row! Oh thank you visa journey for all the help on here!!!!

I still can't breathe, waiting for the email as I want to phone back and ask if they gave me the right date, did I hear them properly!!

Unbelievable November 3rd.... :dance::dance: How do I book a medical with no email...?

This is supposed to be as large as the Gulf Oil Spill and may reach the Danube River. When will man wake up ?? So many places on this beautiful earth are being destroyed by the incompetence of man..so sad and tragic:crying:.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9erZJ-nhXU&feature=related

Hi, reading this and hope you try the expedite! Loto and Darnell its always nice to read your posts, thanks for your help on here!

all the best Mary!

I needed a good giggle today! Should have sent the flowers to your loved one would have got you a LOT further!! 

Oh my goodness, there is a forum for venting:wacko: use it. Everyone on here is anxious to be with our husbands or wives and has a right to ask questions as well as vent. Lets not take it out on one another. We are adults here.... no wonder kids act out!

I hope Leslie and Scott you receive it soon! Sam go and vent off topic and lots of people will sympathize ... we're all tired of waiting for the square wheel to roll!

Hi,

I think we all feel distressed after a long wait, not meaning to jump on anyone. Hopes and dreams are on hold. Nothing out of the ordinary has held up our file. Bad timing, wrong persons desk where it was buried under files. The cost emotionally and monetarily rises with each passing month. In the biggerpicture of life and problems itsan inconvenience. I'm sorry if you felt jumped on with your question. Hopefully things will speed up and actually most here are good people who are supportive and have a sense of humor.that's how you survive this process- eh everyone! Sorry, excuse us eh! Lol

Hey I'm chiming in on this... I WISH THERE WAS A WAY TO SPEED IT UP!!! Over a year now since we filed our I130 and still no interview date:crying:

I say don't anxiously wait ...think at least a year and if it comes sooner ...your fortunate!

I'm taking a letter from my current Dr. and also all my blood tests with me so whom ever I see down there has an idea of what I've been using and what is working for me.

I know in California their are some good thyroid docs.

Hopefully it won't be too much longer! :bonk:May people all seem to have interview dates so its the June peoples turn. :whistle:Hopefully we'll hear in the next couple of weeks for November or it won't be till January probably due to all the holidays coming up.

Hi,

On form Ds230 it asks:

a. a. An alien who has a communicable disease of public health significance; who has failed to present documentation of having received vaccinations in accordance with U.S. law; who has or has had a physical or mental disorder that poses or is likely to pose a threat to the safety or welfare of the alien or others; or who is a drug abuser or addict.

THAT POSES OR IS LIKELY TO POSE ..... IS IN THE CURRENT TENSE AND IS ASKING IF IT STILL POSES A THREAT, as you will see in the government circular, below.

Only you are able to answer this question. If you are in doubt ask your physician for clarification of your diagnosis. Do you feel you are a danger to yourself or others? If no, you have answered truthfully in my opinion and further questions may come up at your medical interview for which you can supply documentation from your current Dr. and if needed go for another medical exam at the request of the US immigration Dr.

I too in the past suffered from depression, and was incorrectly diagnosed. With proper treatment I have had no further problems. I do not take any anti-depressants and so I am not under treatment for depression. Unfortunately having a mental health illness is still viewed as it was in the dark ages. It is nothing to be ashamed of. In this world we live in there are many things to be depressed about. The government recognizes this as seen in this circular:

EFFECTS OF INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iii)AND INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) (CT:VISA-1452; 07-19-2010)

a. The medical screening for physical and mental disorders with associated harmful behaviors and substance-related disorders for visa applicants is required by law and is an essential component of the medical evaluations of aliens. INA sections 212(a)(1)(A)(iii) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iii)) and 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iv)) provide grounds of ineligibility related to physical or mental disorders that affect behavior, and substance addiction or abuse.

b. The mere presence of a physical or mental disorder does not by itself render the applicant ineligible. Under the provisions of INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I) and (II), (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I) and (II)) in order to find an applicant ineligible, it must be determined that the applicant:

(1) Has a current physical or mental disorder with associated harmful behavior; or

(2) Has a past physical or mental disorder with associated harmful behavior if the harmful behavior is likely to recur or lead to other harmful behavior in the future.

c. Note that harmful behavior is not a relevant factor in rendering a determination of ineligibility under the provisions of INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iv)). Further, an immigrant visa (IV) waiver of inadmissibility is not available to an alien who is diagnosed with substance abuse or addiction.

For a Class "A" determination under Section INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iv)) for Drug (Substance) Abuse or Drug Addiction (Dependence), an applicant must meet current DSM diagnostic criteria for substance dependence or abuse with any of the specific substances listed in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act. Such a Class "A" medical determination by a panel physician, renders the applicant ineligible for a visa under INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iv)).

NOTE: An applicant that meets current DSM criteria for substance abuse or dependence for other substances, including alcohol, NOT listed in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substance Act is not Class "A" (medical). However, if there is associated harmful behavior, the applicant may be classified as Class "A" and found inadmissible under INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I) and/or (II) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I) and/or (II)).

Substances used for clinical care in medical practice are not prohibited and do not represent substance abuse.

d. For cases previously refused under INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iii) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iii)) and INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iv)) due to a Class "A" medical finding:

(1) If the last refusal on the case was less than one year ago, send the applicant to the panel physician for a new medical examination to determine whether the Class "A" finding for physical and mental disorders with associated harmful behaviors and/or substance- related disorders still applies. A new medical is required, regardless of whether the previous exam has expired. If the applicant is found Class "B", overcome/waive the INA 212(a)(1)(a)(iii) or (iv) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(a)(iii) or (iv)) refusal and send a CLOK request. If the applicant is otherwise eligible, then you may issue the visa.

(2) If the last refusal on the case was more than one year ago, then the applicant must reapply for a visa, complete a new medical examination with a panel physician, and pay all applicable fees. If the applicant is found Class "B", then overcome/waive the INA 212(a)(1)(a)(iii) or (iv) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(a)(iii) or (iv)) refusal and send a CLOK request. If the applicant is otherwise eligible, then you may issue the visa.

9 FAM 40.11 N11.1 Key Concepts of Mental Health

(CT:VISA-1452; 07-19-2010)

a. Physical and Mental Health Disorder Key Concepts:

(1) A physical disorder is a clinically diagnosed medical condition where the focus of attention is physical manifestations. Only medical conditions that are included in the current version of the World Health Organization's Manual of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) are considered for visa medical exams.

(2) Mental disorders are health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior (or some combination thereof). Only mental disorders that are included in the current version of the World Health Organization's Manual of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) are considered for visa medical exams.

(3) Harmful behavior is defined as an action associated with a physical or mental disorder that is or has caused:

(a) Serious psychological or physical injury to the alien or to others (e.g., suicide attempt or pedophilia);

(b) A serious threat to the health or safety of the alien or others

(e.g., driving while intoxicated or verbally threatening to kill someone); and

© Major property damage.

(4) Current harmful behavior is defined as currently engaging in harmful behavior that has continuously occurred and seems ongoing.

(5) A determination of future harmful behavior must be made if the applicant presently is or has in the past engaged in harmful behavior associated with a physical or mental disorder, and the panel physician must evaluate whether the harmful behavior is likely to recur. Many factors enter into this determination of classification, and the decision requires clinical judgment.

NOTE: Only harmful behavior that is associated with a physical or mental disorder is relevant for the classification of visa ineligibility. Neither harmful behavior nor the physical or mental disorder alone causes an alien to be medically ineligible.

In general:

(1) To establish any substance-related diagnosis, the examining physician must document the pattern or use of the substance and behavioral, physical, and psychological effects associated with the use or cessation of use of that substance;

(2) Substance dependence, either on alcohol or other psychoactive substances, is characterized by compulsive long-term use of the substance, despite significant substance-related physical, psychological, social, occupational, or behavioral problems;

(3) Substance abuse is characterized by a pattern of recurrent substance use despite adverse consequences or impairment;

(4) The current version of the DSM defines sustained, full remission as a period of at least 12 months during which no substance use or associated harmful behavior have occurred. The panel physician has discretion to use their clinical judgment to determine if 12 months is an acceptable period of time for an individual applicant to demonstrate sustained, full remission. Remission must be considered in two contexts:

(a.) general mental disorders; and

(b.) substance-related disorders.

(1) For general mental disorders, the determination of remission must be made based on the assessment of associated harmful behavior, either current or a history of harmful behavior judged likely to recur, and DSM criteria. This includes substance-related disorders for those substances, including alcohol, not listed in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act.

(2) For substance-related disorders for those substances listed in Schedule I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act, the determination of remission must be made based on applicant's substance use and DSM criteria.

The practical significance for diagnosis of remission is that applicants who are or have been determined to be Class "A" for drug abuse or addiction for those substances listed in Schedule I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substance Act are not eligible for a waiver and must complete the time period for sustained, full remission before reapplying for admission.

HOPEFULLY THIS INFO WILL HELP. IT TAKES COURAGE TO SEEK HELP FOR DEPRESSION MANY WHO NEED IT DON'T AND THAT'S WHEN THERE IS A PROBLEM!!!!

That is why people like Katie Couric and others are speaking out about depression.

All the best to you

How about vinegar on Fries! They look at you like your an alien...lol..I am when I ask for that. Given up now! Yuk to the ketchup on icecream!!!

In many ways it is precisely because the US and Canada are so similar that it is somewhat problematic to 'adjust'. The differences are often subtle so when you expect something to be the same or similar as it was back home, suddenly you find out it isn't. The differences are enough to unsettle your sense of equilibrium, your sense of self. You are off balance - and it is hard for others who are not in your circumstances to appreciate exactly what you are experiencing. I am very adaptable. I have moved and lived a number of places in my life. I fully anticipated no differences moving to the US and that is also why I am finding myself 'unsettled'. There are differences and they are not all minor. It is a mind-set - an actual approach to life - that is different in the US. I grew up with a Canadian mindset, a Canadian 'identity' and find that I prefer it to the American 'identity'. Part of that is the sense of familiarity with what you know, but part of it is also because the Canadian culture is different than the American culture. We look the same on the surface. We share a border. We share some history. We are major trading partners. No matter how many similarities there are though, Americans do not think like Canadians and Canadians do not think like Americans - and that is what is mainly unbalancing when you try to establish a new life here in the US. We may look like we are the same - but we definitely are not.

Hi,

I have not moved yet but already feel the differences. Even in our expressions, they don't mean the same thing. Its raining here tonight and I realize I will miss that too. Fortunately we have an agreement I can visit family and friends anytime I want.

Even the taxes and income tax process is different and yet like Katherine said sometimes these things go un-noticed. Not to mention the political attitude there and I don't have a political bone in my body. I like the ease of the Canadians, laid back or whatever you want to call it. I prefer it to being suspicious of everyone.

I'm reading labels of all foods there as they add high fructose corn syrup to almost everything.

Its not easy doing the back and forth visiting during this visa process as you seem to get on the same wavelength only to leave and then have to start all over again when your back together. Hopefully ths doen't sound like whining its just the truth. You love someone and you make adjustments.

So glad to have a place to express these things.

Hi I don't know how that happened...

This is taken from the NVC website Montreal specific.

The day of your interview

Please bring to your interview the original and one copy of each of the following documents (as applicable), for each applicant:

 The appointment letter showing the date and time of your interview

 Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you plan to enter the United States

 Birth certificate

 Adoptions decree (s)

 Marriage certificate (s)

 Death and/or divorce certificate(s)

 Police certificates from each country in which the applicant has resided for one year or longer. The certificate(s) must be issued within one year of the date of the visa appointment. NOTE: An applicant must present a police certificate from his/her country of current residence and country of nationality, if residence in such country exceeds 6 months

 Court records

 Military records

 Evidence of domicile in the United States

 Job offer letter (for employment-based visas)

 Affidavit of support

 Evidence of support

 Medical examination

 Two photographs (in color)

 For K visa applicants, a letter of intent to marry signed by the petitioner within 30 days of interview date (not you)

cheers Jewel

Does this sound about right? I did EP

-Medical Report (without the X-Ray)

-Express Post Envelope

-Original DS-230 and Copy

-new ds-230 and copy (for son and I)

-Original and photocopy of Marriage Certificate

-Original PCC and copy

-Original and photocopy of my Birth Certificate (for son and I)

-Photocopy of my passport biographic page(for son and I)

-Original I-864 and copy

-new i-864 and copy

-Tax Transtripts and copies

-Employment letter and copy

-Paystubs and copy

-Bank statement and copy

-Passport Pictures and copy (for son and I)

-Court records and copy

-custody records and copy

PROOF

emails,chat log

pictures

joint leases,car,bills

flights,car rentals,bus tickets

cards,money orders,

/

Do I need to bring a copy of proof? or will just the one of it do?

should i bring the original i-130?

I made a new aos and ds230 should i bring the old? should i bring the old proof such as paystubs etc or just the new ones?

Does this sound about right? I did EP

-Medical Report (without the X-Ray)

-Express Post Envelope

-Original DS-230 and Copy

-new ds-230 and copy (for son and I)

-Original and photocopy of Marriage Certificate

-Original PCC and copy

-Original and photocopy of my Birth Certificate (for son and I)

-Photocopy of my passport biographic page(for son and I)

-Original I-864 and copy

-new i-864 and copy

-Tax Transtripts and copies

-Employment letter and copy

-Paystubs and copy

-Bank statement and copy

-Passport Pictures and copy (for son and I)

-Court records and copy

-custody records and copy

PROOF

emails,chat log

pictures

joint leases,car,bills

flights,car rentals,bus tickets

cards,money orders,

/

Do I need to bring a copy of proof? or will just the one of it do?

should i bring the original i-130?

I made a new aos and ds230 should i bring the old? should i bring the old proof such as paystubs etc or just the new ones?

If you call them 514-400-2591 they'll help you out. The lady I talked to for some info was nice and didn't mind answering questions. Its the beneficiary's passport number.

Hope al is okay with your fiance and her family!!

J

Hi,

Add Can2US to the group she is in the Bahama's

Hey guys I am currently vacationing in Bahamas ...and just checked my email... I have register interview date October 14 at 9 am...

I don't know how to update my status using the iPhone hence made a topic...sorry!!!

Awesome!!!!!

Hey I called the number Mtlgato posted and at least they are nice and inform you of what's going on. thats a breath of fresh air!

Correct me if I'm wrong but NVC gives you a date ( email ) and then you go to this new online site. RIGHT ?? It's not like after NVC complete you can merrily schedule your own interview

I just called NVC and nothing yet..boo hoo!

It would be nice is this works for CR1's but from the conversation I had with them it is strictly for K1 visa's at the moment.

Happy that you got to re-schedule Mtlgato, now have a rest before your baby and interview arrive.

Cheers Jewel

I agree it has nothing to do with the K1's. It is just the process. The long wait has been slot longer than usual and I feel that it would seem that if they did this in order of completion regardless of marriage or fiancé that would make more sense

The question is who do we scr$$m at. This is not fair in the least, and NVC does the " we don't know, we schedule interviews in the ordered receive them" !

Any ideas out there???