MalloryEvans

Hi all,

In the UK prior to my K-1 visa interview I received a medical exam in which I was given the OK on everything except for one thing, and that was whether I had had a tetanus vaccination in the last ten years. So my medical exam passed but I was informed that I would need to obtain proof from a doctor that I had received a tetanus vaccination. I inquired with my doctor in the UK and they stated that the tetanus vaccine was a routine high school vaccination, so I would have received it in the last ten years; I'm certain that I did, since I received all of my proper vaccines growing up. But my doctor was unwilling or unable to provide proof of vaccination because apparently these vaccinations are not kept on record so there is no record of me having those vaccinations; I was informed that they don't keep track of who is given them and so they wouldn't be able to help me.

Fast forward to today; I'm preparing to file for my adjustment of status having married my fiancee on a K-1 visa, however, my medical exam still shows that I need to obtain proof of vaccination for tetanus. How can I obtain proof of this vaccination in the US in a manner that satisfies the requirements of the adjustment of status? Do I need to visit a civil surgeon, and do I need to be re-vaccinated for tetanus or is there a test that can be done to prove that I've had the vaccine?

Thanks in advance,

Brendan

Sorry for my vanishing act! Things got really dramatic and Brendan got kicked out of his house, invited back, then told he better book his flight fast because they no longer wanted to look at him, SO we booked his flight for September 3. He got his visa in the mail a couple days ago. He said the packet was HUGE! He said the visa was really shiny and pretty so I'm looking forward to seeing it. I love shiny stuff! But yeah, day after tomorrow I will finally be with him. It's been a very long wait since we began dating in 05 but we're finally getting to be together.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention... when he came home from work two days ago, all his stuff was packed for him. Sheesh!

We were approved yesterday. Things got really bad for him at home because of it. We were given a code to track his visa courier thing but it's not working. How soon does that usually start to work?

were currently waiting our packet 4. as bad as the wait was for the NOA2 this is easiest the most frustrating period. knowing were that close to the finish and yet not knowing whats going on is a real stress.

I know how that goes. Don't worry yourself sick. I mean, we all do it, but try to take it easy. It seems like this is the slowest part of the process even though it isn't. For the last few weeks, every single day has dragged by. But we're finally an hour away from his interview... He's on his way in right now. You'll get your moment very soon.

Thanks everyone. I didn't figure there was anything else we had to pay for but he gets kind of crazy when getting stuff together. He's on the train to London right now! We're extremely excited but also nervous that we might be denied for some paperwork technicality. I'm sure we all get those fears when it comes time for this!

1 days 15 hrs. 8 mins. 45 secs. until our interview.

Brendan is freaking out a little. He said to me... "What I'm doing right now is trying to figure out if the MRV fee that I already paid via my boss's card and the $350 fee they say I'll need to pay at the embassy in person are the same thing, and if having the receipt for that means I don't need the money. I remember you said that Rick didn't need to pay anything at the interview."

So yeah... will he need to pay anything at the interview?

Decided not to bother and just stick with the date they gave us.

That's how I was. I wanted to write and get a closer date but after a lot of thought decided it was best not to. I'm actually glad I didn't because a package of stuff I sent him that he needs for his interview vanished in the mail... If it isn't there by Monday I have to send it again and pray it arrives by the 23rd because his interview is the 24th!

POSTED MY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE....sorry I did rush the review..but I am beat from a long day in London. Any questions let me know...GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE.....GOOD LUCK JINGO ON THE 8TH

Where did you post your interview experience? Were you approved or what? I want to know what's up!

BIG INTERVIEW DAY TOMORROW......LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

So exciting! Tell us all about it!!

It's been 1 month and 10 days since I returned my Packet 3 (25th June) and I had my medical on 5th Julyand I am still waiting to be assigned an interview at London. The wait is awful

If you haven't called the Department of State yet, I definitely recommend calling. That was huge peace of mind for us!

Just got off the phone with DOS! They said Brendan's packet 4 was sent out day before yesterday and that his interview date is August 24 at 9AM! Oh it feels SO GOOD to know things are moving!! I've heard of a lot of people calling to have their interview rescheduled for an earlier date. Should we wait until we get the packet to do that, or is there a number we can go ahead and call?

DOS is the department of state. They are the folks who will actually issue your visa. They can tell you when and where your visa is at any point after it has made it to the National Visa Center and beyond. The best part about it is the call to them is free. Their number is 202 663 1225. Press 1 then 0. You will need your LND case number, your fiance name and birthdate. Call!! They are open until midnight

I just called and they said they're closed but I will DEFINITELY call first thing tomorrow morning! Thanks soo much!!

That sounds about right, though! The wait for packet 4 is like watching a turtle cross a 6 lane highway. it blows. BUT have you tried calling DOS to see if you've been assigned a date yet? It's coming any day now! 3 weeks and some change sounds about right!

We were planning to call tomorrow but now we're confused because we have no idea what DOS is or their number We're a little clueless about a lot of the acronyms. If you can help me with the number, that would be awesome. Also, does he need a case number? He has an LND number, not to mention that USCIS number we like to stalk the USCIS site with...

Sometimes this journey makes me feel really lost but it's wonderful to know how close to being done with the really ugly stuff we are. I sure do miss him.

Hey all, this is my first time posting here! I obsessively read your timelines to get an idea how long things are going to take. Brendan had his medical on July 15 and since then it seems like time is just dragging on as we wait for the embassy to let us know when his interview is. It's been 3 weeks today since he sent his packet to the embassy and it will be 3 weeks ago this Friday since his medical exam. It's been almost a year since we filed for our K1... This is taking way longer than normal for us.

Don't worry! I watched my bank account like a hawk for weeks after I sent my stuff in to see if it would clear. It felt like it took months but it was just a couple weeks. It's only been a little more than a week. Just keep an eye on your bank for clearance of the check! It's not much but it really helped me to stay sane.

Starting the visa process is very emotionally taxing. I hope you are able to avoid the RFE stuff. Our paperwork went to CSC and they've had a backlog for a long time. It took us 7 months to get our NOA2 when they try to get it to you at 5... I had to call and get ugly when I thought I couldn't take it anymore, and then the next day I got the notice online that we had been approved. We're waiting on the letter from the embassy now so he can have his interview. Every day feels like a week.

I'd say JUST BE PATIENT but I know how hard it can be. Your best bet is to find something to keep busy and definitely keep an eye on your bank account for the check to clear!

My fiance is from England! We filed for our k1 back in October, 2010. Needless to say, this process is taking FOREVER for us. We've been very unlucky. But that aside, he had his medical today and it went really well! It did get me to thinking about other people in England having their medical and then going off to the interview. We've not heard back from the Embassy yet.

What was the date of your medical?

What was the date of your interview?

I've heard most people are told whether or not they will be approved or denied at the interview and usually 2 weeks later have their visa in hand. I hope this is true for us!

Thanks so much everyone! His medical went wonderfully! He said they didn't even ask about any letters.

He'll be fine. You can have your medical as long as you have your nvc case number I had my medical a few week ago and i haven't got an interview date yet. Good luck

Thank you so much. I had a feeling everything would be fine but he got pretty upset. We filed nearly a year ago. It took nearly 8 months to even get our NOA2. Needless to say, any more delays and one of us will go supernova!

My fiance from England misread something and long story short, he called and scheduled his medical, and then less than one week before the medical exam (which is to take place tomorrow) sent off the stuff to the US Embassy in London.

Now he reads on the list of things he is supposed to take to the medical "Appointment letter from the United States Embassy" ... Obviously he doesn't have that because he only just sent off the stuff to the Embassy! He's in full on panic mode thinking they're going to tell him no dice on the medical, and that he has to wait until he has that 'Appointment Letter'...

Does anyone else have a similar experience? He's supposed to get on the train to London in less than 10 hours. Will he be okay without this letter?

Just in case anyone in the future needs to know this and comes looking here, I did just speak to customer service at USCIS and they said NO, it is not necessary.

Thank you, everyone!

My fiance sent me his letter of intent to marry, but he forgot to put our middle names. Is it absolutely necessary to put the middle names? I would have them on my letter but I'm afraid we'll be rejected if they aren't on his.

I am having the EXACT same issue. Everything they want is stuff I have already sent and it's making me feel really helpless and panicky.

I apologise - I'm really bad at understanding forums and how the reply system works, so I hope everyone sees this.

This is what I'm looking at: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?visa=1&form=1&scenter=3&option=2&sortby=2

My receipt number starts with WAC... I've looked to see what WAC means. Apparently it means it's transferred to CSC. Took forever to figure out what that meant, too. Haha. Okay... so I'm almost there. I feel sorry for the people who have been waiting longer because this is killing me. I can't imagine what they must feel like.

I think I'm finally started to understand what TOUCHED means!

I'm sure this is me getting antsy. I miss him so much and the last two days have especially been rough on me. But I went to the timeline stats and ran k-1 visas unapproved from the TX service center, and nothing has come out since 8/13/10. The optimist in me says it's entirely possible that the dozens of others on VJ who entered in their first NOA just haven't updated since because they're too busy being happy that they got their NOA2. The realist in me knows that it's unlikely that many people have completely stopped using VJ since August. There are solitary couples who haven't been approved since February, but it is possible they just haven't come back... that's just a tiny few. But there are dozens beginning in July who haven't gotten their NOA2.

I know that I'm being emotional, but it's making me crazy to think nobody has even touched my paperwork since it's been in the service center. I've been seeing INITIAL REVIEW forever, and I look at some of these timelines and some people have been 'touched' within days of NOA1. I barely even know what touched means, which is part of the problem... but today when I went to look at my receipt information, expecting to see INITIAL REVIEW on a holiday, it says case information not found. I did my research and a lot of people say the USCIS site isn't the most... reliable. I know I need to just settle down...

But if you've gotten NOA2 since August, or know someone who has, let me know, because I'm starting to feel hopeless. It's only been 2.5 months since they received my paperwork and the wait time usually is twice as long. They say "The wait is the worst part" for a reason.

I wasn't making any assumptions "about you". I was speaking the same advice I would to any UK/US couple in your situation. Meaning young people without kids.

I would disagree with you about the NHS and health care in Great Britain, but that's a political hot topic and there's no point in arguing over it. I know that NHS service varies widely from trust to trust. My spouse has had the opposite experiences from your Brendan. So it's just a "thing", you know?

At any rate, as you seem to be settled on the idea of living in the US, I will reiterate and expound on the part of my advice which you didn't mention. There are areas of the US desperately in need of mental health professionals. You could earn a good living in those areas. You wouldn't need the free room and board you have now because you could afford a decent place. You'd have health insurance. You'd be earning enough that you wouldn't need sponsorship from another person. I suggest you check it out.

Ah, I see why you mentioned us not having children, then. I have considered moving but my reasons for not moving are more intricate than the affordability. Part of it is I have a lot of ties here that I'm actually afraid to just... up and leave. Especially alone. But it is good advice.