The Medical In London

There is only one place in the UK you can have your medical done. That is Knightsbridge Doctors.

See reviews of recent medicals here.

It's cheaper to have all the necessary vaccinations before your medical examination. Most are available on the NHS.

If you have any history of mental illness (depression, self-harm, attempted suicide, bi-polar, etc.) it is strongly recommended that you get a letter from the treating doctor or your GP stating that what your current condition is, and specifically that you do not present a threat to yourself or others.

Have a look at the medical questionnaire as soon as possible. It has been suggested that if you answer 'yes' to any of the questions, you get copies of the related medical records to take with you. It's also worth having a general check-up with your GP shortly before your medical, in case it reveals any possible underlying conditions, such as high blood pressure. The Panel Physician will want to know that these are being managed before giving you a clean bill of health for immigration.

You will need to take your passport and a UK sized passport photo. You can use US sizes, but they cut them down.

Info for K-1's

It's worth getting your immunizations updated before the medical. Most adults will only need MMR and TDaP boosters. These are usually available free from your GP. Most children will require Hep B. Your GP will probably charge for these. You do not need to have any immunizations completed before your visa application, but it is required for your AOS after marriage. Some applicants have had problems with finding reasonably-priced Civil Surgeons in the US and complications with the required I-693 form the AOS process requires.

It is therefore recommended that you get all of your AOS required vaccinations completed prior to the medical - or at the medical so they can be recorded on the DS3025.

You will be given a copy of the DS-3025, which you should safe keep, as it will be required at the other end! Also keep a copy of your payment record and receipt, as you may be required to prove that you have undergone a medical and when.

Requirements for K-2/4s

A letter from the non-immigrating parent is required to obtain a dependent's visa. It must state that they permit you to relocate with the child to the United States for permanent residence. It must be notarized.

If you do not have any contact with your child's other biological parent, the following is acceptable: information needed!

See this thread for more info.

Previous K-2 applicants have suggested that an I-134 is required for each applicant, including K-2. For item 9 on the K-2's I-134, write 'fiancee's name, with this same petition' and the Relationship to Sponsor, write, 'daughter of fiancee'. Only one set of supporting docs for both affidavits.

If the father is not listed on the birth certificate, you may be asked about contact with him. Previous K-2 applicants have prepared a certified letter from their solicitor in lieu of the letter of consent, stating the beneficiary has sole parental custody under UK law, including the right to remove the K-2 applicant from the country. It also contained a paragraph showing a sworn statement that the biological father is unknown. In this case, the letter was not used, but it provided reassurance to the beneficiary at interview that she was as prepared as possible to meet any request, and thus avoid potential delays.

See Also

You can find other UK specific information in the UK FAQ and the VJ UK Forum.