Medical Examination Day
I remember my medical exam at Saint Lukes (SLEC) was a pain in the butt. If you happen to hear the phrase ‘ hurry up and wait’, well, you’re in when doing the medical test.
I stayed in San Carlos Mansion, a few blocks away from SLEC and is a 5 minute walk from and to SLEC. I and 2 ladies (who are also processing their fiancee visa and whom became my friends) got up at 3 30am to prepare for our medical exam day.
Here are the things we prepared:
- 3pcs visa photo’s (put your name on the back of each photo’s)
- Passport (bring the original and photocopy the biographic page for 2 copies). The purpose of this is that, the original passport will not be given back by the SLEC staff because they are the one who will forward the passport as well as the medical result to US Embassy in Manila -for the interview. I needed the photocopies for my CFO seminar and as an identification.
- Appointment letter ( bring the appointment letter and have it photocopied also). The photocopy willbe collected by SLEC staff and they will verify it with the original. They will stamp the original to prove that the medical exam has been performed.
- Cost of the medical exam - $95.00 USD (for adults -15 years and older)
– $67.00 USD for children 14 years and below.
- Repeat X-rays costs $7.00 USD/per person.
*Note: Memorize your fiance’s biographic information and the manila case number as you will need these information to fill up the PDS (Patient Data Sheet). If you do not know how to fill it up or doubtful of what to answer, do not hesitate to ask the SLEC staff. They may not be that friendly but they will help you fill it correctly. Also DO NOT leave any question blank, if it is not applicable to you, write N/A or NONE to minimize (if not prevent) delays.
We arrived at SLEC around 4 30am and there were around 20+ people that are ahead of us; so it’s a pretty busy clinic huh?
The guard gave us a what they called “priority number” since there are hundreds of applicants that are taking/retaking tests each day; priority number was issued (maybe to ensure easy process). The guard also gave us a paper that contains a step by step guide. I find the guide very helpful hence there is a step by step PROCESS to follow. If you cannot fulfill step 2, you can’t proceed to step 3. SLEC is also a 4 story building, there are steps that you need to take on the 2nd floor; some are on the 3rd then back to 1st floor and etc. So by having the guide in hand; it’ll lessen the burden. And lastly, the PDS or Patient Data Sheet to fill out.
After filling up the PDS, we decided that it was too early to wait (SLEC opens at 5 30am and we still have a couple of minutes to burn) so we left our PDS to the guard ( they don’t allow applicants to bring it outside the premises) and went outside to eat because we are starving.
We went back to SLEC around 6am and viola, there were more than a hundred people who were already lining up outside the the building. It was a chaotic and VERY crowded. SLEC’s fron’t office pathway is too small to accommodate hundreds of people. Plus the fact that it’s located in an intersection and car’s, trike’s (tricycle), people and etc are passing by; it feels like you would want to hurry everthing.
We gave our priority number to the guard inside the building near registration booth (Yes there is a registration booth). Registration booth is used to register applicants to their machine, SLEC’s staff collected our PDS, a copy of the appointment letter and cued us for the picture taking. This is probably their kept copy of photo of applicant’s info.
So that was pretty much the process on how to start the medical test. If I’ll put it in a simple sentence; line up to get your priority number, submit the required docs on the registration booth, have your picture taken and start taking the tests.
The next steps were to get all the needed medical tests:
- x-ray,
- urine test,
- physical exam (get naked and lay on the table so the doctor can examine your butt..lol),
- get some vaccine,
- eye test and etc (if I’ll say etc, that means I forget the test but I know there is more and I’m just making an excuses
..kasi nakalimutan)
As I’ve said, SLEC is a 4 story building and each of the test are taken on different floors. Not to mention that there are also VISA applicants from Australia, Canada and other countries that are also processing their med test so it is a bit challenging; meresay a challenge on your patience.
We weren’t able to get all our test done, me and my friends (Michelle and Vanessa) were pretty much exhausted around 5 in the afternoon so we decided to finish taking the test the following day.
The next day we went to SLEC, it was easier; we finished taking our test and waited for our interview back in our hotel. By the way, after taking/clearing all the tests, we submitted some signed docs in an office located on the first floor and wait for another minutes or hours for the result . I tried asking the staff during that time if I did passed or failed but she told me, “we are not allowed to divulge the result, you will know it in the Embassy”. She also told me that my passport will be forwarded to the Embassy then handed me some papers ( I’m sorry I’ve completely forgotten what papers are those); it might be my receipt and some original docs..I don’t know .
So that was it, I was waiting for my interview with mixed emotion. Exhaustion, anxiety, excitement, joy…every emotion you can think of; is what I felt after I completed my med test. Here comes another day of waiting for interview and few days of waiting for the final verdict.
Anyway, here’s SLEC info; in case you’ll stumble on this article and would want to contact them:
Saint Luke’s Medical Center Extension Clinic Information:
Saint Luke’s Medical Center Extension Clinic
1177 J. Bocobo Street
Ermita, Manila
Contact Numbers: (2)-521-0020 or (2)-521-8647 or (2)-524-6083
Website: http://www.stluke.com.ph/
Just so you know, FEES and PROCESS may vary; I had mine in 2007 and if by chance you read this on the years to come; please consult the USCIS website or the US Manila Embassy website for the latest FEES or PROCESS.
last updated 1st of July 2009
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hi ranz…kasi nagbayad na aq last year ng visa fee…eh tumaas ung bayad sa k1 visa..sinabihan ko sya yong teller na ngbayad aq dati eh deadma nya lang….and hindi sinabi sakin sa bdo na pede pala ibawas ung binayad ko last year…ng interview date q sinabihan aq sa ticket booth na sobra ang binayad q..eh makicoordinate daw aq sa bangko para makarefund…so ayon sa bdo di daw pwede mgrefund ang solusyon lang ay maitransfer sa iba o ipagbili ko…so if may kakilala kayo pls…hehe uwi na kasi aq province next wik..sana makahanap aq ng magbabayd ng visa fee sayang kasi…pede un maitransfer sa kahit anong uri ng visa…
to anne:NOA1 pa lang na recev ng fiance ko wala pa ang NOA2 SAYANG MALAYO LAYO PA SIGURO INTERVIEW KO.im still here in cebu
ah ok…goodluck to you ranz!!…the process is fast as long as you will pass your medical exam ….
to anne:kaya nga sana mabilis kasi sa vermont din kami nag file pero nag agency kami dito sa cebu.
hello everyone! i have a question, for how long it will take for me to receive my passport coz im done sa interview at the embassy and the consul said that i was approved and i already paid air21, interview ko last sept. 9, so how long should i wait to have my passport?
thanks guys
@ellen…
hi there…sabi nila about 1 week daw….it depends on the location too…me too im still waiting for my visa ….kasi had my interview last sept 8…up to now wala pa rin….im also tracking it sa air 21.. but still the tracking num is not yet found….sabi sa air 21…kapag naibigay na sakanila ung passport they deliver it agad…so maybe its still in the embassy pa up to now….
ellen and anne:share nyo ano ang interview nyo at during medical naman san kayo nag stay sa embassy at st lukes para may idea ako pag ponta ko dun
hi everyone,
just went medical last tuesday and find out from my x-ray lesion on right lobe of the lung, going end of the month 3days for sputum, anyone who had the same case here? is it wise to go to local doctors/hospital to get advice/opinion before going to smear test? meron ba kaung paghahanda a ginawa? it’s so devastating to be in this situation. please share your experiences. thank you and Godbless us all in our visa journeys.
to mae:bat meron ka ganun?im from cebu mae wait din ako sa noa2 ko tagal pa.takot naman baka meron din akong ganyan.alam muna st lukes kahit wala kang tb o anu anu sasabihin nila na may ganun ka para mka byad ulit.pa xray ka ulit para mlaman mo kung meron kang talgang gnyan mae
to ranz: di ko nga alam bakit meron sila nakita, nung nag abroad ako wla nman akong prob sa medical, what do you mean xray ulit sa st.lukes or sa labas? not sure ksi meron din ako nababasa di inohonor ng st lukes any xrays,
to mae;at least pag ngpa xray ksa labas malamn mo talaga kng may deperensya ka o wala wag mo lang sabihin na ngpa xray ksa labas.kasi yung iba nga kahit negative sinabi nila positve sa tb.
to ranz: yon nga ang worry ko, pero ito na yon, no choice but to go with the sputum for 3days,nakakalungkot pero policy nila yon eh. Just trusting God ,He is in control of everything. anung category pala ng visa mo? fiancee or spouse visa? ako CR1-spouse visa
anu facebook mo mae para dun tayo usap ha leave your fb add here ha.
@ellen: narecieve mo na ba visa mo?
hi maria,
from where ka sa pinas? ung hubby /fiance mo, from wer din sa us.. pwede kita add sa fb? just wanna know ur experience sa medical..hehehe! salamat..
to mae:fiancee visa ako mae,NOA1 PA NA RECEV KO.
hi to all, share nman ng experience nyo f may co-sponsor kayo sa affidavit of support..im k-3 visa wait pa kmi ng NOA2..pls help me kng anong gagawin sa co-sponsor sa affidavit of support…..
thnks
hi everyone,
just went medical last tuesday and find out from my x-ray lesion on right lobe of the lung, going end of the month 3days for sputum, anyone who had the same case here? is it wise to go to local doctors/hospital to get advice/opinion before going to smear test? meron ba kaung paghahanda a ginawa? it’s so devastating to be in this situation. please share your experiences. thank you and Godbless us all in our visa journeys.
hi to all i would just like to ask some insights regarding the situation of my son under k2 visa. he had a positive ppd/skin test at st.lukes and they took an xray on him (i have no idea with the xray result because st.lukes won’t say anything about the result.they just told me that the embassy will be the one to tell me) .we also had our interview last month and got approved.so i assumed that the xray result was good.i visited my sons pediatrician and consulted regarding the positive ppd test coz i am worried and she told me that my son should take medicines for primary complex without seeing the xray and just basing it on the result from st.lukes and she told me might be deported from USA because of the positive PPD result of my son.I am so worried.now my question is that possible that we cannot enter the US becasue of the positive ppd test?will the immigration open the xray cd from st.luke upon our arrival at the port of entry?will it affect my sons schooling if we will enroll him at school? will this positive ppd result caused us problem in the adjustment of status in the furture?please share some infos regarding this matter. thanks
lleane,
nope theyr not checking ur xray cd in port of entry.
Hello lleanne
Ask ko lang may binigay na ba na shot sa anak mo sa 1st day ng medical nyo? ilan shot ang ibibigay? kc medical na namin ng anak ko sa October 13 malapit na and ano yung mga shots na yun? Don’t worry hindi naman nakakahawa yung primary complex kaya nothing to worry about it. I’ll wait for your answer.
God Bless you.
Marlyn.
@ marlyn :st.lukes gave my son 2 booster shots for varicella and flu vaccine.i suggest that you should bring your son/daughters baby book/immunization record because the physicians will make it as a basis for the shots to be given.good luck!
Hello lleanne
Thank you sa info. prepare ko na lang yung records ng daughter ko para hindi ko makalimutan. Thank you for wishing me luck. Take care.
MArlyn
Hello lleanne
Ask ako ulit. Mga wat time kayo pina balik sa second day ng medical nyo? Wait ko answer mo. Thank you.
Marlyn
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Hi to all. Who will have their interview on November 9 2010? May Schedule na kasi ako For interview. So anong gagawin ko muna kasi mag memedical muna me. Can anyone help me PLEASE?
May sched for interview what will i do para mka pag med nko saint lukes? Anyone please? Than you so much
lyn, you should have your medical 1 week before the interview schedule. be ready with your documents/requirements needed for the medical and interview. Consuls who will interview you in US embassy in Manila they are so nice. mas mahirap pa ang interview dito sa US during adjustment of status for K1 Visa.
TO NITZ
Nitz, thank you so much nitz for the reply. Maraming salamat talaga. So nitz, Dadalhin ko lahat lahat ng papers,documents ko. Pero naguguluhan talaga ako. May tatawagan ba muna ako sa saint lukes extension para magpa med nako,may babayaran bako muna? What will i do first before going to saint lukes dadalhin ko lahat ng papers at documents ko pero anong unang gagawin ko? huhuhuhuhuhu HELP me please people. Ang gulo ng utak ko hahaahahhaa.
First to last step anyone please?
Hi to all,ask ko lang kng ganito ba ang nangyari sa papers during processing.kc sa amin nasa california service center na last 3 months pa,bt today ang USCIS ng send ng email na they transfer it to TEXAS so plz help me nman ng ilang weeks pa ito sa texas bago nmin ma recieve ang NOA2..
joyce
plz help me kng sinong k3 dito tapos kailangan ng sponsor sa affidavit of support, ano ang requirements? plz help
i am doing the adjustment of status after getting married..bkit lahat ng civil surgeon gusto ng new medical exam e meron n tyon nun right??? and what vaccines needed for adjustment of status? i need help kasi lahat ng civil surgeon n ntawagan nmin cost 200 dollars and up that includes new exam and transcribing..un iba d p included and vaccines..taka lng ako bkit super mahal
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Hi Everyone
I had my medical exam done for prospective marriage visa last week, and they found something in my X ray, the impression was “calcified fibrosis” according to the doctor its just a scar from previous illness, i have no TB or any other lung problem but i was a bit exposed to it during my nursing internship.
The pulmo doctor gave me a medical certificate that says that I’m free from any lung disease.
Now my question..Will it affects our application?
im really worried
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hi Kris!
I dont think you should be worried about that. Just make sure you keep that certificate with you even until you get to the U.S. Although they base some of their decisions on the medical exam, remember that it’s not the only thing they look at. Plus, if the doctor who examined you says it’s nothing, then I think it should be OK. They’re looking at the disease, not the scars. So, relax… hehehe. I dont think it will affect your application. ^^,
Hi to all!!!
ask ko lang kung anong susunod na gagawin nmin kc ngayon pa lang na received ang NOA2..what documents we need?plz help me nman para may knowledge na ako what to do next…
Hi,
ask ko lang din f may hepa ba ma deny ba at hindi ma approved…plzz sana may mg reply abou my concern kc lapit na medical ko eh…
Hello Joyce kelan medical mo? K1 ako at nareciv na rin namin NOA2 approved.
hintay pa kmi ng information from NVC..na received din nmin NOA2..sana magkasabay tau..tga san u jeni?
Hi Joyce,,taga Cavite ako,I am a little nervous about the interview…ikaw taga saan?may napili kana ba date for medical?
HI jeni,wla pa kming date sa medical…ikw may date ka na sa medical?sana sabay tayo noh…tga butuan city kc ako kaya sabay ko nlang lahat..medical,interview,american passport ng baby ko at cfo seminar…
Hello Joyce,,wala pa rin akong date,tumawag na kami sa NVC wala pa daw.kailangan kasi may manila case number na para pwede na mag pa schedule…joyce alam ko matagal ang pagkuha ng passport ng baby mo kung american passport.nakapagapply kana ba?
hello Jeni,madali lang pagkuha ng passport sa baby ko kc na try na nmin yan sa eldest ko na andun na sa US ksama pa2 niya..kailan u na approved sa NOA2 bka the same date tao kc na approved NOA2 nmin nung november 23..takot nga ako sa medical kc may HEPA B ako sana hindi ako ma deny…
Hello Joyce,good morning…naapproved ako nov. 26 tumawag fiancee ko sa NVC wala pa daw yong letter.joyce text me on this number 09159033532…you take care and see you later.
Hello joyce..
Hindi mahirap kumuha ng passport sa baby mag dala ka lang ng picture nya passport size and mag fi-fill up ka ng form dalhin mo din birth certificate nya yung galing NSO or for sure punta ka DFA ask mo sila ano pa need nla na requirements sa baby mo..anak ko kc 1 year old dinala ko lang sya nung biometrics na kinuhanan ng picture and nag hintay na lang ako mga 12 days bgo ko nakuha.
Marlyn=)
Hi Joyce
Good day. pareho tayo ng case. may Hepa B din ako. Next week naka schedule ako ng medical exam. Nakapag pa medical ka na ba? God is good. Pray lang tayo.
Goodluck sa ating dalawa.
Sana balitaan mo ako kung ano nangyari sa medical exam mo. Thanks a lot.