Medical

So on November 2nd I went for my medical.

It's just a standard medical, though the xray was new to me.

I did a review for it for the Visa Journey forums, it's for the Toronto Office:

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My dad and I arrived at 6:20am. There was only one car parked on the street. Thinking that parking would cost about 4 bucks an hour on the street, he found a parking lot nearby. It was 9 dollars a day.

If you drive, I suggest getting there early and parking on the street if you're not too worried about your car. Street parking is 2 bucks an hour in front of the buliding. My dad's just paranoid that his new FJ Cruiser would get dents.

There was 2 people already there when I got in line. At about 6:35am they opened the doors. The woman took our P4s and told us to go to the waiting room. I was called around 6:55am. She filled out paperwork using the P4 and the passport. She then asked me to pay and give the 3 photos. You fill out something extra if you need it couriered.

After, she told me to wait in the hallway and about 1 minute later the xray lady came. And boy is this lady a b**ch. DO NOT question her. She will just jerk you around even more if you do. Put your stuff on the chair, she yelled at me for almost putting it on the desk. You undress your upper half and put the seam of the gown at the back, she yelled at me for that too. Take off any necklaces you have, she made me take off both. ALSO have your hair really really high up on your head, it must be above the sholders. Apparently it wasnt good enough for her, so she tugged my hair up even higher. I went to go adjust it for her and she grabbed my arms and shoved them back down. Sheesh, havnt had your morning coffee yet? Without even warning me, she shoved me against the metal plate and told me to breathe in. You then get dressed again and she'll shove the paperwork back into your hands and tells you to go back to the hall. (I think, I was too angry at her to remember this part )

About 5 minutes later I was taken to an office. I waited 5 minutes for a man to come in and take my blood pressure, my height and weight. He asked if I was nervous and I just told him I was breathing kinda funny cause I had a stomach ache. He wrote a note to get my blood pressure re-checked but the other doctor never did it. He then took my pulse and left.

About 30 minutes later, someone comes in and tells me to undress and put the blue cloth robe back on. I did that and the doctor and his nurse showed up about 5 minutes later.

He then asked me if I had any health problems, if I've been in the hospital recently, if I've had any surgeries, medications, etc.

I told him about my asthma I had when I was a kid and he just asked more about that. I also told him high blood pressure ran in my family and that according to numbers I've had before that I do actually have high blood pressure. He asked why I haven't been on medication for it, and I just shrugged and told him that last time my doctor took it she said it was fine.

He then asks about 30 other short things, all of which I said no to. Pretty simple.

Then the nurse takes over while the doctor transcribes the vaccinations. He did a full physical minus the internal part. Felt around my glands in my throat, checked my eyes, ears, stomach, lungs, heart, etc. I told them that I had a heart murmur when I was younger, and he tried and tried to listen for it but didnt hear anything, so it must have gone away.

Afterward, a female nurse came in and did the breast exam.

Surprisingly, no one looked down at my female genitals. They must have seen I had no bump down there from the paper haha.

Afterward, I went and had to wait about 10 minutes for blood to get drawn. That was simple and painless. Well, it hurts a bit right now, but that's okay. I've been poked with too many needles in the past month. My poor arm.

Then after that you hand in the little white slip with the tests signed for to the receptionist, then she goes to explain when you can pick up your packet.

My dad showed up with perfect timing.

All and all it took 2 hours.

I told my dad about it and he said I shouldn't have mentioned my murmur or asthma, but really, there's no point to hiding stuff. There really isn't.

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Well that's it.

My fiance's done his side of the paperwork and is bringing it to me on Monday.

As of Monday I'm on vacation and once I get approved at the interview I am quitting my job.

And I have more money than I thought I did. I thought I still had to pay November rent, but I actually already paid it. That's a nice thing.

As an FYI, if you're looking for cheap hotels and don't really care for an exact hotel company, try www.hotwire.com . I booked through them and got a 3.5 star hotel for $69 dollars a night. Their actual rate is about $149 a night. Pretty close to the consulate too!

So. Interview on the 13th. Here's hoping the visa gets mailed on Monday.

Steps of a K-1 Visa:

• US Petitioner and Foreign Beneficiary Collect Needed Documents
• I-129F Package Sent
• Notice Of Action 1 Received by US Petitioner
• Notice Of Action 2 Received by US Petitioner
• Case Forwarded to the National Visa Center
• Case Forwarded to the Foreign Beneficiary's US Consulate
• Case Received by Foreign Beneficiary's Local US Consulate
• Forms and Checklist Sent to Foreign Beneficiary
• Foreign Beneficiary Compiles Needed Forms
• Foreign Beneficiary Sends Completed Forms to US Consulate
• US Consulate Issues Interview Date
• Interview Conducted at the US Consulate
• Visa Recieved in the Mail
• US Entry via Pearson Toronto Airport (Hopefully November 20th)
  

Legend: Strikethrough + Blue show past steps, Bolded + Red shows current step