Retrogression is over!

Thanks for the info.

US embassy Manila embassy announced that they will start processing E3 applicants in late June 2005. The schedule will be based according to priority date and documentary qualified. Expect that PDs with 2003-2004 might be scheduled ahead of those who have earlier PDs. To know if you are qualified, you can either send them an email or call them. They will tell if you already completed all the requirements.

This is the first time that a US gov web site have discussed in detail about processing applicants who were affected by retrogression and not by any lawyer's gut feel or prediction!

Expect to receive interview schedules already for those who have completed their documents.

God bless!

thanks for the information.

i just want to know if you have had the medical exam already.

What are the tests done during the exam?

How much is it?

Thanks>>>>>>>>

God bless you.

US embassy Manila embassy announced that they will start processing E3 applicants in late June 2005. The schedule will be based according to priority date and documentary qualified. Expect that PDs with 2003-2004 might be scheduled ahead of those who have earlier PDs. To know if you are qualified, you can either send them an email or call them. They will tell if you already completed all the requirements.

This is the first time that a US gov web site have discussed in detail about processing applicants who were affected by retrogression and not by any lawyer's gut feel or prediction!

Expect to receive interview schedules already for those who have completed their documents.

God bless!

thanks for the information.

i just want to know if you have had the medical exam already.

What are the tests done during the exam?

How much is it?

Thanks>>>>>>>>

God bless you.

Aside from the medical exams, you need to complete your and your family's vaccination schedule. Part of the packet 3 and packet 4 is an instruction on what to complete in terms of vaccination.

On the medical, packet 4 will tell you where to go for medical. Basic test plaus country specific medical exams are required.

what packet r u right now?r u from philippines?

did you finish your medical exam already? St. Lukes?

would you mind tell me what are those basic tests if you already undergone such?

Is it really true that you can't gain entry in the US when your are positive with Hep B?

thanks. God bless you

Aside from the medical exams, you need to complete your and your family's vaccination schedule. Part of the packet 3 and packet 4 is an instruction on what to complete in terms of vaccination.

On the medical, packet 4 will tell you where to go for medical. Basic test plaus country specific medical exams are required.

The Medical examination

All visa applicants, regardless of age, need to complete a medical examination at the St. Luke's Extension Clinic before the visa interview.

The cost of the medical exam is US$95 for adults (15 years and older) and US$67 for children under 15 years of age. Repeat X-rays will cost US$7 each. These fees must be paid in peso equivalent at the prevailing Embassy exchange rate.

Children younger than 15 years old will not need a chest X-ray or serological test unless required by the doctor. According to the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), chest X-rays for pregnant women are not dangerous if taken with the proper shielding. If you have had any previous X-rays, please bring them along for comparative study.

A blood test to check for HIV is required for applicants at least 15 years old. HIV is the virus that causes the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS and impairs a person's immunity against disease.

Medical results must still be valid upon the applicant's entry to the United States. Results of the medical examination are generally valid for one year. However, in certain cases validity may be limited to six months or less.

The St. Luke's Extension Clinic is located at 1177 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila, telephone no. 521-0020 and 521-8647.

I cannot answer your question about having HEPA-B, maybe you can check with the consulate.