scrubbedexpat099

Should not must

Rete

In some cases, and this is one of them, it is not possible to do that. You take the first medical appointment date available even if after the physical interview at the Embassy.

If there were a way for her to safely talk with some to change the date of the visa interview appointment, she should do that but you said that there isn't a way. Thus, she needs to go on the scheduled date.

Rete

In the future, please have the friend who is seeking advice join and ask the questions themselves. It is not encouraged that someone act as an agent for someone else.

S Folinsky

A long time pet peeve when I was in practice was misuse in government decisions of the words “clear” and “must”

Rete

The OP is the author using the words 'clear' and 'must' and yes, OP, you are incorrect.

The medical site uses the word 'should'. In this case, that is not possible.

tariqbutt

This piece on the london embassy website is in pretty clear though

From https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/famil...l-examination/

S Folinsky

I know that OP is the author. My comment simply notes what might be considered an echo of language I have long noted from government and been annoyed by.

Nutmegger

Keep reading…. Otherwise your application will be refused PENDING RECEIPT OF THE REPORT.

jkeller

In the video I linked she mentions that she did not think the Frankfurt Consulate would have her medical results when she went for her interview. They did and her visa was approved on the spot. If not it would have been approved pending a positive medical report. Granted she's reporting her experience, not official procedure.

tariqbutt

So my friend rang the embassy and they said she must move the interview until after the medical. They gave her an email address at the embassy to email to ask for it to be moved. So my friend has now requested this.

Given the Christmas holiday period and given the interview is on the 7th, I wouldn't be surprised if she does not get a response before then.
I have suggested to her that if she does not get a response she attend the interview on the 7th regardless.

I dont suppose anyone knows what would happen if she missed the interview (no show)? Would they then allow her to reschedule?
(She is not intending to do that, but it would at least be useful to know what the consequences would be if that happened.)

Noorah101

The consequence of a No-Show is visa denial.

Rene

tariqbutt

And just to clarify: with a visa denial can she apply again, or is that it for the green card lottery?

tariqbutt

Response from Embassy:

Noorah101

Very interesting.

Rene

Nutmegger

Don't you find the email a little contradictory? First it says that the "no show" request will be reviewed, and once approved a new appointment can be scheduled. But doesn't that leave open the possibility that it might not be approved, even though they then go on to say that it won't affect the visa application?!