Too long, sorry. Just highlighted the important points
Been a lurker on this forum for a few years even before I joined in June...and even after I joined I was still a lurker ~ could not join discussions / reply as I feel I am still lacking.
Reading all your messages gets me through the waiting game. Super appreciative of the tenured members who really go out of their way to respond to queries ~ you all have been really helpful. Thank you. Bless your kind hearts!
Silently, I have celebrated with you all on every approval and "cried" with you at every refusal ~ but of course, always hopeful for you on your next chance/s. I could feel your happiness, your frustrations, your anxiety...
I got anxious, too...but couldn't complain much as the ball was in my hands, there was major stumbling block from my end. But now, I am happy that I can finally share with you the good news ~ with the aim of giving you strength to hang in there coz for sure, your time will come.
Medical Passed, BVL, PPR ~ all-in-one update ~ received today...praise God. Wishing everyone gets the good news really soon. Hang in there.
Timeline:
Non-SDS, Philippines, originally for Fall 2021 Intake
Applied thru an Agent: May 7, 2021
BIL: May 8, 2021
Biometrics Done: May 14, 2021
Medical Request: June 8, 2021
Eligibility Started: June 8, 2021
Medical Completed: June 11, 2021 ~ on the same day, was issued with Medical Furtherance, unfortunately had to wait for almost a month for available test schedule
June 14, 2021, Advised School Coordinator regarding the further medical and requested for deferral to Winter 2022 Intake
June 16, 2021, New LOA for Winter 2022 received
Sputum Tests: July 5-7, 2021
Pulmonologist Consultation: July 8, 2021 ~ Smear Test negative
Needed to wait until 1st September on the Culture Test results
2nd CXR scheduled on the 13th September, but as luck would have it, Panelist called on the 9th September telling me I no longer need a second x-ray based on the previous films I submitted to them ~ NSC when compared to my June 11 CXR
Medical Submitted: September 10, 2021
Medical Passed: September 24, 2021
BVL: September 24, 2021
PPR: September 24,2021
Visa Office: Manila