I would appreciate if someone could share their experience with me if they have already been through the process. I am from the U.S. and married a Brazilian woman. NVC approved DS-230 and I-864 the last week of September. NVC told me that the Rio consulate will getthe package in 2-4 weeks. In my letter from NVC it states a priority code of CR1 and a priority date of November 2. What does the date mean?

When can my wife expect further instructions from the consulate?

I know she will need federal police records and a medical examination from a consulate certified examiner. What will the examination cost and what are the probable locations for the examination?

What is the expected time of events that will bring us together forever?    

Thanks for replying. What about the cost of the blood test? Besides the 100 dollar exam, what about the blood testing and all the other medical tests? How much? Can this number vary from doctor to doctor a lot? Can anyone please tell me what they have paid for these services?       

That seems like alot of money. Has she told you where all the money is going?

Hi,

well $1,300 is a lot of money. Lets see if we can break down the costs.

As I said, the exam is $ 100, the other lab exams (like blood tests, a chest x-ray, vaccinations) are done by private labs, doctors usually don´t do that in Brazil. So you wife can choose a private lab in her hometown or nearby, which doesn´t require a trip to Curitíba! The prices of the labs may vary, so a price research is recomended. But I guess the cost of thoose exams won´t be more than another $100.
I recomend that your gf checks with that doctor in Curitiba which labs are recognized by the US consulate, because the above mentioned flyer doesn´t say anything about the labs.

I´m not familiar with prices for a bus ticket from your gf´s home to Curitiba and back, incl. maybe a night in a hostel in Curitiba. So I can´t say anything about that. But I guess for bus and hotel (if nesccessary)$ 500 should be enought.

Belowe I paste for you the content of the medical flyer of the Consulate:

Originally posted by US Consulate, Rio de Janeiro MEDICAL EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: In order to be eligible for an immigrant visa, you and your accompanying relatives included in the process must undergo a medical examination. It is necessary to conduct blood tests, a chest x-ray, vaccinations and a physical exam (including basic gynecological and breast examination). The applicants must present their passport to the doctor and to the lab as proof of identity. If the passport is not available, the Brazilian ID or the equivalent for non-Brazilian citizens can be used. Applicants should present a 3x4cm picture to the doctor at the moment of the clinical examination and inform the case number, if available. The doctor’s fee is paid directly by the applicant. It cannot exceed US$ 100.00. Laboratory fees are also paid by the applicant. The medical examination is generally valid for one year. In some cases the validity is only six months. This generally occurs when the applicant has some kind of illness. The sealed Medical Report must be presented on the day of the interview. See below the doctors’ addresses, listed by city: BELO HORIZONTE: Dra. Juliana Barbosa Cançado Tel: (31)3224-2335 R. dos Otoni, 927 6º andar - S. Efigênia 30150-270 Dra. Mª da Gloria B.C. Maakaroun Tel: (31)3224-2335 R. dos Otoni, 927, 6º andar - S. Efigênia 30150-270 BRASÍLIA: Dr. Francisco Airton B. de Oliveira Tel:(61)245-3133 Centro Clínico Sul - Torre II Q. 716 Sul conj L. sl. T 0219 Piso da Praça 70390-700 CURITIBA: Dra. Mirian Tomoko Matsuno Carvalho Tel. (41)3264-9976 R. Alm. Tamandaré, 999 - Alto da XV 80040-110 RECIFE: Dr. Paulo de Almeida Tel:(81)3231-0104 / (81)3423-1825 / (81)3423-0951 R. Iramaia 1156 - Ilha do Leite 50070-530 E-mail: palmeida@elogica.com.br RIO DE JANEIRO: Dr. Alexandru Buescu Tel:(21)2527-3477 / (21)2266-5340 R. Barão de Lucena, 48 sala 7 - Botafogo 22260-020 Dr. Aurelio Garrido Tel:(21)2274-8641 / (21)2490-4310 Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 135/904 - Leblon E-mail: garrido@pobox.com 22440-010 Dr. Joaquim Duarte Tel:(21)2533-1311 R. México, 21/1901 - Centro/Castelo 20031-144 SÃO PAULO: Dr. Celso Rodrigues Fava Tel:(11)3120-7065 / Fax:(11)3120-5407 Av. Angélica, 2503 - 14 andar Cj. 144 - Higienopolis 01227-200 Dr. João Jorge Leite Tel:(11)3663-0404 / (11)3661-9522 R. Sergipe, 441 sala 111A – 11 andar - Higienópolis Internet: exame-medico-visto.cjb.net 01243-001 Dr. Edwin Castello Filho Tel:(11)3884-9132 / (11)9945-4856 R. José Maria Lisboa, 861 sala 104 - Cerqueira Cesar E-mail: edwcf@sti.com.br 01423-001

If you are interested in a US imigration lawyer, send me a PM, I´ll pass you the name and address of a very good one in the US to assist you and your wife through the K3-process and also in the future process of adjustment od status and Green Card process.

GOOD LUCK!

Where I am, blood tests are done at an independent lab unless you are in the hospital. They draw the blood there at the lab and you pay there. If I remember correctly it is R$15 per test. There is no SMA-12 or 20 with 'package' price, you pay say 20 x 15. of course there are other tests like urine but they all seem to work out to be about R$15. Of course it may be different in Curitiba.
Good Luck!!!