So my wife of 3 years, who has returned to Thailand again, following her second visit to the USA on her Tourist Visa, has been patiently waiting for USCIS to respond to her Green Card application/Spousal Visa for 13 months- that’s 13 months since they received her I-130. She has to get a medical exam done in Bangkok only (we’re told) once she gets an approval.

I am going over to be with her for 2 months on January 23. We’re wondering if we should go ahead, in early March, and get her medical exam scheduled and over with, anticipating word from USCIS. That way she could possibly finish her interview process in the USA, if she returns with me in late March- thoughts??

There will be a couple posts from me on this subject sorry in advance. For those of you who find my posts irritating- now is a good time to block me.

Getting ready for my wife to do her US tourist visa embassy interview. I am seeing conflicting information regarding medical exam. Anyone have current and direct experience on this? Required or not? It was NOT mentioned in the information given after the application was submitted and the interview scheduled. I think this is an "immigrant" vs "tourist" visa thing, but I want to be sure.

For the retirement visa, I noticed there is a criminal and medical check that is required. Could you explain what they are looking for when completing the medical exam?