waiting and worrying

[sarah&rob 1]

It's been nearly 3 weeks since Rob sent back Packet 3 (April 15th) and we haven't heard anything from the Embassy.

I expected to wait, but I see people who filed around the same time I did and who've gotten their interview dates within a week of sending back Packet 3 and have their interview dates already coming up at the end of this month! It's so frustrating and I know you all know the feeling...

I'm just worrying that something is wrong.

And to add to the worry, I'll be going over to England to be with Rob when he goes to London for everything and I just see airfare prices going higher and higher as the weeks go by.

I'm probably just being paranoid, but I hate this whole being in limbo. Just adds to the stress of everything else going on in my life

Sometimes I wonder why I get myself into these stressful situations, but I know in the end it will ALL be 110% worth it.

[StillThePrettiest 3]

I don't know who's been getting interview dates a week after sending Packet 3; everyone I've spoken to has said at least a month

and you're right... however high the stress levels reach, you will soon reach a time when they're in the dim and distant past, and it will all be worth it

[Lansbury 19]

The not knowing is what causes all the stress. If only they had a web site which showed receipt of documents and the progress of the application much of that stress would be removed.

[sarah&rob 1]

The not knowing is what causes all the stress. If only they had a web site which showed receipt of documents and the progress of the application much of that stress would be removed.

that would be such a relief, and probably not too hard to do.

like each time the file is scanned into the computer it would update the website...kind of like the USCIS site, but with a little more detailed information and a running log...not just a change of date.

[NickyMcMillan 0]

Mine took about 6 weeks. I agree, its the not knowing whats going on, adds to the stress.

Still, looking at your timeline. You haven't too long of a wait. Think of those of us who were/still are at the mercy of CSC. Will be coming upto a year for me, by the time I get the visa in hand.

[sarah&rob 1]

Mine took about 6 weeks. I agree, its the not knowing whats going on, adds to the stress.

Still, looking at your timeline. You haven't too long of a wait. Think of those of us who were/still are at the mercy of CSC. Will be coming upto a year for me, by the time I get the visa in hand.

oh yes i definitely feel for those filing at CSC

i was prepared to wait 6 months for the noa2, i almost had a heart attack when i saw we'd been approved so soon

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

Mine took about 6 weeks. I agree, its the not knowing whats going on, adds to the stress.

Still, looking at your timeline. You haven't too long of a wait. Think of those of us who were/still are at the mercy of CSC. Will be coming upto a year for me, by the time I get the visa in hand.

oh yes i definitely feel for those filing at CSC

i was prepared to wait 6 months for the noa2, i almost had a heart attack when i saw we'd been approved so soon

Me too!!! Almost fell of my chair when I saw the update!!!

Darren sent his packet 3 on March 14th and got packet 4 on April 2nd...and I remember someone telling me that was fast...

Hoping that you get it soon!!!

[noto77 0]

hi i just called the embassy today and they have recived all my stuff and they said i have an interview on june 10 so it might be good to call them i sent my stuff my packet 3 to london 2 weeks ago

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

Congrats on the interview!!!

Maybe your packet 4 got lost in the mail??

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Yes, congrats! One word of advice for others looking to call and find out if an interview date has been assigned yet -- don't bother paying through the nose by calling the Embassy on the UK premium rate. Call the Dept of State on +1 202 663 1225; when it picks up, press 1, then 0 to speak to someone. Make sure you have your case number available. It's only the cost of a call to Washington DC -- MUCH cheaper!

(Note to Poiteen -- you must have known I couldn't resist! It's like some sort of reflex action... )

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

I knew you wouldn't be able to kick the habit. You already know the number off by heart, whereas linking to the wiki takes effort

We're a good tag team though

[rebeccajo 14]

sarahs....

Did your fiance answer the questions regarding anticipated travel date and/or anticipated wedding date?

If he did not, you may wait longer for both learning the date of the interview and the actual interview itself.

[Saffyre 0]

Mine took just over a week to come back and my interview is MOnday.

I stated that I had no fixed travel date and no fixed wedding date. I don't think they can have a set process, but i'd call them and chase it up.

[sarah&rob 1]

Thank you everyone...

I'll be calling them tomorrow to find out info

I don't think he filled out the anticipated times, we're hopefully getting married Oct 31st so I don't recall if he put that date down or not.

I hope everything's ok with his stuff cause he sent it on April 15th...and it's now been almost a month.

All I need when I call is the number from his packet 3 right?

[SusieLuvsPaul 0]

t took us 4 weeks to get a date, I know how you feel. It's coming though! try to not think about it I know its hard to do easy to say but keep yourself busy