The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[Julie Ivy 0]

Congratulations on the interview dates guys

quick question - I returned Packet 3 yesterday - on my DS230 form I filled out all 4 pages - anyone reckon this will be a problem?

Cheers

[Bob and Patricia 0]

Well, it sounds like Nik's interview was a lot like all the others except that the computers were down, so they need to "run a few more checks" before the big approval. BUT they kept his passport, so...we aren't really upset.

Security took 10-15 minutes (he says loads of people didn't get the "NO PHONES!" memo), and his 5009 sticker said it was issued at 8:03 for his 8:00 appointment. He was out around 11:15 - 11:30

Documents taken:

I-134

- Tax Transcripts 2006-2007

- Tax Return 2008

- Employment Letter

2 US passport photos

Birth Cert (+ Copy)

Police Cert (+Copy)

Passport

Appt Letter

Tall, young American guy interviewed him "pretty friendly"

Questions asked:

"Please write down your fiancee's full name, and sign" Nik says this was at the bottom of the DS156K. The interviewer joked that this is his "little test" as he checked he got my name right. Nik says he passed.

Then he was sworn in.

- How did you meet?

- Who asked who when you got engaged?

- Where did you get engaged?

- Have you lived abroad (he didn't care about the under teenage years in Germany)

- How long was your longest visit to the States?

- How many times have you stayed for 3 months in the States?

- When are you likely to travel to the States?

I had told Nik about the card machines being down lately, so he brought and paid with cash, so we don't have an update on that front.

Anyway very short. We feel pretty confident despite the computers down situation preventing us from the official approval, and will be looking for the passport with the visa sometime early next week!!!

Congrats and nice mini-review there for the new folks joining the group.

Bob and Pat

[JimandChristy 1,689]

OK, Courier arrived today at 7pm to pick up the Co-sponsor's birth certificate and my Passport. Should be delivered on Monday and fingers crossed I'll get the passport with the visa back the following week.

Also rang up about my medical results today, I've been given the all clear in that regard and they were sent to the Embassy on Thursday.

[Gary_UK 17]

Congratulations on the interview dates guys

quick question - I returned Packet 3 yesterday - on my DS230 form I filled out all 4 pages - anyone reckon this will be a problem?

Cheers

i did that boo boo too.. and no it has not affected submission of packet 3

Oh can you add me to the interview time line ? got my interview date today

July 31st. Perhaps telling them I was intending to travel to the US on Oct 3rd and wedding on the 16th was a bad idea. But then again if it helped someone else on a far tighter schedule then the more the merrier.

[MARM 7]

January 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
Jason&Sarah, Hannah+Vito, Mrssmith, ShannonNick, adrianandlinsay, Marmite Lovers!

February 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
Rob&Dawn, Zoe and Hal, Terri and Seb, Talyss, TeeKol

March 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
Stinky Monkey, skparker, Laurence+Lauren, pothergavel, paumanda, texpat cymru, obbynox, jhonscotland, Caminic, Furious Biscuit, ahlpo, jojo_gee

April 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
DairyFarmer, skeez&titanic, SwanTiger, miss g, LondonLad, niniel71, mr and mrs, Stinkerpotsam, Marty J, Helen&Dougie, KAT&Allie, KnightAndMagpie, paul., Kirsten UK, Colinjess, Alixhilary

May 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
Graziumphry, emma77, Monkey Juice, Gemmie, mrs_sdp, H&V, RBAL_TN, laura819, JM&Vid, Brookeluvsadam, Bob and Patricia

June 2009 Interviews
1st June 2009....JimandChristy................K-1- APPROVED PENDING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
1st June 2009....krystiandjon...................K-1
4th June 2009....Nik+Heather..................K-1
8th June 2009....John and Camie.............K-1
12th June 2009...Ellie-and-David..............K-1
23rd June 2009...John & Mary..................K-1
29th June 2009....karenandtrev................K-1
30th June 2009...grapeeyes...................CR-1

July 2009 Interviews
31st July 2009....Gary_UK........................K-1

Still waiting for approval
stevi1123..........16th October 2008 - Approved pending additional documentation
Dave and Jess..10th March 2009 ?
The Dip Sticks..25th March 2009 ?
prima and jay...24th April 2009 - Approved pending additional documentation
MARM..............12th May 2009 - Approved pending passport
PB&JAM............22nd May 2009 - Denied, to file waiver

= APPROVED

Updates/New entries/changes highlighted in blue - will go to normal color in the next update.

Please let us know if you have an Interview Date to add to the list, updated information or corrections.

[Ellie-and-David 38]

John and camie....

Best best best of luck to you tomorrow. I hope all goes well and you get a shiny red star by your name.

I'm so excited for you guys. When i looked at Marm's last post and realised it was you then us....I dont mind admitting....I got a little scared!

Cant wait to hear good news for you guys

- E

[John and Camie 39]

Awww! Thanks, girl! It's so much fun to be going through this process with nice people such as your lovely self, Ellie. I'm so excited, I'm gonna be up all night awaiting word from my Jonabunny. Sending you happy interview vibes for Friday, and good luck from SoCal!

- Cam

[MARM 7]

Good luck for today John and Camie!!!

Oh and Ellie-and-David, I am looking forward to your interview date...not just to hear your good news of an approval of course but also we are hoping to get our passport issue resolved by June 12 as well. Good luck to both of us as well

Looking forward to placing those shiny red stars,

MARM

[Ellie-and-David 38]

Good luck for today John and Camie!!!

Oh and Ellie-and-David, I am looking forward to your interview date...not just to hear your good news of an approval of course but also we are hoping to get our passport issue resolved by June 12 as well. Good luck to both of us as well

Looking forward to placing those shiny red stars,

MARM

Hopefully the 12th will be a WONDERFUL day for us both....and as an added bonus it's my mum's birthday too!

Marm...I really hope this passport issue can be resolved for you. You have been the model of a patient soul during this time.

[MARM 7]

OK, Courier arrived today at 7pm to pick up the Co-sponsor's birth certificate and my Passport. Should be delivered on Monday and fingers crossed I'll get the passport with the visa back the following week.

Also rang up about my medical results today, I've been given the all clear in that regard and they were sent to the Embassy on Thursday.

JimandChristy: Hope to hear good news that you receive your visa ASAP this week, keep us all posted!

Ellie-and-David: If it weren't for wonderful people like you and VisaJourney...I don't think we would have maintained our sanity so long throughout this difficult and trying process... :star:

[John and Camie 39]

ADD ANOTHER STAR!! My Honey did it!! He'll fill me in on the interview when he gets home, but he PASSED!!! Ellie girl, you're up!

[John and Camie 39]

for MARM. Thank you. I hope you get your situation sorted out soon. I saw your timeline. My word.

[Bob and Patricia 0]

ADD ANOTHER STAR!! My Honey did it!! He'll fill me in on the interview when he gets home, but he PASSED!!! Ellie girl, you're up!

Wooo hoooo we love good news out of London!

Bob and Pat

[Gemmie 142]

Congratulations!

[aoifee 0]

OMG!!! Interview one week today. I'm dying with nerves. Can't concentrate on anything!!!

I am sooooooooo worried that I'll be asked for paperwork I don't have or that my fiance's affidavit of support won't be accepted and we'll be asked for a co-sponsor.

I'm having nightmares guys!! I mean really - my overactive imagination is getting totally out of hand. I'm a nervous wreck.

On a more positive note, congrats John & Camie. Looking forward to hearing some details...