For everyone between NOA2 and interview in London

[Mike&Rach 0]

I got an interview date!!! ALL RIGHT!!!

21 days since submission of packet 3

23 days since submission of medical

When's your interview?

i don't know whether to call and see if they have logged my packet 3 or leave it till next week, they have only had it 2 weeks today.

[Jilli & Ales 9]

When's your interview?

i don't know whether to call and see if they have logged my packet 3 or leave it till next week, they have only had it 2 weeks today.

October 12! Fine with me! I can't wait, and he's dreading it

You can call of course.. but I don't think they will have it logged yet It used to be in the twoish week mark but the current trend is more like three. As for the packet, I don't totally understand the procedure, but I think they are sort in limbo until you medical is logged. I'm not sure they bother messing about with your forms until they know you've passed. So when you call, ask about your medical too!

[Mike&Rach 0]

Well I called and the lady said "Do you know you have an interview scheduled?"

Oct 7th!!!! They sent the letter out today

[jingo 38]

Congrats to Jilli/Ales and Mike/Rach.

I'm finally in the US but I remember every bit of that dreadful wait for the interview.

I hope yours come around before you know it and that everything goes smoothly for you!

[micmac 6]

October 12! Fine with me! I can't wait, and he's dreading it

You can call of course.. but I don't think they will have it logged yet It used to be in the twoish week mark but the current trend is more like three. As for the packet, I don't totally understand the procedure, but I think they are sort in limbo until you medical is logged. I'm not sure they bother messing about with your forms until they know you've passed. So when you call, ask about your medical too!

How is your interview so late? I was told the other day that it was about a 6 week wait? Is your wedding scheduled later?

[Mike&Rach 0]

Congrats to Jilli/Ales and Mike/Rach.

I'm finally in the US but I remember every bit of that dreadful wait for the interview.

I hope yours come around before you know it and that everything goes smoothly for you!

Thank you Jingo When are you getting married?

[Jilli & Ales 9]

Well I called and the lady said "Do you know you have an interview scheduled?"

Oct 7th!!!! They sent the letter out today

Um... WHAT!! Haha dang you are seriously some lucky kids to get this news so fast!! It's great!

How is your interview so late? I was told the other day that it was about a 6 week wait? Is your wedding scheduled later?

Well that is six weeks.. is this what you mean? It's September 1 now, so yeah, 41 days. Apparently it could be sooner, but probably only a week like Mike/Rach, and perhaps they were scheduled before us. September is booked solid (I've heard), so there's not much earlier it could get, right?

And yes, we wrote our true wedding date on the ds-2001 cover letter: 11/29/11.

[Mike&Rach 0]

Um... WHAT!! Haha dang you are seriously some lucky kids to get this news so fast!! It's great!

Well that is six weeks.. is this what you mean? It's September 1 now, so yeah, 41 days. Apparently it could be sooner, but probably only a week like Mike/Rach, and perhaps they were scheduled before us. September is booked solid (I've heard), so there's not much earlier it could get, right?

And yes, we wrote our true wedding date on the ds-2001 cover letter: 11/29/11.

I know right lol I said Noooooooooo really?!

How long does it usually take to get your visa after the interview? I don't know when to look at going and when to set our wedding date? I also dont really know when to tell work :S

[jingo 38]

How long does it usually take to get your visa after the interview? I don't know when to look at going and when to set our wedding date? I also dont really know when to tell work :S

It takes 3-4 working days to get it back. You can book a flight as soon as you use the tracking number they give you and know its on its way. I didnt tell my boss until after the interview - just to be 100% sure.

[Mike&Rach 0]

It takes 3-4 working days to get it back. You can book a flight as soon as you use the tracking number they give you and know its on its way. I didnt tell my boss until after the interview - just to be 100% sure.

Thanks jingo. I'm thinking of telling them after my interview too, I'm going to be nervous enough without people asking a million questions beforehand. My interview is on a Friday so I can give my notice Monday morning.

[jingo 38]

I was very very nervous too! Just wait for that moment you hear 'approved' and you'll feel a tide of calm and relief just wash over you. Just think that you'll be with your other half soon and thats more important than what work will say or questions your friends will bombard you with Good luck

[MalloryEvans 0]

Sorry for my vanishing act! Things got really dramatic and Brendan got kicked out of his house, invited back, then told he better book his flight fast because they no longer wanted to look at him, SO we booked his flight for September 3. He got his visa in the mail a couple days ago. He said the packet was HUGE! He said the visa was really shiny and pretty so I'm looking forward to seeing it. I love shiny stuff! But yeah, day after tomorrow I will finally be with him. It's been a very long wait since we began dating in 05 but we're finally getting to be together.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention... when he came home from work two days ago, all his stuff was packed for him. Sheesh!

Edited September 1, 2011 by MalloryEvans

[Jilli & Ales 9]

Sorry for my vanishing act! Things got really dramatic and Brendan got kicked out of his house, invited back, then told he better book his flight fast because they no longer wanted to look at him, SO we booked his flight for September 3. He got his visa in the mail a couple days ago. He said the packet was HUGE! He said the visa was really shiny and pretty so I'm looking forward to seeing it. I love shiny stuff! But yeah, day after tomorrow I will finally be with him. It's been a very long wait since we began dating in 05 but we're finally getting to be together.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention... when he came home from work two days ago, all his stuff was packed for him. Sheesh!

Wow! I don't like to hear about this from anyone, how sad Luckily he's on to bigger and better things with you!!

[micmac 6]

Well that is six weeks.. is this what you mean? It's September 1 now, so yeah, 41 days. Apparently it could be sooner, but probably only a week like Mike/Rach, and perhaps they were scheduled before us. September is booked solid (I've heard), so there's not much earlier it could get, right?

And yes, we wrote our true wedding date on the ds-2001 cover letter: 11/29/11.

I was told 6 weeks from the medical being logged, that's what I meant. The woman I spoke to said it varied case by case, I just wonder what makes some quicker and slower.

Maybe I am just bad with maths...

Everyone's timelines seem so different! I am clutching at straws for hope because the gap between last time I saw my fiance is likely to be three and a half months at this rate and that will be the worst we ever did! :-(

[Mike&Rach 0]

I was told 6 weeks from the medical being logged, that's what I meant. The woman I spoke to said it varied case by case, I just wonder what makes some quicker and slower.

Maybe I am just bad with maths...

Everyone's timelines seem so different! I am clutching at straws for hope because the gap between last time I saw my fiance is likely to be three and a half months at this rate and that will be the worst we ever did! :-(

It will be the last one you will do too