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US Embassy London - are mobile phones allowed?

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Hi all,

A random question - I have my interview at the US embassy in London next Tuesday and was wondering what the policy is on taking in mobile phones or blackberrys? Can you just turn them off or do they need to be left with security? I'll be heading striaght into work after my interview and really need to have some mode of communication to hand so leaving them at home isn't really an option...

If anyone with experience of the embassy and their security rules could let me know that would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

Lauren

16th October 2009 - I-751 Packet received at CSC

16th October 2009 - NOA1 date for I-751

05 Nov 2009 - Early biometrics appointment (taken with no hassles or query on date)

23 Nov 2009 - Biometrics appointment

23 Nov 2009 - Received email stating 'Card Production Ordered' -woo hoo!

'I am a sinner who does not expect forgiveness, but I am not a government official'

Deadwood, Season 2

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You have to hand them over when you go through the security check (where your bag gets x-rayed and you walk through a metal detector, a bit like in an airport) before you enter the Embassy. They give you a little numbered tag so you can get it back on your way out, though!

Good luck with the interview! I had mine yesterday and despite my nervousness, it was SO much easier & quicker than I could have imagined! :)

Hi all,

A random question - I have my interview at the US embassy in London next Tuesday and was wondering what the policy is on taking in mobile phones or blackberrys? Can you just turn them off or do they need to be left with security? I'll be heading striaght into work after my interview and really need to have some mode of communication to hand so leaving them at home isn't really an option...

If anyone with experience of the embassy and their security rules could let me know that would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

Lauren

2005 - We met

2006 - Filed I-129F

2007 - K-1 issued, moved to US, completed AOS (a busy year, immigration-wise)

2009 - Conditions lifted

2010 - Will be naturalising. Buh-bye, USCIS! smile.png

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Hi all,

A random question - I have my interview at the US embassy in London next Tuesday and was wondering what the policy is on taking in mobile phones or blackberrys? Can you just turn them off or do they need to be left with security? I'll be heading striaght into work after my interview and really need to have some mode of communication to hand so leaving them at home isn't really an option...

If anyone with experience of the embassy and their security rules could let me know that would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

Lauren

I do not know what the policy is in London, but in Manila you cannot have a cell phone at all. They will not let you leave it with security, you are simply turned away. Good luck on your interview

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You have to hand them over when you go through the security check (where your bag gets x-rayed and you walk through a metal detector, a bit like in an airport) before you enter the Embassy. They give you a little numbered tag so you can get it back on your way out, though!

Good luck with the interview! I had mine yesterday and despite my nervousness, it was SO much easier & quicker than I could have imagined! :)

Hi all,

A random question - I have my interview at the US embassy in London next Tuesday and was wondering what the policy is on taking in mobile phones or blackberrys? Can you just turn them off or do they need to be left with security? I'll be heading striaght into work after my interview and really need to have some mode of communication to hand so leaving them at home isn't really an option...

If anyone with experience of the embassy and their security rules could let me know that would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

Lauren

Congrats featherb!

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I was allowed to keep mine, just turned off!

K-1 visa issued: 12/15/2006

107 days from mailing AOS package to receiving green card! Received 6/27/07 dated 6/20/07

Removing conditions:

mailed 5/22/2009

Recieved at CSC 5/23/2009

Check cashed 5/27/09

NOA date 5/26/09 - still not received

I-551 stamp in passport 6/19/09

Biometrics notice date 6/16/09

Biometrics received 6/20/09

Biometrics apt date 7/9/09

Biometrics cancellation notice 6/27/09

Biometrics apt notice date 6/26 recieved 7/7

Biometrics apt 7/22/09

Touch 7/22/09

Finally able to see online info 7/22/09

Card production email 8/19/09 date ordered 8/18

Recieved approval letter in mail 8/19/09 date 8/13!

Touch 8/19

Email stating approval notice sent 8/24/09

Green card in hand!! 8/24/09

Husband joined army and moved from San Diego to Ft. Benning GA! 8/30/11

Filed N400 based on 5 years of residency 9/12/12

Recieved email notifcation recieved package 9/19/12

Biometrics 10/22/12

Early Biometrics 10/04/12

In line for interview 10/8/12 for 8 days

Interview 11/20/12 PASSED!

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Thank you all for the information, sometimes you just want to check these things with people who have been there and done it already! Congratulations on your interview featherB and all the best for your move to the US!

Thanks again,

Lauren

16th October 2009 - I-751 Packet received at CSC

16th October 2009 - NOA1 date for I-751

05 Nov 2009 - Early biometrics appointment (taken with no hassles or query on date)

23 Nov 2009 - Biometrics appointment

23 Nov 2009 - Received email stating 'Card Production Ordered' -woo hoo!

'I am a sinner who does not expect forgiveness, but I am not a government official'

Deadwood, Season 2

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