The 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[pandora 0]

It was actually much better having it at 8am.

Trust me by the time I got outta there it was standing room only.

So now i gotta add sorting babysitters to my list of things to do before interview - as will have to go night before if its that early - least i will be able to come home n sleep before they get back from school as bet i wont get much the night before

[StillThePrettiest 3]

yeah, mine was hella early, and I was out of there by 9.30, off to drink a coffee and eat a muffin, leaving the thronging throngs to their own devices

[The Red Baron 0]

Should be Joining you guys soon they are working onthe 1st of april and ours was filed on the 4th so we are hoping for NOA2 soon

[L & P 0]

Hi all,

Myself and daughter just had medical at Bentwick Mansions. Everything went more or less ok pending blood and x-ray results and a report from my daughter's school.......Report from my daughter's school? Well I had read that the Asian doctor was scary, but she seems to have scared my daughter to death....and when asked my daughter was not able to give her name or date of birth.....so now doctor think she has some kind of mental impairement and want a report from the school. Asian doctor gave me a letter (private & confidential all over it) to give to the school explaining what she wants. I don't think it will be a problem...My daughter is a bit late in school process especially in maths but there is nothing wrong with her mentally or intellectually.

Apart from that the nurse was very nice...she gave a waiver for my daughter HPV vaccin explaining that it will be cheaper to get it done in the States the X-ray man was a sweetie, as well as all the rest of the staff.

I am just glad this part is over......Just have to wait for packet 4 now

[pandora 0]

Hi all,

Myself and daughter just had medical at Bentwick Mansions. Everything went more or less ok pending blood and x-ray results and a report from my daughter's school.......Report from my daughter's school? Well I had read that the Asian doctor was scary, but she seems to have scared my daughter to death....and when asked my daughter was not able to give her name or date of birth.....so now doctor think she has some kind of mental impairement and want a report from the school. Asian doctor gave me a letter (private & confidential all over it) to give to the school explaining what she wants. I don't think it will be a problem...My daughter is a bit late in school process especially in maths but there is nothing wrong with her mentally or intellectually.

Apart from that the nurse was very nice...she gave a waiver for my daughter HPV vaccin explaining that it will be cheaper to get it done in the States the X-ray man was a sweetie, as well as all the rest of the staff.

I am just glad this part is over......Just have to wait for packet 4 now

I am glad it went well - hope you get packet 4 soon - hope all of us that are waiting on packet 4 get them soon, think there are a few of us waiting atm

Dont you just hate it when kids clam up like that - am sure you will be fine with the letter from the school

I have my medical booked with daughter for 20th so thought I would treat her to a nice trip around london after maybe spend the money i saved on having a later train home on something nice <3 shopping

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Upcoming Interviews:

• Glyn & Kathy.......................................2008-06-03 APPROVED!!!!
• celtic59.............................................2008-06-05
• bbpatel.............................................2008-06-05
• Roselinda...........................................2008-06-10

Um, we need some more interview dates, guys!

We have a date for the list: Nick & Nich 2008-07-29.

I know, I know, it's a long way off, but we requested (in a cover letter) something after July 15 since Nick already had a ticket to the USA July 4-12. The trip was scheduled months ago because it's his birthday. Didn't want the visa before that, didn't want it scheduled during the trip, didn't want to cancel the non-refundable ticket...so July 29 works.

[Darren And Crissy 11]

I know, I know, it's a long way off, but we requested (in a cover letter) something after July 15 since Nick already had a ticket to the USA July 4-12. The trip was scheduled months ago because it's his birthday. Didn't want the visa before that, didn't want it scheduled during the trip, didn't want to cancel the non-refundable ticket...so July 29 works.

Congratulations, I am really pleased for you.

I am now panicing over whether I have everything for my interview even though I have checked everything 4 times!

[pandora 0]

Upcoming Interviews:

• Glyn & Kathy.......................................2008-06-03 APPROVED!!!!
• celtic59.............................................2008-06-05
• bbpatel.............................................2008-06-05
• Roselinda...........................................2008-06-10

Um, we need some more interview dates, guys!

We have a date for the list: Nick & Nich 2008-07-29.

I know, I know, it's a long way off, but we requested (in a cover letter) something after July 15 since Nick already had a ticket to the USA July 4-12. The trip was scheduled months ago because it's his birthday. Didn't want the visa before that, didn't want it scheduled during the trip, didn't want to cancel the non-refundable ticket...so July 29 works.

conrgratulations on the interview date

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thanks Crissy and Pandora. We three have very similar filing times. Sadly, the Cambridge folks have out-rowed the Oxford team and we need to concede the race to you. We rowed really fast, so maybe you just caught the lucky current. LOL

Good luck on the interview. I booked a free frequent flyer ticket to the UK so I can be there for the interview and go over the stuff with Nick one more time.

[Jeraly 4]

Ack! I wish I had to go back for interview now!! I am sooo nervous about moving!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I am sooo nervous about moving!

I am sooooo nervous about a Brit moving in with me. Beans and toast? Branston pickle? Marmite?!?

Seriously, it would be so hard for me to pack up and move to another country. You people are superheroes.

[Jeraly 4]

I think I love you for appreciating it

[Darren And Crissy 11]

Thanks Crissy and Pandora. We three have very similar filing times. Sadly, the Cambridge folks have out-rowed the Oxford team and we need to concede the race to you. We rowed really fast, so maybe you just caught the lucky current. LOL

Good luck on the interview. I booked a free frequent flyer ticket to the UK so I can be there for the interview and go over the stuff with Nick one more time.

The current does seem a bit random! I took ages to gather my supporing documents but the Oxford / Cambridge race isn't over yet - I am hoping to fly mid August all being well so you can still win with a last minute sprint! Virgin Atlantic allow one way reward flights so I think I will be treating myself to upper class which lets me take a total of 5 suitcases (3 x 32kg + 2 in the cabin!) - that a lot of Yorkshire Tea, Branston Pickle and Heinz salad cream!

[Jeraly 4]

I am really impressed there is an orange comma before my name in the list

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

.. but the Oxford / Cambridge race isn't over yet - I am hoping to fly mid August all being well so you can still win with a last minute sprint!

No sprints from Oxford. He's been planning around October 1 for a while now. He's not going to give notice at his job until after the whole approval. He's got a lot of stuff to go through and decide what to bring, but he's only working on it in his mind...hahaha...as far as I see. (I know he will read this and think I'm nagging.) Actually he's sold two cars recently and last weekend took a bunch of stuff to the tip or skip...forgot what's British for the dump. Nick is the person that when somebody says, "I need a cable for an XYZ" or "I need some memory for my ABC" or "I need Windows Caveman edition", he can open a drawer or box and produce it. So it's going to be a chore for him to pull up stakes. I do feel sorry for all of you moving and having to go through those decisions.

Virgin Atlantic allow one way reward flights so I think I will be treating myself to upper class which lets me take a total of 5 suitcases (3 x 32kg + 2 in the cabin!) - that a lot of Yorkshire Tea, Branston Pickle and Heinz salad cream!

Nick plans to come first class too if he can work out a frequent flyer ticket. A friend of mine wanted a one-way and the lady at Continental told her to book round trip, and she could redeposit her miles after she didn't make the return. We'll have to look into that. I brought a big box of tea bags back with me last time I was over. Kroger has the essential Coleman's and Branston, although it's not minced just right. He can give up the Marmite for some jalapeno peppers and salsa.

There's a t-shirt I suggested he wear to his last day at work. The quote on it:

"You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas."---Davy Crockett