The 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[Laura+Tom 2]

January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll

February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven

March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Interviews:

andiste08........................K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!
Stuart n Courtney............K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!
FeeandJosh.....................K1.................................11/17/2008


December 2008 Interviews

desilu............................CR1.................................12/11/2008
Isma.............................CR1..................................12/17/2008


Still waiting:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?
Sassasdave.......................................09/30/2008 – anyone any info?
stevi1123...........................................10/16/2008 - Approved pending additional documentation

[Scarlett 0]

Congratulations latest graduates!

[Stuart n Courtney 0]

I got approved too woo hoo

where in the waiting room were you stevo? what was your number lol i was 5019! Congratulations

Congrats Stuart! I was number 5003.. I got there at 7:30am this morning. The whole process only took around 1.5 hours, did you have to wait a long time? By the time I left, the embassy was pretty crowded.

what time was your actuall appointment? mine was 10am so I got there at 9am and didn't leave til about 2pm lol although they did have problems with the computer when they were doing me! so to speak.

I don't care tho if it took all day, I wasn't leaving til they said the magic words "you're approved"

Congratulations again

Stuart

My appointment was at 8am! I had to leave my house at 6:30am, which I haven't done since I was 17.. haha. I got in to the embassy at around 8am, and left just before 10am. At the first part of my appointment, the computer wouldn't work as well. Had to grab everything and go from cubical 01 to 14, stopping of at 12 to pay the fees. What did you think of the giant envelope with the x-rays? It raised a few eyebrows when I sat down to wait for the interview. Maybe the onlookers thought I was a special agent? Well, probably not lol. I was trying to look out for you, but I couldn't recognise you from your forum picture. Congrats too, I agree, the words "you're approved" are worth any amount of time.

Steve

wow that was early. i was cubical 1 too when it broke so must have just been that computer. how dumb are they that they continue to use a broken computer hours later after first discovering it was broken then looked shocked as if they didn't know lol Yeah I had to stand at cubical 1 for an hour whilst they tried to fix the computer with everyone looking at me carrying the brown envelope with my xrays. Must have looked very official and important. I was sitting up next to the courier service whilst I was waiting. How quiet was the place? nobody wanted to talk or make any noise, so many nervous people in the same room was really funny. Thankfully thats over for us now

[andiste08 0]

SMS delivered my visa this morning, it was issued on the same day as my interview, the 10th of November. Also got a giant envelope that's to only be opened by an Immigration Officer or a Public Health Officer.

Edited November 13, 2008 by andiste08

[newenglander 0]

We're STILL waiting.

I think I have my timeline messed up on here but we started in Feb 2008, he was given the wrong papers for the police report -- took two months to get that straightened out, he got the medical in mid August (delayed a little bit because he was sent to his own doctor for a back up check on the blood pressure), but on Sept. 9th he sent his checklist and it was received and signed for by London on August 12th.

He spoke many times with a man in the embassy who said everything was received and okay -- just wait for the interview date. Nothing since then and that line doesn't lead to that nice man anymore, it leads to the helpline.

He spoke with the helpline last week -- they had no record of him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've emailed the embassy with the code they gave him -- nothing back from them. Maybe HE has to be the one to do the emailing, not ME? Would that make any difference? It's been one week.

Somebody can add us to the still waiting list if they want to. I hope to not be there for very long. I wish we didn't need such a list.

[Stuart n Courtney 0]

SMS delivered my visa this morning, it was issued on the same day as my interview, the 10th of November. Also got a giant envelope that's to only be opened by an Immigration Officer or a Public Health Officer.

Congratulations. I'm still waiting on my visa to be delivered. Getting a little nervous. So much for 3-5 days delivery

[Laura+Tom 2]

Good luck FeeandJosh for tomorrow!! November is a quiet month.

[Stuart n Courtney 0]

Very best of luck Fee and Josh for tomorrow, I'm sure you'll get approved!!

Stuart

[FeeandJosh 0]

Good luck FeeandJosh for tomorrow!! November is a quiet month.

Very best of luck Fee and Josh for tomorrow, I'm sure you'll get approved!!

Stuart

Thanks guys!! I was approved 'pending medical'!! i had my medical last thursday and it wasnt gonna reach the embassy until the day after my interview. Overall it was a good experiance....apart from the four and a half hour wait for the actual interview! ill post my review tomorrow. im soooo tired!!

-fee x

[Damian&Kelly 16]

Congratulations!!!

[Laura+Tom 2]

January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll

February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven

March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969, sassasdave

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Interviews:

andiste08........................K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!
Stuart n Courtney............K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!
FeeandJosh.....................K1.................................11/17/2008 APPROVED!!!!!


December 2008 Interviews

desilu............................CR1.................................12/11/2008
Isma.............................CR1..................................12/17/2008


Still waiting:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?
stevi1123..........................................10/16/2008 - Approved pending additional documentation

[LorriQ 0]

We're STILL waiting.

I think I have my timeline messed up on here but we started in Feb 2008, he was given the wrong papers for the police report -- took two months to get that straightened out, he got the medical in mid August (delayed a little bit because he was sent to his own doctor for a back up check on the blood pressure), but on Sept. 9th he sent his checklist and it was received and signed for by London on August 12th.

He spoke many times with a man in the embassy who said everything was received and okay -- just wait for the interview date. Nothing since then and that line doesn't lead to that nice man anymore, it leads to the helpline.

He spoke with the helpline last week -- they had no record of him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've emailed the embassy with the code they gave him -- nothing back from them. Maybe HE has to be the one to do the emailing, not ME? Would that make any difference? It's been one week.

Somebody can add us to the still waiting list if they want to. I hope to not be there for very long. I wish we didn't need such a list.

Did you get the auto reply?

As long as you are the filer - you can email inquires to the consulate (according to DOS/NVC).

I mailed an inquiry on 11/15/08 and according to the auto mail they are taking 3 to 4 days to reply to emails. Hopefully I will hear something by thursday!

8 months and counting since NOA1.

[Stuart n Courtney 0]

Thanks guys!! I was approved 'pending medical'!! i had my medical last thursday and it wasnt gonna reach the embassy until the day after my interview. Overall it was a good experiance....apart from the four and a half hour wait for the actual interview! ill post my review tomorrow. im soooo tired!!

-fee x

Congratulations

[andiste08 0]

Super congrats Fee and Josh!

[Kim and Nath 0]

January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll

February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven

March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969, sassasdave

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Interviews:

andiste08........................K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!

Stuart n Courtney............K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!

FeeandJosh.....................K1.................................11/17/2008 APPROVED!!!!!

December 2008 Interviews

desilu............................CR1.................................12/11/2008

Isma.............................CR1..................................12/17/2008

Still waiting:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?

stevi1123..........................................10/16/2008 - Approved pending additional documentation

I can't wait until we're on the list! Nath's packet 3 was received by the Embassy on Nov. 13th, had his medical on the 19th, and now we're just waiting for our interview date! We're hoping sometime while I'm over during Dec-Jan so we can both fly down together.