The 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[Jeraly 4]

Haha - yeah - I really have to get my act together on packet 3 this weekend

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I'm still convinced that will be me. I'm even starting to look into what we can do afterwards to either sort things out or as an alternative.

Debz, you sound just like Bruce before his interview. If you don't believe me, go digging through some of my old posts in May and June 2007! He was convinced he was going to be denied because even though he passed the medical and had no criminal record, they wouldn't like the cut of his jib, or some such nonsense. I kept saying, we fulfill all the requirements. You're healthy and law-abiding. We were able to convince them we have a real marriage (I kept thinking, when we got the RFE for proof of a bona fide relationship, you, Mr Consular Officer, come over to our place when we're having a barney and you say we don't bicker like a couple that's been together for years ). I even dealt with the red flag which was the 12 days between my decree absolute and my wedding to Bruce by producing evidence we were living together well before the divorce. But Bruce was sure something, anything would go wrong. We even looked into moving to Canada (his grandparents live there).

Nothing did go wrong, and Debz, you have nothing to worry about either. It's natural to pre-disaster life-changing events like these and assume the worst is going to happen. And when you're on VJ like you and I and a lot of others are, you see some awful, heart-breaking tales and think: hey, that could happen to me. As Gwen says, it's not all sunshine and roses at London every day, and people can and do get put into AP or need a waiver or get a denial. But for common or garden tales of love and happiness like yours and mine, the outcome is usually -- not always, but usually -- a pleasant, anticlimactic one.

Hope that helps!

[DD2004 0]

Hi Debz reading your posts boy do you sound like me LOL right up until 9-30am 30 mins before the interview time i was like you convinced that i was gonna get denied in fact id prepared myself to expect the worst and you know what IT DIDNT HAPPEN, id never been arrested or convicted no hidden past but i did have medical issues that need resolved and i was convinced that they'd look at that and just plain deny me . But honestly there was no spanish inquisition no brutal interrogation nothing like the other post it was a bit of an anticlimax a nice and pleasant one i may add. So don't tear yourself up about it do as someone here told me be yourself and you'll be alright .

Derek DD2004

[DonnaB 0]

Hi

Please can someone help me. I am currently waiting for my packet 3 to be sent out from the London Embassy. I know they received my case from NVC on Jan 17th. I called the visa info line this morning and was told it would be ok to send back my packet 3 documents downloaded from the internet before i'd received the packet through.

Do you think this is a good idea? Since i've been waiting since June I don't want to mess anything up but I'm getting so impatient and would love a Feb interview. The only thing i'm concerned about is will I get the packet 3 info on how to book my medical if they receive the forms before sending out packet 3?

Any advice would be appreciated!

[gwenneh 7]

Yes, you're fine to do that.

[DonnaB 0]

Thanks -thats good news!

Do you know if they'll still send packet 3 and the medical details?

[weedebz 0]

I have a clean medical, no convictions. My worry is the fact nick doesn't yet have a job but he is looking. I do have a co-sponsor who has no other dependants and makes over $90K but he is just a very close friend of the familywhich is also a worry. I have evidence of £9K of my own money to take with me.

[mustang-sally 8]

I have a clean medical, no convictions. My worry is the fact nick doesn't yet have a job but he is looking. I do have a co-sponsor who has no other dependants and makes over $90K but he is just a very close friend of the familywhich is also a worry. I have evidence of £9K of my own money to take with me.

Debz

Wish I could tell you something that will make it easier, but you are just like me. I had obvious worries and was convinced it would be an issue despite all the reassurance I got both off here and from family and friends and even medical people.

I only really relaxed when I heard the words "I'm pleased to tell you that you've been approved". I was so relieved and wanted to tell the world, the 10-15 minutes I had to spend in the courier queue were the hardest ever, I was stood there just bursting.

From what I see it takes an awful lot to be denied, so long as you dont have a criminal past and/or a communicable disease then the most they can ask for is further evidence. That is what I was expecting from them and was ready for it, had loads of numbers I put in my phone so I could ask in any eventuality.

You will be fine, just try and relax, I know its hard!!! In less than 2 weeks this will all be behind you

[Jeraly 4]

Oh I can't wait to be at that point - at the forefront of my mind is the wedding though so I am chilled about everything else... of course when I get back I am expecting to be a neurotic mess!!! You guys are gonna have to scrape me up off the floor!!

[mustang-sally 8]

Oh I can't wait to be at that point - at the forefront of my mind is the wedding though so I am chilled about everything else... of course when I get back I am expecting to be a neurotic mess!!! You guys are gonna have to scrape me up off the floor!!

Believe me, you will be at that point soon. Just get your packet 3 sorted and sent off. We will gladly scrape you off the floor, we are all in this together

[Jeraly 4]

Haha!!

*hands around spatulas in preparation*

Yeah - I just want to get my forms up together before I go, then I will send them off when I get back Have told Jeremy to get his act together on the I-134 (something he can do while I juggle everything else!) and while I was hoping to go through packet three this weekend... who knows!! I've spent all day on my dad's 50th birthday present and my wedding vows and tomorrow I need to make my jewellery and adapt my hairpiece... (makes it sound like I am going to wear a toupee )

Ok - maybe tomorrow I will look through the forms properly at the very least even if I don't get to filling them out!!!

[mustang-sally 8]

Ok - maybe tomorrow I will look through the forms properly at the very least even if I don't get to filling them out!!!

It won't take you long to fill out the forms. Only took me half an hour or so (oh and at least 4 hours to check them over 10 times )

[Jeraly 4]

Hehe!! Is it really as simple as filling in forms? I don't need to have anything to go with them? Do I need to send the I-134 with them as well or do I bring that to interview? Does that need supporting documentation? Jeremy is in charge of that anyway but it can't help to know!!

In the meantime I have to make myself look like a Turkish woman for my dad's 50th birthday murder mystery party

[mustang-sally 8]

Hehe!! Is it really as simple as filling in forms? I don't need to have anything to go with them? Do I need to send the I-134 with them as well or do I bring that to interview? Does that need supporting documentation? Jeremy is in charge of that anyway but it can't help to know!!

In the meantime I have to make myself look like a Turkish woman for my dad's 50th birthday murder mystery party

Forms and checklist, thats all at this stage. But make sure timewise that you will have all the items on the checklist before the interview. You can just send in the forms at this stage and forward the checklist once you have everything together. I sent it all together but they lost my checklist , had to send that in again!!!!

Have fun at he party, will you be belly dancing?

[Jeraly 4]

So I don't need to send the affidavit? Or do I have to send the I-134 and then bring any supporting evidence with me? Other than that isn't it just proof of ongoing relationship? What did you use?

No belly dancing for me - I think I would scare away all the guests!! Although then I could eat the curry all on my own...