The 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Oops! Ignore me.

Edited February 19, 2008 by elmcitymaven

[KJC 1]

Also, I had a period of severe depression over 5 years ago now. Would a letter from my GP suffice or do I need to see a shrink?

Well if you plan on declaring it at the medical, then yes, they will probably ask you to get a shrink to fax a letter to the medical place saying that you are alright now.

I am in the middle of doing that right now because I have a history of self-harm. If I had no scars I would not have declared it on the forms and everything would have been easy.

[SSAH 0]

UPDATES!!! Finally!! Sorry its taken so long, but I was busy getting married over the weekend!

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

The recent & upcoming interview list:

• C and J (Cheryl & Josh)........................2008-02-01 APPROVED!!!!
• Tinkerbelle..........................................2008-02-01 APPROVED!!!!
• weedebz.............................................2008-02-05 APPROVED!!!!
• nacampbell (Neil & Annie)....................2008-02-06 APPROVED!!!!
• kdancer04..........................................2008-02-08 APPROVED!!!!
• GlenandLisa........................................2008-02-11 APPROVED!!!!
• Lil-Lost-Girl.........................................2008-02-11 APPROVED!!!!
• bunsk2007..........................................2008-02-11 @ 9:30
• lostpup aka B&D.................................2008-02-13 APPROVED!!!!
• Jodinjames.........................................2008-02-14 APPROVED!!!!
• Janaus...............................................2008-02-14 APPROVED!!!!
• Courtney............................................2008-02-20 @ 10:00
• Sad Eyes............................................2008-02-25 @ 9:00
• Gareth's Girl.......................................2008-02-25 @ 9:00
• ericdraven..........................................2008-02-25 @ 9:30
• piqqulet..............................................2008-02-29
• Bforbarree..........................................2008-03-03
• toshtishtash........................................2008-03-05
• londonuk............................................2008-03-06
• DonnaB..............................................2008-03-12 @ 9:30

Good luck tomorrow to Courtney!!!!

Congrats to all the recent approvees!!!

Ooh add us - we are 26th of February - just one week away!

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

Congrats on all the approvals this year and good luck for those with upcoming interviews!!!

[ericdraven 0]

good luck to courtney tomorrow hope all go's well

[bakofoil 27]

Also, I had a period of severe depression over 5 years ago now. Would a letter from my GP suffice or do I need to see a shrink?

Well if you plan on declaring it at the medical, then yes, they will probably ask you to get a shrink to fax a letter to the medical place saying that you are alright now.

I am in the middle of doing that right now because I have a history of self-harm. If I had no scars I would not have declared it on the forms and everything would have been easy.

I'm sorry that you are facing a delay on receiving your visa and I understand that it would seem easier just to hide things if you can. I don't have scars and never attempted suicide or anything but I don't want to lie in case it comes back to haunt me. The history part of the form asks if I have suffered from depression. I have so I'm going to have to declare it. I never saw a psychiatrist at the time and it's been a long time since, so question is, would a letter from my GP confirming I have not been on medication for over 5 years be sufficient in this case.

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

You'll have to do a search, but I've read people's stories that when they go in to the medical with papers in hand explaining that whatever problems they had are behind them and unlikely to recur from their GP, they were passed on the day. People who declared a history of depression or related problems, but didn't have anything to say that it was behind them, had to end up shelling out for a shrink to sign them off. So it's definately worth bringing something with you on the day.

[janaus 0]

Also, I had a period of severe depression over 5 years ago now. Would a letter from my GP suffice or do I need to see a shrink?

Well if you plan on declaring it at the medical, then yes, they will probably ask you to get a shrink to fax a letter to the medical place saying that you are alright now.

I am in the middle of doing that right now because I have a history of self-harm. If I had no scars I would not have declared it on the forms and everything would have been easy.

I'm sorry that you are facing a delay on receiving your visa and I understand that it would seem easier just to hide things if you can. I don't have scars and never attempted suicide or anything but I don't want to lie in case it comes back to haunt me. The history part of the form asks if I have suffered from depression. I have so I'm going to have to declare it. I never saw a psychiatrist at the time and it's been a long time since, so question is, would a letter from my GP confirming I have not been on medication for over 5 years be sufficient in this case.

how bad was ur depression? mild to mod should be ok...but best to get a letter from ur GP...

Good luck tomorrow courtney!

We still haven't gotten passport with k1! It better come this week..

[janaus 0]

If you have the medical earlier than the interview, do they actually tell you it's ok or pending blood tests or whatever and then contact you when the results come through? Or, is the assumption that if you hear nothing from them all is ok?

Just trying to work out whether to have the interview and medical in one trip or in two.

Congrats to Janaus (she heard back about the fingerprints?) and the other recent approvees! Not forgetting Julez and Griff on the wedding

Griff did his medical and interview the same day. The doc told Griff to enjoy his new life in the US. Not sure if it always happens that way though. The doc knew Griff was very worried about the medical because he's a Type I diabetic, but reassured him that since he's so well controlled, that it wasn't an issue. Even with both events on the same day - a Monday, he had the visa in hand the following Tuesday.

I'm just assuming that Janaus is really approved! Sounded like an approval to me!

I hope so too Julez and babblesgirl...but until it's in the passport, can't say for sure!

[*julez* 124]

So whats the word from Courtney?? How could anyone forget to announce interview results??? I mean, we are all waiting!!!

[j4k 0]

haha! i agree...usually by the time i get up in the morning most of the interviews have been over for awhile and it's so cool to see when people have been approved!

[weedebz 0]

haha..I couldn't wait until the next day to tell you all so much I texted Aly and got her to do it for me!! I think alot of you lived it with me with all my stressing on here.

oh anyone know any news on bunsk?

Edited February 20, 2008 by weedebz

[janaus 0]

So whats the word from Courtney?? How could anyone forget to announce interview results??? I mean, we are all waiting!!!

let the poor girl get home...maybe she's stuck on some train

[*julez* 124]

So whats the word from Courtney?? How could anyone forget to announce interview results??? I mean, we are all waiting!!!

let the poor girl get home...maybe she's stuck on some train

While I really do want to know how things went, I was really being a bit facetious in my post! Kind of like an "Are we there yet" kid!

[bakofoil 27]

You'll have to do a search, but I've read people's stories that when they go in to the medical with papers in hand explaining that whatever problems they had are behind them and unlikely to recur from their GP, they were passed on the day. People who declared a history of depression or related problems, but didn't have anything to say that it was behind them, had to end up shelling out for a shrink to sign them off. So it's definately worth bringing something with you on the day.

Thanks for the reply Poiteen. I have searched the threads but got a bit panicky about it and basically wanted some reassurance. I'm hoping a GP's letter is sufficient but I'm going to see what the GP thinks about getting more evidence. I'm actually waiting for my medical records to arrive with my GP ( I forgot to register when I moved last September) so that I can get a clearer idea. I would rather not have any delays as I'm going to be out of work in 4 weeks time.

how bad was ur depression? mild to mod should be ok...but best to get a letter from ur GP...

Good luck tomorrow courtney!

We still haven't gotten passport with k1! It better come this week..

I dunno the answer to that. It felt bad at the time and lasted a couple of years - but it was definitely event driven as opposed to something that is always hanging over me. Probably moderate I would imagine on the scale of things.

I hope you hear something soon.