The 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

Ours was the 11th of Feb, if you want to add it. And Glen did get his Visa, btw. :-D

Congrats on the visa!!!

[janaus 0]

Hi. Was there any case of getting told the visa was approved during the interview and not getting the visa? I want to give notice to my employer once I get told it's been approved during the interview but not sure if it's a good idea of that small small chance?

Someone a week or two ago posted that it has happened. They told my fiance at the interview his fingerprints had to clear prior to getting the visa. They didn't officially say to him that he was approved.

[Bforbarree 4]

Hi. Was there any case of getting told the visa was approved during the interview and not getting the visa? I want to give notice to my employer once I get told it's been approved during the interview but not sure if it's a good idea of that small small chance?

Someone a week or two ago posted that it has happened. They told my fiance at the interview his fingerprints had to clear prior to getting the visa. They didn't officially say to him that he was approved.

Hi there,

The BIG interview was a today and it went fine, my SO is approved pending the finger print check, they said it could take about 5 days but the courier said it would be 3 days. We can't wait to have it in hand after all this time, we are anxiously looking forward to finally having a normal life together!

They did not ask for any evidence of our ongoing relationship or for the (more current) letter of intent to marry and they accepted my Aff. of Support even though I have been unemployed and in the UK for nearly 6 months now. Also, I was able to sign the I-134 in front of the consular (as opposed to having to get it notarized in the US). I (I'm the USC) was allowed to be there for the entire interview process...it was simple and straight forward as others have said in more detail elsewhere on VJ.

Questions...They asked how we met and when, if my SO had been to the US, when we met in person, how many times I had been to the UK, what UK visa I have entered on, when we were planing to travel to the US.

Congratulations and best of luck to everyone....off to update our timeline now!

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

Hi. Was there any case of getting told the visa was approved during the interview and not getting the visa? I want to give notice to my employer once I get told it's been approved during the interview but not sure if it's a good idea of that small small chance?

Someone a week or two ago posted that it has happened. They told my fiance at the interview his fingerprints had to clear prior to getting the visa. They didn't officially say to him that he was approved.

Hi there,

The BIG interview was a today and it went fine, my SO is approved pending the finger print check, they said it could take about 5 days but the courier said it would be 3 days. We can't wait to have it in hand after all this time, we are anxiously looking forward to finally having a normal life together!

They did not ask for any evidence of our ongoing relationship or for the (more current) letter of intent to marry and they accepted my Aff. of Support even though I have been unemployed and in the UK for nearly 6 months now. Also, I was able to sign the I-134 in front of the consular (as opposed to having to get it notarized in the US). I (I'm the USC) was allowed to be there for the entire interview process...it was simple and straight forward as others have said in more detail elsewhere on VJ.

Questions...They asked how we met and when, if my SO had been to the US, when we met in person, how many times I had been to the UK, what UK visa I have entered on, when we were planing to travel to the US.

Congratulations and best of luck to everyone....off to update our timeline now!

Congratulations!!! Hope to be in your shoes soon!!!

[Jeraly 4]

Gratzies!!! I will try and get a chance to update the webpage with questions etc - if anyone has any questions and answers they were asked at interview then please pm me where I am less likely to overlook them - have been out of touch the past few weeks so haven't managed to check through

And I want to hear from StP!!!

[lostpup 0]

Thank you Lisa & Marty,

They gave me the red stamp (on the back of my !-94) no problem =) It lasts for 3 months...

Actually, the whole experience at customs was very pleasant, which was good because I was prepared for the worst.

B x

@ LOSTPUP. I have been keeping my eye out for any info regarding EAD at POE New York. I haven't heard of anyone on here being refused it if they asked. Some reviews don't mention it, some have had there passports stamped with a red ssmudge(!), some have had to ask for it, and received it. I'm pretty sure someone went last week, and got a 3 moth EAD. Check out the POE reviews at the top of your page. Good luck!

[*julez* 124]

Exciting updates!!!!

Congratulations to Bforbarree and StillthePrettiest!!!

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

• bunsk2007..........................................2008-02-11 ????????????
• Sad Eyes............................................2008-02-25 Stuck in AP - hopefully not for long!
• piqqulet..............................................2008-02-29 ???????????
• Bforbarree...........................................2008-03-03 APPROVED!!!!
• StillthePrettiest....................................2008-03-04 APPROVED!!!!
• toshtishtash........................................2008-03-05
• londonuk.............................................2008-03-06
• lisalu100.............................................2008-03-10 @ 9:00
• Darren&Laura......................................2008-03-11 @ 9:00
• tomsandi............................................2008-03-12
• DonnaB..............................................2008-03-12 @ 9:30
• ladyynara...........................................2008-03-14 @ 9:00
• KJC...................................................2008-03-20 @ 10:00

Good luck tomorrow toshtishtash!!! Edited March 4, 2008 by julezabelle

[Jeraly 4]

Yay!! Now we just need reviews/questions... am poorly though so just showing face quickly before going to bed - lame!

[bakofoil 27]

Congratulations to Bforbarree and StP. Visa approvals are almost as good as Thornton's White Continental! *chomp*

Good luck to toshtishtash for tomorrow!!

[weedebz 0]

A big congrats to Bforbarree and StP.

Goodluck to Toshtishtash for tomorrow. I'm sure you won't need it.

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

So excited to see the APPROVED's!!! Good luck to Toshtishtash for tomorrow!!!

[Darren&Laura 3]

Good luck toshtishtash!!!

I still have a week to wait, and I'm nervous already!

I can't wait until I can book my flight - I intend on booking the next available flight after I get the visa in my hands! (Is there any restrictions on this - assuming I get the visa on Wednesday next week, is there anything to stop my from flying on the Friday?)

[*julez* 124]

Good luck toshtishtash!!!

I still have a week to wait, and I'm nervous already!

I can't wait until I can book my flight - I intend on booking the next available flight after I get the visa in my hands! (Is there any restrictions on this - assuming I get the visa on Wednesday next week, is there anything to stop my from flying on the Friday?)

Don't worry! You'll do fine!

The only thing that would possibly restrict your ability to travel on the Friday would be availability of flights, or the cost (if thats an issue for you!)

Good luck next week!

[Darren&Laura 3]

Good luck toshtishtash!!!

I still have a week to wait, and I'm nervous already!

I can't wait until I can book my flight - I intend on booking the next available flight after I get the visa in my hands! (Is there any restrictions on this - assuming I get the visa on Wednesday next week, is there anything to stop my from flying on the Friday?)

Don't worry! You'll do fine!

The only thing that would possibly restrict your ability to travel on the Friday would be availability of flights, or the cost (if thats an issue for you!)

Good luck next week!

Great, and for the best wishes for next week!

I'll obviously wait to book until I'm positive the visa is despatched, (just in case I have any of the delays above, or worse and aren't approved), but it's good to know there's no restrictions once I have the visa.. with two young babies to help care for I'm anxious to get back asap. Thankfully, Laura has had her mom staying with her to help since the day before I returned to the UK, but her mom has to leave on the 8th March, so I'm anxious to get back asap to avoid Laura having to cope on her own for more than is totally unavoidable.

Good luck to all the March interviewees!

[ericdraven 0]

Well I fly in a few hours good luck to everyone else this week. My take me a while to get back to the forum cause I'll be really busy.

Speak soon bye for now.

Darren