London Interviews 2006 (NEW)

[expatrica 0]

Actually, on one of the forms that you filled in with packet 3 (DS-230 part 1?) it says at the bottom, in a box above where you sign, all the things that must be presented with the form. Birth cert, police certs etc and evidence of relationship.

Granted it doesn't say anything in your packet 3 checklist (or the reminder list with packet 4) nor did my interviewer at the embassy today ask me for any evidence of mine and PlatyCian's relationship, but it does say it on that form. So it is actually mentioned, albeit not very obviously.

But if you're reading through the forms when you fill them in, and considering later on you will sign them, you should read it all through very carefully. After all you could be signing your life away...

We did read them very carefully - all of them. That form was one of the ones we turned in when we first got packet three in May as per the instructions in the packet. He returned the two forms and brought all the other required docs with him to the interview. What that form actually says is required is "evidence of engagement" which he had on him although she didn't seem to think he had enough.

My point is that it's ridiculous considering the fact that he was given no detail on what he should bring in this regards. If they are going to further delay people on these grounds then they should state exactly what is required at the interview. There should be no grey areas at all in the instructions for something as important as this.

Hi All,

My finance had his interview yesterday and was approved kind of. The interviewer did not think he had enough proof of our relationship so approved him pending receipt of more proof which he had to send by courrier, along with his passport, back to the embassy today. They said he should have his visa within 5 business days of when they receive it which should be tomorrow. I know this is good but still, I am pissed.

He brought everything that the checklist asked for and NOWHERE did it say he needed to bring proof. I sumitted all that in the beginning!!! So, my question is - how was he supposed to know to bring this???? The worst past is that we've been together for five years and even lived together for two of those. We more than enough proof. Had he been told to bring it there would have been no problem. However now his visa will be delayed by about a week. So now I'm thinking that perhaps we missed something. Can you please let me know on which documents it says that he should have brought this "proof"? Surely it must have been stated somewhere. If not, that's just plain ridiculous.

He sent back 47 pieces of proof today including pictures, letters, emails, phone bills and copies of visa stamps dating back to 2001. If that doesn't do it then I don't know what will.

*sigh*

So sorry to hear about your delay. I think your fiance' must have had the same interviewer we did.... maybe she has a bad relationship going on in her life right now. Oh well, to happier notes, it is just a delay!

He probably did! His interview was at 10:30. I have no idea how many interviewers they have on, but it may have been the same one. All I know is that she was American and had dark hair. The whole thing is just so strange.

Oh well - you're right. It is just a delay. He was hoping to be here by the end of the week which kind of sucks. I guess he'll be here now next week instead!

Congrats on your approval!

[Mags 112]

Actually, you're right, it did say evidence of engagement. Sorry, my brain is still a bit fuzzy with all the stress of the last week or so.

It does seem odd that you were asked so much, you obviously have been together far longer than Cian and I and yet I was asked for no evidence at all.

I guess it is luck of the draw with the interviewer really. Mine was really nice and chatty. She had a soft American accent and had dark hair tied back in a long ponytail. Quite a bit of makeup. Dark suit.

Hope you get it all sorted soon.

By the way, I wish to add that to any people due an interview soon DO NOT USE THE MAP PROVIDED! It is the biggest pile of ####### I have ever seen. Go onto Multimap and print yourself off a copy of how to get to Grosvenor Square from there.

If you use that map, the potential to get lost is huge...

Edited October 3, 2006 by mags

[homesick_american 1]

Actually, you're right, it did say evidence of engagement. Sorry, my brain is still a bit fuzzy with all the stress of the last week or so.

It does seem odd that you were asked so much, you obviously have been together far longer than Cian and I and yet I was asked for no evidence at all.

I guess it is luck of the draw with the interviewer really. Mine was really nice and chatty. She had a soft American accent and had dark hair tied back in a long ponytail. Quite a bit of makeup. Dark suit.

Hope you get it all sorted soon.

By the way, I wish to add that to any people due an interview soon DO NOT USE THE MAP PROVIDED! It is the biggest pile of ####### I have ever seen. Go onto Multimap and print yourself off a copy of how to get to Grosvenor Square from there.

If you use that map, the potential to get lost is huge...

Or do what we did and take a cab.

[expatrica 0]

Actually, you're right, it did say evidence of engagement. Sorry, my brain is still a bit fuzzy with all the stress of the last week or so.

It does seem odd that you were asked so much, you obviously have been together far longer than Cian and I and yet I was asked for no evidence at all.

I guess it is luck of the draw with the interviewer really. Mine was really nice and chatty. She had a soft American accent and had dark hair tied back in a long ponytail. Quite a bit of makeup. Dark suit.

Hope you get it all sorted soon.

By the way, I wish to add that to any people due an interview soon DO NOT USE THE MAP PROVIDED! It is the biggest pile of ####### I have ever seen. Go onto Multimap and print yourself off a copy of how to get to Grosvenor Square from there.

If you use that map, the potential to get lost is huge...

Yeah, I really do think it is the luck of the draw. Oh well. I hope it's all sorted soon too! By the way, congrats on your visa and good luck with everything!

[J&C 0]

Oh No im soo sorry to hear this. My interviewer on Monday was American, Male with a smart blue shirt. He was very nice. Asked about my fiancees previous marriage and about his profession. I was required to show NO evidence and he didnt even ask when we met. I thought it quite strange...but good, especialy when he said it was all in order!

I hope that you get this sorted out very soon. Dont let it stress you out, there is really nothing you can do, you'll have it before you know it.

[expatrica 0]

Thanks so much for your warm wishes. I'm trying not to stress too much but it's very frustrating especially after hearing about how many of the the other interviews yesterday seemed much less complicated.

The 47 pieces of proof including a cover letter and detailed index are on their way and there's nothing more we can do. The only positive thing is that my fiance has moved out of his flat is packed and ready to go just crashing with friends in london. So, as soon as he has the visa he'll fly out. Maybe even that night!

By the way, congratulations on your visa!

Oh No im soo sorry to hear this. My interviewer on Monday was American, Male with a smart blue shirt. He was very nice. Asked about my fiancees previous marriage and about his profession. I was required to show NO evidence and he didnt even ask when we met. I thought it quite strange...but good, especialy when he said it was all in order!

I hope that you get this sorted out very soon. Dont let it stress you out, there is really nothing you can do, you'll have it before you know it.

[pja002 0]

Wow! I've been off flitting hoose and so many have moved forward. Congratulations everyone.

My husband has his interview scheduled for Oct. 10th. The Embassy finally answered his e-mail and let him know the date. No package in the mail yet.

Can't wait for November when he can finally come home.

Cheers

[CapeG 1]

Hey can someone update me on the list please, i would attempt to copy and paste but will only mess it up.

Packet 4 was recieved - 04/10/06 and my interview is 18/10/06

Thanks

[Tim and Bethanie 1]

Congrats to those who were approved yesterday, and best of luck to the rest having interviews this week. We are off on holiday through the weekend, hope to come back to some good news from all.

Bethanie

[lisanne 0]

My fiance's visa was delivered today so he's coming on Saturday!!!!

[no name 1]

................VISA APPLICANTS LONDON 2006...................

August 2006 Interviews

Name..........Visa..P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate........Status

TimandBethanie...CR1.........07/25........07/04....08/11..10:00...APPROVED

Pnd629...........K1..06/16...07/26.................08/11 .10.30...APPROVED

Jenart...........IR-5........07/12........07/01....08/08..10.00...APPROVED

AFQuaid..........K1..6/10...08/09(2.30pm).07/04....08/09..10.00...APPROVED

Ddchucksgirl.....K1..06/04................07/14.. .08/15..10.30...APPROVED

Globetrotter.....K1..06/21...07/03........08/05....08/14..........APPROVED

September 2006 Interviews

Name..........Visa..P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate........Status

tigretigre.......K1..08/04...08/24................09/15...........APPROVED

laptop...........K1..08/23...08/30................09/13...........APPROVED

homestick_......CR1..........09/11................09/11...........PENDING

american

October 2006 Interviews

Name..........Visa..P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate........Status

lisanne..........K1..08/15...08/21................10/02...........APPROVED

J&C..............K1..08/14...08/18........08/29...10/02...........APPROVED

thesnowman.......K1..08/18...09/06........09/11...10/02...........APPROVED

expatrica........K1..04/26...04/26................10/02..10.30am

Cian & Mags......K1..08/25...09/06................10/03...9.00am..APPROVED

devilette........K1..08/24...09/08................10/03...........APPROVED

joseph22.........K1..08/22...09/09.........09/13..10/04

MrsWhizz.........CR1..08/25...09/12...............10/06..10:30am

ICE2005..........K1..08/17...09/01................10/10..10.00am

pja002...........IR-1.............................10/10

ninamyers..........K1........09/14........09/29...10/16...9.30am

CapeG ...........K3..09/14...09/21.........10/4...10/18..9.30am

munchkins........IR-5........09/22..Phoned 09/14..10/18..10.30am

dwar49............K1..9/13....9/28................10/20

Linababe.........K1..08/25...09/25........00/00...00/00..00.00am ON HOLD

Waiting for an Interview

Name..........Visa..P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate........Status

dbachoura........K3..01/17...12/07............................

Laura_and_IanM...K3..09/14...09/14

mayhem1978.......K1

amelynn43........K1..08/22...08/31

Roger and Angela.K1..

Asad & Saima.....CR1

huanle...........K1

Lansbury.........CR1..09/23...09/28

Oh No im soo sorry to hear this. My interviewer on Monday was American, Male with a smart blue shirt. He was very nice. Asked about my fiancees previous marriage and about his profession. I was required to show NO evidence and he didnt even ask when we met. I thought it quite strange...but good, especialy when he said it was all in order!

I hope that you get this sorted out very soon. Dont let it stress you out, there is really nothing you can do, you'll have it before you know it.

My fiance had a really nice guy yesterday, he said. Asked how we met, what I studied in England & where. That's it!

[Lansbury 19]

Hey can someone update me on the list please, i would attempt to copy and paste but will only mess it up.

Packet 4 was recieved - 04/10/06 and my interview is 18/10/06

Thanks

Pleased for you. I have been following your progress as we are 9 days behind you in sending the packet 3 which makes us hope we will be away in November.

Best of luck at the interview

[thesnowman 1]

I got my visa today, Wohooo. Leaving the UK on the 12th, got my flights booked and my POE is going to be Boston, has anyone flew into there as there POE, if so is it any good?

So stressed at the moment getting everything sorted, which is complicated by the fact that I have to go away with work till Sunday. I am working right up till the Wednesday before I leave so I can get as much cash together as possible.

I am sure that it will all get sorted in time, but I cant wait to sit on the plane and just relax.

[expatrica 0]

................VISA APPLICANTS LONDON 2006...................

August 2006 Interviews

Name..........Visa..P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate........Status

TimandBethanie...CR1.........07/25........07/04....08/11..10:00...APPROVED

Pnd629...........K1..06/16...07/26.................08/11 .10.30...APPROVED

Jenart...........IR-5........07/12........07/01....08/08..10.00...APPROVED

AFQuaid..........K1..6/10...08/09(2.30pm).07/04....08/09..10.00...APPROVED

Ddchucksgirl.....K1..06/04................07/14.. .08/15..10.30...APPROVED

Globetrotter.....K1..06/21...07/03........08/05....08/14..........APPROVED

September 2006 Interviews

Name..........Visa..P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate........Status

tigretigre.......K1..08/04...08/24................09/15...........APPROVED

laptop...........K1..08/23...08/30................09/13...........APPROVED

homestick_......CR1..........09/11................09/11...........PENDING

american

October 2006 Interviews

Name..........Visa..P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate........Status

lisanne..........K1..08/15...08/21................10/02...........APPROVED

J&C..............K1..08/14...08/18........08/29...10/02...........APPROVED

thesnowman.......K1..08/18...09/06........09/11...10/02...........APPROVED

expatrica........K1..04/26...04/26................10/02..10.30am

Cian & Mags......K1..08/25...09/06................10/03...9.00am..APPROVED

devilette........K1..08/24...09/08................10/03...........APPROVED

joseph22.........K1..08/22...09/09.........09/13..10/04

MrsWhizz.........CR1..08/25...09/12...............10/06..10:30am

ICE2005..........K1..08/17...09/01................10/10..10.00am

pja002...........IR-1.............................10/10

ninamyers..........K1........09/14........09/29...10/16...9.30am

CapeG ...........K3..09/14...09/21.........10/4...10/18..9.30am

munchkins........IR-5........09/22..Phoned 09/14..10/18..10.30am

dwar49............K1..9/13....9/28................10/20

Linababe.........K1..08/25...09/25........00/00...00/00..00.00am ON HOLD

Waiting for an Interview

Name..........Visa..P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate........Status

dbachoura........K3..01/17...12/07............................

Laura_and_IanM...K3..09/14...09/14

mayhem1978.......K1

amelynn43........K1..08/22...08/31

Roger and Angela.K1..

Asad & Saima.....CR1

huanle...........K1

Lansbury.........CR1..09/23...09/28

Oh No im soo sorry to hear this. My interviewer on Monday was American, Male with a smart blue shirt. He was very nice. Asked about my fiancees previous marriage and about his profession. I was required to show NO evidence and he didnt even ask when we met. I thought it quite strange...but good, especialy when he said it was all in order!

I hope that you get this sorted out very soon. Dont let it stress you out, there is really nothing you can do, you'll have it before you know it.

My fiance had a really nice guy yesterday, he said. Asked how we met, what I studied in England & where. That's it!

Huh, so strange! Oh well. I'm done worrying about it now. According to the courrier service, the embassy should have received our packet of proof today so hopefully he'll have the visa and be here within a week!

[no name 1]

I got my visa today, Wohooo.

You're in Bristol, aren't you? We got our visa today, the day after the interview?! Thought that was fast but since they brought yours, maybe they brought his....