Interview On Friday!

[Fatpossum 0]

Hi All,

I have my interview on Friday morning at 8:00 am, I'm excited that I could possibly be approved by lunchtime but understandably nervous that something could go wrong.

I have a couple of last minute questions though. Firstly, I was planning on taking my birth certificate along to the interview but after re-reading the check list, I see it says that the embassy requires a certified copy of the Birth Certificate and then goes on to say it will accept a photostatic copy as long as the original is present for the interview. I do not have a certified copy and it may be a little difficult for me to get away from work to get one in the next couple of days. Will I be okay with a regular photocopy as long as I take the original along? If its going to cause problems I'll see if I can get my sister to get a certified copy done for me.

Secondly, do I need a copy of my fiancee's Birth Certificate? She has fed-ex'd her affidavit over to me and has included photocopies of the original documents that she submitted, I am not sure if she included her birth certificate though and cant get a hold of her at the moment. If she hasn't sent it and I need it, I will get her to fed-ex it later today (her mum works there so she gets a nifty discount)

Thirdly, and this is not so important, I notice on the embassy appointment letter that it says you cannot take mobile phones or ipods to the embassy. Are they really stringent on this and wont allow you entry or do they have a valuables box on entry? The only reason I ask is that I am planning on heading off afterwards to spend the night with friends and I dont really fancy heading home again first. I remember last time I was at the embassy (2004) that I was able to take my phone in but had to pass through a metal detector on the way in. As I said, this is not really important at all, I'm just curious really.

Thanks (and wish me luck )

James

Edited June 3, 2008 by Fatpossum

[KimandRuss 0]

your best bet for answers is to check with others who have gone through england as every consulate is different in regards to what they request from you.

good luck on friday!

[william_wallace 8]

Hi All,

I have my interview on Friday morning at 8:00 am, I'm excited that I could possibly be approved by lunchtime but understandably nervous that something could go wrong.

I have a couple of last minute questions though. Firstly, I was planning on taking my birth certificate along to the interview but after re-reading the check list, I see it says that the embassy requires a certified copy of the Birth Certificate and then goes on to say it will accept a photostatic copy as long as the original is present for the interview. I do not have a certified copy and it may be a little difficult for me to get away from work to get one in the next couple of days. Will I be okay with a regular photocopy as long as I take the original along? If its going to cause problems I'll see if I can get my sister to get a certified copy done for me.

Secondly, do I need a copy of my fiancee's Birth Certificate? She has fed-ex'd her affidavit over to me and has included photocopies of the original documents that she submitted, I am not sure if she included her birth certificate though and cant get a hold of her at the moment. If she hasn't sent it and I need it, I will get her to fed-ex it later today (her mum works there so she gets a nifty discount)

Thirdly, and this is not so important, I notice on the embassy appointment letter that it says you cannot take mobile phones or ipods to the embassy. Are they really stringent on this and wont allow you entry or do they have a valuables box on entry? The only reason I ask is that I am planning on heading off afterwards to spend the night with friends and I dont really fancy heading home again first. I remember last time I was at the embassy (2004) that I was able to take my phone in but had to pass through a metal detector on the way in. As I said, this is not really important at all, I'm just curious really.

Thanks (and wish me luck )

James

If you take a photocopy with the original, the Post Office will certify it free of charge, well they did for me anyway. As far as I'm aware of, you will put your phone in a box when you enter the embassy.

[Nicoxcx 1]

I have read a couple of embassy reviews as I will be going threw the London Consulate, have a look at the ones on the site, one is very thorough and will be very helpful to you.

I believe you put your valuables in a bag, (one for money,wallet and one for larger items, mobile phone ipod) they will take them off you, but give you them back after security checks I believe.

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php Hopefully this will help you until someone can give you more accurate information

and lastly congratulations & good luck!.

[Fatpossum 0]

Thanks everyone, I've read the embassy reviews and its put my mind at rest a little.....Bring on Friday!!!

[Alexandra_v 0]

Thanks everyone, I've read the embassy reviews and its put my mind at rest a little.....Bring on Friday!!!

Good luck

[SusieLuvsPaul 0]

good luck, Pauls interview is 9am friday, I'm more nervous than he is!! lol

[Mina76 0]

Best Wishes and Good Luck on your interview!!!