The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[~*Maria*~ 1]

Good luck for tuesday, Monkey Juice and Gemmie.

[KnightAndMagpie 7]

Good luck for tuesday, Monkey Juice and Gemmie.

Yis Best of luck to you guys!

Magpie.

[PB&JAM 1]

Yes! Best wishes Gemmie n Monkey Juice!! =)

[MonkeyJuice 3]

Thanks guys. I'm so nervous right now. I couldn't sleep last night so I dread to think what I'll be like Monday night!! eeeeek!

I'm checking, double checking & triple checking our paperwork & I just keep thinking about this CO who has our future in his/her hands. I'm just a worrier! I'm sure it'll be fine.

[Gemmie 142]

You and me both, Monkeyjuice!

Very nervous.. keep thinking about the big day. As soon as someone asks me "so have you got your visa now?", it all starts up again! I'm nervous about all the forms as it seems the smallest mistake can lead to a blue slip. On the 134, Bill ticked "I do not intend to make specific contributions" and I've recently read that someone had to re-do the form and send it in..

I have to admit, I haven't really had an obsession with checking paperwork because I know I'll OCD about it for hours, so I've just made sure that everything is OK and tucked it away safely for Tuesday morning. I'm doing the relationship evidence folder today, and tomorrow I'm making copies of everything.

One question; our NOA2 was granted on January 2nd, and our interview is May 2nd, so exactly 4 months away... is our NOA2 still valid?? Do I just take the hard copy in case?

Thanks for the wishes, guys.

[MonkeyJuice 3]

You and me both, Monkeyjuice!

Very nervous.. keep thinking about the big day. As soon as someone asks me "so have you got your visa now?", it all starts up again! I'm nervous about all the forms as it seems the smallest mistake can lead to a blue slip. On the 134, Bill ticked "I do not intend to make specific contributions" and I've recently read that someone had to re-do the form and send it in..

I have to admit, I haven't really had an obsession with checking paperwork because I know I'll OCD about it for hours, so I've just made sure that everything is OK and tucked it away safely for Tuesday morning. I'm doing the relationship evidence folder today, and tomorrow I'm making copies of everything.

One question; our NOA2 was granted on January 2nd, and our interview is May 2nd, so exactly 4 months away... is our NOA2 still valid?? Do I just take the hard copy in case?

Thanks for the wishes, guys.

From what I've read before, if the NA02 is past 4 months it's fine & the Embassy just extend it's validity automatically. I have heard that they may ask for an updated intent to marry though, so I'd take that.

Good luck Gemmie

[Gemmie 142]

Thanks MJ.

Good luck to you too, might end up sitting next to you!!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Gemmie~~The "I do NOT intend" looks like a potential problem to me. Did he write anything on the lines indicating he is going to support you? Most people have gotten by fine with nothing ticked like the VJ example, and a few have been told it should be ticked DO intend by COs that are sticklers. But the DO NOT sounds shakey unless he wrote something like provide all room and board...or all her needs... support as my wife...something indicating he is going to cover everything for you. That's the only thing I can think of that might delay you if they want a more clear statement from him.

Your NOA2 will have the expiration date printed on it. Another letter of intent if it's expired is probably not needed. You're close enough that they won't care. You won't need a copy of NOA2 either. They have the info in the files.

Don't fret about the I-134. It's too late to change it now and have it to you in time. Just see what they say....they might not even notice, or maybe you can talk your way out of it with some logical explanation. "He's not going to give me a specific allowance that he can outline in detail. He's going to be my husband and pay for anything I need. " Graham and Megan were the case with the box not being ticked last year and the guy said it had to be in order to be approved. They successfully argued (nicely) the point and the CO said okay.

Good luck to you. I hope you get the really nice young guy that's so easy.

[Gemmie 142]

Damn.. we originally put "room and board, general care, utilities, etc for the duration of her stay in the U.S" but thought that wasn't too specific (since the co-sponsor had already put 'room and board')... everything else seemed unsaid; if he's signing a form saying he'll support me financially and make sure I'm not a burden, why would he have to list everything?

So we unticked it and deleted it.

I really hope this isn't going to be a problem. I'll try and explain to them if they bring it up that he'll support me generally, but the form asked for specifics, and I really really hope they'll let me off. If not, I'll have Bill FedEx over a new copy overnight.

Thanks Nick,

Edited May 3, 2009 by Gemmie

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

So you've got a co-sponsor. Well they should move on to them if fiance's wages aren't enough. And what they put may be the main factor, so good chance with your talking and the co-sponsor it may be just fine.

So we unticked it and deleted it.

?? Is it unticked or does it say "do not"? Unticked is good cause you can tick it before you go.

I agree about the specifics and the way it is written. It's like maybe something a co-sponsor or an unrelated sponsor would put....like handing out an allowance to a kid...a specific amount. To me it doesn't apply to a spouse. These one-size-fits-all forms with multiple situation uses can get weird trying to decide what to put. Just out-logic them....well my co-sponsor covers, so does it matter still....do you really want me to spend $70 to get a new form overnight when you know I'm going to be covered...etc. I didn't want to freak you out, just a little heads up so you can work out some rebuttal in your mind. And charm them from the get-go before they get to that so they'll be more on your side...

[emma77 0]

Good Luck to Gemmie and Monkeyjuice, you will be fine, just keep smiling!!!

[Gemmie 142]

So you've got a co-sponsor. Well they should move on to them if fiance's wages aren't enough. And what they put may be the main factor, so good chance with your talking and the co-sponsor it may be just fine.

So we unticked it and deleted it.

?? Is it unticked or does it say "do not"? Unticked is good cause you can tick it before you go.

I agree about the specifics and the way it is written. It's like maybe something a co-sponsor or an unrelated sponsor would put....like handing out an allowance to a kid...a specific amount. To me it doesn't apply to a spouse. These one-size-fits-all forms with multiple situation uses can get weird trying to decide what to put. Just out-logic them....well my co-sponsor covers, so does it matter still....do you really want me to spend $70 to get a new form overnight when you know I'm going to be covered...etc. I didn't want to freak you out, just a little heads up so you can work out some rebuttal in your mind. And charm them from the get-go before they get to that so they'll be more on your side...

Yeah, Bill's mother is our co-sponsor and she ticked "do intend" and added "room and board". Bill actually ticked "do not intend".

I agree completely; I'll try to act all cute and polite from the beginning, I'm just worried I won't be able to hear anything (as many people said in the reviews) and won't get a chance to respond to them. Nothing I can do about it now though, so I'll just see what happens.

[Talyss 0]

Good luck for tomorrow Gemmie and Monkeyjuice

[Bob and Patricia 0]

Does anyone know if the extortion line is open on UK bank holidays (like today)

Bob

[KnightAndMagpie 7]

Does anyone know if the extortion line is open on UK bank holidays (like today)

Bob

Nupe. It's closed on all public holidays.

Magpie.