The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[Talyss 0]

I think they usually want to know if the condition is resolved and that you are not a danger to yourself or anybody else.

[sammills89 2]

Yeah that's what I thought also. I'm going to make an appointment with my GP for next week and get it sorted I hope, judging by her letter she just wants me to clarify the situation and as you said, state that I am no harm to myself or anyone else in the future. Such a mess, really isn't easy!

[KnightAndMagpie 7]

Yeah that's what I thought also. I'm going to make an appointment with my GP for next week and get it sorted I hope, judging by her letter she just wants me to clarify the situation and as you said, state that I am no harm to myself or anyone else in the future. Such a mess, really isn't easy!

I can imagine how unnerving it can be -- the fear of the slightest thing out of line resulting in a denial is something we've all gone through at some point. The letter from the doc should resolve things nicely, so don't fret! It will work out a lot more easily than it seems.

Magpie.

[mrs_sdp 0]

Tickets booked, then.

5.5 weeks to go. I feel so torn between happiness and sadness, and as I was telling people the other day, I never thought I would feel that way; I thought it would just be happiness. I never imagined I would really feel so guilty / upset over the prospect of moving, but that visa really hits home and makes it real. Hearing the CO say "good luck in the U.S" gave me such a feeling of "oh God, this happening"..

Good luck on the upcoming interviews! How are you feeling MARM and mrs. sdp?

Well, as for us, still don't know if we are going to be interviewing on May 12 or whether it will be later. Don't want to begin my sob story here , if you aren't familiar with what's going on with our situation and are curious, you can check my thread here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=190103

Summary: We are still waiting on the passport....we may possibly reschedule or do whatever the US Embassy advises us as we have again sent them an email today asking for their advice.

All best wishes go to mrs_sdp(Moira)... :thumbs:

Hi Gemmie

I know exactly what you mean about happiness and sadness. My interview is almost here and I'm trying to spend as much time with my family as I can before leaving. I am scared and excited at the thought of a whole new life with the man I love, but so sad about leaving my family behind in Scotland. They have all said they will visit though - and Steve and I will visit Scotland as much as we can .. We will also make sure that everyone is hooked up to Yahoo and has a headset before I leave!!

I'm feeling ok about the interview now. I received a reply today about the email I sent to the Embassy LAST Wednesday - telling them about a few days in May when I wouldn't be available for an interview. They advised me in the reply that my interview date had been scheduled for Tuesday 12th and advised me to book my medical as soon as possible!

I had sent another email today (before I received the reply about the other one) advising that I had been told about the interview date by the DOS on Friday 1st May, but that I hadn't received an appointment letter to confirm this. I said that I was concerned about not getting access to the Embassy without having the letter. I got a nice email back a couple of hours later saying that a letter had been sent out to me on the 29th of April, but that I could print their reply off to take with me and that my name was on the "access" list.

What gets me, is that the important email - the first one I sent, took a whole week for the reply to get to me and the one I sent off today only took a couple of hours. I am so glad that I took everyone's advice to email the Embassy with some excuse to find out what was going on. If I hadn't done that, and subsequently called the DOS to find out if my file had been updated, then I would never have known about the interview! It will be interesting to see when my interview letter eventually arrives!

I'm all organised for the interview. I have a couple more photocopies to do and I need to get some more pictures done tomorrow. Other than that, I'm good to go ... I'm looking forward to spending the three days in London with my Mum .. we'll be typical tourists in between my appointments, but it also gives us the chance to spend some quality time together on our own ...

I've been looking at flight prices too .. and have found the cheapest from Edinburgh is Aer Lingus. The flight goes via Dublin (which means I'd go through POE there) to Chicago. I would finally be able to enjoy the long flight without worrying about whether they're going to let me into the country or not! Oh, and the cost isn't bad either - ranges from £250 - £400 over a two week period. I don't have anything to ship over as most of my things are already there. I'll be taking two cases and my flight bag ....

Marm ... I hope the passport arrives in time for interview. I feel silly now, to have been worrying about the little things after reading your posts. I have everything crossed for you Marm. Thanks for your good wishes - good luck for Tuesday ...

I had one final question that I wanted ask advice on - but after typing so much - I can't remember what it was lol ...

Let me get back to you ...

Moira x

EDIT/ How typical is that? I had no sooner posted and I remembered what the question was!! I know that Mum can't come into the Embassy with me, but is she able to come to the medical and sit in the waiting room? She has a good book all picked out already!

Edited May 7, 2009 by mrs_sdp

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Yes, she can wait in the waiting room at the office. I waited for my husband, and there are plenty of others who have done the same.

How nice to have your mum with you! Hope it goes well.

[Kirsten UK 2]

Congrats to all the May approvals so far!!!!

[H&V 5]

I've been looking at flight prices too .. and have found the cheapest from Edinburgh is Aer Lingus. The flight goes via Dublin (which means I'd go through POE there) to Chicago. I would finally be able to enjoy the long flight without worrying about whether they're going to let me into the country or not! Oh, and the cost isn't bad either - ranges from £250 - £400 over a two week period. I don't have anything to ship over as most of my things are already there. I'll be taking two cases and my flight bag ....

Good to hear about your appointment letter! On the subject of flights, I have been having a quick look at kayak.com, yes there does not appear to be a rule about return/one way being cheaper. I think I saw similar Aer Lingus flights too - and thought the same about being able to relax on the way over but I'm not sure POE is automatically Dublin - I was reading around a bit and for certain destinations (including mine) it's still in the US, and also I found someone has written its only open 12-5pm?! I know it doesn't make much difference but just thought it might be good to let you know in case you were using it to decide

[Gemmie 142]

As far as I'm aware, Dublin is a POE but maybe that's different with other airlines? Anyway, you won't have to worry about the trip over and worrying if you'll get in - I've never heard of someone on a K1 being turned away! I'm so happy that I won't have to experience that "will they let me in?" feeling again... it's awful.

The realisation that you're "really leaving" is difficult for loved ones. I tried to talk to my family about how upset my friends are, hoping for some comfort as I said it made me feel guilty, and I just got more from them. We're doing as much as we can though to make this easier for everyone (getting them passports, headsets, setting up a phone plan..).

Make sure your mum has I.D with her.

Magpie, I might check that shipping company out! Thanks.

[Alixhilary 0]

Hi All,

Im just wounding if anybody could share any light on about the sms courier. When i be getting my passport back? (I sent it of last friday)

thxs

rich

[emma77 0]

Hi All,

Im just wounding if anybody could share any light on about the sms courier. When i be getting my passport back? (I sent it of last friday)

thxs

rich

Hi Rich,

I was told it can take 5 working days, I sent mine off yesterday so was thinking towards the end of next week, if you sent it Fri you could get it tomorrow if not Monday.

[Alixhilary 0]

dont really want to stay here for another weekend

[mrs_sdp 0]

As far as I'm aware, Dublin is a POE but maybe that's different with other airlines? Anyway, you won't have to worry about the trip over and worrying if you'll get in - I've never heard of someone on a K1 being turned away! I'm so happy that I won't have to experience that "will they let me in?" feeling again... it's awful.

The realisation that you're "really leaving" is difficult for loved ones. I tried to talk to my family about how upset my friends are, hoping for some comfort as I said it made me feel guilty, and I just got more from them. We're doing as much as we can though to make this easier for everyone (getting them passports, headsets, setting up a phone plan..).

Make sure your mum has I.D with her.

Magpie, I might check that shipping company out! Thanks.

Thanks for that elmcitymaven. It's nice to know that Mum will be able to sit and wait while I have my medical. I'll make sure she has ID with her!

H&V ... Dublin does have limited opening for being a POE - but my flight will be included in the opening times. I chose it purely because of the ticket prices - I'm having to watch the pennies!

Gemmie ... I don't care where the POE is .. as you say, that horrible feeling of "will they - won't they" won't be an issue this time as I'm going over permanently ....

Almost there ...

Moira x

[emma77 0]

dont really want to stay here for another weekend

I've booked my flights for 29th May , it better be back by then!!!!

[Alixhilary 0]

dont really want to stay here for another weekend

I've booked my flights for 29th May , it better be back by then!!!!

well as soon as it comes im looking for the next flight out cant come sooner!

[Bob and Patricia 0]

....... I would finally be able to enjoy the long flight without worrying about whether they're going to let me into the country or not! .......

My April visit to Pat almost ended before it started. To make a long story short, I waited for 2 1/2 hours at passport control. They almost didn't let me in because they thought my American Express Gold card and £150 in currency was close to vagrancy. They called Pat twice and then embassy to confirm our stories. 15 years of international travel and that's the first time I was picturing being sent back on the next flight.

Bob