The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[MissusM09 1]

Where are you flying into and have you found any reasonably priced flights? I actually thought that one way tickets would be cheaper ... duh ... I've been pricing return flights which are half the price!

Flying into Dulles, and actually I have found one-way flights with one stop are cheaper than direct returns (which, yes, are cheaper than direct one-way). The stopover would be in Dublin (the immigration might be there - although possibly not for Aer Lingus flights to Dulles!) so I am trying to decide.....

Congrats on the medical Ellie and David!

Magpie - you'll have to let me know if Thorpe Park is any good - I might be going there myself Monday!

Er who is cheaper? I have tried the one way thing and to detroit its aalllll expensivo. tell me what you used please?

[H&V 5]

Er who is cheaper? I have tried the one way thing and to detroit its aalllll expensivo. tell me what you used please?

I use www.kayak.co.uk. A one-way flight LHR-DUB-IAD with Aer Lingus is cheaper than a return flight LHR-IAD-LHR with some other airlines.

[laura819 0]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Sven just got a text that his visa is being delivered TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really hope its correct though...

[H&V 5]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Sven just got a text that his visa is being delivered TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really hope its correct though...

Yay! Seems like they are getting back up to speed maybe! I'm sure it is correct, from the timelines someone approved Monday also got theirs today, plus the date on my visa shows Monday, even though I was approved Friday. Congrats!!

[mrs_sdp 0]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Sven just got a text that his visa is being delivered TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really hope its correct though...

Yay! Seems like they are getting back up to speed maybe! I'm sure it is correct, from the timelines someone approved Monday also got theirs today, plus the date on my visa shows Monday, even though I was approved Friday. Congrats!!

My medical results were delivered to the Embassy on Monday and I just got a text to say that my visa is being delivered tomorrow too ....

Moira x

[laura819 0]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Sven just got a text that his visa is being delivered TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really hope its correct though...

Yay! Seems like they are getting back up to speed maybe! I'm sure it is correct, from the timelines someone approved Monday also got theirs today, plus the date on my visa shows Monday, even though I was approved Friday. Congrats!!

My medical results were delivered to the Embassy on Monday and I just got a text to say that my visa is being delivered tomorrow too ....

Moira x

CONGRATS! do you know what day you are gonna POE? would be funny if you did it together!

[krystiandjon 0]

Another interview date to add to the list...June 1!!!! We're so excited!

I'm planning on going out for the interview but would really like to only take 1 day off work (Need the rest for the honeymoon!). What do you think my chances are for catching a 2:30 flight at Heathrow if the interview is in the morning (I don't know the time yet, but lets assume its for 8 am)?

[laura819 0]

Another interview date to add to the list...June 1!!!! We're so excited!

I'm planning on going out for the interview but would really like to only take 1 day off work (Need the rest for the honeymoon!). What do you think my chances are for catching a 2:30 flight at Heathrow if the interview is in the morning (I don't know the time yet, but lets assume its for 8 am)?

Congrats! I think you can find out the time by calling DOS?

[krystiandjon 0]

Another interview date to add to the list...June 1!!!! We're so excited!

I'm planning on going out for the interview but would really like to only take 1 day off work (Need the rest for the honeymoon!). What do you think my chances are for catching a 2:30 flight at Heathrow if the interview is in the morning (I don't know the time yet, but lets assume its for 8 am)?

Congrats! I think you can find out the time by calling DOS?

Yeah, it was just that I was getting a message that they were closed. But we got through and its actually at 10 am so I'm thinking that 2:30 flight will def not work! We'll keep looking though!

[Nik+Heather 121]

Another interview date to add to the list...June 1!!!! We're so excited!

I'm planning on going out for the interview but would really like to only take 1 day off work (Need the rest for the honeymoon!). What do you think my chances are for catching a 2:30 flight at Heathrow if the interview is in the morning (I don't know the time yet, but lets assume its for 8 am)?

FINALLY!!!!

So excited for you!!

From the reviews I've read, not so sure that you'll be able to catch a 2:30 flight. Maybe will just have to wait a day.

[MARM 7]

yaay! Thank God the embassy is finally up to speed with processing the visas and returning the passports...I was worrying that even if we sent in the passport we wouldn't get it back in time for our trip to Pakistan we have planned.

Congrats to all those that are expecting their visas by courier today/tomorrow!!! :dance:

[MARM 7]

January 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
Jason&Sarah, Hannah+Vito, Mrssmith, ShannonNick, adrianandlinsay, Marmite Lovers!

February 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
Rob&Dawn, Zoe and Hal, Terri and Seb, Talyss, TeeKol

March 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
Stinky Monkey, skparker, Laurence+Lauren, pothergavel, paumanda, texpat cymru, obbynox, jhonscotland, Caminic, Furious Biscuit, ahlpo, jojo_gee

April 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
DairyFarmer, skeez&titanic, SwanTiger, miss g, LondonLad, niniel71, mr and mrs, Stinkerpotsam, Marty J, Helen&Dougie, KAT&Allie, KnightAndMagpie, paul., Kirsten UK, Colinjess, Alixhilary

May 2009 Interviews
1st May 2009.....Graziumphry..................K-1
1st May 2009.....emma77........................K-1
5th May 2009.....Monkey Juice.................K-1
5th May 2009.....Gemmie.........................K-1
12th May 2009....MARM...........................K-1- APPROVED PENDING PASSPORT
12th May 2009....mrs_sdp.......................K-1
15th May 2009....H&V..............................K-1
19th May 2009....laura819......................K-1
22nd May 2009...PB&JAM.........................K-1
29th May 2009...Bob and Patricia.............K-1

June 2009 Interviews
1st June 2009......JimandChristy..............K-1
1st June 2009......krystiandjon.................K-1
4th June 2009......Nik+Heather.................K-1
12th June 2009....Ellie-and-David..............K-1


Still waiting for approval
stevi1123..........16th October 2008 - Approved pending additional documentation
Marie620..........12th January 2009 - Denied
Dave and Jess..10th March 2009 ?
The Dip Sticks..25th March 2009 ?
prima and jay...24th April 2009 - Approved pending additional documentation

= APPROVED

Updates/New entries/changes highlighted in blue - will go to normal color in the next update.

Please let us know if you have an Interview Date to add to the list, updated information or corrections.

[Ellie-and-David 38]

Another interview date to add to the list...June 1!!!! We're so excited!

I'm planning on going out for the interview but would really like to only take 1 day off work (Need the rest for the honeymoon!). What do you think my chances are for catching a 2:30 flight at Heathrow if the interview is in the morning (I don't know the time yet, but lets assume its for 8 am)?

Congrats! I think you can find out the time by calling DOS?

Yeah, it was just that I was getting a message that they were closed. But we got through and its actually at 10 am so I'm thinking that 2:30 flight will def not work! We'll keep looking though!

Oh krysti! That is fabulous news!!!! !!!!!! Congrats on finally getting some answers out of them!

[mrs_sdp 0]

Another interview date to add to the list...June 1!!!! We're so excited!

I'm planning on going out for the interview but would really like to only take 1 day off work (Need the rest for the honeymoon!). What do you think my chances are for catching a 2:30 flight at Heathrow if the interview is in the morning (I don't know the time yet, but lets assume its for 8 am)?

Congrats! I think you can find out the time by calling DOS?

Yeah, it was just that I was getting a message that they were closed. But we got through and its actually at 10 am so I'm thinking that 2:30 flight will def not work! We'll keep looking though!

Oh krysti! That is fabulous news!!!! !!!!!! Congrats on finally getting some answers out of them!

Congratulations!! Wishing you all the luck in the world ....

[krystiandjon 0]

Congratulations!! Wishing you all the luck in the world ....

You know, mrs sdp, you are coming to Iowa in the most pleasant time of the year...and you'll get 6 months to fall in love with it before winter knocks some sense into you! Jon's getting the same good deal when it comes to time of year!

I've got a plane ticket all picked out, London here I come!

Krysti