The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[macd 1]

For those waiting unusually long for interview dates:

(Link: http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/faqs/faq_visa_iv.html)

I sent in my completed forms to the Immigrant Visa Unit, when will I be scheduled an appointment for my interview?

There is currently a back-log in the Immigrant Visa Unit of forms and applications waiting to be processed. If you have submitted the completed forms in connection with the administrative processing of your application, you should allow approximately three months for your case to be processed. During this period, we regret we cannot provide information on the status of the application or confirm if the forms have been received. On completion of the administrative processing of the application, you will receive notification of the scheduled visa interview.

say it ain't so...

[Lansbury 19]

August time each year things slow up as quite a few consular section staff take a vaction back home.

Things usually get back to normal fairly quickly afterwards. Been like that for a few years now.

[tomsarah11 0]

My husband Tom has a CR1 interview tomorrow.....hoping for great news...

[tomsarah11 0]

WE'RE APPROVED--AND YES CAPS LOCKED B/C YES I'M YELLING!!! WOO HOO

[Nik+Heather 121]

WE'RE APPROVED--AND YES CAPS LOCKED B/C YES I'M YELLING!!! WOO HOO

:dance:

[irakro97 0]

My husband Tom has a CR1 interview tomorrow.....hoping for great news...

Hi

Does anyone knows the DOS number ?

I have sent my Packet 3 to the US Embassy in London still waiting to hear from them

Thanks for helping

[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, prima and jay

May 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
Graziumphry, emma77, Monkey Juice, Gemmie, mrs_sdp, H&V, RBAL_TN, laura819, JM&Vid, Brookeluvsadam, Bob and Patricia, MARM

June 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
JimandChristy, krystiandjon, Nik+Heather, John and Camie, Ellie-and-David, aoifee, John & Mary, karenandtrev, emma88

July 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
JerrysGirlAnne, WHITE COW, Julie Ivy, aidy, Jenn and Nick, app-girl, Yvie and Brett, morretti, Gary_UK, Hanshi, yorkster

August 2009 Interviews
imaisha, Sherri and Matt, Speeditup, sammills89, viknkam

September 2009 Interviews
CR-1..tomsarah11..3rd Sept 2009
K-1.....settler72.......10 Sept 2009
K-1.....ealachan.......11 Sept 2009


STILL WAITING!!!
MARM...............12th May 2009 - Administrative Processing
Thayani.............7th August 2009 - Approved pending additional documentation
Aniomaman.......10th August 2009- Administrative Processing


= APPROVED

[imaisha 0]

Does anyone knows the DOS number ?

I have sent my Packet 3 to the US Embassy in London still waiting to hear from them

Thanks for helping

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[Lisa and Ian 7]

Once upon a time, someone in the UK thread made a list of what they took to the interview, whether it was original or a photocopy and what was actually looked at or not looked at in their particular interview. Cannot remember who it was, but I'm looking for that post.

Anyone remember?

Edited September 3, 2009 by Ian and Lisa

[irakro97 0]

Does anyone knows the DOS number ?

I have sent my Packet 3 to the US Embassy in London still waiting to hear from them

Thanks for helping

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Thanks for the info

[Nik+Heather 121]

Once upon a time, someone in the UK thread made a list of what they took to the interview, whether it was original or a photocopy and what was actually looked at or not looked at in their particular interview. Cannot remember who it was, but I'm looking for that post.

Anyone remember?

I love that thing...Let me see if I can't find it again - Search for topics in the UK forum, and look for a topic about interview checklist, by mr and mrs and then go to page 6 where I ask about it and MARM finds it and there's a nice link.

Ah hah, there it is.

[Edit: GASP! It didn't work...moment]

This is the "corrected" version, she overprepared. Also, it includes things to take for people using a cosponsor, so it's useful for several situations.

Edit 2: OK, I think this link will work.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2864710

Edited September 3, 2009 by Nik+Heather

[macd 1]

August time each year things slow up as quite a few consular section staff take a vaction back home.

Things usually get back to normal fairly quickly afterwards. Been like that for a few years now.

Oh, that's a good thought. Thanks! That makes me feel better.

[Lisa and Ian 7]

Once upon a time, someone in the UK thread made a list of what they took to the interview, whether it was original or a photocopy and what was actually looked at or not looked at in their particular interview. Cannot remember who it was, but I'm looking for that post.

Anyone remember?

I love that thing...Let me see if I can't find it again - Search for topics in the UK forum, and look for a topic about interview checklist, by mr and mrs and then go to page 6 where I ask about it and MARM finds it and there's a nice link.

Ah hah, there it is.

[Edit: GASP! It didn't work...moment]

This is the "corrected" version, she overprepared. Also, it includes things to take for people using a cosponsor, so it's useful for several situations.

Edit 2: OK, I think this link will work.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2864710

Thanks loads!

[Thayani 0]

hey guys havn't been bak to this site ever since i've been approved pending police clearance. This pending has not changed whatsoever. So in the past month, i have gone from people in Sri Lanka telling me the police clearance has been cancelled to having to apply again!!! This particular person asking for $1600 US dollars to get the clearance since it is urgent for us now. Come to find out he is trying to rip us off...we found someone else who has more influence in the police headquarters. Just found out today that the clearance has been stopped by the NIB!! National Investigation Bureau. WHY WHY WHY??? they say becoz too many people cam asking so tehy got suspicious. Of course loads of ppl would come and ask since my fiance's visa is expiredddd!!! oh man..the wedding is in November and i am scared he wont be here. These 3rd world countries suckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk. they take foreverrrrrrrr!!! i am so stressed....and losing more weight by the minute. I thought the interview was the scariest part. I've passed the interview its teh damn clearance that i've been waiting for since FEBRUARY!!!!! ahhhh...God help!!

:crying:

[MARM 7]

hey guys havn't been bak to this site ever since i've been approved pending police clearance. This pending has not changed whatsoever. So in the past month, i have gone from people in Sri Lanka telling me the police clearance has been cancelled to having to apply again!!! This particular person asking for $1600 US dollars to get the clearance since it is urgent for us now. Come to find out he is trying to rip us off...we found someone else who has more influence in the police headquarters. Just found out today that the clearance has been stopped by the NIB!! National Investigation Bureau. WHY WHY WHY??? they say becoz too many people cam asking so tehy got suspicious. Of course loads of ppl would come and ask since my fiance's visa is expiredddd!!! oh man..the wedding is in November and i am scared he wont be here. These 3rd world countries suckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk. they take foreverrrrrrrr!!! i am so stressed....and losing more weight by the minute. I thought the interview was the scariest part. I've passed the interview its teh damn clearance that i've been waiting for since FEBRUARY!!!!! ahhhh...God help!!

:crying:

Sorry about all the frustration with the Sri Lankan police certificate

I hope that you can sort it out ASAP. What do you mean the NIB stopped the clearance? I don't think any one can stop you from getting a police clearance. Did you make definite plans for the wedding? I hope not, because with this whole immigration process, you never know when you are really done. Hope you get the clearance soon.

It doesn't look like London has gotten things back up to speed yet, and I really hope they do ASAP because we too are sick of waiting so long.