The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[roman1982 0]

Hi All,

Just wanted a little advice. Apparently the embassy sent my Packet 3 (DOS told me this) on the 18th Sept. Still not got it (posties strike I am sure!). So am just wondering if literally all is in the packet is the link to the embassy site (http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/iv_15.html)

If so, can I not just complete all the papers and get them in the post, without receiving the actually Packet 3? Has anyone else done this? Is there anything else in the Packet 3 I should be aware of?

Thanks for all your help.

[WelshDave86 0]

Hi All,

Just wanted a little advice. Apparently the embassy sent my Packet 3 (DOS told me this) on the 18th Sept. Still not got it (posties strike I am sure!). So am just wondering if literally all is in the packet is the link to the embassy site (http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/iv_15.html)

If so, can I not just complete all the papers and get them in the post, without receiving the actually Packet 3? Has anyone else done this? Is there anything else in the Packet 3 I should be aware of?

Thanks for all your help.

Hey!!

My Packet 3 IV Checklist was issued/processed at the USE, London on a Monday, and I sent my checklist in on the Wednesday. I received my Packet 3 on the Friday, and it was dated on the Wednesday, so it took them 2 days to post it. So long as its on the system in London, I, and I hope other VJers agree, think its fine to send the forms in. I actually had my medical before London had issued my packet 3, because I booked it the day London had received my packet 3 via DHL - luckily, my medical was the Friday before they processed the Packet 3 on the Monday... Phew!

Dyfed

[embo123 0]

hey everyone, just got back from having my interview this morning, we were approved!!! It doesn't seem real, i'm so happy, will write a longer post tomorrow about how it all went!

[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.......10th Sept 2009
K-1.....ealachan.......11th Sept 2009
K-1.....embo123.......28th Sept 2009
K-1.....Luke and Deanna...28th Sept 2009


October 2009 Interviews
K-3.....siya.................2nd Oct 2009
K-1.....haleywynne....22nd Oct 2009




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


= APPROVED

[Luke and Deanna 0]

Hey everyone.

Just to let you all know that we got approved today.

Such a great feeling and I am so excited to fly over there and not have to worry about saying goodbye.

It's so weird as we have seen so many people getting approved and dreamed of the day we could say that but it seemed so far away. Yet today, almost 10 months after starting this I we can finally say WE GOT APPROVED!!!

So to anyone still waiting, just hang on and your day will come.

Good Luck

Luke and Deanna

BIG THANKS to Bob and Patricia for all their support.

[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
tomsarah11, settler72, ealachan, embo123, Luke and Deanna

October 2009 Interviews
K-3.....siya.................2nd Oct 2009
K-1.....haleywynne....22nd Oct 2009




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


= APPROVED

[Allie and Nigel 2]

Wow, London's on the ball! lol

[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
tomsarah11, settler72, ealachan, embo123, Luke and Deanna

October 2009 Interviews
K-3.....siya.................2nd Oct 2009
K-1.....SSS8380...........8th Oct 2009
K-1.....haleywynne....22nd Oct 2009




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


= APPROVED

[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
tomsarah11, settler72, ealachan, embo123, Luke and Deanna

October 2009 Interviews
K-3.....siya.................2nd Oct 2009
K-1.....SSS8380...........8th Oct 2009
K-1.....oliviawyatt.......14th Oct 2009
K-1.....haleywynne....22nd Oct 2009




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


= APPROVED

[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
tomsarah11, settler72, ealachan, embo123, Luke and Deanna

October 2009 Interviews
K-3.....siya.................2nd Oct 2009
?.......Emma and Jeff....6th Oct 2009
K-1.....SSS8380...........8th Oct 2009
K-1.....oliviawyatt.......14th Oct 2009
K-1.....haleywynne....22nd Oct 2009




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


= APPROVED

[siya 0]

so tomorrow is D-day...almost.

The interview is 8 AM but I plan to get there a little over 30 minutes early. Just to be on the safe side..

I got the appointment letter in the post yesterday..and have compiled the 'interview folder'....This is what I have included:

FORMS ( 2 COPIES OF EACH)

- DS- 230 part 1

- DS- 156

- DS- 156K

- DS- 157

DOCUMENTS

-Passport + 2 photocopies

-Birth Certificate + 1 copy

-Marriage Certificate + 1 copy

-Police Certificate + 1 copy

-Passport sized pictures (American standard) X 3

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT PROVIDED BY MY HUSBAND (USC)

-I-134

-Letter from employer

-Letter from Bank manager

-Bank statments including transfer of my finances

-Tax Returns (2008,2007 and 2006) accompanied with respective W2's

-PayStubs ( about 5 months worth)

In addition:

-I-864

SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

-Photographes from when we met, engagement and wedding

-DVD of wedding

-E-tickets from when I went to the US, when he came to London and our tripe to Spain along with Hotel reservations.

I am so worried about tomorrow. I know that i most likely have all the documents ( thanks to VJ)..But...( this is my story)

......In Janury 2008 I was denied an F1 (Student Visa) by the US Embassy, on the grounds that i could not prove strong ties to the UK. And then i visited the US as my parent live in MD, that July and ended up meeting my Husband. We had met back in 2006 when i was visiting family but just lost touch. Everything happened pretty fast we dated, he proposed, i said YES, our families met, we got engaged and married. As i was there on the Waiver Program, i came back BEFORE the 90 days were up and he filed for the papers with a lawyer. So nothing was illigal in any way. Since then I have visited ( March 2009), and was approved for travel by the ESTA, even after saying that I had been denied for a visa before. I had no problam at the POE either...Again i stayed and returned before 90 days. I am just sooo worried about embassy and what they will think about all of this...

Edited October 1, 2009 by siya

[hindocha 0]

so tomorrow is D-day...almost.

The interview is 8 AM but I plan to get there a little over 30 minutes early. Just to be on the safe side..

I got the appointment letter in the post yesterday..and have compiled the 'interview folder'....This is what I have included:

FORMS ( 2 COPIES OF EACH)

- DS- 230 part 1

- DS- 156

- DS- 156K

- DS- 157

DOCUMENTS

-Passport + 2 photocopies

-Birth Certificate + 1 copy

-Marriage Certificate + 1 copy

-Police Certificate + 1 copy

-Passport sized pictures (American standard) X 3

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT PROVIDED BY MY HUSBAND (USC)

-I-134

-Letter from employer

-Letter from Bank manager

-Bank statments including transfer of my finances

-Tax Returns (2008,2007 and 2006) accompanied with respective W2's

-PayStubs ( about 5 months worth)

In addition:

-I-864

SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

-Photographes from when we met, engagement and wedding

-DVD of wedding

-E-tickets from when I went to the US, when he came to London and our tripe to Spain along with Hotel reservations.

I am so worried about tomorrow. I know that i most likely have all the documents ( thanks to VJ)..But...( this is my story)

......In Janury 2008 I was denied an F1 (Student Visa) by the US Embassy, on the grounds that i could not prove strong ties to the UK. And then i visited the US as my parent live in MD, that July and ended up meeting my Husband. We had met back in 2006 when i was visiting family but just lost touch. Everything happened pretty fast we dated, he proposed, i said YES, our families met, we got engaged and married. As i was there on the Waiver Program, i came back BEFORE the 90 days were up and he filed for the papers with a lawyer. So nothing was illigal in any way. Since then I have visited ( March 2009), and was approved for travel by the ESTA, even after saying that I had been denied for a visa before. I had no problam at the POE either...Again i stayed and returned before 90 days. I am just sooo worried about embassy and what they will think about all of this...

Best of luck - let us know how it went

[WelshDave86 0]

Just got my interview date through - week today, 9th October at 9.30am...

CAN'T WAIT!!!

Dyfed

[siya 0]

YAY BABY!!

I have been given the 'seal of APPROVAL' by the embassy. i can't even discribe how i feel right now.. apart of me still can't even believe it!!

This is how it all went:

I arrived at 7 AM, was one of the first 5 in the waiting line....security was a breeze...

Things like this are difinatly not good for the stomach..I only managed 3.5 hours of sleep, and couldn't even eat in the morning!!

I waited approx. 20 minutes till the staff set themselves up (the computers were down)..was the first one called up!!

Handed over my documents and copies to a nice man..everything was in order..payed the fee and got my X-Ray...I was asked to wait..

Another 20-30 minutes later...i was called up again..( I thought I was going to be physically sick at this time)

I got some..tall guy with glasses ( anyone?)...well he was nice..( I think he was new)..gave back my orginals and asked the following questions:

-WHEN DID YOU FIRST MEET YOU HUSBAND?

-WHAT HAPPENED AFTER YOU MET..?

-WHAT DATE DID YOU MEET?

-WHAT DOES HE DO?

-WHAT COMPANY DOES HE WORK FOR?

Little bit offened that he did not even want to see my wedding pictures after I offered..

that was it...I can say it was not exactly the most formal of conversations and then again it was not exactly informal...I felt kinda relaxed, just spoke the truth and was concise...( but still slightly nervous)..

thankfully its all done...fewwwwwwwwww...

i am just so releived right now..i finally feel like i can move and get on with my life..

Good luck to all those who are still waiting...i am praying that you all will be over this side of the pond soooon...Best of luck

Thanks to everyone that has helped me with this stressful process ..the support has been fantastic!!

Edited October 2, 2009 by siya

[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
tomsarah11, settler72, ealachan, embo123, Luke and Deanna

October 2009 Interviews
K-3.....siya.................2nd Oct 2009
?.......Emma and Jeff....6th Oct 2009
K-1.....SSS8380...........8th Oct 2009
K-1....Britt and Duv......9th Oct 2009
K-1.....oliviawyatt.......14th Oct 2009
K-1.....haleywynne....22nd Oct 2009




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


= APPROVED