The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[KnightAndMagpie 7]

You will be!

Also, some good news about my cat and the situation to do with my family's pursuit of his custody.

Magpie.

[H&V 5]

Hi H&V

Thanks for that. I read all the information and think I have a better grasp of what I need to do. I guess I'm panicking a bit and trying to do everything all at the same time. I should just slow down, take things a step at a time and do things properly!

Marm's post put the whole "date of interview" thing into perspective for me. I'm not so worried about the date of interview now ... I'm just looking forward to being able to relax while I'm waiting for the date to arrive!!

Thanks again ... you're a star ...

Moira x

No worries, just wanted to say the advice I gave is mainly based on I have picked up from the great people on here, so thanks to all of them too! It's nice to be able to start helping back when I can.

I really hope some of you guys are still around when I'm doing AOS! (fingers crossed!)

And congrats Obbynox!

[mrs_sdp 0]

Hi Folks

Probably another silly question, but I'm in panic mode again ....

I'm filling in the form for the police check and it offers extra copies for five quid. Do I NEED to get those copies or am I allowed to photocopy the actual certificate?

Thanks in anticipation ....

Moira x

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Nick got an extra one. Once in the US, alot of job applications want your driver's license number (and consent) to do a background check. You of course won't have a DL right away. Since you're a new immigrant, it's a nice touch to be able to say you have a criminal background check from your home country that you can provide to them.

Just an idea for having an extra official copy with the hologram on it.

[mrs_sdp 0]

Nick got an extra one. Once in the US, alot of job applications want your driver's license number (and consent) to do a background check. You of course won't have a DL right away. Since you're a new immigrant, it's a nice touch to be able to say you have a criminal background check from your home country that you can provide to them.

Just an idea for having an extra official copy with the hologram on it.

Hi Nich ... That sounds like a great idea ...

The copy I need to take to my interview with me ... does that need to be a fancy one or can I just Xerox it?

Moira x

[mr and mrs 187]

think it needs to be an original.

[MARM 7]

Moira,

You need to take one of the official ones you order from ACPO and you also need to xerox it and take the copy as well. So that means: 1 original police certificate+ 1 copy of police certificate

[mr and mrs 187]

one original, one copy. got it. i will add that to my checklist.

and, if anyone has an expertise, i posted a frantic question or two about the I-134 in that thread as well. any help at all would be... helpful as im sort of getting worked up. (even though im trying to stay calm.)

[mrs_sdp 0]

one original, one copy. got it. i will add that to my checklist.

and, if anyone has an expertise, i posted a frantic question or two about the I-134 in that thread as well. any help at all would be... helpful as im sort of getting worked up. (even though im trying to stay calm.)

Worked up?? OMG ... I hear ya mr and mrs ....

Thanks for the info Marm .... I'll add that to my checklist too ...

OK .. I'm ready to send my packet 3 off tomorrow!!

I have: IV-15 Checklist - one copy and signed, DS-230 Part I - one copy and signed, DS-156 - two copies and unsigned, DS-156K - two copies and unsigned and lastly DS-157 - two copies and ummmm .. couldn't see anywhere to sign ... or anywhere telling me not to lol .. I can feel myself panicking again!!

Moira x

Once I get it off in the post ... I'll breath a bit .... I promise ...

[MARM 7]

Worked up?? OMG ... I hear ya mr and mrs ....

Thanks for the info Marm .... I'll add that to my checklist too ...

OK .. I'm ready to send my packet 3 off tomorrow!!

I have: IV-15 Checklist - one copy and signed, DS-230 Part I - one copy and signed, DS-156 - two copies and unsigned, DS-156K - two copies and unsigned and lastly DS-157 - two copies and ummmm .. couldn't see anywhere to sign ... or anywhere telling me not to lol .. I can feel myself panicking again!!

Moira x

Once I get it off in the post ... I'll breath a bit .... I promise ...

Moira, trust me, once you get it off in the post, you will be fine!

You have all documents in order

The DS-157 does not have a place to be signed so no signatures on that one!

Everything else is perfect!

[mr and mrs 187]

i am the USC, but my lovely boyf sent the following:

DS-230 part I [sending part I only]

DS-156 with color photo attached, in duplicate

DS-156k in duplicate

DS-157 in duplicate

checklist and IV-15 completed

i believe that the DS-157 doesnt have a place to sign. so you sound like you are all set.

and we sent photos with the DS-156, but vj wisdom seems to say that they are not required at this point.

and ive calmed down a bit, thanks to a very kind response to my questions by elmcitymaven (<3). im okay with getting a little worked up, but not a lot. i had a some really bad moments while i was preparing the I-129F and i dont want to waste any time or energy on excessive worrying for this part. difficult because i have a lot of general anxiety but, i have to say im kicking #### (seriously, you cant say ####? i didnt read ALL of the ToS but you can even say #### on american tv!) lately. yay for me. : )

glad youre posting 'packet 3' tomorrow. feels good. we sent ours LAST monday (16 march) and they had received it and put it in the system by friday (20 march). (i called the DOS to check the status). i will call again on friday (27 march) and see if the DOS shows an interview date on file (which they probably wont).

good luck and keep us posted!

[Caminic 0]

Us and The Dip Sticks we are just days away from our interview now. I completely calm but I imagine the day before I won't be able to sleep. The date and time is on my entire families calendars we are all waiting to hear some good news. Best of all I have no double shifts to work this week.

[mr and mrs 187]

The Dip Sticks................K3.......................................25th March 2009

Caminic.........................K1.......................................25th March 2009

Furious Biscuit...............K1.......................................27th March 2009

jojo gee........................K1.......................................27th March 2009

it will be a busy week! im rooting for 4 out of 4 APPROVED!!!!'s ! good luck everyone.

and it is IMPERATIVE that you let us here know IMMEDIATELY because we will be gnawing on our fingernails with curiosity and concern to hear the results!

[Furious Biscuit 0]

The Dip Sticks................K3.......................................25th March 2009

Caminic.........................K1.......................................25th March 2009

Furious Biscuit...............K1.......................................27th March 2009

jojo gee........................K1.......................................27th March 2009

it will be a busy week! im rooting for 4 out of 4 APPROVED!!!!'s ! good luck everyone.

and it is IMPERATIVE that you let us here know IMMEDIATELY because we will be gnawing on our fingernails with curiosity and concern to hear the results!

I intend to

I just want the interview date to get here. Time is trickling by so slowly now

[~*Maria*~ 1]

The Dip Sticks................K3.......................................25th March 2009

Caminic.........................K1.......................................25th March 2009

Furious Biscuit...............K1.......................................27th March 2009

jojo gee........................K1.......................................27th March 2009

it will be a busy week! im rooting for 4 out of 4 APPROVED!!!!'s ! good luck everyone.

and it is IMPERATIVE that you let us here know IMMEDIATELY because we will be gnawing on our fingernails with curiosity and concern to hear the results!

I intend to

I just want the interview date to get here. Time is trickling by so slowly now

The 27th will be here before ya know it!