The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[Talyss 0]

Awwww /big hugs and congratulations you will have that visa in your hand soon

I am sorry she gave you such a hard time. I hope they are as speedy in turning the paperwork around for you as you are being in getting it back to them. I am sure you are right about the lengthy questioning being because she was training someone.

[Kirsten UK 2]

Thanks for the hugs

I do hope you're both right and I get them soon, she certainly implied that everything else was in order and as soon as she gets the document and passports back they will return them within 5 business days!

I have a question though. The notarized affadavit that i must return...should it be the original or a copy?? I'm thinking that I will need the original now for AOS??

[mr and mrs 187]

aww, kirsten. just a little bump in the road. not to worry! get everything together ASAP, pay the fees, and get them what they want. this will just be a hiccup when you think back.

be sure to let us know when you get the good news! will be soon im sure. : D

i think jamie had that woman. she was training and i too thought that might be the reason for a lack of niceness. i also thought maybe she was born with out a heart? meanie. maybe shes really nice when shes not performing immigration interviews? maybe shes the life of the party?

[mr and mrs 187]

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


April 2009 Graduates of the US Embassy, London
DairyFarmer

April 2009 Interviews

skeez&titanic................K1.........................................6th April 2009 APPROVED!!!!
SwanTiger....................K1.........................................6th April 2009 APPROVED!!!!
miss g..........................K1..........................................6th April 2009 APPROVED!!!!
LondonLad...................DCF.......................................7th April 2009 APPROVED!!!!
niniel71........................K1........................................17th April 2009 APPROVED!!!!
mr and mrs...................K1........................................20th April 2009 APPROVED!!!!
Kirsten UK.....................K1.......................................23th April 2009 - Approved pending additional documentation
Stinkerpotsam..............K1........................................24th April 2009
Marty J..........................K1........................................24th April 2009
prima and jay................K1.......................................24th April 2009
Helen&Dougie...........CR-1/IR-1................................24th April 2009
Alixhilary.......................K1........................................27th April 2009
Colinjess.......................K1........................................27th April 2009
MARM............................K1........................................28th April 2009
paul...........................CR-1/IR-1................................28th April 2009


May 2009 Interviews

Graziumphry.................K1........................................1st May 2009
Monkey Juice................K1........................................5th May 2009
Gemmie........................K1........................................5th May 2009
H&V..............................K1.......................................15th May 2009


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 ?
jojo_gee...........................................27th March 2009 - Approved pending additional documentation they are working on it! should be soon!
KnightAndMagpie..............................30th March 2009 - Placed in AP, hopefully not for long

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.

[Talyss 0]

Thanks for the hugs

I do hope you're both right and I get them soon, she certainly implied that everything else was in order and as soon as she gets the document and passports back they will return them within 5 business days!

I have a question though. The notarized affadavit that i must return...should it be the original or a copy?? I'm thinking that I will need the original now for AOS??

can you get 2 done? I am thinking they will want an original signature rather than a photocopy. I think they only accept copies at the interview as they look at the originals and keep the copies.

[Talyss 0]

Good luck to Stinkerpotsam, Marty J, prima and jay & Helen&Dougie for tomorrow

Here's hoping there will be a big VJ celebration outside the embassy tomorrow

[Stinkerpotsam 6]

Thanks for the hugs

I do hope you're both right and I get them soon, she certainly implied that everything else was in order and as soon as she gets the document and passports back they will return them within 5 business days!

I have a question though. The notarized affadavit that i must return...should it be the original or a copy?? I'm thinking that I will need the original now for AOS??

Sorry about your delay of celebration but happy you have that behind you now. I'm sure it will all be ironed out quickly for you. G

[Stinkerpotsam 6]

Good luck to Stinkerpotsam, Marty J, prima and jay & Helen&Dougie for tomorrow

Here's hoping there will be a big VJ celebration outside the embassy tomorrow

Thanks!! I just got off the phone with him and as you can imagine he is quite "angsty" about heading to London tomorrow. I'm quite "angsty" about sitting here in America waiting to hear about it as well! Good luck to all you other guys too!!

[Helen&Dougie 0]

Good luck to Stinkerpotsam, Marty J, prima and jay & Helen&Dougie for tomorrow

Here's hoping there will be a big VJ celebration outside the embassy tomorrow

Thank you. I'm so nervous I'm trembling constantly and it aint even til tomorrow. His interview will be 2am my time, so I already know I wont be getting any sleep tonight.

Good luck tomorrow stinkerpotsam, Marty J, & prima & jay.

I have all ya in my prayers

Helen

Edited April 23, 2009 by Helen&Dougie

[MonkeyJuice 3]

Sorry Kirsten that you got such a grilling. You must be so upset! more hugs

At least it's not AP, just additional docs you need to provide. Hope you get your visa soon.

Good luck to everyone for tomorrow!

[KAT&Allie 0]

Kirsten, so sorry about your interview experience. But you'll get your documents today and you'll be on your way to Charlotte soon. Disappointing but it could have been worse, as others have said... being so mean she could have put you in AP! Maybe putting it into this prospective makes the disappointment somewhat less. Also bear in mind that while you docs might be legally tight for the UK purposes and under the UK law, that may not be the case with US. At least you won’t have a hassle of trying to get these papers at AOS stage. I imagine it may be more difficult to get them once you are already over in US. So overall, it’s couple of days delay and more money but maybe peace of mind somewhere down the line.

As for your papers, you can ask your solicitor to copy the original or print out two copies before the original is signed and then he/she and you sign both documents. Good luck.

Also good luck tomorrow to all of you having the interview. May the red haired CO have a day off tomorrow and you all sail through.

I'm waiting for the Embassy to acknowledge the receipt of my Packet 3 (Royal Mail said it was delivered by 9am on the 21st). Does anybody know how long does it take them to just log it into the system?

[laura819 0]

Kirsten, so sorry about your interview experience. But you'll get your documents today and you'll be on your way to Charlotte soon. Disappointing but it could have been worse, as others have said... being so mean she could have put you in AP! Maybe putting it into this prospective makes the disappointment somewhat less. Also bear in mind that while you docs might be legally tight for the UK purposes and under the UK law, that may not be the case with US. At least you won’t have a hassle of trying to get these papers at AOS stage. I imagine it may be more difficult to get them once you are already over in US. So overall, it’s couple of days delay and more money but maybe peace of mind somewhere down the line.

As for your papers, you can ask your solicitor to copy the original or print out two copies before the original is signed and then he/she and you sign both documents. Good luck.

Also good luck tomorrow to all of you having the interview. May the red haired CO have a day off tomorrow and you all sail through.

I'm waiting for the Embassy to acknowledge the receipt of my Packet 3 (Royal Mail said it was delivered by 9am on the 21st). Does anybody know how long does it take them to just log it into the system?

I just asked the same question in the NOA2 - Interview thread...so if someone just wants to answer it here, thats fine!

[Kirsten UK 2]

Well, the embassy took 4 whole weeks to acknowledge receipt of my case from NVC and then I only found out by calling DOS. It took another week to get packet 3.

Thanks again to everyone for your kind messages, I know I should be grateful that I am not stuck in AP but this has proved to be such a demoralising and very expensive process, its just got a bit much today, what with moving house last week, changing job, the neighbours house burning down in the middle of the night, no sleep, and major PMT, I sure I would have been a bit more positive otherwise

I got the sworn affadavit statement thingy drawn up this afternoon, it was a strange process and I must say he has written some very personal things in there I hope its what she wants? I asked him very kindly for two original copies, one to send, and one to keep for my records, as I thought that she would insist on seeing the original and therefore I would not get it back at this stage. \the courier will collect tomorrow and the embassy will receive it back on Monday. So fingers crossed, all being well, we should receive our visas by the end of next week?? (Please!!!!!!)

[Bob and Patricia 0]

I'm waiting for the Embassy to acknowledge the receipt of my Packet 3 (Royal Mail said it was delivered by 9am on the 21st). Does anybody know how long does it take them to just log it into the system?

I just asked the same question in the NOA2 - Interview thread...so if someone just wants to answer it here, thats fine!

We returned our packet 3 on the 11th (12 days ago). I just called the DOS and they said Pat is approved for an interview but they have not set a date yet. 2 days ago when I called, they couldn't tell me anything except that her packet 3 did arrive.

Just another data point.. your mileage may vary.

Bob

[MonkeyJuice 3]

Kirsten, so sorry about your interview experience. But you'll get your documents today and you'll be on your way to Charlotte soon. Disappointing but it could have been worse, as others have said... being so mean she could have put you in AP! Maybe putting it into this prospective makes the disappointment somewhat less. Also bear in mind that while you docs might be legally tight for the UK purposes and under the UK law, that may not be the case with US. At least you won’t have a hassle of trying to get these papers at AOS stage. I imagine it may be more difficult to get them once you are already over in US. So overall, it’s couple of days delay and more money but maybe peace of mind somewhere down the line.

As for your papers, you can ask your solicitor to copy the original or print out two copies before the original is signed and then he/she and you sign both documents. Good luck.

Also good luck tomorrow to all of you having the interview. May the red haired CO have a day off tomorrow and you all sail through.

I'm waiting for the Embassy to acknowledge the receipt of my Packet 3 (Royal Mail said it was delivered by 9am on the 21st). Does anybody know how long does it take them to just log it into the system?

I just asked the same question in the NOA2 - Interview thread...so if someone just wants to answer it here, thats fine!

Mine was really quick,as you can see from my timeline...6 days.