People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~

[Laura+Tom 2]

I tried calling NVC yesterday but they were busy, I don't like the fact that you can't be put on hold but instead have to keep calling back. So I decided to call the expensive embassy number and see if they had my case, apparently it arrived a couple of days ago and I would expect to hear from them soon (yeah right). He gave me my case number too. Luckily I wasn't on for too long.

[KnightAndMagpie 7]

All you guys are almost there -- just that little bit longer to go! I myself can't travel until after my university exams in May, but the interview is a major milestone which may ease things a little (provided it goes well!). After that comes the planning...eeeeeeee! Can't wait.

Magpie.

[Bob and Patricia 0]

I tried calling NVC yesterday but they were busy, I don't like the fact that you can't be put on hold but instead have to keep calling back. So I decided to call the expensive embassy number and see if they had my case, apparently it arrived a couple of days ago and I would expect to hear from them soon (yeah right). He gave me my case number too. Luckily I wasn't on for too long.

Took me 2 re-dials to get past the busy signal yesterday evening about 7:30pm NVC time. I was on hold for about 10 minutes before I got to speak to someone.

So far with 3 calls there, I have to say they've got some great staff. This last one sounded actually bubbly when she told me our case had been sent on to London.

Sigh, now its Packet 3 prep time. Thankfully we took care of the letter of intent and sponsorship stuff back in December when Patricia was here. Guess I should think about adding 2008's tax return to the stack since we'll interview after April 15th. (Sorry, just mental babble here.. I do that a lot since proposing)

[RBAL_TN 0]

Took me 2 re-dials to get past the busy signal yesterday evening about 7:30pm NVC time. I was on hold for about 10 minutes before I got to speak to someone.

So far with 3 calls there, I have to say they've got some great staff. This last one sounded actually bubbly when she told me our case had been sent on to London.

Sigh, now its Packet 3 prep time. Thankfully we took care of the letter of intent and sponsorship stuff back in December when Patricia was here. Guess I should think about adding 2008's tax return to the stack since we'll interview after April 15th. (Sorry, just mental babble here.. I do that a lot since proposing)

I went through the same thing in calling NVC. Tried several time throughout the day before finally getting through. Turns out our case was sent out and tracking via DHL shows it was in London already. That was FAST.

I'm flying over to Manchester on the 27th and we are hoping she can get the medical done while I am there. She's calling today with the LND# to see if she can get an appointment. With any luck, I'll be back there for the interview and help her pack sometime in April.

My only other concern is the the £ to $ ratio is really at a low point right now (1.376! ). We were hoping it would be back to something more average and above 1.6 by now. May have to wait on transferring money over here if this keeps up.

[Bob and Patricia 0]

Took me 2 re-dials to get past the busy signal yesterday evening about 7:30pm NVC time. I was on hold for about 10 minutes before I got to speak to someone.

So far with 3 calls there, I have to say they've got some great staff. This last one sounded actually bubbly when she told me our case had been sent on to London.

Sigh, now its Packet 3 prep time. Thankfully we took care of the letter of intent and sponsorship stuff back in December when Patricia was here. Guess I should think about adding 2008's tax return to the stack since we'll interview after April 15th. (Sorry, just mental babble here.. I do that a lot since proposing)

I went through the same thing in calling NVC. Tried several time throughout the day before finally getting through. Turns out our case was sent out and tracking via DHL shows it was in London already. That was FAST.

I'm flying over to Manchester on the 27th and we are hoping she can get the medical done while I am there. She's calling today with the LND# to see if she can get an appointment. With any luck, I'll be back there for the interview and help her pack sometime in April.

My only other concern is the the £ to $ ratio is really at a low point right now (1.376! ). We were hoping it would be back to something more average and above 1.6 by now. May have to wait on transferring money over here if this keeps up.

Thanks for the nudge on the exchange rate.. reminds me I need to buy some £'s before I go to see Pat in a few weeks. We're also hoping the exchange rate heads back to be more favorable by time she moves.

We had this trip planned since December and have kinda lucked out for the timing of her needs for the medical. I am also planning on being back there for her interview.

Bob

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Bob and Patricia~~

This is probably your package number for tracking to London 9136859480

http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByNbr.asp?nav=TrackBynumber

[Bob and Patricia 0]

Bob and Patricia~~

This is probably your package number for tracking to London 9136859480

http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByNbr.asp?nav=TrackBynumber

Wow that wasn't there when I looked 3 hours ago! Yeah I'm pathetic, I checked even before I brushed my teeth and shaved this morning.

Thanks for the heads up!

Bob (and Patricia)

[DairyFarmer 1]

Knight here -

So essentially, they need another letter of intent from the both of us that we need to have notorized? My question is, does this actually prove anything to them (again) or is this just a "suggestion" with no actual basis in fact?

And with the NOA2, I suppose I can get that notorized but wouldn't it just be a better idea to photocopy it and send it to Magpie? Seems a little silly to notorize something with all their seals and deals on it that they themselves made.

Sorry I am late to the party, kind of hurts to be here at the moment.

BUT as to the above our lawyer got John to write a new letter of intent and have it notarized. In theory by the time we got to interview the date on our NOA2 was expired. Now London is not as particular as other Embassies, however I think it is better to be safe than sorry. Having said that they did not ask for it at the interview but I was commended for both having it and volunteering it.

[KnightAndMagpie 7]

Sorry I am late to the party, kind of hurts to be here at the moment.

BUT as to the above our lawyer got John to write a new letter of intent and have it notarized. In theory by the time we got to interview the date on our NOA2 was expired. Now London is not as particular as other Embassies, however I think it is better to be safe than sorry. Having said that they did not ask for it at the interview but I was commended for both having it and volunteering it.

Don't apologise, Dairyfarmer it's tough for you at the moment, but you'll pull through.

I've passed that onto Knight...I don't know whether he'll be able to get it to me in time, but maybe he can send it by express. Thank you for the advice.

Hugs! Hang in there.

Magpie.

[skparker 0]

Took me 2 re-dials to get past the busy signal yesterday evening about 7:30pm NVC time. I was on hold for about 10 minutes before I got to speak to someone.

So far with 3 calls there, I have to say they've got some great staff. This last one sounded actually bubbly when she told me our case had been sent on to London.

Sigh, now its Packet 3 prep time. Thankfully we took care of the letter of intent and sponsorship stuff back in December when Patricia was here. Guess I should think about adding 2008's tax return to the stack since we'll interview after April 15th. (Sorry, just mental babble here.. I do that a lot since proposing)

I went through the same thing in calling NVC. Tried several time throughout the day before finally getting through. Turns out our case was sent out and tracking via DHL shows it was in London already. That was FAST.

I'm flying over to Manchester on the 27th and we are hoping she can get the medical done while I am there. She's calling today with the LND# to see if she can get an appointment. With any luck, I'll be back there for the interview and help her pack sometime in April.

My only other concern is the the £ to $ ratio is really at a low point right now (1.376! ). We were hoping it would be back to something more average and above 1.6 by now. May have to wait on transferring money over here if this keeps up.

UGHHH...the exchange rate was 2.10 in Feb 2008!!!!! what the heck. last time i checked it was 1.41 here. This really sucks...we are barely going to get anything extra for our pound to $ ratio. yuck.

We got approved this morning....sadly I haven't been able to talk to stuart about the whole thing yet because his phone is being stupid on the train....so all I know is "We got APPROVED...see you in 2 weeks beautiful"....that was sent at 5:33am to me. so hopefully ill be able to talk to him soon.

So now onto the next steps I suppose. MARM--we will have to start a UK thread from Interview through AOS process keep everyone together on this

[KnightAndMagpie 7]

We got approved this morning....sadly I haven't been able to talk to stuart about the whole thing yet because his phone is being stupid on the train....so all I know is "We got APPROVED...see you in 2 weeks beautiful"....that was sent at 5:33am to me. so hopefully ill be able to talk to him soon.

So now onto the next steps I suppose. MARM--we will have to start a UK thread from Interview through AOS process keep everyone together on this

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, CONGRATS though! That's awesome! Wheeee!

Magpie.

[skparker 0]

We got approved this morning....sadly I haven't been able to talk to stuart about the whole thing yet because his phone is being stupid on the train....so all I know is "We got APPROVED...see you in 2 weeks beautiful"....that was sent at 5:33am to me. so hopefully ill be able to talk to him soon.

So now onto the next steps I suppose. MARM--we will have to start a UK thread from Interview through AOS process keep everyone together on this

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, CONGRATS though! That's awesome! Wheeee!

Magpie.

Thanks Magpie!

I wana find out the details of the interview....driving me nuts

[KnightAndMagpie 7]

Thanks Magpie!

I wana find out the details of the interview....driving me nuts

Don't think about it. Just drink in the goodness of your approval...

Magpie.

[Bob and Patricia 0]

Took me 2 re-dials to get past the busy signal yesterday evening about 7:30pm NVC time. I was on hold for about 10 minutes before I got to speak to someone.

So far with 3 calls there, I have to say they've got some great staff. This last one sounded actually bubbly when she told me our case had been sent on to London.

Sigh, now its Packet 3 prep time. Thankfully we took care of the letter of intent and sponsorship stuff back in December when Patricia was here. Guess I should think about adding 2008's tax return to the stack since we'll interview after April 15th. (Sorry, just mental babble here.. I do that a lot since proposing)

I went through the same thing in calling NVC. Tried several time throughout the day before finally getting through. Turns out our case was sent out and tracking via DHL shows it was in London already. That was FAST.

I'm flying over to Manchester on the 27th and we are hoping she can get the medical done while I am there. She's calling today with the LND# to see if she can get an appointment. With any luck, I'll be back there for the interview and help her pack sometime in April.

My only other concern is the the £ to $ ratio is really at a low point right now (1.376! ). We were hoping it would be back to something more average and above 1.6 by now. May have to wait on transferring money over here if this keeps up.

UGHHH...the exchange rate was 2.10 in Feb 2008!!!!! what the heck. last time i checked it was 1.41 here. This really sucks...we are barely going to get anything extra for our pound to $ ratio. yuck.

We got approved this morning....sadly I haven't been able to talk to stuart about the whole thing yet because his phone is being stupid on the train....so all I know is "We got APPROVED...see you in 2 weeks beautiful"....that was sent at 5:33am to me. so hopefully ill be able to talk to him soon.

So now onto the next steps I suppose. MARM--we will have to start a UK thread from Interview through AOS process keep everyone together on this

IF and when Pat sells her house, we may have to leave the money in England until the exchange rates come back to normal... (LOL @me pretending to know anything about money)

That's great! Lot's of good news on VJ this morning... some other December fliers have got their NOA2, our stuff left NVC bound for London, and of course your interview. Looking forward to Stuart's review of the Virgin train from Manchester, the hotel, and the interview.. Pat and I will be making that same run hopefully soon!

(It almost makes me want to be a fly on the wall at O'Hare's Terminal 5 when he gets here.)

Bob (and Pat)

[skparker 0]

Took me 2 re-dials to get past the busy signal yesterday evening about 7:30pm NVC time. I was on hold for about 10 minutes before I got to speak to someone.

So far with 3 calls there, I have to say they've got some great staff. This last one sounded actually bubbly when she told me our case had been sent on to London.

Sigh, now its Packet 3 prep time. Thankfully we took care of the letter of intent and sponsorship stuff back in December when Patricia was here. Guess I should think about adding 2008's tax return to the stack since we'll interview after April 15th. (Sorry, just mental babble here.. I do that a lot since proposing)

I went through the same thing in calling NVC. Tried several time throughout the day before finally getting through. Turns out our case was sent out and tracking via DHL shows it was in London already. That was FAST.

I'm flying over to Manchester on the 27th and we are hoping she can get the medical done while I am there. She's calling today with the LND# to see if she can get an appointment. With any luck, I'll be back there for the interview and help her pack sometime in April.

My only other concern is the the £ to $ ratio is really at a low point right now (1.376! ). We were hoping it would be back to something more average and above 1.6 by now. May have to wait on transferring money over here if this keeps up.

UGHHH...the exchange rate was 2.10 in Feb 2008!!!!! what the heck. last time i checked it was 1.41 here. This really sucks...we are barely going to get anything extra for our pound to $ ratio. yuck.

We got approved this morning....sadly I haven't been able to talk to stuart about the whole thing yet because his phone is being stupid on the train....so all I know is "We got APPROVED...see you in 2 weeks beautiful"....that was sent at 5:33am to me. so hopefully ill be able to talk to him soon.

So now onto the next steps I suppose. MARM--we will have to start a UK thread from Interview through AOS process keep everyone together on this

IF and when Pat sells her house, we may have to leave the money in England until the exchange rates come back to normal... (LOL @me pretending to know anything about money)

That's great! Lot's of good news on VJ this morning... some other December fliers have got their NOA2, our stuff left NVC bound for London, and of course your interview. Looking forward to Stuart's review of the Virgin train from Manchester, the hotel, and the interview.. Pat and I will be making that same run hopefully soon!

(It almost makes me want to be a fly on the wall at O'Hare's Terminal 5 when he gets here.)

Bob (and Pat)

Well I just finished talking to him FINALLY. He got there fairly early...maybe 745ish from what I could conclude. About 30-35 people ahead of him. He got #5006 or #5007, cant remember, ha. Took about 30-45 minutes to be called up....paid the visa fee...waited another 30-45 minutes....a guy interviewed him--asked him, where i lived? whens the wedding? and why arent i moving there. didnt ask to see any evidence...no photos...no papers...nothing. ha. told him that we were approved and wud have the passport back in 5 working days. the interview was scheduled for 830 and he was out of there at 1030

on his way back home...it was hell. i guess there train caught on fire!!! so they got evacuated and were detoured to manchester. so the interview was a piece of cake and the way home sucked. oh well, ha. he will be here in 2 weeks today

Edited March 12, 2009 by skparker