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Hi all

I just went through the interview at the London embassy. I got approved!!

Just an encouraging note for those that are going through this process and have a DUI on their record.

I have a single drink driving conviction from 3 years ago. I was worried that this would cause problems. I was asked about it briefly at the interview. I was basically asked a) what happened? B) was there an accident? I explained that I had drove home from a party as I couldnt get a cab. I got a flat tyre and when the police stopped to offer assistance I was pinched. The consular officer didnt blink, its no biggie. So long as its declared on your application and just as important ..declared at your MEDICAL you will be fine. At my medical they did an extra test..a liver function test to establish whether I was an alcoholic or not. This cost an extra £40 or so in addition to the £190, which sucked a bit but hey, its worth it. If you have a DUI they will do this test, its procedure.

They sent me the a copy of the results so I knew in advance that all was fine medically wise. Peace of mind.

Obviously I passed with flying colours. I recommend that anyone who has to do this, doesnt drink for a week before the test. This is because e.g. having a skinful the weekend before the medical risks having elevated enzyme levels on the following monday morning. It takes a while for your body to clear out. I am referring to people who like me, like to drink socially and normally. The doctor reports the results to the embassy. So on the day they can see that you dont pose a risk on health grounds.

I only had a single DUI and there was no accident and nobody got hurt. If there are multiple DUI's or the situation was more serious then that makes things different. I am just writing to those who like me made a one off mistake and are afraid that it will scupper their visa. it won't. I hope this saves a few people some sleepless nights.

God knows theres enough of them already in this arduous process.

Best of luck to all and remember to check and recheck your forms folks.

T

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Congrats!!! :dance:

Invictus..

Out of the night that covers me,

Black as the Pit from pole to pole,

I thank whatever gods may be

For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance

I have not winced nor cried aloud.

Under the bludgeonings of chance

My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears

Looms but the Horror of the shade,

And yet the menace of the years

Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,

How charged with punishments the scroll.

I am the master of my fate:

I am the captain of my soul.

William Ernest Henley

 
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