Approved and ready to go!

[OBX 51]

Congratulations on your approval and safe travels in March.

[leigh 2]

Congrats on your visa . . . I only hope when it's our turn it goes as smoothly. Did you have to pay for your medical there or is it covered under NHS?

Hi, thanks! The medical fee was 200 pounds - no the NHS won't cover it I'm afraid (but I made sure I got my vaccinations from my GP for free, instead of paying for them at the London doc's!) Private doctors, but very very pleasant!

Good luck!

Leigh

[leigh 2]

Cool, congratulations! May I ask if they gave you your original birth certificate back? I only have my original copy all beautifully hand written. I have scanned both the long copy and the short copy and was hoping they would be satified with that, after me showing them the originals of course!

Oh yes, the first thing they ask for is the originals of any copy certificate you have already sent. They give you them back at the end. (they will want the long copy of your birth certificate - not the short version).

Good luck to you!

Leigh

[leigh 2]

Congrats!!

Did you ask for earliest date possible on your cover letter or where??

Yes, I sent a covering letter with my packet 3. I didn't think it would do any good to ask for an early appointment, as they normally tell you you will get 4 weeks notice of your interview date, but I guess it paid off asking.

Good luck!

Leigh

[leigh 2]

Atlanta is the second busiest airport after JFK . It is hugh and have many terminals . You have to take a skytrain to get around . They are many freindly customer service reps who will help you .After deplaning , you will be directed to the customs area .After that you will go to baggage claim and claim yr luggage then pass through security before meeting your POC. Where is your final destination ?? Good luck .

I went through Atlanta about 30 years ago! Can't remember what it was like. The reviews on the POE forum are mostly very good so I'm not worried. My final destination is Greenville, SC - only a 50 minute flight from Atlanta. The only thing that troubles me is that I only have a 2 hour layover in Atlanta before my connection to Greenville. But the worst that can happen is that I'll have to get the next flight - OR, my honey can just drive down and get me - it's only about 2.5 hours drive. It'll be fine - most reviews on the POE forum say between 10 and 30 minutes to get through immigration, depending on how busy they are - I arrive at around 7.30pm on a Tuesday, so perhaps they won't be too busy then. What the heck - what happens, happens!

Thanks for your input!

Leigh

[Channah&Aaron 51]

; CONGRATULATIONS!!