Taking Toooo Long!

[VadnVince 24]

Still waiting for the Interview Notification and the NOA2 expires on 10/17/2011.[/center]

My fiancee called the London Consulate, last Friday, and they stated that the documents were in order and the status was updated on 09/26/2011, so the Interview Notification should be sent, soon. Fiancee advised them of the 10/17/2011 date and she was told I would have to contact the USICS on my end request an extension. I talked to the USICS this morning and they stated that the London Consulate would have to send ME a letter stating that I needed to get an extenstion and I would have to send the copy of the letter along with my written request.

This paper-chase is getting to be annoying, especially when it's not our fault that they're delaying the process. Calling the Consulate is like calling a "900" number, because they charge a per-minute rate for taking calls! Calling the USCIS is a bother because they're ready to give you a scripted answer before even allowing you to finish asking the question. No one was actually ready for the question of an NOA2, close to expiring while WE'RE waiting for the London Consulate to process the paperwork.

I expected that the Interview would take place sometime during this month (October) and already planned a vacation in mid-November for us to get married (Justice of the Peace) upon her arrival and enjoy some time together. BUT, the bureaucracy is starting to throw a wet blanket on plans!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Still waiting for the Interview Notification and the NOA2 expires on 10/17/2011.[/center]

My fiancee called the London Consulate, last Friday, and they stated that the documents were in order and the status was updated on 09/26/2011, so the Interview Notification should be sent, soon. Fiancee advised them of the 10/17/2011 date and she was told I would have to contact the USICS on my end request an extension. I talked to the USICS this morning and they stated that the London Consulate would have to send ME a letter stating that I needed to get an extenstion and I would have to send the copy of the letter along with my written request.

This paper-chase is getting to be annoying, especially when it's not our fault that they're delaying the process. Calling the Consulate is like calling a "900" number, because they charge a per-minute rate for taking calls! Calling the USCIS is a bother because they're ready to give you a scripted answer before even allowing you to finish asking the question. No one was actually ready for the question of an NOA2, close to expiring while WE'RE waiting for the London Consulate to process the paperwork.

I expected that the Interview would take place sometime during this month (October) and already planned a vacation in mid-November for us to get married (Justice of the Peace) upon her arrival and enjoy some time together. BUT, the bureaucracy is starting to throw a wet blanket on plans!

Nothing to worry about. I looked at your timeline and you sent your things in to London in a timely manner. You don't need to get an extension. London extends automatically, or rather won't even consider your expiry date. If you went a year without sending anything in toward your case, then tried, they could say, "no you expired". It's like a shelf-life date to assume you have abandoned plans. But you are active, prompt to do your part, and waiting on them so they won't hold that against you. You need to do nothing but go to your interview.

[LUME2M 0]

Still waiting for the Interview Notification and the NOA2 expires on 10/17/2011.[/center]

My fiancee called the London Consulate, last Friday, and they stated that the documents were in order and the status was updated on 09/26/2011, so the Interview Notification should be sent, soon. Fiancee advised them of the 10/17/2011 date and she was told I would have to contact the USICS on my end request an extension. I talked to the USICS this morning and they stated that the London Consulate would have to send ME a letter stating that I needed to get an extenstion and I would have to send the copy of the letter along with my written request.

This paper-chase is getting to be annoying, especially when it's not our fault that they're delaying the process. Calling the Consulate is like calling a "900" number, because they charge a per-minute rate for taking calls! Calling the USCIS is a bother because they're ready to give you a scripted answer before even allowing you to finish asking the question. No one was actually ready for the question of an NOA2, close to expiring while WE'RE waiting for the London Consulate to process the paperwork.

I expected that the Interview would take place sometime during this month (October) and already planned a vacation in mid-November for us to get married (Justice of the Peace) upon her arrival and enjoy some time together. BUT, the bureaucracy is starting to throw a wet blanket on plans!

We have our wedding scheduled for 11/11/11, I too was worried about my fiance arriving in time for our wedding. We were getting the same run around on both sides. I ended up calling our Local state office and they have a person on there who works on the immigration stuff. I explained what was going on and what specifically I needed help on (getting him an interview for October so he is here for our wedding date). She was very nice and emailed me a consent paper for file our and fax back to her, giving her permission to speak with the embassy about my case. They were closed by the time she got everything in order that day so she sent them an email and the next morning when I called DOS we had an interview for the 12th of October. my thoughts to you is to call the Govoner of your state explain the details and they will help you. I'm glad we did, moved things along faster and the call was alot cheaper them him calling the embassy or me being irratated by USCIS with thier scripted answers. Best of luck to you and yours.

[VadnVince 24]

We have our wedding scheduled for 11/11/11, I too was worried about my fiance arriving in time for our wedding. We were getting the same run around on both sides. I ended up calling our Local state office and they have a person on there who works on the immigration stuff. I explained what was going on and what specifically I needed help on (getting him an interview for October so he is here for our wedding date). She was very nice and emailed me a consent paper for file our and fax back to her, giving her permission to speak with the embassy about my case. They were closed by the time she got everything in order that day so she sent them an email and the next morning when I called DOS we had an interview for the 12th of October. my thoughts to you is to call the Govoner of your state explain the details and they will help you. I'm glad we did, moved things along faster and the call was alot cheaper them him calling the embassy or me being irratated by USCIS with thier scripted answers. Best of luck to you and yours.

Thanks. Fortunately, the interview notice arrived TODAY and is scheduled for 10/24/11. Congrats on your wedding date still being possible! I'll actually be arriving in the UK on that day to RETRIEVE my Bride!

[VadnVince 24]

Nothing to worry about. I looked at your timeline and you sent your things in to London in a timely manner. You don't need to get an extension. London extends automatically, or rather won't even consider your expiry date. If you went a year without sending anything in toward your case, then tried, they could say, "no you expired". It's like a shelf-life date to assume you have abandoned plans. But you are active, prompt to do your part, and waiting on them so they won't hold that against you. You need to do nothing but go to your interview.

We actually had already agreed to just relax and let the 10 day period past since the last action was taken on the 09/26. That would have been by this coming Monday. FORTUNATELY, the interview letter arrived TODAY in the mail. We both will be glad when this process is complete.

[LUME2M 0]

Thanks. Fortunately, the interview notice arrived TODAY and is scheduled for 10/24/11. Congrats on your wedding date still being possible! I'll actually be arriving in the UK on that day to RETRIEVE my Bride!

Congrats Hope all goes well for you. I am getting excited for next Wednesday to come. He has decided that he is not going to take his phone with him to the interview and just call me when he returns home. I am getting nervous about that part of it. I am hoping with time difference I will just sleep through it and he can wake me when he returns. Not sure if I will get much sleep as I think I will be to anxious to see what they say. Pretty sure all will go well and he will be here on Halloween.

[VadnVince 24]

Congrats Hope all goes well for you. I am getting excited for next Wednesday to come. He has decided that he is not going to take his phone with him to the interview and just call me when he returns home. I am getting nervous about that part of it. I am hoping with time difference I will just sleep through it and he can wake me when he returns. Not sure if I will get much sleep as I think I will be to anxious to see what they say. Pretty sure all will go well and he will be here on Halloween.

From the testimonials I've read, the worst part of the interview process is the anticipation, so it'll be fine! You'd better tell him to go on and take the phone and check it at the pharmacy or you'll be a nervous wreck!

[VadnVince 24]

Still waiting for the Interview Notification and the NOA2 expires on 10/17/2011.[/center]

My fiancee called the London Consulate, last Friday, and they stated that the documents were in order and the status was updated on 09/26/2011, so the Interview Notification should be sent, soon. Fiancee advised them of the 10/17/2011 date and she was told I would have to contact the USICS on my end request an extension. I talked to the USICS this morning and they stated that the London Consulate would have to send ME a letter stating that I needed to get an extenstion and I would have to send the copy of the letter along with my written request.

This paper-chase is getting to be annoying, especially when it's not our fault that they're delaying the process. Calling the Consulate is like calling a "900" number, because they charge a per-minute rate for taking calls! Calling the USCIS is a bother because they're ready to give you a scripted answer before even allowing you to finish asking the question. No one was actually ready for the question of an NOA2, close to expiring while WE'RE waiting for the London Consulate to process the paperwork.

I expected that the Interview would take place sometime during this month (October) and already planned a vacation in mid-November for us to get married (Justice of the Peace) upon her arrival and enjoy some time together. BUT, the bureaucracy is starting to throw a wet blanket on plans!

FIVE days until the interview and STILL the expired NOA2 date (10/17/2011) is an issue. I talked to USCIS two weeks ago and was told that I couldn't do anything unless the London Consulate sends a letter stating that I needed an extension. Nothing came, so I didn't worry about it. Vad called YESTERDAY to pay for the visa and they took the money with no mention of the NOA2 expiring. So she ASKED about it and the reply was, I needed to send a notorized letter asking for an extension.

Each time we've called on both sides of the ocean, the rep didn't know and had to go ask someone and gave their repective replies. I sent her a extension request letter via email and that will have to suffice! I'll go through the notorizing, but it may not make it there in time (10/24/2011) for the appointment. I was going to send FedEx, but I'm not going through THAT expense for it to still not be in their HANDS (but in the building) when she arrives on Monday morning.

[VadnVince 24]

The Interview was today. Vad had a copy of an extension request that I composed. I did not get it notorized or nothin'. DIDN'T NEED IT. The subject didn't even come up with the screener or the interviewer. So, we stressed over nothing and calling the Vermont Processing Center AND the UK Consulate were added stress and a waste of time! It's done!

[bigdog 376]

Congratulations, good job.