Olympics causing London slow down ??

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Did they tell you it was a single appt? you might have had a double appt without realising it?

Did they ask any questions about your kids at the interview?

Maybe they quota x number of visas per day. So you count as two. A cancellation of one visa slot, lets them admit one more, but not two. When you get there, you'll see there's no obvious single, double, triple appointments. It's like a massively busy day at Argos waiting for your number to pop up on the screen with no reference to appointment times.

Edited July 29, 2012 by Nich-Nick

[LeedsUK 4]

As recommended by kittylondon, I phoned DOS using skype, for 3.5 mins I paid 0.11£!!!! so would strongly recommending buying some credit for it and use it that way!

Thanks Sara, I have a free line to call any US landlines though so hopefully it doesn't charge me any extra. Will give them a call

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thanks Sara, I have a free line to call any US landlines though so hopefully it doesn't charge me any extra. Will give them a call

There is no fee for them answering the phone. Your only cost would be if it costs you to make a phone call to a USA landline.

[Owen_London 65]

Yeah London will just be a nightmare for commuters right now...

I have heard from several people that so many people are either working from home, on holiday, or going to the Olympics themselves, that the trains and tube are noticeably quieter than normal during rush hour. Possibly the main interchanges going to the venues are busier, but I'll get a better idea when I come through London Bridge on the train this evening.

[LeedsUK 4]

I have heard from several people that so many people are either working from home, on holiday, or going to the Olympics themselves, that the trains and tube are noticeably quieter than normal during rush hour. Possibly the main interchanges going to the venues are busier, but I'll get a better idea when I come through London Bridge on the train this evening.

I have heard the same from friends & family who live in London. They have all been panicking & setting off from home extra early but their journey hasn't taken them longer than usual..let's hope this last! Just phoned the DOS & the embassy posted me a letter on Friday! Do they arrive in the regular post or are they couriered? I am assuming regular post as I cannot imagine how many letters they post out everyday & the $$$ it would cost them to Fedex them all. Come on Royal Mail!

[Sunshine25 17]

I have heard the same from friends & family who live in London. They have all been panicking & setting off from home extra early but their journey hasn't taken them longer than usual..let's hope this last! Just phoned the DOS & the embassy posted me a letter on Friday! Do they arrive in the regular post or are they couriered? I am assuming regular post as I cannot imagine how many letters they post out everyday & the $$$ it would cost them to Fedex them all. Come on Royal Mail!

Are you waiting on the packet 3 letter? They are sent regular post (snail mail) so you may have to stalk the postman everyday like I did

I going to London Thursday morning for my interview, so I'll report back how busy it was or if there were any delays.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Just phoned the DOS & the embassy posted me a letter on Friday! <snip> Come on Royal Mail!

You don't have to receive the letter to mail your forms. There is nothing in the letter you need except information which you've already learned from the forums. DOS has confirmed London has your case logged and even that a letter has gone out. GO!!!(if you have everything filled out and printed.)

[LeedsUK 4]

You don't have to receive the letter to mail your forms. There is nothing in the letter you need except information which you've already learned from the forums. DOS has confirmed London has your case logged and even that a letter has gone out. GO!!!(if you have everything filled out and printed.)

Thanks Nich-Nick. I should have everything filled out by tonight to be ready to post tomorrow. I just can't send my DS-2001 back yet as I am awaiting my I-134 from my fiance with supporting evidence but in the meantime I can get my medical done. Do I need the letter to book my medical though? I read on someone else's post that I did?

[LeedsUK 4]

Are you waiting on the packet 3 letter? They are sent regular post (snail mail) so you may have to stalk the postman everyday like I did

I going to London Thursday morning for my interview, so I'll report back how busy it was or if there were any delays.

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Snail mail lol...as Nick said, I won't wait for the letter but it's good to know they are working on my case & it's not sat gathering dust. Good luck on your interview & yes please do report back

[AdetteAdette 1]

I just had my interview in London today, and couldn't believe how easy it was to get around and I was dreading it because of the olympics. The taxi driver said he wasn't experiencing any problems.

[LeedsUK 4]

I just had my interview in London today, and couldn't believe how easy it was to get around and I was dreading it because of the olympics. The taxi driver said he wasn't experiencing any problems.

Congrats Adette! So happy for you When are you planning to leave?...let's hope all Leeds ladies have luck on their side!

[sara80 17]

Thanks Nich-Nick. I should have everything filled out by tonight to be ready to post tomorrow. I just can't send my DS-2001 back yet as I am awaiting my I-134 from my fiance with supporting evidence but in the meantime I can get my medical done. Do I need the letter to book my medical though? I read on someone else's post that I did?

Yes, you can book the medical without that letter, you obviously have your LND case number that's all you need.

[LeedsUK 4]

Yes, you can book the medical without that letter, you obviously have your LND case number that's all you need.

Thanks Sara. My "packet 3" letter arrived today finally! When I phoned up DOS on Monday, they said it had been posted on Friday so it took it's time! Either way, I sent all my DS forms off already except 2001 & am now awaiting the arrival of my police report before I book my official medical. I also am getting my vaccine records on Monday. Thanks everyone for the advice & help!

[Sunshine25 17]

Well.....I had my interview on Thursday and it actually seemed quieter in London. We travelled in 'rush hour' and the underground was not as packed as usual and then walking around after the interview it wasn't so busy. We left london around 2.30pm and the trains back were not busy either.

All in all not a stressful day travel wise.

We also found a really nice Italian restaurant near to the Marble Arch tube stop were we had pizza for lunch. It's called Fino's and the guy that owns it is quite a character! The pizza was great and the staff were really friendly too.

[Elora & Rob 15]

i work in central London and have expirienced no problems. if anything my commute is better becuase the number of people who would normally be travelling between 7-9am and 5-7pm has been cut due to holidays and people going to the olympics. events are scatterd. so its busier at the non peak times than usual, but rush hour is better.