how long should i expect to wait for interview date?

[jola83 19]

Yes this is a good idea , I think I'll give it a week or so and just see how things pan out .but I'll definitely keep that in mind.

Honestly Novemebr 23rd is pretty far away, unless something unusual happens I think you will make it well in time for this. I would contact the venue if I were you and explain the situation to them and that they may have to be flexible with you as you are going through a unique process.

[jola83 19]

Good idea also I will definitely keep that in mind as I know the embassy will try and fit you in before any set dates you have when possible.

We are getting married in long beach california :-)

You can try emailing or writing a new letter to the embassy to inform them that you now have set a wedding date and would appreciate having an interview before then.

I think you're still on fine course to be done and over there well before November though, so although I know it's hard to do, I wouldn't worry too much.

They'll be finishing up on the student visas soon enough since the new school semester starts very soon, and that's what'll have been keeping them very busy over July/August.

Also, that's very sweet of your mum-in-almost-law and sister-in-almost-law to do! Where in California are you getting married?

[Tracey&Greg 35]

I rather not try to think there is a science to how they process things and in what order who will be selected for their interview next especially lol. Am I impatient right now? VERY! but I know our time will come. End of the day I know I have a great man who loves me in the UK and waiting and just as impatient as I am, our day will come and I'll take his name ...blah blah blah Happily Ever After

[LORIEandPHIL 123]

This is our timeline from recording of medical to issuing of interview date.

Medical was recorded and case was complete on July 12, 2013

On August 6, 2013 (almost 4 weeks since case was complete) DOS told me the interview date and time September 9. 2013. (Interview will be 8 weeks and 1 day from the date the case was complete)

August 9, 2013 Phil actually received the Appointment letter

DOS US phone number 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0. You will need the case number, for London it will start off LND. They will also ask for the beneficiary name and birth date. They will update you on the case. I called daily. LOL

I hope this helps.

[jola83 19]

Thanks for the info

This is our timeline from recording of medical to issuing of interview date.

Medical was recorded and case was complete on July 12, 2013

On August 6, 2013 (almost 4 weeks since case was complete) DOS told me the interview date and time September 9. 2013. (Interview will be 8 weeks and 1 day from the date the case was complete)

August 9, 2013 Phil actually received the Appointment letter

DOS US phone number 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0. You will need the case number, for London it will start off LND. They will also ask for the beneficiary name and birth date. They will update you on the case. I called daily. LOL

I hope this helps.

[jola83 19]

Did your ceac status update update today since receiving your forms? Mine updated today but I'm not sure if it was them logging my forms ,or my medical.maybe even both .either way it's more of a good thing then bad

I sent my packet 3 last week as signed for, and Royal Mail show they signed for it this morning at 10.30 by "Dan" but my CEAC status hasnt updated

Edited August 13, 2013 by jola83

[UK-USA-K1 128]

This is our timeline from recording of medical to issuing of interview date.

Medical was recorded and case was complete on July 12, 2013

On August 6, 2013 (almost 4 weeks since case was complete) DOS told me the interview date and time September 9. 2013. (Interview will be 8 weeks and 1 day from the date the case was complete)

August 9, 2013 Phil actually received the Appointment letter

DOS US phone number 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0. You will need the case number, for London it will start off LND. They will also ask for the beneficiary name and birth date. They will update you on the case. I called daily. LOL

I hope this helps.

I was reading the most recent web chat log with the q&a and someone asked a question about the length of wait for an interview and the answer given was similar to your timeline. They said up to 4 weeks after the medical you would be scheduled an interview date. On the website it says that the interview date is usually set approximately 4 weeks after the date they set it, so it does seem like they are looking at closer to 2 months. Of course these are time estimates given by the embassy, and historically we've seen that time estimates in this process that they give as standard answers are maximums not minimums, so with that, I'd assume that anywhere from 5-9 weeks after the medical is the safe guesstimate for an interview date right now.

I called today and checked and they still don't have an interview date in the system for us and we are at 2 weeks since medical.

[jola83 19]

I'm a little over a week behind you medical wise so here's hoping a speedy journey for both of us.its more the not knowing I hate .even if I had to wait til October for a interview.I'd be happier just knowing my interview date already lol.it's the not knowing that I find the most frustrating

I was reading the most recent web chat log with the q&a and someone asked a question about the length of wait for an interview and the answer given was similar to your timeline. They said up to 4 weeks after the medical you would be scheduled an interview date. On the website it says that the interview date is usually set approximately 4 weeks after the date they set it, so it does seem like they are looking at closer to 2 months. Of course these are time estimates given by the embassy, and historically we've seen that time estimates in this process that they give as standard answers are maximums not minimums, so with that, I'd assume that anywhere from 5-9 weeks after the medical is the safe guesstimate for an interview date right now.

I called today and checked and they still don't have an interview date in the system for us and we are at 2 weeks since medical.

[Laura. 90]

5 weeks since medical here, no sign of an interview

[UK-USA-K1 128]

5 weeks since medical here, no sign of an interview

5 weeks? If it were me I think I'd start calling the embassy and asking what's up. Hope you get yours soon. I know they are busier in the summer months, but 5 weeks to get the appointment interview is too long.

[Laura. 90]

5 weeks? If it were me I think I'd start calling the embassy and asking what's up. Hope you get yours soon. I know they are busier in the summer months, but 5 weeks to get the appointment interview is too long.

I've sent a couple of emails which haven't had replies yet. And yesterday I sent a new DS 2001 & Cover letter reminding them that I'm still waiting and expect to be in the US for Sept 2nd.

I think I may have to step it up now and start calling, although I'd have no idea what number to ring after all the changes they've made lately...

[jola83 19]

I agree I'd definitely try and find out From here what number to call.5 weeks is a long time especially after the wait through uscis.and Sept 2nd is right around the corner.

I've sent a couple of emails which haven't had replies yet. And yesterday I sent a new DS 2001 & Cover letter reminding them that I'm still waiting and expect to be in the US for Sept 2nd.

I think I may have to step it up now and start calling, although I'd have no idea what number to ring after all the changes they've made lately...

[UK-USA-K1 128]

I've sent a couple of emails which haven't had replies yet. And yesterday I sent a new DS 2001 & Cover letter reminding them that I'm still waiting and expect to be in the US for Sept 2nd.

I think I may have to step it up now and start calling, although I'd have no idea what number to ring after all the changes they've made lately...

Here's a link to the contact page for the Embassy:

http://london.usembassy.gov/ukaddres.html

These are the numbers they list:

Callers within the United Kingdom

Callers from within the UK should dial 020-3608-6998

Callers from the United States

Callers from within the U.S. should dial 703-439-2367

My fiance called todayand said it was kind of a pain but eventually got through and was able to select an option for K-1 visas. The guy she talked to gave her poor information (at least I think it was poor) She is very reserved and shy and not one to tell operators they are wrong. They told her she needed to pay first before she scheduled an interview and she accepted that. I don't think it's correct, but she's just not the type to question it. I will probably try calling them tomorrow form the US line if nothing changes before then.

We are hoping to get a flight out no later than October 1st. It's not a necessity, but the price for a one way between now and October 1 is between $440 and $640. They jump to $1,100 and up after Oct 1. would be nice to save some of that cash for the AOS.

[Laura. 90]

I think I'll give them a call first thing tomorrow morning and see if I can have any joy.

[UK-USA-K1 128]

I called the US number (am on hold now) and for those who don't want to listen to all the blah blah blah between number selections, when you first get an answer, select 1 for English, then select 3 and it will take you to the immigrant visa line (yes you want immigrant visa section) then select 6 and it will take you to the K-Visa selection. This one you have to wait through. At the end, you will select 1 for an operator. From there, best of luck. I got through once and they guy who answered told me I needed the Immigrant visa department. I told him that's the numbers I'd selected and he said he'd transfer me there. He did and I got the exact same things again, went through the same process, then got put on hold, only to get a busy signal after a few minutes of hold music. I hung up, tried again, same thing. May have to wait til tomorrow to speak to someone in person, but those are the proper numbers to select 1 then 3 then 6 then 1. Hope it helps someone

Edited August 13, 2013 by UK-USA-K1