Wait Time for Appointment Letter (London Embassy)

[borntwotimes 3]

Hello everyone, hope you guys are having a very blessed day =]

I was just wondering if anyone could direct me to a timeline on the waiting period for receiving "packet 4" aka the appointment letter. I'm not even sure if there is such a timeline lol. But anyhow, if anyone can provide insight as to how long it's taking to receive the appointment letter at this time of the year I'd be very grateful. Our status on the CEAC website has said "ready" since September 18th. Everything has been completed and sent off already, including the medical, forms mailed and DS-260 completed.

Thanks

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K-1 Process to UK Regional Forum~

~Inquiry is embassy-specific~

[marriott574 13]

Have you paid the appointment fee mine was attached to the email reciept from them. took about a month from sending in packet three also have u do the medical?

[borntwotimes 3]

We've been done with the medical since the 12th of this month. And all necessary paperwork has been submitted. We haven't paid for the visa yet, but I've read that paying in advance doesn't do anything to speed up the interview date.

[Lisa 1 0]

We're hoping to hear something soon too. My medical was on the 16th and all the paperwork sent in and last update 20th Sept. It seems this last bit of waiting is the hardest, so I know a little of how you must be feeling as it seems our timelines are very similar. Here's hoping we hear something soonest!!

[Kiwinyc 62]

my timeline was:

Aug 13-16 Medical and Packet 3 forms logged

Aug 27 interview scheduled

Sept 24 day of interview

So, two weeks before hearing about the appt and 4 weeks until the appt, about 6 weeks in total.

In the last few months since I've been following the Forums here some people have been given earlier appointments (within 1-2 weeks of receiving letter) if they've asked to meet wedding dates etc or fiance's being in town and wanting to come to the interview too (i was offered one within 2 weeks but ended up not taking it) and some desperate people have had next day or 2-3 day appts. If there is some justifiable pressing deadline they do try to accommodate you but you can't count on it.

[borntwotimes 3]

Awesome, we should be getting that appointment letter by this week hopefully. I have a feeling we'll have the interview by around the 14th of October

[Lisa 1 0]

Here's hoping, fingers crossed, eh?

Good Luck!!

[borntwotimes 3]

Thanks! Likewise

[emyardy 11]

Unfortunately there seems to be a long wait at the moment to get an interview date. I know all cases are different, but the embassy had received all of our papers + medical on August 15, and we just got the appointment letter on September 26th.

[SandF 0]

I'm in similar situation as u. I had an update on 20th, 24th and 25th September. Still waiting for the interview date though...

We're hoping to hear something soon too. My medical was on the 16th and all the paperwork sent in and last update 20th Sept. It seems this last bit of waiting is the hardest, so I know a little of how you must be feeling as it seems our timelines are very similar. Here's hoping we hear something soonest!!

[Lisa 1 0]

Have you had any news yet?

[SandF 0]

Nothing so far... I'm holding out hope for tomorrow... How about u?

Have you had any news yet?

[saltychops 0]

Here is our timeline:

Aug. 27 sent Packet 3 forms

Aug. 29 forms received by embassy

Sep. 3 medical

Sep. 6 medical results logged

Oct. 1 Packet 3 forms finally logged

Oct. 2 received interview date for Oct. 10

I'm not sure why but it took nearly a month for the Packet 3 forms to be logged after they were received. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason for how long the process takes once they receive all of the forms and medical results. Some people have theirs logged almost immediately, and some have been waiting for months. I just hope it all works out in your favor! Good luck!

[SandF 0]

Oh man I wish that was my timeline! Lucky you!

Here is our timeline:

Aug. 27 sent Packet 3 forms

Aug. 29 forms received by embassy

Sep. 3 medical

Sep. 6 medical results logged

Oct. 1 Packet 3 forms finally logged

Oct. 2 received interview date for Oct. 10

I'm not sure why but it took nearly a month for the Packet 3 forms to be logged after they were received. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason for how long the process takes once they receive all of the forms and medical results. Some people have theirs logged almost immediately, and some have been waiting for months. I just hope it all works out in your favor! Good luck!