Calling London to speed up interview

[Nilet699 4]

My case has recently updated for both acceptance of my medical, and also the ds160/readiness form.

I will be emailing both available channels in order to try speed up the appointment for medical rasons, but was hoping someone had a number i could call?

I have called (0)20 7499-9000, but that doesnt seem to get me anywhere? Or am i missing something? The automated does ask for a 4 digit (think) extension number if i know one, but i obviously dont. Does anyone know the extension i might need or have an alternate number that i could try and do this through?

My thanks in advance

[jola83 19]

It's pretty much impossible to speak to someone within the visa unit at the embassy.the only option is to email them using the contact form on the website .

[Nilet699 4]

Gahhh.....the exact opposite i was hoping to hear....but what i did think most likely.

thanks Jola

[jola83 19]

You're welcome just a heads up ,it isn't easy and probably unlikely to be able to speed up getting a interview date also.it pretty much is "wait your turn we will give you a date when we are good and ready "

[Nilet699 4]

Yes, unfortunately i know this. But as she's now 28 weeks pregnant with our son, and an incompetent cervix.....i HAVE to try, and keep trying.

Have written them a very thorough and complete email, sent to the available address, and i'll be mailing it too.

Fingers crossed time!

Edited October 23, 2013 by Nilet699

[jola83 19]

Yes, unfortunately i know this. But as she's now 28 weeks pregnant with our son, and an incompetent cervix.....i HAVE to try, and keep trying.

Have written them a very thorough and complete email, sent to the available address, and i'll be mailing it too.

Fingers crossed time!

Oh gosh well hopfully in that Cass they will be more helpful.

Good luck!!!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Yes, unfortunately i know this. But as she's now 28 weeks pregnant with our son, and an incompetent cervix.....i HAVE to try, and keep trying.

Have written them a very thorough and complete email, sent to the available address, and i'll be mailing it too.

Fingers crossed time!

If you have a reason to expedite, a snail mail request with paper documentation (of the pregnancy and complications) by a doctor would be a good idea. Also check your insurance to see how long it takes her to be covered and that the prexisting condition is okay. The cost of delivery in the US can easily run over $10k and with complications or need for neonatal ICU it is going to cost a lot, even with insurance. Whereas in the UK, there is NHS. Edited October 23, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[Nilet699 4]

Oh gosh well hopfully in that Cass they will be more helpful.

Good luck!!!

Well i phoned them, on a different number than above, went through the non-immigrant route and managed to blag details and helpful info. Led me going to the website to pay my courier and visa fee already, despite no instructions to yet, as its valid for 1 year, and have done so obviously. Tried phoning again after doing this to see if it auto put me for an interview and if i could change it, but with no luck.

During my second call though Errin rang DoS in America, and they said packet 3 had all been logged and packet 4 was due to be sent out. Her exact words were that ''packet 4 was being issued but not updated as sent out yet'' Not bad really as im completely fobbing my way through this and getting way ahead of myself with what I'm doing. Those who dare......

If you have a reason to expedite, a snail mail request with paper documentation (of the pregnancy and complications) by a doctor would be a good idea. Also check your insurance to see how long it takes her to be covered and that the prexisting condition is okay. The cost of delivery in the US can easily run over $10k and with complications or need for neonatal ICU it is going to cost a lot, even with insurance. Whereas in the UK, there is NHS.

Well NN, not quite as simple as that, she unfortunately is still in Illinois and I am here.....so there will be no NHS. However her job covers her and family full medical, and she has an over the top plan on top of that too. So we're good.....i just need to get back!

[jola83 19]

Well i phoned them, on a different number than above, went through the non-immigrant route and managed to blag details and helpful info. Led me going to the website to pay my courier and visa fee already, despite no instructions to yet, as its valid for 1 year, and have done so obviously. Tried phoning again after doing this to see if it auto put me for an interview and if i could change it, but with no luck.

During my second call though Errin rang DoS in America, and they said packet 3 had all been logged and packet 4 was due to be sent out. Her exact words were that ''packet 4 was being issued but not updated as sent out yet'' Not bad really as im completely fobbing my way through this and getting way ahead of myself with what I'm doing. Those who dare......

Well NN, not quite as simple as that, she unfortunately is still in Illinois and I am here.....so there will be no NHS. However her job covers her and family full medical, and she has an over the top plan on top of that too. So we're good.....i just need to get back!

Well that's good at least your forms have been logged now it's just a case of waiting .maybe or hopfully should I say they will understand the situation and hurry things along abit.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Well NN, not quite as simple as that, she unfortunately is still in Illinois and I am here.....so there will be no NHS. However her job covers her and family full medical, and she has an over the top plan on top of that too. So we're good.....i just need to get back!

I misunderstood. I thought she was Brirish and in a rush to get to the US.

[Bridget ~ Steven 3]

Wow, that's amazing. Your entire process has been very quick!