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Hello,

I was reading a while ago that mobile phones are now permitted in the embassy, checking the website today it says no laptops and a vague "Electronic devices such as lap tops are not allowed within the Embassy grounds"

Just thought I'd double check if anyone who has been recently knows the current situation so I can save myself rushing around the morning of my interview rushing back and forth storing my phone somewhere.

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james

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Hello,

From what I understand from colleagues/friends that recently went to the London US embassy, you definitely cannot take any mobile phone, computer etc... or they will ask you to deposit them to the next door drugstore for a prohibitive fee. I would suggest you only come with your relevant papers and a book.

Good luck for your interview and let us know how it went. I just received my NOA2 so will be my turn in a couple of months hopefully!

Anne

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Hello,

I was reading a while ago that mobile phones are now permitted in the embassy, checking the website today it says no laptops and a vague "Electronic devices such as lap tops are not allowed within the Embassy grounds"

Just thought I'd double check if anyone who has been recently knows the current situation so I can save myself rushing around the morning of my interview rushing back and forth storing my phone somewhere.

cheers

james

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

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There have been lots of recent reviews, posts etc (mine included) which report mobiles being allowed in to the embassy. I had my ipad and ipod nano in my bag too. They were fine.

The only things they don't like are electronics with buttons, soooo the old-style kindles, laptops etc are no-nos.

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There have been lots of recent reviews, posts etc (mine included) which report mobiles being allowed in to the embassy. I had my ipad and ipod nano in my bag too. They were fine.

The only things they don't like are electronics with buttons, soooo the old-style kindles, laptops etc are no-nos.

When you say your bag do you mean a handbag? Or something more substantial? I was going to show up to the embassy with a messenger bag but not sure if that will be too large or not. Debating just leaving it at the hotel.

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When you say your bag do you mean a handbag? Or something more substantial? I was going to show up to the embassy with a messenger bag but not sure if that will be too large or not. Debating just leaving it at the hotel.

I took a handbag. Was a larger handbag which had space for a change of clothes, ipad, documents folder, a water bottle and travel-sized toiletries, but a handbag nonetheless :P

Can't think whether I saw people with messenger type bags there on the day. Hopefully someone else can weigh in.

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I took a handbag. Was a larger handbag which had space for a change of clothes, ipad, documents folder, a water bottle and travel-sized toiletries, but a handbag nonetheless tongue.png

Can't think whether I saw people with messenger type bags there on the day. Hopefully someone else can weigh in.

Sounds like a pretty large handbag tbh! Guess I'll leave it in the hotel and hide my envelope under my jacket if it starts raining. And now I can go back to worrying about if my interview letter is going to show up in time for my interview. With only 6 days between when they mailed it and my interview I'm not holding my breath...especially since i won't be home for the 5th and 6th day lol :(

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I was at embassy on Monday and I took my mobile in fine. They even gave me a plastic bag to put it in as I went through security. Didn't see any laptops or tablets in there but was too busy watching the screen and waiting for my number to come to really look.

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I had my interview yesterday and I took a backpack and my fiance took a messenger bag. We both went in fine with our phones, chargers, my Kindle (a newer one without buttons), and his iPod. I think it's safe to say that they're not that picky anymore!

October 22, 2013: Mailed I-129F Packet

November 1, 2013: NOA1 email and text

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I had my interview yesterday and I took a backpack and my fiance took a messenger bag. We both went in fine with our phones, chargers, my Kindle (a newer one without buttons), and his iPod. I think it's safe to say that they're not that picky anymore!

Nice, thanks for letting me know about the messenger bag. :)

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I assume that now that you can take Phones into the embassy you can now take headphones too.

I left a mouse and headphones in my bag on the last visit and both of these had to be removed.

Does anyone have any experience of takin headphones in?

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Mobile phones are permitted to be taken in. Laptops or any digital recording equipment are not allowed, nor are huge rucksacks. Phones with a camera on are okay, just don't get caught taking pictures (outside or inside). Lots of people get harassed by police taking pictures. Youtube has plenty of examples.

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I assume that now that you can take Phones into the embassy you can now take headphones too.

I left a mouse and headphones in my bag on the last visit and both of these had to be removed.

Does anyone have any experience of takin headphones in?

Took mine in no problem.

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