London Embassy Graduates Thread

[pax 0]

They may not have the variety of flavors, but Lays actually are part of Walkers (or the other way round) so he won't be that deprived. For me it was an ideal opportunity to wean myself off the ####### I used to eat in the UK and vow never to eat any of the ####### in the US cos it seems far, far worse. So far, so good!

Yep, we both thought that, but he misses the "meaty" crisps—the chicken and bacon flavors that we don't have here.

[ewen 0]

Glad to hear Ewen got there alright and is settling down okay. I hope he can let me know what he had to do when he got to the Immigration room at Newark, I mean, did he had to go somewhere different as he was emigrating etc? I would like to know cause I arrive there from Birmingham International on the 18th of May, yep two weeks today.

Oh here's a link for some Walker's crisps

http://www.britsuperstore.com/acatalog/Wal...Selections.html

It's about $4 something.

Alison.

I joined the queue for non-US citizens, as you'd normally do if emigrating or just visiting, and once I got to the booth handed over my passport, the WHITE I-94 form (which I received in Edinburgh and completed on the plane - be aware that they may try to give you the green one, they tried with me but Iwas on the ball) and the unopened brown envelope from the US embassy. The immigration officer opened the brown envelope, was unsure what to do so phoned a colleague and after a short chat between them I was then escorted (all in a friendly manner) to a back room. There I waited, along with a couple of other people, for just a few minutes before being called forward. The officer just asked why I was in the US, I told him "to marry my fiancée and to settle in the US with her". He handed back my stamped passport (I-94 attached) and said "you've got 90 days". I must have been in that back room for less than 5 minutes. In my experience this back room is NOTHING to be scared off - you're in there with other people. Even the first immigration officer (the one at the booth) said to me "nothing to worry about, just a formality" and gave me a "good luck". So don't panic if you're told you have to go to the back room - I had to and our case is as straight-forward as they come.

[Alison 0]

Thanks Ewen, you've eased my mind a little, it's now a little less stressful I was worried what I had to do, whether I had to see someone else etc. Just less than two weeks for me to go now.

Thanks again Ewen and glad to see you arrived safely with Pax.

Alison.

[Lou Lou 1]

So don't panic if you're told you have to go to the back room - I had to and our case is as straight-forward as they come.

Everyone who's entering on a visa is invited to the back room to get it processed, so yes, it's very normal and to be expected by all.

[rebeccajo 14]

Good to hear from you, Ewen.

Let me extend my official 'Welcome to America'!

[Euro 3]

I'm back .my interview went like a breeze easy peasy lemon squeezy......i'm done now for 2 years - 90days

Edited May 6, 2006 by euro

[TracyTN 237]

Good news, Amanda!!!

[NeonExile 0]

Congrats, Euro.

Everyone who's entering on a visa is invited to the back room to get it processed, so yes, it's very normal and to be expected by all.

I was never taken to the dreaded back room *insert sinister music*. I feel as though I've missed out somehow.

[Alison 0]

Congratulations Amanda, bet you're glad it's over and done with for now Well 1 week and 4 days for me to go. Soon go quickly when the school days are here.

Alison.

[Lou Lou 1]

I was never taken to the dreaded back room *insert sinister music*. I feel as though I've missed out somehow.

Probably because you were a K3.

[Euro 3]

I was never taken to the dreaded back room *insert sinister music*. I feel as though I've missed out somehow.

Probably because you were a K3.

Well i think it all depends on POE & POE officer..in philly for my K3 i went to secondary, but in Chicago for CR1 i just got moved to another desk!!

Congratulations Amanda, bet you're glad it's over and done with for now Well 1 week and 4 days for me to go. Soon go quickly when the school days are here.

Alison.

Alison, the weather is realy picking up now, you chose a great time to move here hahaha un like me(winter)

[latitudes 0]

Hello all!

just a quick question: Following the London interview, did most people get their visas in the post within 48 hours? did you have to be there to receive it? could you request it be delivered to your work?

Thanks!

-Hannah

[Alison 0]

I was never taken to the dreaded back room *insert sinister music*. I feel as though I've missed out somehow.

Probably because you were a K3.

Well i think it all depends on POE & POE officer..in philly for my K3 i went to secondary, but in Chicago for CR1 i just got moved to another desk!!

Congratulations Amanda, bet you're glad it's over and done with for now Well 1 week and 4 days for me to go. Soon go quickly when the school days are here.

Alison.

Alison, the weather is realy picking up now, you chose a great time to move here hahaha un like me(winter)

Yes Scott's told me, I've already bought nice new summery clothes here and packed them in the suitcase

[FormerBrit 0]

Hey euro Congrats on getting the visa! Yay!

Good luck on your move Alison! Everything will be fine at the POE

[Estella76 0]

Amanda congrats on the approval!

I just want to thank everyone for all the help and advice you gave on putting together my holy trinity of AOS applications.

I mailed them off overnight on Thursday 4/27 and we have the biometrics appointment this saturday May 13 already! First step about to be tackled. Thing is Adam and I both have the flu and my car is in the shop for the next two weeks. Oh but it's all an adventure.

Thanks again to everyone. I feel like a huge weight is off my shoulders now that the apps are in!

Pax: there have to be some great British food stores in Philly or at least just a section in your local market. Now that I have actually looked for these little nooks, I realize marmite, walkers and lucozade are everywhere. And now I am addicted to Twiglets but well they are pricey. On second thought, the online stores are cheaper so maybe stick to them