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Wait times for medical and interview in UK?

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Pitou Apprentice

Pitou   29

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Hi,

 I was wondering how long people had to wait to get their medical appointment and their embassy interview once they were able to book them (and therefore had their NVC case number) ? I know I can check people's timelines but some might have chosen to wait a little longer before having their appointments.

Also, did everyone just wait for their NVC case number to arrive, or did anyone try and speed it up by phoning the NVC regularly and trying to get it that way so it was quicker?

Thanks

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NYLondon   143

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I've been wondering this too.

I-129F                                                                                                           AOS 

24/7/17 - I-129F mailed to Lewisville, TX via FedEx                                          19/6/18   - AoS mailed to Chicago via FedEx
25/7/17 - I-129F received at Lewisville, TX                                                          20/6/18   - AoS received at Chicago. I-485/I-765/I-131
27/7/17- NOA1 Notice date on I-797C also via SMS and e-mail                      27/6/18   - check cashed by USCIS 

1/8/17 - NOA1 hardcopy via mail (hardcopy date: 27/7/17)                            28/6/18   - received NOA numbers for all three apps, "submitted date" says 25/6/18   
5/2/18 - NOA2 via SMS and e-mail and App                                                        2/7/18     - received hardcopy NOA's for all three apps
7/2/18 - NOA2 hardcopy via mail (hardcopy dated: 2/2/18)                            6/7/18     - received letter with date for Biometrics appt            
13/2/18 - NVC received                                                                                           9/7/18     - Biometrics appt            
16/2/18 - NVC case number assigned/Case left NVC, status 'In Transit'      20/7/18   - Fingerprint Review was completed            
20/2/18 - Consulate received                                                                                 25/7/18   - Update on Current Status on I-485: "Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview"       
8/3/18 - Medical                                                                                                       15 & 29/8/18; 12 & 26/9/18; 10/10/18;  - "We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time" email from USCIS  "We last took action on your case on 18 July 2018"    
23/3/18 - Interview & APPROVED!                                                                         16/10/18  - New card is being produced  (I-765) (text & email notification)
26/3/18 - Advanced Processing                                                                             17/10/18  - Approved Form I-131
27/3/18 - Issued                                                                                                        19/10/18  - Card was Mailed To Us ( I-765) (text notification)                          
3/4/18 - Visa in hand                                                                                                20/10/18  - received hardcopy NOA's for I-765 & I-131 in mail
12/5/18 - POE                                                                                                            24/10/18 - received EAD/AP combo card in mail   

June 2018 - Wedding (L)                                                             7 & 21/11;5/12 2018;16 & 30/1/19; 27/2; 13/3; 8 & 22/5; 5 & 5 & 19/6 2019 -"We are still reviewing your case & there are no updates at this time" email from USCIS "We last took action on your case on 18 July 2018" 

                                                                                                                                     June 2019 - One Year Anniversary (L)   

                                                                                                                                    19/6/19   - 365 Days / 1 year since submitting AoS

                                                                                                                                      3/7/2019 -"We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time"  email from USCIS "We last took action on your case on 18 July 2018" 

                                                                                                                                     12/7/19  -  USCUS received renewal for EAD & AP; "received date" says 10/7/19   

                                                                                                                                    18/7/19   - Fingerprint Review was completed for I-765

                                                                                                                                     19/7/19   - received hardcopy NOA's for both EAD & AP 

                                                                                                                                     26/7/19   - received letter from USCIS that biometrics approved (didn't have to go again, this was from last years appt)
                                                                                                                                     04/9/19   - husband rang USCIS about AP and requested expedite for AP

                                                                                                                                     04/9/19   - 15 minutes after checking the USCIS website where no change was listed, it said "Interview was scheduled".  Received email from USCIS later stating "Case Status: Testing & Interview" (438 days)

                                                                                                                                     05/9/19   - received text saying case was updated and to check website 
                                                                                                                                     09/9/19   - received USPS Informed Delivery that USCIS letter would arrive today & it was in the post. Rec'd email from USCIS requesting more info for expedite AP request. Faxed info back immediately. 
                                                                                                                     10/9/19   - rec'd approval for I131 renewal; 18/9-USCIS email "new card ordered"' 21/9 -"Card/Doc Production"; 23/9-2 ltrs in mail from USCIS, card mailed via USPS (text/email notifications for all)
                                                                                                                     25/9/19    - new EAD/AP card rec'd
                                                                                                                     17/10/19  - Interview in NYC
                                                                                                                                    7/11/19 -  email to check status online, finally "Case was Approved" and "New Card is Being Produced" on site.  App still not updated. 12/11/19 - card was mailed to us; 13/11/19 rec'd tracking number  
                                                                                                                                    15/11/19 - received Green Card in mail :dance:

                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                   

 

 

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Absolutely   34

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It can be quick. As soon as you have your NVC number you can call Knightsbridge and book the medical and get the interview arranged. As soon as you have your NOA2, things start to move quickly!

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Richard Purves   58

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1 hour ago, Pitou said:

Wow, thanks Richard, when you do get thru can you let me know how long you have to wait for your appt? 

I got through yesterday after 120 tries (!). My visa interview is the 30th Jan so I booked for the 19th ... no issues with that far in the future.

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BackAndThereAgain   3

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We booked our interview/medical on the 9th of November, had the medical on the 21st of November and the Interview on the 1st of December!

 

Though, as it's the holiday season now, it might be a bit backed up.

 

Good luck!

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ammez   5

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I booked my medical yesterday and had it today eek! They close from the 18th until new year so they told me and my embassy interview is the 8th January. 

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