United Kingdom Interview Thread 2007

[Jennymc11 2]

FYI Nealandcari,

There is an explanation for your emails being deleted without being read. You have to call the embassy first to get the proper "code" to put in the subject line of your emails, or else they will just get deleted. Just so ya know:)

Oops, just realized that several other people already told you that! Sorry!

[Converse34 1]

FYI Nealandcari,

There is an explanation for your emails being deleted without being read. You have to call the embassy first to get the proper "code" to put in the subject line of your emails, or else they will just get deleted. Just so ya know:)

Yeah, but isn't this just an auto reply? So even if you include the code, you would still get the same message?

[TimsDaisy 0]

FYI Nealandcari,

There is an explanation for your emails being deleted without being read. You have to call the embassy first to get the proper "code" to put in the subject line of your emails, or else they will just get deleted. Just so ya know:)

Yeah, but isn't this just an auto reply? So even if you include the code, you would still get the same message?

Yes, seems so.

We sent two emails. One without the code - and got the auto reply.

One with the code - and got the auto reply.

And they never replied to either of ours.

Others have reported any possible combination of code/codeless emails and no answer/answer to either the code or codeless email. It's like the USCIS notification emails. You get them. Unless you don't. Crystal clear and predictable, right?

[NealandCari 0]

I thought you could only get the code if you are outside the usual wait time? Also, is it really $16 to call the extortion line (plus whatever my phone company charges me to call London) and is it really worth it for this code?

[Dawny&Tommy 0]

Recent London 'graduates'

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June 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status

Duffbeer.............CR1........04/24....04/30.....................06/12.....09:30...PENDING I-864

Justchillin...............K1.......05/01....05/11........05/05......06/15....08:00...PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

July 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status

RGNSCOT..............K1...................05/24..........................07/03....10:30...APPROVED

robburnsefc...........K1........05/29....06/07.........................07/03...09:00....APPROVED

msu17..................K1........05/29.....................................07/03...09:00...APPROVED

Teddy-406..........K1.......03/15.....03/19..........05/10........07/03....10:30...APPROVED

TimsDaisy.............K1........05/29....06/07.......06/25......07/05...09:00....PENDING 'SECURITY CHECK'(?)

linzzee.................K1.................................................7/10...10:30...APPROVED

cindi....................IR1........05/09.....................05/31.........7/11..............

justbee&robbie.....CR1.......05/12......06/27.....05/30...........7/11..........

ValWesUKUS..........K1........05/30....06/06.......06/14..........7/11..............

TQMAngie.............K1.........06/08...................06/28..........7/17....09:30....

selly.....................K1........05/23......06/06......06/12.........7/19....10:00....

Jennymc11............K1........05/29....06/07.......06/11..........7/20.......

halcut..................K1........05/31......06/07.......06/12..........7/24....09:00...

Jake & Ali..............K1.......06/04......06/12.......06/22..........7/25....

psho.....................K1.......07/06.......07/16.........................7/31....8:00

Dan&Tiffany.........K1........06/25......07/03.........................7/31....9:00

August 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status

dropinboy.............K1........06/11.....06/12.......................08/01...08:30...

UK-to-USA..........CR1.....05/29......................06/12.........08/06.......

Rubycon/Disco..K1...........06/01.....................05/09.........08/10...09:30

Dawny&Tommy..K1..........06/07.....08/15........07/11.......08/16..10:00

Mothy................CR1.......06/11.....07/02......06/27.......08/21.....08:00....

uzume................K1.........05/29....06/14........06/23......08/31........

September 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status

blspicer...............K1........06/12.....07/16......06/26.......09/04.....09:30....

Waiting for Interview

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....

Neal&Cari.............K1........06/23......07/03......

JandC..................K1........06/29......07/26.......

Converse34..........K1........06/26......07/20.......

adi77..................K1.........07/01......06/22........

CardiffIan............K1.........07/04......07/30........

JenandBarney....K1.........7/07........07/27....

Edited July 12, 2007 by Dawny&Tommy

[Converse34 1]

I thought you could only get the code if you are outside the usual wait time? Also, is it really $16 to call the extortion line (plus whatever my phone company charges me to call London) and is it really worth it for this code?

I don't think so - not at this point for me anyways. Others have just had luck sending numerous emails. I am going to resend every few days and see if they just give in and reply

[TracyTN 237]

What really sucks is London used to be very prompt with responding to emails, and responded to nearly everyone, too.

[Dan&Tiffany 0]

Not so much now, unfortunately.

[TracyTN 237]

[NealandCari 0]

I've been sending about two emails a day since last Friday I think, and haven't managed to get one to go through yet. I guess I'll just keep trying and hoping for the best.

I made my regular call to DoS, and still no interview date. I know there have been some people here marked "eligible" for an interview without having a date, and I have been told I do not yet "qualify" for an interview date, so today I asked if I still do not qualify or if I am at least eligible for one. The DoS woman flipped out and was like, "EVERYONE HAS TO GO FOR AN INTERVIEW. YOU CAN'T JUST NOT GO FOR AN INTERVIEW!" I wasn't even saying that. Weird!

I want "Good Luck" guy. I've never spoken to him. I seem to always get the cranky ones!

Edited July 12, 2007 by NealandCari

[TimsDaisy 0]

I thought you could only get the code if you are outside the usual wait time? Also, is it really $16 to call the extortion line (plus whatever my phone company charges me to call London) and is it really worth it for this code?

The question of whether it is worth it is up to every member for him/herself to decide.

When Tim called the toll line the first time, he ran through the whole story about what we were trying to contact them about, yadda yadda, and a tired sounding bloke sort of sighed and said "so, you want the code to email, is that it?" Tim said, yeah, so I could've just asked for it?" Anyway, he got the code.

Flashforward about a week, Tim calls back to try to get another code because we've heard nothing in response to EITHER the coded or uncoded emails. THIS time the bloke on the toll line (Tim swears it was the same guy, who knows) says that oh no, you can't have that until x many days (30?) have passed. Tim says, but you gave me one last week! So that was that.

If you have limited funds, you might not want to spend them on the phone call. Then again, if you feel like it and want to give it a shot, the most you lose is the toll costs. You could call and try to just get the code and see if you get someone who gives it to you. Talk fast!

I think the bottom line is: there's really no dependable process here. Sometimes you get a code, sometimes it works. Sometimes you don't need one. So you have to make the call - no pun intended - on your own.

[TimsDaisy 0]

I've been sending about two emails a day since last Friday I think, and haven't managed to get one to go through yet. I guess I'll just keep trying and hoping for the best.

I made my regular call to DoS, and still no interview date. I know there have been some people here marked "eligible" for an interview without having a date, and I have been told I do not yet "qualify" for an interview date, so today I asked if I still do not qualify or if I am at least eligible for one. The DoS woman flipped out and was like, "EVERYONE HAS TO GO FOR AN INTERVIEW. YOU CAN'T JUST NOT GO FOR AN INTERVIEW!" I wasn't even saying that. Weird!

I want "Good Luck" guy. I've never spoken to him. I seem to always get the cranky ones!

There's one pissy woman there who seems to react that way to all questions. Dunno what her problem is.

Until they have entered all your p3 information into the computer, you won't be shown as "eligible for an interview" yet. Once you are, then it takes a day or two or a few for them to assign a date. They seems to have certainly slowed down with how fast they get p3 into the computer. From your timeline it seems like your medical could just now be getting entered as well (though I don't know if that's required to make on eligible or not).

I know it's a frustrating wait!

[Converse34 1]

They simply need to invest into a web application so that we can log in and check our own status! I don't think it is too much to ask for in this day!!

[psho 0]

here's my email experience, and it can be quite different from others:

I sent this email on June 19 (with name of beneficiary and case number in the subject line):

Hello --

This is regarding the fiance K-1 Visa application of [my guy] (LND2007xxxxxx). He returned the checklist and forms of Packet 3 to the London Consulate on May 24, 2007.

Today I called the Department of State in Washington DC, and was told that according to the computer, the London Consulate was still waiting for the checklist.

Was it not delivered? Do we need to resend? Please advise ASAP.

Thank you.

Psho

US Citizen Fiance of [my guy]

Within an hour I received the stock automated message, telling me the email was deleted without being read.

On June 26, I sent this email (again, with beneficiary's name and case number in the subject line):

Hello --

This is regarding case LND2007xxxxxx - [my guy]. We sent in the Packet 3 Forms in late May, which your computer does indicate (according to my phone calls to the Department of State in DC). He did neglect to send in the checklist with that original package, so he mailed the checklist to the embassy on June 20.

Have you received the checklist? I'm anxious because our K-1 petition approval expires on August 11, and I understand that you are currently scheduling interviews for September.

Thank you.

Psho (US Citizen and Petitioner)

Once again, within the hour, I got the canned email response.

On July 5, the embassy replied to my June 20 email:

Dear Miss Psho,

Embassy records show that the Immigrant Visa Unit has not received the DS-2001 document checklist. Your fiancé will need to complete a new form, which can be downloaded from the U.S. Embassy website: http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/.../DS2001list.pdf

The form should then be either mailed to the Embassy to the attention of the Immigrant Visa Unit, or alternatively may be faxed in on 0207 495 5012.

Thank you for your e-mail correspondence.

Consular Information Unit

U.S. Embassy, London

CONS/CIU/MLPM

And on July 10, they responded to my June 26 email (and this was after they were faxed the checklist):

We regret the delay in responding to your inquiry. An appointment has been scheduled for July 31 at 8.00 a.m. Written confirmation of the date and time of the appointment has been sent to [my guy].

Thank you for your e-mail correspondence.

Consular Information Unit

U.S. Embassy, London

CONS/CIU/SF

I never had the "secret code" for the email.

So my take-away is if you are emailing with specific issues/questions, they will (eventually) respond.

Edited July 12, 2007 by psho

[no name 1]

I never had the "secret code" for the email.

So my take-away is if you are emailing with specific issues/questions, they will (eventually) respond.

Great to hear!