United Kingdom Interview Thread 2007

JenandBarney · July 13, 2007

Now I am really starting to get worried. I called DoS and they still haven't qualified us for an interview date apparently. I mentioned that several other people had sent theirs around the same time and were already eligible, and asked what could be holding ours up. The lady answered with the usual "It's too soon," but also said that there could be a problem with the paperwork. She then asked if I'd sent in my affidavit of support and I told her I was under the impression that I brought that to the interview, not sent it in my P3, and she just replied she didn't know, it could be any number of things. She then told me to call London to see if there is any other paperwork they need. I am really worried we've done something wrong, though I can't think what it could be. And why do I always get the cranky ladies at DoS?
Should I call the London extortion line to find out about paperwork? Was I supposed to include the I-134? I just don't know what to do, it's making me so paranoid.

Can't say much, just wanted to lend a hand...no line...of support to you. Didn't Neil have to get an extra explanation on his medical from his GP? I saw that he had his medical on the third, so that should be in the system by now, but maybe the letter from the GP is the hold up??? Long shot, but just a thought. On the other hand, as far as I can tell, there is no rhyme or reason to the timing of these interview dates. Maybe Neil could try the embassy. He can get straight through, correct? (Actually I'm not sure of this, so don't quote me) Hang in there Cari!!!!

TimsDaisy · July 13, 2007

If only we knew what that time limit was . . . .

It used to say it on the return email they always sent out. Don't know if it does now though.

I meant knowing if you're over the time for AP/AR processing. Since the best "guess" they have is 2-4 months. That's kind of a wide window to choose from.

Guess we're still the outliers who never got ANY response to either email we sent, coded or otherwise. The questions in the email we sent - when's the interview - have been answered, so I certainly don't expect feedback now. That's fine.

no name · July 13, 2007

I meant knowing if you're over the time for AP/AR processing. Since the best "guess" they have is 2-4 months. That's kind of a wide window to choose from.

AP/AR never has a time limit - it takes what it takes...

TimsDaisy · July 13, 2007

I meant knowing if you're over the time for AP/AR processing. Since the best "guess" they have is 2-4 months. That's kind of a wide window to choose from.

AP/AR never has a time limit - it takes what it takes...

Clearly they have some estimates or they wouldn't receive timelines indicating 2-4 months.

no name · July 13, 2007

I meant knowing if you're over the time for AP/AR processing. Since the best "guess" they have is 2-4 months. That's kind of a wide window to choose from.

AP/AR never has a time limit - it takes what it takes...

Clearly they have some estimates or they wouldn't receive timelines indicating 2-4 months.

Perhaps. But try asking that question in ME/NA. Some of them have years.

Mags · July 13, 2007

I meant knowing if you're over the time for AP/AR processing. Since the best "guess" they have is 2-4 months. That's kind of a wide window to choose from.
Guess we're still the outliers who never got ANY response to either email we sent, coded or otherwise. The questions in the email we sent - when's the interview - have been answered, so I certainly don't expect feedback now. That's fine.

Let me just clarify. On the email they sent out after receiving an email it used to state the time that must have elapsed after AP/AR started before they would answer an enquiry. That's what I meant. So if you have been waiting for fours months and heard nothing (and if four months was their cut off date) you could ask for an update. Before this date they will ignore any inquires.

Actual AP/AR can go on for any length of time, but after a certain time frame you can at least enquire about it. Not that they actually tell you anything, of course...

Edited July 13, 2007 by mags

elmcitymaven · July 16, 2007

Recent London 'graduates'

May: JamalNTam, Oath/Leney, Tigersden, Marina+Dave, Mark&Steph, tonyeck, AlienUKGirl; June: jac, kins, TracyTN, bevray, REP&KMM, elmcitymaven, wodge2003, craigandkym, FutureAmerican, Linababe, ashp; July: RGNSCOT, robburnsefc, msu17, Teddy-406....

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

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........APPROVED

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....

Did a little digging around, and I discovered that cindi was APPROVED! Yay, congrats!!! Now where is the good news from ValWes and justbee? And Duffbeer, what's the latest?

Edited July 16, 2007 by elmcitymaven

JenandBarney · July 16, 2007

Update: We are now eligible for an interview. Don't have a date, but at least they have us in the system. This is good news

NealandCari · July 16, 2007

I got a reply to one of my emails that was "deleted without being read" today:

The administrative processing of the application has been completed. We note that the marriage ceremony will take place in October. The appointment for the visa interview will be scheduled in September.

Sincerely

Consular Information Unit

I was hoping for August, but oh well. As long as it's not too late in September so that we'll be cutting it close, I don't mind.

elmcitymaven · July 16, 2007

Congrats you two! :thumbs: I'll be looking for your dates any day now then.

JenandBarney · July 16, 2007

I got a reply to one of my emails that was "deleted without being read" today:
The administrative processing of the application has been completed. We note that the marriage ceremony will take place in October. The appointment for the visa interview will be scheduled in September.

Sincerely

Consular Information Unit

I was hoping for August, but oh well. As long as it's not too late in September so that we'll be cutting it close, I don't mind.

Somewhat good news!!! Still no date though?

Trompe le Monde · July 16, 2007

somewhat good news I guess - at least you can start planning with an assumtpion that it will be September.

TimsDaisy · July 16, 2007

Recent London 'graduates'

May: JamalNTam, Oath/Leney, Tigersden, Marina+Dave, Mark&Steph, tonyeck, AlienUKGirl; June: jac, kins, TracyTN, bevray, REP&KMM, elmcitymaven, wodge2003, craigandkym, FutureAmerican, Linababe, ashp; July: RGNSCOT, robburnsefc, msu17, Teddy-406....

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

TimsDaisy.............K1........05/29....06/07.......06/25......07/05...09:00....APPROVED