Interview @ London Embassy (09 July) - Review

[sremlif 51]

Hi All,

I had my interview at the Embassy this morning and was APPROVED!

 

I just wanted to include a review of my experience as I am aware of how helpful these can be.

It was a very quick and easy process (in and out within 40 minutes) and everyone I encountered was pleasant.

I joined a queue outside of the South Pavilion about 30 minutes before my appointment. There were staff checking DS160s and passports. This took around 10 minutes. Once inside, I went through airport style screening and off into the reception area where I joined another queue. This took a further 10 minutes and when called up a lady affixed a label to my DS160 page and sent me up to the first floor.

From here I sat and waited for around 5 minutes. I was called up and went through a checklist with a member of staff that was training a newer member of staff - this took a little while longer as they had to explain the the processes to their colleague. They apologised for the inconvenience but I was more than happy to observe them talk through it all as it was quite interesting the ways in which everything needs to be filed, marked off, etc.

I sat back down after handing over the required docs - the only supporting evidence they requested was an employer letter (although I had payslips, tax return, W2s, etc).

I was then called up within 5 minutes for my interview - the interview itself lasted about 5 minutes as well and consisted of the following questions:

 - When did you meet your fiancé?
 - How many times have you met in person?
 - What has been your longest trip to the USA?
 - Have you met their parents / siblings?
 - When will you make your journey to the USA?
 - When is the wedding and who will attend?

The interviewing officer then confirmed everything was in order and that they'd be issuing the visa which would be ready in 2 weeks!

Overall, a pleasant process and can't believe it was over as quick as it was given the 9 months of waiting that preceded it.

To those of you still waiting for the interview - worry not, as it truly is nothing to be scared about.

P.S. If the two chaps who were doing their interview at around the same time as me are reading this: I hope everything went well 

[Laststop 5]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[Meisha&Jake 869]

Congratulations!

 

Thanks for your review  i am very nervous (nervous/natural worrier) my interview is on the 20th July - ive heard from so many people on here how friendly & relaxed the LondonUS Embassy is but i still want the day to come & be over with lol

[sremlif 51]

17 minutes ago, Meisha&Jake said:

Congratulations!

 

Thanks for your review  i am very nervous (nervous/natural worrier) my interview is on the 20th July - ive heard from so many people on here how friendly & relaxed the LondonUS Embassy is but i still want the day to come & be over with lol

Thank you! Honesty there's nothing to worry about - they really do make an effort to put you at ease, in hindsight I feel like it's been the most straightforward part of the whole process.

 

Fingers crossed for you - I hope everything gets sorted with your medical and that you'll be on your way to the USA ASAP! 

[Meisha&Jake 869]

4 minutes ago, sremlif said:

Thank you! Honesty there's nothing to worry about - they really do make an effort to put you at ease, in hindsight I feel like it's been the most straightforward part of the whole process.

 

Fingers crossed for you - I hope everything gets sorted with your medical and that you'll be on your way to the USA ASAP! 

Thank you  roll on the 20th July! then i can agree with all of you lol

 

Still waiting to hear about my medical, all extra paperwork emailed to Knightsbridge - should hear by Wednesday - the rest of the k1 process has been smooth sailing

[Paulonto 29]

On 09/07/2018 at 1:23 PM, Meisha&Jake said:

Thank you  roll on the 20th July! then i can agree with all of you lol

You will @Meisha&Jake!!!! You'll see!

I went there yesterday and it was a wonderful experience! See my review on it too... they're all very chilled out.

 

@sremlif, my status online still say that my appointment is still due. Was that like that for you too and then it changed after a couple of days? 

Thank you so much 

AND CONGRATULATION!!!!!

[Meisha&Jake 869]

9 minutes ago, Paulonto said:

You will @Meisha&Jake!!!! You'll see!

I went there yesterday and it was a wonderful experience! See my review on it too... they're all very chilled out.

 

@sremlif, my status online still say that my appointment is still due. Was that like that for you too and then it changed after a couple of days? 

Thank you so much 

AND CONGRATULATION!!!!!

Thank you! I just overthink & worry too much lol

 

Congratulations 🎉

[sremlif 51]

17 minutes ago, Paulonto said:

You will @Meisha&Jake!!!! You'll see!

I went there yesterday and it was a wonderful experience! See my review on it too... they're all very chilled out.

 

@sremlif, my status online still say that my appointment is still due. Was that like that for you too and then it changed after a couple of days? 

Thank you so much 

AND CONGRATULATION!!!!!

Congratulations!

 

Yes, that's correct, it will still show as Appointment due (or Ready) and then will change to Administrative Processing and eventually Issued. Mine was issued after 4 days and is now on the way to the depot for collection. 

[Paulonto 29]

6 minutes ago, Meisha&Jake said:

Thank you! I just overthink & worry too much lol

 

Congratulations 🎉

Bah!! I was nerve wrecked!!

I guess it's better to worry too much than not enough but when you leave the Embassy you want to sing 😁

 

Thanks!

[Paulonto 29]

2 minutes ago, sremlif said:

Congratulations!

 

Yes, that's correct, it will still show as Appointment due (or Ready) and then will change to Administrative Processing and eventually Issued. Mine was issued after 4 days and is now on the way to the depot for collection. 

PWEW!!!! THANK YOU!!

4 days????????????

You lucky you!! Hee Hee

I'm realky glad for you!

Thank you so much!

(I have the feeling I will be developing an addiction to that update screen) lol

[Paulonto 29]

Ok...

(Posting that for @Meisha&Jake)

My status has just now changed

From "Ready" to "Administrative Processing"

[Paulonto 29]

WOW!!

My status has just now changed

From "Administrative Processing" to "Issue"

48 hours after the interview!

I am astounded............

 

[sremlif 51]

2 minutes ago, Paulonto said:

WOW!!

My status has just now changed

From "Administrative Processing" to "Issue"

48 hours after the interview!

I am astounded............

 

Amazing! A new record in fastest processing times surely?! 

[Crazy Cat 41,881]

1 minute ago, Paulonto said:

WOW!!

My status has just now changed

From "Administrative Processing" to "Issue"

48 hours after the interview!

I am astounded............

 

Congratulations!!!

[Paulonto 29]

Thank you both so much!!

It's GOT to be a record yes!!

 

And there was me thinking this final part of this 10months process (interview+visa) would be the most agonising...... lol

I'm totally God-smacked and want to dance 🤣