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[Missynick0903 2]

4 minutes ago, Melc said:

 

Yeah, we just put a normal first class stamp on it; no tracking or anything. 

I'm actually not sure tracking works unless you hand it over at a post office. I don't think it works if it's just put in a mailbox.

I’m looking at the receipt and I don’t think we put a stamp on it!!  Oh my gosh. What’s going to happen now!!!!??

[Melc 138]

I wouldn't be too worried about it. The letter they send is not at all important if it's an approval, since it just mentions they will hand it over to the immigrant visa unit. 

You can send a message via the contact form after they update the "currently processing" date today. 

 

If they send it without a stamp, there's a chance Royal Mail notifies you that you can pay 1-2 pounds to pick up mail at the post office. 

 

[ahiann8 2]

Just to let you know, we got 'Packet 3', the LND case number today.
11 days ago we got NOA2, so thankfully we got the case number much faster than the 5-8 weeks they said on the NOA2 paper.

 

[Missynick0903 2]

1 minute ago, Melc said:

I wouldn't be too worried about it. The letter they send is not at all important if it's an approval, since it just mentions they will hand it over to the immigrant visa unit. 

You can send a message via the contact form after they update the "currently processing" date today. 

 

If they send it without a stamp, there's a chance Royal Mail notifies you that you can pay 1-2 pounds to pick up mail at the post office. 

 

Ok. Thank you so so much. Honestly I’ve been under so much stress. You’re amazing for helping me today. 

[Melc 138]

16 minutes ago, ahiann8 said:

Just to let you know, we got 'Packet 3', the LND case number today.
11 days ago we got NOA2, so thankfully we got the case number much faster than the 5-8 weeks they said on the NOA2 paper.

 

That's great to hear! Thanks for the update! 😄 

 

 

15 minutes ago, Missynick0903 said:

Ok. Thank you so so much. Honestly I’ve been under so much stress. You’re amazing for helping me today. 

Here's a copy of the letter if you want to get an idea of what is in it. (And more specifically, that it doesn't have any important information.) 

The reverse just has some of the same info as the embassy web page does. 

Edited August 23, 2019 by Melc

[L&I 2]

3 hours ago, ahiann8 said:

Just to let you know, we got 'Packet 3', the LND case number today.
11 days ago we got NOA2, so thankfully we got the case number much faster than the 5-8 weeks they said on the NOA2 paper.

 

This is great news, congratulations! 11 Days is much better than 5-8 weeks, thanks for letting everyone know. Next hurdle is the waiting times for the medical and interview appointments! It's a never ending cycle of waiting it seems 😞 

[ahiann8 2]

34 minutes ago, L&I said:

This is great news, congratulations! 11 Days is much better than 5-8 weeks, thanks for letting everyone know. Next hurdle is the waiting times for the medical and interview appointments! It's a never ending cycle of waiting it seems 😞 

Thank you.
I called up the doctor/Knightsbridge place earlier today, they said they can usually get you an appointment within 48 hours, at worse within a week if it's a busy time (like on a half term when it might be busier - the lady on the phone said)
So I don't think the doctor part will be a problem which is great
But I have no idea about the availability of the actual interviews...!

How long is too long, to leave between the medical and the interview?

 

Edited August 23, 2019 by ahiann8

[Melc 138]

35 minutes ago, ahiann8 said:

How long is too long, to leave between the medical and the interview?

 

The medical expires after 6 months, and the final date of entry of the visa issued will be based on the medical + 6 months. 
 

So if it’s 5 months that would get quite difficult. 

[L&I 2]

40 minutes ago, ahiann8 said:

Thank you.
I called up the doctor/Knightsbridge place earlier today, they said they can usually get you an appointment within 48 hours, at worse within a week if it's a busy time (like on a half term when it might be busier - the lady on the phone said)
So I don't think the doctor part will be a problem which is great
But I have no idea about the availability of the actual interviews...!

How long is too long, to leave between the medical and the interview?

 

48 hours is amazingly fast, I suppose at the prices they charge it should be quick!!

Fingers crossed it's just as easy to get the interview booked in. 

I would agree with 6 month timescale, I believe the 6 months begins from the date of the medical exam

[Floridadream2020 7]

Got my case numbers today and managed to book medical for next Thursday 👏👏

[Jspill 1]

8 hours ago, Floridadream2020 said:

Got my case numbers today and managed to book medical for next Thursday 👏👏

Ahh no way that was quick!! Hope mine is here soon too!! What part of Florida will you be going to? We’re going too! 

[Floridadream2020 7]

27 minutes ago, Jspill said:

Ahh no way that was quick!! Hope mine is here soon too!! What part of Florida will you be going to? We’re going too! 

I’m sure it will be here early next week for you ! 🤞🤞 We are going to North Port Fl close to family where about a for u ? 

[Jspill 1]

3 minutes ago, Floridadream2020 said:

I’m sure it will be here early next week for you ! 🤞🤞 We are going to North Port Fl close to family where about a for u ? 

Ahh it’s beautiful there! We’ll be going on the other side close to Daytona for a while near family too. I’m starting to get more nervous now that things are speeding up! Been planning this for years! 

[Floridadream2020 7]

4 hours ago, Jspill said:

Ahh it’s beautiful there! We’ll be going on the other side close to Daytona for a while near family too. I’m starting to get more nervous now that things are speeding up! Been planning this for years! 

I know it’s scary and exciting at same time I just want to get to the end so know and can start wrapping up everything here  When are u planning on leaving ? I have flight booked for 19th Feb ? Xx

[Missynick0903 2]

So jealous that everyone is moving along with your stuff. I’m so stressed and worried about our NOA2 not turning up this week. But with the processing time only moving up 4 days from last week....I’m hoping maybe ours was just sent out a bit later in the week. 

 

 

How long do you guys think it takes to book in the interview?