London CR1 / IR1 Appointment Updates

[KathB 45]

1 hour ago, Aimee Leneve said:

That’s so cute! I’m just nervous because I met my husband on a dating site while I was on a temp visit. We’re very happily married with a daughter now but...is that a red flag? 

I wouldn't think it's an issue, I would think it's how most people meet these days! I met my husband (he's from the US, I'm Irish) on a dating site too, nearly 14 years ago when we both lived in London. I'm sure it will be just fine : ) We are waiting for my interview to be scheduled so we can move to the US with his work. It's a long, slow wait to hear anything, but it's so so helpful to hear everyones stories on here!

[Aimeehtx 8]

3 minutes ago, KathB said:

I wouldn't think it's an issue, I would think it's how most people meet these days! I met my husband (he's from the US, I'm Irish) on a dating site too, nearly 14 years ago when we both lived in London. I'm sure it will be just fine : ) We are waiting for my interview to be scheduled so we can move to the US with his work. It's a long, slow wait to hear anything, but it's so so helpful to hear everyones stories on here!

Thanks so much for the boost! And good luck to you! We’re waiting on our interview to be scheduled too. Im A LPR and he’s from the UK so who knows how long that will be 😩

[Lola1990 1]

4 hours ago, R1CH1991 said:

1. DQ 10th July 2020 interview notice received on 13th November.

 

2. E-Mail from NVC with the booking landed at 7am precisely on 13/11/2020.

 

3. A little over two weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for the response!  

[KathB 45]

6 minutes ago, Aimee Leneve said:

Thanks so much for the boost! And good luck to you! We’re waiting on our interview to be scheduled too. Im A LPR and he’s from the UK so who knows how long that will be 😩

It's so hard just waiting waiting waiting, whilst you are trying to plan around such a vague timeline! But hang in there, and here's hoping we all get some good news soon : )

[R1CH1991 247]

1 hour ago, KathB said:

It's so hard just waiting waiting waiting, whilst you are trying to plan around such a vague timeline! But hang in there, and here's hoping we all get some good news soon : )

It’s the most amazing feeling when the consular officer says “right I can go ahead and issue your visa.” Truly a wonderful and amazing moment after so long of waiting patiently! 

[KathB 45]

1 hour ago, R1CH1991 said:

It’s the most amazing feeling when the consular officer says “right I can go ahead and issue your visa.” Truly a wonderful and amazing moment after so long of waiting patiently! 

Yay! So happy for you, and it really is beyond helpful to hear : ) This forum has given me more info than anything else I have found by a long stretch, it's fab.

 

[willingtowait4it 49]

12 hours ago, Lola1990 said:

1- How long after you were documentary qualified did you recieve an interview in the US-  London Embassy?

2- How did you get notified about your interview in the US Embassy in London? (I am assuming by email?)

3- How much time in advance were you given / notified about your interview date? (2 weeks, 3 weeks?)

1 - August 6th -> November 13th, so about 3 months and 1 week

2 - My husband and I both received an email on November 13th

3 - November 13th -> December 15th, so just over 1 month

[PBabz 137]

On 12/1/2020 at 10:53 AM, SEWI said:

Best of luck today, @R1CH1991 & @PBabz ! 🌟

So sweet of you, thank you 🥰

[Andy&Jamie 110]

On 12/1/2020 at 2:30 PM, PBabz said:

Thanks to all for the support - happy to report today that interview went smoothly and all approved. Not any great detail to add here that hasn't already been mentioned, but of course always happy to answer any specific questions if anyone has, so please do ask away. 

Awaiting my passport in the hope that processing will be quick and the real planning can begin

 

Good luck to everyone with interviews upcoming - I don't have favourites but @Andy & Jamie I know how much it's meant to you to have yours coming up soon, am sure all will go well!

 

Thank you so much! ❤️ I've been working like 60 hour weeks just to take my mind off of everything so haven't really been back on here, but I really appreciate the thought. It's so good to see all the positive experiences everyone is having with the interview itself too. 5 days out! HERE WE GOOOOOO

 

I'm so so pleased for you and @R1CH1991 getting your approvals! May you be reunited with your loved ones as soon as feasibly possible ❤️

Edited December 2, 2020 by Andy&Jamie
Hit send too early lol

[PBabz 137]

18 minutes ago, Andy&Jamie said:

Thank you so much! ❤️ I've been working like 60 hour weeks just to take my mind off of everything so haven't really been back on here, but I really appreciate the thought. It's so good to see all the positive experiences everyone is having with the interview itself too. 5 days out! HERE WE GOOOOOO

Truly, it's going to be a beautiful moment for you when you get that approval. I am soooooo excited for you to be reunited with your spouse 🥰

I absolutely understand about the need for distraction, but you are so very nearly there! 

18 minutes ago, Andy&Jamie said:

I'm so so pleased for you and @R1CH1991 getting your approvals! May you be reunited with your loved ones as soon as feasibly possible ❤️

Thank you so much! 🥰 I am still working out the final bits here at work so I can get over hopefully before the spring! 

[Dags 134]

On 11/30/2020 at 3:01 PM, SEWI said:

Not a problem! I'm completely available and happy to share my feedback- in the chance it could help you or others in anyway- I have been spamming @Dags with questions throughout my process, so I know first hand how helpful this can be! (Thanks @Dags !!) 

 

 

On 11/30/2020 at 3:31 PM, PBabz said:

Oh I’ll definitely be back to you if I have any more questions, am hopeful it will be smooth sailing after tomorrow though 🤞🏽
 

@Dags has been great for me too, thanks! 

 You’re more than welcome guys! Always happy to help

 

it’s so good to see things progressing for other peeps too  

[R1CH1991 247]

 

Wife flies in on the 9th and then we both fly back together one way on the 16th  It's finally happening haha!! 

 

Thank you to everyone for the positive vibes and free flow of good information!

 

I'm going to try and contribute too and write a review of the day now

[SEWI 50]

On 11/24/2020 at 10:02 AM, SEWI said:

I had my interview at the US Consulate yesterday morning (23-Nov-2020). 

 

I'd like to echo the feedback of the recent experiences, that the interview itself was conducted in ~5 or so minutes- certainly much quicker than I was expecting. 

 

I was then asked several straightforward questions:

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- Do you have the 2019 tax return/filings?

 

I was particularly confused by the final question, as I was absolutely certain all the documents (3 years of tax returns) had been submitted/accepted. The officer notified me that only the 2018 tax returns were available, and that she wouldn't be able to issue my visa until their submission.

 

I presented her the hardcopy of 2019, which she accepted, but explained that I would have to upload and digitally submit this document, and contact the designated e-mail address once completed.

I asked how significantly this might delay the processing/issuing of my visa, and she kindly told me to expect my passport to be couriered to me within 1-2 weeks, following the submitting of requested evidence.

 

I uploaded the 2019 tax return at ~15:00 (23-Nov), e-mailed confirmation of my doing so immediately after, and received a response to my e-mail at 07:37 (24-Nov), explaining that the documents were to be reviewed. 

I also submitted a screenshot of my CEAC documents, showing that the 2019 had been submitted/accepted by the NVC on 21-Aug-2020.

--- Annoyingly, this isn't the first time I have had document availability issues with the NVC via digital submissions.

 

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Here is to hoping there won't be any further delays!

Best of luck to everyone else due to be interviewed! 

 

I must have drafted a UK 'Dreaded 221g' thread a dozen or so times, since being rejected at my Interview on November 23rd, as I've become more and more anxious by the situation.

But, I can now, finally, update my 221g situation! Yay! 

 

23/Nov/2020 INTERVIEW: US Consulate London 

23/Nov/2020 CEAC: Rejected

23/Nov/2020 UPLOADED documents as requested by the interviewer

24/Nov/2020 E-mail response to my e-mail notifying the embassy of the documents being uploaded

24/Nov/2020 CEAC: Case last updated, still marked as rejected (I was expecting this to have updated to Administrative Processing)

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30/Nov/2020 CEAC: Case last updated, still marked as rejected (this was the update that aggravated my concerns!)

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03/Dec/2020 CEAC: ISSUED

 

ISSUED! ISSUED! ISSUED! Someone plz. pass me some TISSUES so I can wipe away my tears of joy! 16-months of separation, and my flight is now in sight! 

...Time to wakeup my wife!

 

 

[PBabz 137]

Absolutely loved reading your message @SEWI

Wake. Her. Up! 🥰

 

Visa was issued yesterday and passport in hand by 11:15 this morning 😁😁

 

Thank you to everyone soooooo much for the support, information and everything this year, it has been beyond helpful. 
 

Wishing everyone all the very best for upcoming interviews. Make no mistake, definitely not the last you’ll be hearing of me! 

Edited December 3, 2020 by PBabz

[MzA 76]

51 minutes ago, SEWI said:

 

I must have drafted a UK 'Dreaded 221g' thread a dozen or so times, since being rejected at my Interview on November 23rd, as I've become more and more anxious by the situation.

But, I can now, finally, update my 221g situation! Yay! 

 

23/Nov/2020 INTERVIEW: US Consulate London 

23/Nov/2020 CEAC: Rejected

23/Nov/2020 UPLOADED documents as requested by the interviewer

24/Nov/2020 E-mail response to my e-mail notifying the embassy of the documents being uploaded

24/Nov/2020 CEAC: Case last updated, still marked as rejected (I was expecting this to have updated to Administrative Processing)

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30/Nov/2020 CEAC: Case last updated, still marked as rejected (this was the update that aggravated my concerns!)

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03/Dec/2020 CEAC: ISSUED

 

ISSUED! ISSUED! ISSUED! Someone plz. pass me some TISSUES so I can wipe away my tears of joy! 16-months of separation, and my flight is now in sight! 

...Time to wakeup my wife!

 

 

Awwww I want to cry along with you. What a relief. I'm overjoyed for you.

Congratulations x