London CR1 / IR1 Appointment Updates

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, Shal_Ohol said:

 

For people who have had their interview, how long does it take and is it smooth process. I don't know why but I am really nervous about this. 

There’s a bunch of visa interview reviews to read. Find the menu item “Office Reviews and Info” then  drill down to find London.

[Shal_Ohol 36]

3 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

There’s a bunch of visa interview reviews to read. Find the menu item “Office Reviews and Info” then  drill down to find London.

Thank you!!!! I've read through a few now and feel bit better about tomorrow. Really appreciate this. 

[BeansOnToast 37]

1 hour ago, Shal_Ohol said:

Thank you!!!! I've read through a few now and feel bit better about tomorrow. Really appreciate this. 

Best of luck tomorrow! We are so eager to hear your results! My husband will be traveling down to London tomorrow and staying at the Travelodge. Be sure to let us know how it goes and if it was as easy as the reviews say! 

[ergreenwell10 11]

Sean just got in last night! He had a bit of trouble at Heathrow with United because they struggled to check him in. They had several supervisors and someone had to make a call to the US to confirm that his visa was valid/figure out how to check him in? But they did confirm it and he was let through. He got through Immigration at Dulles but he said. it would be wise to make sure you have a few hours layover at least as it did take a while (luckily his flight was early so he had extra time!)

 

We are feeling very lucky and grateful to everyone here for sharing their experience

[Sm4598 37]

APPROVED!!!!

 

Husband just got out of his interview. They asked him how we met (Tinder, lol), how long after we met did we start dating, what I do for a living, what he does for a living, and that’s it.

 

We did NOT have a straightforward financial situation due to my wonky tax return status (2019 taxes STILL not processed) and the fact that I’m a freelancer with no official employer (i.e. no W2). Felt pretty nervous about the interview because people here kept saying we’d be asked to get another sponsor, but nope. Wasn’t an issue.

 

No questions about our financial situation and a very laid-back atmosphere. Though my husband did say that the woman interviewing him didn’t break intense eye contact while she had him swear an oath with his hand up that he would be truthful lol. 

 

He also mentioned that he overheard the entire interviews of other people there, so not a super private set-up. Presumably they take you into another room if things get intense. 

 

So relieved. Still hasn’t set in. 

 

 

[Blanca777 10]

How long is the wait for your passport back from the embassy after your interview? A day after my interview the status changed from ready to admistrative processing and it's been like that for a week. Could someone kindly share their experience when waiting for your passports?

Edited March 8, 2021 by Blanca777

[Shal_Ohol 36]

Approved. 😄

 

I feel so silly for being worried about the interview but it was an absolute breeze. I got there early, but the wait wasn't too bad at all. 

 

Security took a couple of mins to get through because I had a bottle of water in my bags so they asked me to drink a sip and then sent me to the building where they interview you. 

 

At the interview building, they give you a number and send you to the appropriate floor. From here you just wait for your number to be called on the screen. I went up when my number showed up on the screen, they asked for civil documents and the appointment letter, took biometrics, contact number and asked when my best travel date would be. They also confirmed a few dates like where I was born and if I'd been married before, etc and then asked me to take a seat. 

 

Around 15mins later my number showed up on the screen again and I went to a different window, this is where the oath happened, biometrics were taken again, and questions were asked;

1. Where we met

2. Which year did we meet

3. Which year did we start dating

4. Why am I moving to the US instead of husband moving here

 

At the end the lady said everything checks out and said I'll get my passport back 1-2 weeks. 

 

I'm so tired from the drive so I do apologise for bad grammar in this post. 

 

Goodluck to everyone else on your interviews. I honestly can't thank people on this forum enough for the support.

[KathB 45]

3 hours ago, Blanca777 said:

How long is the wait for your passport back from the embassy after your interview? A day after my interview the status changed from ready to admistrative processing and it's been like that for a week. Could someone kindly share their experience when waiting for your passports?

Mine took just under two weeks recently.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, Shal_Ohol said:

I feel so silly for being worried about the interview but it was an absolute breeze. I got there early, but the wait wasn't too bad at all. 

No matter if people say how easy it is 100 times, the ones going to interview are always panicked before hand. If you will copy what you wrote and put it in the review place, it will help others. Nobody wades through this entire thread or it’s predecessor to read what people said. They just ask again, over and over.

1. Copy your review.
2. Go to your timeline and find “Submit Review” with the yellow exclamation point.
3. Paste your review. . 

People always want to know what documents you had to present, so you might want to name them instead of saying civil documents.

 

ALSO Update your timeline with Approved on “Interview Result” and again with the date you get the visa back and the date you enter the US.

 

Congratulations on today.

[Radioherd 1]

Hi All,

 

My parents are both on the IR5 track and were DQ'd Nov 6th - anyone similar timeline or know where that puts them in estimated interview month in 2021?

 

I know it's all a bit unknown with the limited appointments but are IR5 interviews still happening?

[Smera 0]

On 1/16/2021 at 10:13 AM, Zeppeli said:

I'm devastated. I'm staying with family in England and my aunt picked up covid so I have to self isolate. My interview was this Thursday 😔

 

I'm guessing I just call them on Monday? Or will an email suffice? Not quite sure what to do.

Hey I have the same problem I had to miss my interview yesterday 8th of March due to self isolate. How did you rebook? How long did it take? I have been checking on my online account all morning and it’s says no appointments available for London. Please help with what you did thanks 

[BeansOnToast 37]

APPROVED!!! 

 

Full review to follow, but TL;DR it was so quick and easy! Nothing to worry about. Appointment scheduled for 9:30am and out by 9:50. 

 

Thank you everyone for all of your help and encouragement through this journey! 

[Zeppeli 31]

1 hour ago, Smera said:

Hey I have the same problem I had to miss my interview yesterday 8th of March due to self isolate. How did you rebook? How long did it take? I have been checking on my online account all morning and it’s says no appointments available for London. Please help with what you did thanks 

I'm so sorry you have the same issue! It was really heartbreaking but rest assured, everything will be okay! I rebooked following the instructions given to me on the missed appointment email. However, it took a few days (about three working days) to get a new one.

 

Basically my tips to help with sanity as well as getting a new appointment are:

 

Early morning seems to be the sweet spot, around 9am. This is when not only one, but three days opened up. Each day had multiple times on it as well.

 

Don't worry yourself with checking after 9pm or at the weekend either. The likelihood of getting an appointment is slim to none since the embassy will be closed for sure thus new appointments won't be added to the system. Allow yourself to switch off.

 

Check once every couple of hours. 

 

Be prepared for the appointment to be about a month after your intended date. It could be sooner, but mine was a little less than a month wait.

 

Don't worry! I know it's easier said than done but look after yourself, I hope you stay well and you'll get there eventually. If there's anything else I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask!

[Shal_Ohol 36]

18 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

No matter if people say how easy it is 100 times, the ones going to interview are always panicked before hand. If you will copy what you wrote and put it in the review place, it will help others. Nobody wades through this entire thread or it’s predecessor to read what people said. They just ask again, over and over.

1. Copy your review.
2. Go to your timeline and find “Submit Review” with the yellow exclamation point.
3. Paste your review. . 

People always want to know what documents you had to present, so you might want to name them instead of saying civil documents.

 

ALSO Update your timeline with Approved on “Interview Result” and again with the date you get the visa back and the date you enter the US.

 

Congratulations on today.

 

Yea, I realised that. Reading the reviews made me feel better but I was still nervous but being there and going through it made me feel fine. 

 

I've submitted the review and updated the timeline now - it was on my to-do list but I was so knackered last night that I really needed to sleep. Now that I have rested, its all done. Now just waiting for my passport  I'll be sure to keep everything updated as things move along as well. 

[MzA 76]

On 2/13/2021 at 10:36 AM, MzA said:

Hey Guys

Arrived 12th February 2021.

I made it to Atlanta GA safely to be with my hubby. Super smooth airport process and interview.... Just to confirm address for green card, reachable telephone number, husband's name, to explain that the stamp affixed in passport is valid for 1 year and can be used as ID for driving licence, job etc and briefly about residence expectations. Then Welcome to the USA! Now to enjoying a new Adventure.

 

Good luck to all waiting for interviews. It's all worth it!

Hey guys,

A Note.... Remember to check your USCIS status updates everyday after you arrive in the USA. My permanent resident card was sent to me 2 wks after arrival on 12th Feb & returned to USCIS because of, I guess a postal glitch. I only found out when I logged into USCIS today, got the status update & USPS tracker. Had I been checking i could have rescheduled a next day delivery or pick it up myself. I just didn't expect it so soon.

I now had to put in a request to USCIS to have it resent to me.

 

So keep checking. They are processing really quickly.