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so I found the website, still impossible to talk to anyone, now I wish to cancel the previous paid for courier but for the life of me I cannot find their website and I did pay for the full service. I have searched for hours and although legally they exist, there is NO way I can find them, contact them, email them, they don't appear to be on any website so I don't know how to get a refund. Oh dear oh dear.... Issued by INFORMATION SERVICES CONSULTING LTD New Kings Court Tollgate Chandler’s Ford Eastleigh, SO53 3LG United Kingdom

Yes! Incredible - the site must have been down when I did search for it as I spent hours locating every single company with that name. Will check today as because of this I registered with one three hours away months ago

Hi there, so all documents and the extra documents are to go via courier. I registered but for the life of me I cannot work out where is DX? In the list they do not provide a phone number, website or email address. Also when I looked up DX in Norwich (Closest to me) I could not find that company, I called several companies with similar name and they had no clue. So how do I drop my documents to DX if DX does not exist? thanks Courier Selection details Courier: DX Group Address: (MINE) Please gather the documents below for each applicant listed on this page and bring them to the consular interview.

Hello there, I had so many questions and now I can answer them... Medical - very easy to get lost getting there using MAPS or Waze. Do check very well in advance or you will be going in circles! Our medical was great, staff was friendly and efficient, we didn't wait too long and chatted with all the doctors. I was congratulated on my way out and all was good. However five days letter a panel doctor called me to inform me that sadly my X ray showed lung scarring, which could be Tuberculosis related, so I had to return to London for 3 days in a row to do a sputum test. They would them culture in a lab the spit for 8 weeks and IF the results were positive for TB I would have to go through therapy for it. As I am fit and healthy I was in a great shock. I returned to London straight away and I tried my best to produce something from my lungs. It was tough, LOL. Then I scheduled our interview at the Embassy. It was scheduled for today, but last week I received an automated letter telling me that if I still wanted to get married, I had to show up with a new affirmation we are both free to marry and willing to. Meanwhile I went to my doctor, who visited me and found me to have 100% oxygen, and perfect breath. She sent me to the Norwich hospital for new X rays. They came back absolutely normal and the consultant could not understand why the London medical panel doctor thought that I had 'fibrosis of the lungs with retraction and minor volume loss'. I had zero issues, and my X ray was almost the same as my teen's. I actually asked for the image to the visa medical and they asked for £40 to give it to me. I though it was mad, they say in their website that everything is included, and the X ray is also included, so if it is, why cannot I have it? I employed Gemini (AI) to write a super polite letter pointing out this and yes, they agreed 'in this occasion' to wave the fee. So I got my image as a DICOM on a CD. Now DICOM files won't open in anything as they require a specialist software by my iMac would not accept any software - declaring all of them suspicious. The CD could not be opened in any of my four Macs, (Old and new). Nothing. So after talking to VISA medicals they sent me the JPG and also the DICOM file. Surprisingly, the DICOM file opened immediately in Photoshop! Therefore my question is now why am I wasting this 8 weeks as I am healthy? But the team at VISA medical insisted that I have to wait the full 8 weeks, and they follow orders and can't discuss anything. In all this they were helpful and friendly but they did follow policy. The German doctor in particular was really nice, her surname is Shoe work something. She loves Italy and chatted about it with me (I am Italian-born). Anyway interview today. We live in Norfolk so we took a train and after 2 hours we arrived in London Liverpool Street. Do not believe any apps, it look us 35 minutes from the rail station to Vauxhall Tube station and we got the first train and we ran all the way. We arrived at 10:35 at Vauxhall while we were trying to be at the Embassy by 10:35 for the appointment at 11:00. I checked my map a million times but when we arrived and took exit 1, MAP and WAZE took us in the opposite direction and nothing looked like the old Google map images, made when several buildings were not even there. After much walking in circle and finally finding the way to the opposite directions, we ran more and arrived panting at the outside station of the Embassy, 5 minutes before 11:00. The two officers said not to worry, all was going to be fine, and asked for DS -160 for both and the passports. We then went through the second room where they pass your bags through the airport type scanners, asked me to drink some of my water, and let us go. Once inside we showed the same documents and were sent to first floor, turning left and left. We passed hundreds of people queuing for other visas. Hundreds. Very quiet. Clean. The bathrooms by the way are spotless. We sat in airport style chairs looking at the screen and finally a guy called us to give some documents. He took only a FRACTION of what is asked for in the embassy page. I had printed all in copies and he did NOT want any copies! Finger prints etc were taken then we sat for an hour I think. Eventually a lady with a squint invited us both to the booth. So, this lady looked at her screen while asking me the name of my boyfriend and how we met, and after 3 or 4 minutes she said, 'I have no concerns about your relationship'. So that means approved. Yey. Then she came back with a piece of paper and said, you are missing these documents, just send them to us. One was the death certificate of the spouse of my boyfriend, and one his divorce decree. I never knew that I am supposed to present HIS documents on this. I asked why and she said, 'Oh we don't get any documents from the petitioner here' (I thought it was strange) She then stated that despite the website saying clearly that I can present original or certified copies, I cannot present my Italian criminal record equivalent unless it's the original. She did not accept the signed certified copy. So I tried to explain that this is not what the website said, but she said, 'I am not going to stand here and argue with you. You just need to get a new certificate with translation.' So I said thanks and I left, feeling deflated as this means a lot of work, letters, fees, translation fees which all together might cost me £100. Anyway I got 3 emails in which they ask me for thee documents and they send me to their site to click submit and this is what it says below. Oh I forgot to say that I did mention that I was puzzled about my now clear X rays and the officer replied, 'Oh, we don't deal we medical diagnosis here.' So that was it. THEIR panel doctor has the final word. The way back was much easier I must add! I hope this is helpful! Courier-Send Service There are several scenarios in the visa application process that may allow an applicant to provide documentation in support of the application without the need to appear in person at the Consular Section. Instructions on how to print a Courier-In Authorization Certificate will be provided when one of these scenarios occurs during appointment scheduling through this website. The Courier-In Authorization Certificate allows an applicant to send documents using the courier, free of charge, to the U.S. Consular Section.'

well case solved. I asked in an email what to do and they said, 'Oh ignore the letter, don't be concerned, it is sent automatically. Just bring with you an updated declaration you still want to marry and are free to marry.' So I printed that, I went to the interview this morning and they didn't even ASK for it.

makes sense! I DID Send a quick email just in case....phew

Hello all, this morning I received a letter from the Embassy. First of all it took a month to arrive, the date is 23 January and we are in March. Second, again they spelled wrong the address. I live in Dereham and they keep writing DREHEM which does not exist, so for this reason I received everything a month late. Anyway the letter goes, ------- I am lost. I immediately sent my own application at the time of receiving their letter months ago, and had my medical, paid my VISA fees, scheduled appointment, and it says on their website under stats, READY. What am I missing here? Thanks

Thank you! Just double checking all the info. Sometimes I get confused. For example on the website they say to bring ONE photo to the interview. In the printed appointment letter I received, it say to bring TWO photos. 😂😂😂

ah! He is seeking for an employer letter confirming his job too, and has provided a monthly salary sheet. However now I wonder what type of tax return I can provide from the UK. I have nothing - I am not working at all as too busy to prepare. so what type of return should I provide?

ha ha that is fun, thanks. I am actually Italian, originally, and I've been in the UK for 28 years, I reckon so I mix the two languages (American and British English) because I choose what sounds better to me LOL

thanks! he is a law professor, has been there for years, he won't have problems I reckon..

erm, not sure what that means...I am not employed...how could I self sponsor?

thank you very much!

hello there, I have my interview on 13th March, so I gathered my documents but I am not sure I understand what they mean by 'Affidavit of support I-134- current tax return.' My boyfriend is filling the I-134. He also provided a current salary sheet, a warranty deed for the house and a Property tax statement for the year 2023. Is this necessary or enough? I can't find any explanations. Thanks

you are welcome, do check with your own local rules but on the general website they do explain some of it too.

yes, our petition expired on February 7th, I had my medical on the 1st February and I still booked my interview for March 13th. I sent a message about it and they replied with a really short email saying it was ok. (I explained it was because ACRO was 2 months late!)

hi there, I had my medical in London on February the 1st, the chest x ray showed some scarring, (which I am now investigating with my GP as I am well) so I had to return to London for the sputum test for 3 days in a row. After that it's 8 weeks until we get the results. I had however already booked my final interview for March 13th, so at the interview I just need to mention that the medical is fine, pending the culture being negative (by 9th April). And the medical people told me that's how it is. So you can attend your fiancee interview but the final yes will be depending on that culture being negative for TB. If it's not, sadly your fiancee will need some antibiotics to clear TB (which I think it's a 6 month period). Good luck!

Same issue here - my medical is on the expiry day and I cannot contact anyone and get a response. Please update us. But I think that within 5 days the doctors will contact the embassy to pass them your documents, and thus your application will be alive again!

Sorry to jump in, but I booked my medical for February 7th, and now I went to see how to book the interview by going to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-GB/niv but all I get is: 'Doing Maintenance - No need to worry. Our website is down for planned maintenance. We should be back up momentarily. Check back soon.' This has been the same for a couple of weeks. And my approval was October 6, 2023, therefore I fear that my expiry day is March 6th 2024. Please let me know how did you get into the fee pay site and the visa appointment site as it has been impossible for me! Thanks and good luck finding an appointment. PS The London medical receptionist gave me all the dates on the phone and she sounded a bit impatient.

hi there, I just booked my medical today (so late as my ACRO is 2 months late! They totally messed up but promised to send it urgently, this morning). So my medical is on the 7th February and I wanted to see if I can go online to schedule the interview for ten days later. But after much searching I cannot find which website/which URL to go to to schedule this! I feel so annoyed as I am full of documents and notes and this simple URL escapes me. We were approved on 6 October, so I assume that my petition expires 4 months later (6 Feb) therefore I sent an email this morning to a random customer service at US embassy to see if the consul can extend as we are stuck. So if any kind soul can let me know how to find where on the web to book the final interview I will be super grateful! thanks! PS I was in that page last week and I can't find it anymore! ha ha Thanks everyone!

Hi there, could I ask how do we know that it wipe be waved? I have the same issue, can’t find the tetanus injection alone anywhere, and can’t find the Covid jab anywhere, not available. How does this work? Thanks!

Ok just in case someone else encounters the same issue, I managed to solve it! I downloaded Microsoft EDGE and everything worked fine. Filled 2 DS 160 (one for my teen), and printed off the acceptance papers. K2 for her, added in her DS 160. Next we will take care of the ACRO, then the vaccines and the doctor. Getting there! Thanks for your assistance! PS the embassy was not able to help at all!

I am so glad I saw this. I just managed to complete my own DS 160 and I was wondering where I am supposed to add my daughter. I added her as a travel companion but I did not see any field to enter further information. Did I just made a huge mistake?

by the way, I cleared cache and cookies and used Chrome again, and this time I was able to load and fill 85% or more. I then uploaded the photo taken at the photo boot. It was accepted. And then that was it. I cannot go forward to the next step, called REVIEW. It's dimmed. I tried again clearing cache and cookies, looked in the past paragraphs etc but I am stuck again. If you have ideas I will be very grateful! Also, can the belongings be sent when I receive the VISA but arriving before I arrive to the USA?

Well, if you look at the pdf sample supplied by: https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/PDF-other/DS-160-Example_11-19-2020.pdf First line: select a location. Done. Then enter the random unreadable code. Done. Right under that it says" This visa application will ask you to upload a digital photo of yourself. There are two lines under that: test photo and Photo standard guide. I pressed on TEST photo. It was accepted as valid. Then under that you have : start an application. Done. Next line: choose a security question/answer. Done that. Continue. So we are still not in the application, we are preparing for it. At which point it says 'continue' and then it looked me out. Some people in this forum in 2017 had the same issue, and started a new application, and got logged out again and could not log back in.