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@KVVO Yes that was me (a family of 4). Congrats! 😃

Hi all, an update on my surprising interview this morning 😀 My appointment was at 8:30 but I arrived at 8:00, there were 2 long queues outside, I went to queue in row 1 for check-in first and the lady asked me to go straigth into the security check (IV applicant doesn't need to queue on row 2. 8:15 - hand over my sealed documents to the officer, they did some careful check once again - easy. I was asked to sit there and wait for to be called. Weird thing begins: 8:55 - my number appeared on the screen. I went to a booth, made the finger prints. Tried many times still not success, but finally it's ok. Then he asked us to make an oath - just say "Yes" actually. Then he asked me a few questions that I couldn't answer (sorry I want to hide these questions). Why that's strange, I requested him to double check my application number and names. Then he said "I'm really sorry, I was messing up your application" - the reason was that the application he checks on his PC was another one - lol - how that can be? Then he told us to go back to the chairs and wait for a few minutes. Actual interview begins: 9:10 - we were called again. Did finger prints again and it worked at the first time. I was asked to make an oath - just say "Yes" actually. Q1: could you tell me about your background? Q2: What is your highest qualification? Q3: How long have you been in the UK? Q4: What did you do when you were in *** (my previous country)? how many years you were there? FInal statement: "I would like to let you know that your application is approved, now I will return your original documents and you will receive your passport within 1-2 weeks". I asked if is there anything else? He said, That's all, you can leave the embassy now. I just check the CEAC website, and the status has changed to "Issued". Thank you everyone for your answers so far. Finger cross xx

Thank you very much. I contacted Visa Medicals and got a comfirmation quickly. 😀

Thank you!

@appleblossom Thanks, it will be on 5th Mar. Biometric done and original documents are checked and sealed at the embassy on the day of Visa Medicals. An extra step but it's great to get familiar with the embassy process.

@Melancholic Mage @appleblossom I just had my health check done. The radiologic technician said that all X-ray films are sent to a different department for their assessment. Is there any way to know the final outcome? Does Visa Healths send us any email to confirm the result has been sent to the Embassy? Thanks

@Hamd157 Yes you should create an account (at link below) and add your case members (include principle applicant + dependent) to confirm your interview attendance. Then, you can choose which way to receive your returned documents and passports (an extra fee of £21 per person if you want to receive by post). Sign in or Create an Account | Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service | United Kingdom | English

@EB1Aspirant When I received the IL from NVC, it stated that my case was moved to London embassy, if I want to make any changes, I have to contact the embassy, which indicated that NVC has no longer worked with my case since then. Now your case is with London embassy, so, if the embassy haven't arranged an interview date for you, I think you need to book it by yourself. The best way is to contact the embassy directly for further support. But before that, make sure you arrange a Visa Medicals health check. Hope you can sort it quickly. Good luck.

It says "on the day of medical exam at Visa Medicals", so we should visit the embassy on that day. But the time scale is limited between 12 - 13PM, perhaps if we miss it, we can arrange for another day. I was booking for medical exam early morning, so hopefully I can finish it early. I have attached the notice letter here. ATTENTION IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANT.pdf

I just booked medical exam at Visa Medicals, a new notice is that from 14th Feb 2025, each applicant is required to visit US Embassy after their medical exam. This is separate from Interview appointment. This early appointment is for immigration staff to verify your civil documents, take biometrics and ensure your case is documentarily complete earlier. This properly to reduce the time you spend for verifying documents on the date of interview OR we could spend more time for the interview (could be asked more questions? - hopefully it's not) The document review is only between 12:00 - 13:00. So, ensure all original documents are with you after the medical exam to visit the embassy.

FYI, Covid booster is required for anyone from 12+ (if not had within 12 months), just chat with Visa Medicals. Cheers

@KVVO @Hamd157 Finally, I just got my IL for March. I'm DQ'd on 20th Nov. @EB1Aspirant You're nearly there. Cheers

Thanks both, I can see it's waived for AOS only. I'll discuss it when booking at Visa Healths. Cheers

Thanks for sharing. Is Covid booster still required now? My last booster was in 12/2023 and my kids have never had it.

@Makenko thanks for your info. I'm DQ'd on 20th Nov, but still waiting for an IL. Best wishes

@appleblossom How do we know where our document is? I've checked at CEAC, it's still saying "at NVC", not at the Embassy/Consulate. Thanks

Thanks for the update. I'm still waiting for the IL, perhaps London embassy still has backlogs.

Thanks, my DQ'd on 20th Nov, hopefully I can get IL next week. When is your interview date?

@EB1Aspirant thanks. When is your PD? For Indian citizens, your PD should be before 1st Feb 2022 to get an interview invitation, aren't you? Thanks a lot. Cheers

@appleblossom How do we receive the Invitation letter from US embassy at London? is it via post or email? Did you get any confirmation of IL from NVC? Thanks @EB1Aspirant You got your DQed?

@KVVO have you got an interview letter yet? Maybe a bit delay due to up coming holidays. I'm still waiting (DQ on 20/11 just before yours)

You can contact your GP to get MMR for free and will be done quickly. When is your interview date? How long does it take to receive the Interview invitation letter after Document qualified?

Thank you very much. This is very helpful. 😀

@Melancholic Mage Thanks, is Covid booster still required? My last booster was 1.5 years ago. Are the children under 10 still required? do you know? Thank you.

@KVVO @appleblossom FYI - My CD received at NVC on 31st Oct, and just got DQ this morning 20th Nov. Good luck!