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| London, United Kingdom |  Review on March 18, 2020: |
GlizNov
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
I went on 13th March and overall it was a straightforward process but I'll jot down some stuff to help people out:
1) the day I went there was a queue outside the embassy to get in for security. It wasn't a majorly long line but I was told I had to wait in it. The employee at the front of this queue was borderline rude and didn't say what I needed to do after going through security.
2) security: they didn't ask me to remove my liquids but turned their xray screen around, pointed at the screen and asked me 'whats that?' repeatedly as I continue to rummage in my bag showing them lip balm, antibac gel, hand cream etc. If you don't want that hassle, leave these things at home or elsewhere
3) when you pass security, you walk up to another building with that massive queue. Use the door on the left - it said it was for US citizens so you can skip that line and wait at the reception desk. The lady is serving other people in that queue but she stopped and served me right away. I had to remember what I read on the forums about this
After that, it's smooth sailing. The officers behind the windows are very friendly and will make conversation with you. I was told that it would be 7-10 working days for the visa to be processed. The status changed to Issued on Monday 16th and it was delivered on Wednesday 18th. Really quick and it was nice to receive the visa despite the current travel ban
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #28198