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| London, United Kingdom |  Review on October 10, 2009: |
WelshDave86
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Interview scheduled for 9.30am
I arrived at Gould's Pharmacy at 8:30am. They stored my MacBook, 2 iPods (don't ask), keys, USB cable & my mobile phone, ALL for just £3!! Bargain!
The Embassy security system has changed vastly since I last here in 2006 & 2007, seems much more efficient....
I joined the queue for Visas, and with Only 3 people ahead of me it was already looking good. Within a few minutes I was through security, past reception and inside the waiting area. It took only approx 20 minutes before I was called to Window 13, was my luck about to end? lol. After being asked for my Police certificate, FULL birth certificate and a USA sized mugshot I was instructed to pay the $131 fee at the next window TIP!!! Pay in cash to get the best rate!!
After sitting back down, it was a near full 2 hours before I would be summoned for my interview with the Consular Officer. While the wait began with nerves and excitement, it soon descended into boredom; I'd finished my book, read the Metro (newspaper) cover to cover (twice), and aimlessly sifted through all of my heavy paperwork - which may I add, wasn't needed!! Better safe than sorry eh!
"I-867 to Window 15" requested the politely mannered but annoyingly repetitive PA, and off I trundled. (It should be mentioned that I waited the full 2 hours before deciding to get something to eat, so I arrived at the window with a mouthful of banana as I tried to wolf it down!)
After a very casual chat with the CO, I was APPROVED and on my way to pay the courier!
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #5069