Congrats on the recent approves! Also cheers for the heads up on the police certificate. I've got the old version. Which it doesn't look like they'll accept when I go for my interview on Wednedsay. I've started the ball rolling for the new one. Not too bothered about the delay as I'm not travelling til June.
Assuming I get approved that is!
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congratulations to the new approvals!!!!
Ok .....could someone add me to the interview list? I got my interview on May 19th at 9am
Eeekkkkkkkkkkkk!!!
Eeekkkkkkkkkkkk!!!
QUOTE (Saffyre @ Apr 26 2008, 10:32 AM) 
Ok .....could someone add me to the interview list? I got my interview on May 19th at 9am
Eeekkkkkkkkkkkk!!!
Eeekkkkkkkkkkkk!!!
Good for you good luck with the interview.
good luck sally on getting your interview fast!!
QUOTE (Damian&Kelly @ Apr 26 2008, 12:27 PM)
good luck sally on getting your interview fast!!
Thanks
Here is a brief synopsis of Darren's experience (sounds so much like everyone else's so I didn't want to make an entire thread out of it!!!):
Darren arrived for his 9:00 AM visa interview at 8:20 AM. After a little miscommunication by the workers at the outside queue, ten minutes later he was in the building; he showed them his passport and received a number in the 5000's. He was called about 20 minutes later to the payment window to pay for his visa; after that, they sent him to another window where they checked his passport again, took his fingerprints, and checked his paperwork (police certificate). About 20 minutes after that, he was called up for his interview. They checked the fingerprints, administered the oath, had him sign the paperwork forms (DS-230), and they asked him two questions (1. Where did you meet? and 2. Why are you moving to the United States?)
Since he didn't have the correct police certificate (grrrrr...wish the webmaster would update the site), he didn't have to leave his passport. If you have the correct one, you would leave your passport to be sent with your visa and then pay for the courier. We have to send the new police certificate when it arrives through the courier with his passport for processing, and then we will get his visa, passport, and MBE (Mysterious Brown Envelope).
The people he encountered at the embassy were patient and helpful, and he was quite surprised that it took such a small amount of time for the process As everyone says, "It was a little anti-climatic."
Darren arrived for his 9:00 AM visa interview at 8:20 AM. After a little miscommunication by the workers at the outside queue, ten minutes later he was in the building; he showed them his passport and received a number in the 5000's. He was called about 20 minutes later to the payment window to pay for his visa; after that, they sent him to another window where they checked his passport again, took his fingerprints, and checked his paperwork (police certificate). About 20 minutes after that, he was called up for his interview. They checked the fingerprints, administered the oath, had him sign the paperwork forms (DS-230), and they asked him two questions (1. Where did you meet? and 2. Why are you moving to the United States?)
Since he didn't have the correct police certificate (grrrrr...wish the webmaster would update the site), he didn't have to leave his passport. If you have the correct one, you would leave your passport to be sent with your visa and then pay for the courier. We have to send the new police certificate when it arrives through the courier with his passport for processing, and then we will get his visa, passport, and MBE (Mysterious Brown Envelope).
The people he encountered at the embassy were patient and helpful, and he was quite surprised that it took such a small amount of time for the process As everyone says, "It was a little anti-climatic."
QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ Apr 26 2008, 01:22 PM)
Here is a brief synopsis of Darren's experience (sounds so much like everyone else's so I didn't want to make an entire thread out of it!!!):
Darren arrived for his 9:00 AM visa interview at 8:20 AM. After a little miscommunication by the workers at the outside queue, ten minutes later he was in the building; he showed them his passport and received a number in the 5000's. He was called about 20 minutes later to the payment window to pay for his visa; after that, they sent him to another window where they checked his passport again, took his fingerprints, and checked his paperwork (police certificate). About 20 minutes after that, he was called up for his interview. They checked the fingerprints, administered the oath, had him sign the paperwork forms (DS-230), and they asked him two questions (1. Where did you meet? and 2. Why are you moving to the United States?)
Since he didn't have the correct police certificate (grrrrr...wish the webmaster would update the site), he didn't have to leave his passport. If you have the correct one, you would leave your passport to be sent with your visa and then pay for the courier. We have to send the new police certificate when it arrives through the courier with his passport for processing, and then we will get his visa, passport, and MBE (Mysterious Brown Envelope).
The people he encountered at the embassy were patient and helpful, and he was quite surprised that it took such a small amount of time for the process As everyone says, "It was a little anti-climatic."
Darren arrived for his 9:00 AM visa interview at 8:20 AM. After a little miscommunication by the workers at the outside queue, ten minutes later he was in the building; he showed them his passport and received a number in the 5000's. He was called about 20 minutes later to the payment window to pay for his visa; after that, they sent him to another window where they checked his passport again, took his fingerprints, and checked his paperwork (police certificate). About 20 minutes after that, he was called up for his interview. They checked the fingerprints, administered the oath, had him sign the paperwork forms (DS-230), and they asked him two questions (1. Where did you meet? and 2. Why are you moving to the United States?)
Since he didn't have the correct police certificate (grrrrr...wish the webmaster would update the site), he didn't have to leave his passport. If you have the correct one, you would leave your passport to be sent with your visa and then pay for the courier. We have to send the new police certificate when it arrives through the courier with his passport for processing, and then we will get his visa, passport, and MBE (Mysterious Brown Envelope).
The people he encountered at the embassy were patient and helpful, and he was quite surprised that it took such a small amount of time for the process As everyone says, "It was a little anti-climatic."
Thanks for posting Dawn, im so pleased you were approved for it. Wont be long now for you to be together again
Congratulations greeneyedgirlfl & lilysintrigue !!!!! January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll
February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven
March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC,
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll
February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven
March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC,
- Sad Eyes............................................2008-02-25 Stuck in AP - hopefully not for long!
- GeordieLover.......................................2008-04-01 APPROVED!!!!
- ajeanne.............................................2008-04-07 APPROVED!!!!
- jeraly................................................2008-04-09 APPROVED!!!!
- minnietheminx.....................................2008-04-09 APPROVED!!!!
- Poiteen.............................................2008-04-10 APPROVED!!!!
- thejoz/thesquozenone..........................2008-04-10 APPROVED!!!!
- Chorley80..........................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- brooksmc...........................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- smallz...............................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- greeneyedgirlfl....................................2008-04-25 APPROVED!!!!
- lilysintrigue.........................................2008-04-25 APPROVED!!!!
- AtlantiCat..........................................2008-04-28
- NickyMcMillan.....................................2008-04-30 @ 10:00
- Damian& Kelly.....................................2008-05-02
- Coatsy..............................................2008-05-15
- saffyre..............................................2008-05-19
- Robyn-n-Kris......................................2008-05-20
Good luck Monday for AtlantiCat!!
How is Sad Eyes doing? And what happened to our other "stragglers"??
Ooooh - almost time for me to graduate I wonder what colour I will be... As pink is already taken, a nice orangey yellow would be nice to match my beanbag
Ooooh - almost time for me to graduate
I wonder what colour I will be... As pink is already taken, a nice orangey yellow would be nice to match my beanbag
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Apr 26 2008, 06:15 PM)
How is Sad Eyes doing? And what happened to our other "stragglers"??
Ooooh - almost time for me to graduate I wonder what colour I will be... As pink is already taken, a nice orangey yellow would be nice to match my beanbag
Ooooh - almost time for me to graduate
I wonder what colour I will be... As pink is already taken, a nice orangey yellow would be nice to match my beanbag No word lately from sad eyes, and frankly, I was tired of the stragglers who never bothered to report back to us on their interviews. As I maintain the list I took the liberty of removing them!
I will take you color suggestion on board in formulating the April Graduates list!!
*resolves never to straggle*
*doesn't want to be removed, like a pesky drunk from a fine restaurant*
I guess they can always be re-added if they ever report back 
In the July spreadsheet I cross them out just in case so I don't lose all their info but here I guess it is just a name
Updating on VJ will be one of the first things I do when I get out of my interview! After calling Toby that is......it might be the one time I dare call him and wake him up! lol
QUOTE (Saffyre @ Apr 27 2008, 11:43 AM)
Updating on VJ will be one of the first things I do when I get out of my interview! After calling Toby that is......it might be the one time I dare call him and wake him up! lol
Yea dont doubt it you will know for sure when I get approved lol
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 27 2008, 06:14 AM)
QUOTE (Saffyre @ Apr 27 2008, 11:43 AM)
Updating on VJ will be one of the first things I do when I get out of my interview! After calling Toby that is......it might be the one time I dare call him and wake him up! lol
Yea dont doubt it you will know for sure when I get approved lol
Kris is going to call me the moment he gets out of his interview on the 20th. It's one of the few times I told him to use his cell regardless of any costs LOL. You better believe i'll be posting soon as I get off the phone with him!
Haha - I texted Jeremy And I gave him the urls to all the threads he needed to post in here!!! And I texted Poiteen and StP and Debz just for good measure
And I gave him the urls to all the threads he needed to post in here!!! And I texted Poiteen and StP and Debz just for good measure
Congratulations Nicky McMillan !!!!! January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll
February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven
March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC,
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll
February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven
March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC,
- Sad Eyes............................................2008-02-25 Stuck in AP - hopefully not for long!
- GeordieLover.......................................2008-04-01 APPROVED!!!!
- ajeanne.............................................2008-04-07 APPROVED!!!!
- jeraly................................................2008-04-09 APPROVED!!!!
- minnietheminx.....................................2008-04-09 APPROVED!!!!
- Poiteen.............................................2008-04-10 APPROVED!!!!
- thejoz/thesquozenone..........................2008-04-10 APPROVED!!!!
- Chorley80..........................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- brooksmc...........................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- smallz...............................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- greeneyedgirlfl....................................2008-04-25 APPROVED!!!!
- lilysintrigue.........................................2008-04-25 APPROVED!!!!
- AtlantiCat..........................................2008-04-28
- NickyMcMillan.....................................2008-04-30 APPROVED!!!!
- Damian& Kelly.....................................2008-05-02
- Coatsy..............................................2008-05-15
- saffyre..............................................2008-05-19
- Robyn-n-Kris......................................2008-05-20
Not another straggler, I hope!!!
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Apr 30 2008, 06:11 PM)
Congratulations Nicky McMillan !!!!! January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll
February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven
March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC,
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll
February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven
March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC,
- Sad Eyes............................................2008-02-25 Stuck in AP - hopefully not for long!
- GeordieLover.......................................2008-04-01 APPROVED!!!!
- ajeanne.............................................2008-04-07 APPROVED!!!!
- jeraly................................................2008-04-09 APPROVED!!!!
- minnietheminx.....................................2008-04-09 APPROVED!!!!
- Poiteen.............................................2008-04-10 APPROVED!!!!
- thejoz/thesquozenone..........................2008-04-10 APPROVED!!!!
- Chorley80..........................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- brooksmc...........................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- smallz...............................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- greeneyedgirlfl....................................2008-04-25 APPROVED!!!!
- lilysintrigue.........................................2008-04-25 APPROVED!!!!
- AtlantiCat..........................................2008-04-28
- NickyMcMillan.....................................2008-04-30 APPROVED!!!!
- Damian& Kelly.....................................2008-05-02
- Coatsy..............................................2008-05-15
- saffyre..............................................2008-05-19
- Robyn-n-Kris......................................2008-05-20
Not another straggler, I hope!!! I have an interview date now of 23rd May, thanks
Sally you got an interview date?!? Congrats!!! thats soo exciting!!
just 2 days I'm starting to freak out!
just 2 days I'm starting to freak out!
Update!!!!
January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll
February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven
March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC,
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll
February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven
March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC,
- Sad Eyes............................................2008-02-25 Stuck in AP - hopefully not for long!
- GeordieLover.......................................2008-04-01 APPROVED!!!!
- ajeanne.............................................2008-04-07 APPROVED!!!!
- jeraly................................................2008-04-09 APPROVED!!!!
- minnietheminx.....................................2008-04-09 APPROVED!!!!
- Poiteen.............................................2008-04-10 APPROVED!!!!
- thejoz/thesquozenone..........................2008-04-10 APPROVED!!!!
- Chorley80..........................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- brooksmc...........................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- smallz...............................................2008-04-22 APPROVED!!!!
- greeneyedgirlfl....................................2008-04-25 APPROVED!!!!
- lilysintrigue.........................................2008-04-25 APPROVED!!!!
- AtlantiCat..........................................2008-04-28
- NickyMcMillan.....................................2008-04-30 APPROVED!!!!
- Damian& Kelly.....................................2008-05-02
- Coatsy..............................................2008-05-15
- saffyre..............................................2008-05-19
- Robyn-n-Kris......................................2008-05-20
- Sal and Jay........................................2008-05-23
congrats to all recent approvals!!
no point texting me any more I'm afraid... phone doesn't work here
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Apr 28 2008, 06:33 PM)
And I texted Poiteen and StP and Debz just for good measure
no point texting me any more I'm afraid... phone doesn't work here
Brian got his visa today - he paid for the expedited delivery before 11 and it wasn't delivered until after 2. 
Needless to say he was a wreck. But we have it now. Now we can start planning!! 
Needless to say he was a wreck. But we have it now. Now we can start planning!!
w00t!!
QUOTE (brooksmc @ May 1 2008, 12:54 AM)
Brian got his visa today - he paid for the expedited delivery before 11 and it wasn't delivered until after 2. Needless to say he was a wreck. But we have it now. Now we can start planning!!
Needless to say he was a wreck. But we have it now. Now we can start planning!! What's this about expedited delivery???
Could be something that could save us a lot of trouble...
QUOTE (Thomas F @ May 1 2008, 06:22 AM)
What's this about expedited delivery???
Could be something that could save us a lot of trouble...
Could be something that could save us a lot of trouble...
You can pay extra to have your visa delivered before a certain time of the day. It's not possible to have it delivered on an earlier date, just a certain time on the day they are going to deliver it anyway.
Gillian
Nice thread! Hope to be a part of it soon
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Apr 26 2008, 06:20 PM)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Apr 26 2008, 06:15 PM)
How is Sad Eyes doing? And what happened to our other "stragglers"??
Ooooh - almost time for me to graduate I wonder what colour I will be... As pink is already taken, a nice orangey yellow would be nice to match my beanbag
Ooooh - almost time for me to graduate
I wonder what colour I will be... As pink is already taken, a nice orangey yellow would be nice to match my beanbag No word lately from sad eyes, and frankly, I was tired of the stragglers who never bothered to report back to us on their interviews. As I maintain the list I took the liberty of removing them!
I will take you color suggestion on board in formulating the April Graduates list!!
im still alive and kickin! i've been in london for the past 2 weeks for a little R & R with my sweetie. and yes im still on AP with everyday being 1 step closer til the visa n hand.
QUOTE (SAD EYES @ May 1 2008, 01:42 PM)
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Apr 26 2008, 06:20 PM)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Apr 26 2008, 06:15 PM)
How is Sad Eyes doing? And what happened to our other "stragglers"??
Ooooh - almost time for me to graduate I wonder what colour I will be... As pink is already taken, a nice orangey yellow would be nice to match my beanbag
Ooooh - almost time for me to graduate
I wonder what colour I will be... As pink is already taken, a nice orangey yellow would be nice to match my beanbag No word lately from sad eyes, and frankly, I was tired of the stragglers who never bothered to report back to us on their interviews. As I maintain the list I took the liberty of removing them!
I will take you color suggestion on board in formulating the April Graduates list!!
im still alive and kickin! i've been in london for the past 2 weeks for a little R & R with my sweetie. and yes im still on AP with everyday being 1 step closer til the visa n hand.
Good to hear from you we were wondering, I hope you enjoyed your time in London
Thanks for the update, Sad Eyes. I hope you get your approval really soon!
wow, I'm so sorry to hear that your still waiting Sad Eyes. It really sucks that just cos your boy's name is common in 'certain' countries, he's got to jump through these hoops. They are such meanies 
QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Apr 30 2008, 10:18 PM)
congrats to all recent approvals!!
no point texting me any more I'm afraid... phone doesn't work here
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Apr 28 2008, 06:33 PM)
And I texted Poiteen and StP and Debz just for good measure
no point texting me any more I'm afraid... phone doesn't work here
Yeah I figured - Debz' old number doesn't either but I have her new one
Just more expensive 
Now Julez - where are the April graduates?!?! It's May now!! w00t!!
I'm moving NEXT MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm waiting until tomorrow for the April people to become graduates since there is an interview tomorrow. I'd rather make one grand update!
I haven't forgotten your color suggestion!
I haven't forgotten your color suggestion!
Yeah cause this is too bright
QUOTE (Jeraly @ May 1 2008, 02:20 PM)
Yeah cause this is too bright
You hurt my eyes, ya big meanie!
Hi there everyone...
I should have posted to this thread long ago. I read it all the time but never did post. Anyway, Sam had his interview in London on April 21.
They gave him a conditional approval, but (hopefully everybody knows this by now) his interviewer wouldn't accept the old police cert, even though it only arrived in March.
We already had it when we received packet 3, which listed both options. Also, we'd read that they would accept the old ones until August, so off he went with his £10 police cert.
No joy. We ended up expiditing the new one, and the embassy now has his passport and new police cert. We're now waiting nervously for the visa to come back!
Anyway, just a heads up for those who have interview dates coming up - don't take a chance with the old form! :-)
And congratulations to all the recent approvals!!!!
I should have posted to this thread long ago. I read it all the time but never did post. Anyway, Sam had his interview in London on April 21.
They gave him a conditional approval, but (hopefully everybody knows this by now) his interviewer wouldn't accept the old police cert, even though it only arrived in March.
We already had it when we received packet 3, which listed both options. Also, we'd read that they would accept the old ones until August, so off he went with his £10 police cert.
No joy. We ended up expiditing the new one, and the embassy now has his passport and new police cert. We're now waiting nervously for the visa to come back!
Anyway, just a heads up for those who have interview dates coming up - don't take a chance with the old form! :-)
And congratulations to all the recent approvals!!!!
QUOTE (sam and nic @ May 1 2008, 08:40 PM)
Hi there everyone...
I should have posted to this thread long ago. I read it all the time but never did post. Anyway, Sam had his interview in London on April 21.
They gave him a conditional approval, but (hopefully everybody knows this by now) his interviewer wouldn't accept the old police cert, even though it only arrived in March.
We already had it when we received packet 3, which listed both options. Also, we'd read that they would accept the old ones until August, so off he went with his £10 police cert.
No joy. We ended up expiditing the new one, and the embassy now has his passport and new police cert. We're now waiting nervously for the visa to come back!
Anyway, just a heads up for those who have interview dates coming up - don't take a chance with the old form! :-)
And congratulations to all the recent approvals!!!!
I should have posted to this thread long ago. I read it all the time but never did post. Anyway, Sam had his interview in London on April 21.
They gave him a conditional approval, but (hopefully everybody knows this by now) his interviewer wouldn't accept the old police cert, even though it only arrived in March.
We already had it when we received packet 3, which listed both options. Also, we'd read that they would accept the old ones until August, so off he went with his £10 police cert.
No joy. We ended up expiditing the new one, and the embassy now has his passport and new police cert. We're now waiting nervously for the visa to come back!
Anyway, just a heads up for those who have interview dates coming up - don't take a chance with the old form! :-)
And congratulations to all the recent approvals!!!!
Don't I know it...Darren and I are going through the exact same thing...the courier is picking up his police certificate and passport tomorrow. Such a waste of time and money. They really need to correct the website or make it more clear (what the UK Embassy classifies as immigrant or non-immigrant, and so forth...)...
But at least that's all that's holding this up for us!!!
courier??? COURIER?!?! do you mean you didn't use -
DA-DA-DAAAAAAAAA -
Special Delivery?
DA-DA-DAAAAAAAAA -
Special Delivery?
Hi All,
We are still waiting on the interview date to be set. We sent Packet 3 in on the 16th of April but no word yet. I put down August 1st to move but as M has gotten into her first choice law school with 100% funding and starts on August 15th we aim to be outta here around early July.
Should I call them and highlight this as time's a marching on?
Good luck with all upcoming interviews and congrats to all recent approvals. And I don't know if he's updated yet, but Andy from Milneshine (from the UK) had his interview on Monday and got the visa. We met up in the pub opposite Bentwick mansions after my medical (on Monday too) and got royally pissed to celebrate.
Getting the train back to Stansted from Bond Street whilst dying for a pee and very very late for check-in is no picnic I tell thee!!!
R
We are still waiting on the interview date to be set. We sent Packet 3 in on the 16th of April but no word yet. I put down August 1st to move but as M has gotten into her first choice law school with 100% funding and starts on August 15th we aim to be outta here around early July.
Should I call them and highlight this as time's a marching on?
Good luck with all upcoming interviews and congrats to all recent approvals. And I don't know if he's updated yet, but Andy from Milneshine (from the UK) had his interview on Monday and got the visa. We met up in the pub opposite Bentwick mansions after my medical (on Monday too) and got royally pissed to celebrate.
Getting the train back to Stansted from Bond Street whilst dying for a pee and very very late for check-in is no picnic I tell thee!!!
R
WOOOHOOO another red approval.. just got a text from Damian and after 2.5 hours he's APPROVED!!!!!!!!!
As luck would have it, M just called and told me I have the interview at 9am on the 27th of May .. I feel sick!!!
R
R
QUOTE (Eli the Barrowboy @ May 2 2008, 11:50 AM)
Hi All,
We are still waiting on the interview date to be set. We sent Packet 3 in on the 16th of April but no word yet. I put down August 1st to move but as M has gotten into her first choice law school with 100% funding and starts on August 15th we aim to be outta here around early July.
Should I call them and highlight this as time's a marching on?
Good luck with all upcoming interviews and congrats to all recent approvals. And I don't know if he's updated yet, but Andy from Milneshine (from the UK) had his interview on Monday and got the visa. We met up in the pub opposite Bentwick mansions after my medical (on Monday too) and got royally pissed to celebrate.
Getting the train back to Stansted from Bond Street whilst dying for a pee and very very late for check-in is no picnic I tell thee!!!
R
We are still waiting on the interview date to be set. We sent Packet 3 in on the 16th of April but no word yet. I put down August 1st to move but as M has gotten into her first choice law school with 100% funding and starts on August 15th we aim to be outta here around early July.
Should I call them and highlight this as time's a marching on?
Good luck with all upcoming interviews and congrats to all recent approvals. And I don't know if he's updated yet, but Andy from Milneshine (from the UK) had his interview on Monday and got the visa. We met up in the pub opposite Bentwick mansions after my medical (on Monday too) and got royally pissed to celebrate.
Getting the train back to Stansted from Bond Street whilst dying for a pee and very very late for check-in is no picnic I tell thee!!!
R
Yay!!! congrats Eli, I was going to post to say that there's no chance you'd still be waiting in July, but I don't have to now!!!
QUOTE (Damian&Kelly @ May 2 2008, 12:00 PM)
WOOOHOOO another red approval.. just got a text from Damian and after 2.5 hours he's APPROVED!!!!!!!!!
Congrats great news!!!
Cheers Guys,
Just booked our flights over - Merc is coming with me - and we can stay with my sis and her other half in Primrose Hill. He works in Bond Street and has an 8.30am start so we can travel in with him.
God I'm really nervous.
One problem, we have already booked a trip to Paris on the 29th and I'm wondering, how long until we can expect my passport back?
Life's never simple, eh?
R
Just booked our flights over - Merc is coming with me - and we can stay with my sis and her other half in Primrose Hill. He works in Bond Street and has an 8.30am start so we can travel in with him.
God I'm really nervous.
One problem, we have already booked a trip to Paris on the 29th and I'm wondering, how long until we can expect my passport back?
Life's never simple, eh?
R
QUOTE (Damian&Kelly @ May 2 2008, 12:00 PM)
WOOOHOOO another red approval.. just got a text from Damian and after 2.5 hours he's APPROVED!!!!!!!!!
Awesome!!! Congrats
QUOTE (Eli the Barrowboy @ May 2 2008, 01:02 PM)
One problem, we have already booked a trip to Paris on the 29th and I'm wondering, how long until we can expect my passport back?
One possible resolution is applying for an Irish passport.
Now, maybe Poiteen can help here. It says somewhere on the packet 3 forms, list any countries you have a passport for. I put none as I never got an Irish one. But will applying for one now, which I will have by the time I go for interview jeopardize my interview?
Thoughts?
R
QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ May 2 2008, 03:38 AM)
courier??? COURIER?!?! do you mean you didn't use -
DA-DA-DAAAAAAAAA -
Special Delivery?
DA-DA-DAAAAAAAAA -
Special Delivery?
I know! What a risk-taker... so cavalier when one's LIFE and future HAPPINESS are at stake.
Congratulations to Damian & Kelly!!! January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
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February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
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March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
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Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll
February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven
March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC.
April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
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Still waiting:Sad Eyes...........................................2008-02-25 Stuck in AP - hopefully not for long!
Upcoming Interviews:
- Damian& Kelly.....................................2008-05-02 APPROVED!!!!
- Coatsy..............................................2008-05-15
- saffyre..............................................2008-05-19
- Robyn-n-Kris......................................2008-05-20
- Sal and Jay........................................2008-05-23
Just changed the flights to a week later - easier all around - £100 but worth every penny for peace of mind!!!
One possible resolution is applying for an Irish passport.
Now, maybe Poiteen can help here. It says somewhere on the packet 3 forms, list any countries you have a passport for. I put none as I never got an Irish one. But will applying for one now, which I will have by the time I go for interview jeopardize my interview?
Thoughts?
R
QUOTE (Eli the Barrowboy @ May 2 2008, 01:29 PM)
QUOTE (Eli the Barrowboy @ May 2 2008, 01:02 PM)
One problem, we have already booked a trip to Paris on the 29th and I'm wondering, how long until we can expect my passport back?
One possible resolution is applying for an Irish passport.
Now, maybe Poiteen can help here. It says somewhere on the packet 3 forms, list any countries you have a passport for. I put none as I never got an Irish one. But will applying for one now, which I will have by the time I go for interview jeopardize my interview?
Thoughts?
R
Congrats Damian & Kelly!!
Likewise, I'll be at the mercy of the wonderful courier SMS next week! Have had dealings with them before, with concert tickets. Not fun! But at least that's all I have to worry about now, not flying out for 6 weeks.
Good job with those who've just got interview dates. Wishing you all the very best.
Likewise, I'll be at the mercy of the wonderful courier SMS next week! Have had dealings with them before, with concert tickets. Not fun! But at least that's all I have to worry about now, not flying out for 6 weeks.
Good job with those who've just got interview dates. Wishing you all the very best.
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