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Laura+Tom

Nov 11 2008, 01:20 PM

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.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Interviews:

andiste08........................K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!
Stuart n Courtney............K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!
FeeandJosh.....................K1.................................11/17/2008

December 2008 Interviews

desilu............................CR1.................................12/11/2008
Isma.............................CR1..................................12/17/2008

Still waiting:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?
Sassasdave.......................................09/30/2008 – anyone any info?
stevi1123...........................................10/16/2008 - Approved pending additional documentation

Scarlett

Nov 12 2008, 12:08 PM

Congratulations latest graduates!

Stuart n Courtney

Nov 12 2008, 07:43 PM

QUOTE (andiste08 @ Nov 11 2008, 05:08 PM)

QUOTE (Stuart n Courtney @ Nov 11 2008, 09:53 AM)

QUOTE (andiste08 @ Nov 10 2008, 11:01 PM)

QUOTE (Stuart n Courtney @ Nov 10 2008, 02:25 PM)

I got approved too woo hoo

where in the waiting room were you stevo? what was your number lol i was 5019! Congratulations

Congrats Stuart! I was number 5003.. I got there at 7:30am this morning. The whole process only took around 1.5 hours, did you have to wait a long time? By the time I left, the embassy was pretty crowded.

what time was your actuall appointment? mine was 10am so I got there at 9am and didn't leave til about 2pm lol although they did have problems with the computer when they were doing me! so to speak.

I don't care tho if it took all day, I wasn't leaving til they said the magic words "you're approved"

Congratulations again

Stuart

My appointment was at 8am! I had to leave my house at 6:30am, which I haven't done since I was 17.. haha. I got in to the embassy at around 8am, and left just before 10am. At the first part of my appointment, the computer wouldn't work as well. Had to grab everything and go from cubical 01 to 14, stopping of at 12 to pay the fees. What did you think of the giant envelope with the x-rays? It raised a few eyebrows when I sat down to wait for the interview. Maybe the onlookers thought I was a special agent? Well, probably not lol. I was trying to look out for you, but I couldn't recognise you from your forum picture. Congrats too, I agree, the words "you're approved" are worth any amount of time.

Steve

wow that was early. i was cubical 1 too when it broke so must have just been that computer. how dumb are they that they continue to use a broken computer hours later after first discovering it was broken then looked shocked as if they didn't know lol Yeah I had to stand at cubical 1 for an hour whilst they tried to fix the computer with everyone looking at me carrying the brown envelope with my xrays. Must have looked very official and important. I was sitting up next to the courier service whilst I was waiting. How quiet was the place? nobody wanted to talk or make any noise, so many nervous people in the same room was really funny. Thankfully thats over for us now

andiste08

Nov 13 2008, 05:41 AM

SMS delivered my visa this morning, it was issued on the same day as my interview, the 10th of November. Also got a giant envelope that's to only be opened by an Immigration Officer or a Public Health Officer.

newenglander

Nov 13 2008, 04:56 PM

We're STILL waiting.

I think I have my timeline messed up on here but we started in Feb 2008, he was given the wrong papers for the police report -- took two months to get that straightened out, he got the medical in mid August (delayed a little bit because he was sent to his own doctor for a back up check on the blood pressure), but on Sept. 9th he sent his checklist and it was received and signed for by London on August 12th.

He spoke many times with a man in the embassy who said everything was received and okay -- just wait for the interview date. Nothing since then and that line doesn't lead to that nice man anymore, it leads to the helpline.

He spoke with the helpline last week -- they had no record of him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've emailed the embassy with the code they gave him -- nothing back from them. Maybe HE has to be the one to do the emailing, not ME? Would that make any difference? It's been one week.

Somebody can add us to the still waiting list if they want to. I hope to not be there for very long. I wish we didn't need such a list.

Stuart n Courtney

Nov 15 2008, 03:09 PM

QUOTE (andiste08 @ Nov 13 2008, 10:41 AM)

Congratulations. I'm still waiting on my visa to be delivered. Getting a little nervous. So much for 3-5 days delivery

Laura+Tom

Nov 16 2008, 11:48 AM

Good luck FeeandJosh for tomorrow!! November is a quiet month.

Stuart n Courtney

Nov 16 2008, 12:09 PM

Very best of luck Fee and Josh for tomorrow, I'm sure you'll get approved!!

Stuart

FeeandJosh

Nov 17 2008, 07:33 PM

QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Nov 16 2008, 04:48 PM)

Good luck FeeandJosh for tomorrow!! November is a quiet month.

QUOTE (Stuart n Courtney @ Nov 16 2008, 05:09 PM)

Very best of luck Fee and Josh for tomorrow, I'm sure you'll get approved!!

Stuart

Thanks guys!! I was approved 'pending medical'!! i had my medical last thursday and it wasnt gonna reach the embassy until the day after my interview. Overall it was a good experiance....apart from the four and a half hour wait for the actual interview! ill post my review tomorrow. im soooo tired!!

-fee x

Damian&Kelly

Nov 17 2008, 09:05 PM

Congratulations!!!

Laura+Tom

Nov 18 2008, 01:10 PM

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.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969, sassasdave

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Interviews:

andiste08........................K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!
Stuart n Courtney............K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!
FeeandJosh.....................K1.................................11/17/2008 APPROVED!!!!!

December 2008 Interviews

desilu............................CR1.................................12/11/2008
Isma.............................CR1..................................12/17/2008

Still waiting:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?
stevi1123..........................................10/16/2008 - Approved pending additional documentation

LorriQ

Nov 18 2008, 01:36 PM

QUOTE (newenglander @ Nov 13 2008, 03:56 PM)

We're STILL waiting.

Did you get the auto reply?
As long as you are the filer - you can email inquires to the consulate (according to DOS/NVC).
I mailed an inquiry on 11/15/08 and according to the auto mail they are taking 3 to 4 days to reply to emails. Hopefully I will hear something by thursday!
8 months and counting since NOA1.

Stuart n Courtney

Nov 18 2008, 06:04 PM

andiste08

Nov 19 2008, 04:27 AM

Super congrats Fee and Josh!

Hopeful5

Nov 22 2008, 11:45 AM

QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Nov 18 2008, 01:10 PM)

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.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969, sassasdave

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Interviews:

andiste08........................K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!
Stuart n Courtney............K1.................................11/10/2008 APPROVED!!!!!
FeeandJosh.....................K1.................................11/17/2008 APPROVED!!!!!

December 2008 Interviews

desilu............................CR1.................................12/11/2008
Isma.............................CR1..................................12/17/2008

Still waiting:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?
stevi1123..........................................10/16/2008 - Approved pending additional documentation

I can't wait until we're on the list! Nath's packet 3 was received by the Embassy on Nov. 13th, had his medical on the 19th, and now we're just waiting for our interview date! We're hoping sometime while I'm over during Dec-Jan so we can both fly down together.

Laura+Tom

Nov 23 2008, 02:26 PM

Update since it appears that there will be no more November interviews.

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.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969, sassasdave

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London
andiste08, Stuart n Courtney, FeeandJosh

December 2008 Interviews

desilu............................CR1.................................12/11/2008
Isma.............................CR1..................................12/17/2008

Still waiting:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?
stevi1123..........................................10/16/2008 - Approved pending additional documentation

lsma

Nov 25 2008, 07:52 AM

Hi Laura+Tom - actually I am assuming it's Laura who does all the updates?

I have managed to get my interview date moved forward to the 5th Dec. So it's looking more hopeful to get there before Christmas!

Lynne

Laura+Tom

Nov 25 2008, 08:42 AM

Yup tis I Laura. I'll change it when I get home. Looks like December will be a quiet month.

lsma

Nov 25 2008, 10:45 AM

Thanks Laura x

Laura+Tom

Nov 25 2008, 01:24 PM

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.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969, sassasdave

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London
andiste08, Stuart n Courtney, FeeandJosh

Shannon ♥ Nick

Nov 26 2008, 09:29 AM

Just thought we'd say hello, were still waiting for our NOA2 and according to our time line should be anytime this week but with USless on long weekend again not holding much hope GRRRR

Hopeful5

Nov 26 2008, 01:31 PM

You can add Nathan's interview date! He got it today. It's on December 19th, at 8am. That day also happens to be my birthday, and I'll be over there to join him.

Sounds like a good birthday present to me!

Stuart n Courtney

Nov 26 2008, 09:59 PM

QUOTE (Hopeful5 @ Nov 26 2008, 06:31 PM)

You can add Nathan's interview date! He got it today. It's on December 19th, at 8am. That day also happens to be my birthday, and I'll be over there to join him.

Sounds like a good birthday present to me!

Congratulations on the interview date. Perfect timing too with your birthday and you being there. Very best of luck to you both

Stuart

Hopeful5

Nov 26 2008, 10:06 PM

QUOTE (Stuart n Courtney @ Nov 26 2008, 09:59 PM)

QUOTE (Hopeful5 @ Nov 26 2008, 06:31 PM)

You can add Nathan's interview date! He got it today. It's on December 19th, at 8am. That day also happens to be my birthday, and I'll be over there to join him.

Sounds like a good birthday present to me!

Congratulations on the interview date. Perfect timing too with your birthday and you being there. Very best of luck to you both

Stuart

Thanks!

It's quite a relief! Looks like you'll be coming over here just before I leave for Scotland!
Take care!

newenglander

Nov 27 2008, 08:35 PM

I never thought I'd get to say this but my PETE may be next in line. I got an email from the consulate that he will be receiving his interview date and time "shortly." I hardly dare to believe it.

Laura+Tom

Nov 29 2008, 03:02 PM

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.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969, sassasdave

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London
andiste08, Stuart n Courtney, FeeandJosh

newenglander

Dec 1 2008, 01:47 PM

I just heard from my congressman's office that Pete's interview will be January 9th at 9am. (unless we can get it sooner so he can be here for Christmas.) He should receive the letter in a few days telling him that it's the 9th.

Jason&Sarah

Dec 1 2008, 03:46 PM

Just spoke with DOS today, and Sarah's interview is January 13th, at 8am.

Good luck to everyone!!!!!!

Stuart n Courtney

Dec 2 2008, 07:58 AM

Good to see more poeple getting interview dates, even if it is January and not December for Christmas. Good luck to everyone still waiting and very best of luck to all those with interviews coming up!

Stuart

rocks

Dec 2 2008, 11:47 AM

QUOTE (Stuart n Courtney @ Dec 2 2008, 07:58 AM)

i found out mine yesterday, 15th december.

i wish that gave me enough time to get there by christmas.

there's always next year though eh?

Laura+Tom

Dec 2 2008, 02:21 PM

Wheeeee updates!

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.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969, sassasdave

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London
andiste08, Stuart n Courtney, FeeandJosh

December 2008 Interviews

Isma.............................CR1..................................12/05/2008
desilu............................CR1.................................12/11/2008
rocks.............................K1...................................12/15/2008
Hopeful5.........................K1...................................12/19/2008

2009 Interviews

newenglander.................K1...................................01/09/2009
Jason&Sarah...................K1...................................01/13/2009

Still waiting:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?
stevi1123..........................................10/16/2008 - Approved pending additional documentation

newenglander

Dec 3 2008, 06:58 PM

NEWSFLASH!!!!!!!

Pete finally got an interview for Jan. 9th but we wanted to try for something before CHRISTMAS. We called and got a code number and I emailed and within 24 hours I got an email back with his new interview date of DECEMBER 9!!!!!

I didn't even know you could get your interview date moved up until I read it on here. We're going to be practicing the questions and he's going to be getting all the documents in order -- F-A-S-T. Thanks for all the help along the way, it's been since mid-February when we filed and said good bye. This is exciting and scary at the same time.

Laura+Tom

Dec 4 2008, 04:48 PM

Yay, that's great.

Good luck lsma for tomorrow!!

mrssmith

Dec 4 2008, 04:57 PM

We got our interview date through today, myself and my daughter have an interview on 14th January 9am. Could you please add us to the list.
Now the panicking begins!

newenglander

Dec 4 2008, 10:12 PM

QUOTE (mrssmith @ Dec 4 2008, 04:57 PM)

We got our interview date through today, myself and my daughter have an interview on 14th January 9am. Could you please add us to the list.
Now the panicking begins!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY for all of you and good luck.
We've spent tonight on the phone rehearsing the questions and making sure he has all the documents. This is nervewracking but ours will soon be over. Whatever happens, I'll come back here and post about it -- anyone still waiting can use all the information they can get.

newenglander

Dec 4 2008, 10:18 PM

To think that I had to call my congressman's office and THEY were the ones who first told me the interview date.

Then I emailed the embassy and got it moved up to Dec. 9th--instead of taking 8 days to answer like they did before, they answered in TWO days. Furthermore they said that his interview would now be on Dec. 9th instead of January.

In addition to THAT, it only took TWO days for him to receive the interview letter from them. It didn't even get lost in the mail like everything else has.

(I can't believe that I returned the embassy email and said I LOVED THEM!) (or is it my congressman's office that I should be loving??)

lsma

Dec 5 2008, 06:59 AM

And that's a yes to a visa for us! Will write review later when I come down off this big high!

Lynne

Laura+Tom

Dec 5 2008, 07:03 AM

QUOTE (lsma @ Dec 5 2008, 11:59 AM)

And that's a yes to a visa for us! Will write review later when I come down off this big high!

Lynne

Yay congratulations!!!

Damian&Kelly

Dec 5 2008, 09:38 AM

Congratulations!!!

LorriQ

Dec 5 2008, 10:02 AM

So happy for all of you!

Laura - would you add us to the still waiting list - seems like it is a magic charm and I could use one right about now!

Thanks!

Laura+Tom

Dec 5 2008, 03:33 PM

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.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca, Guinness1969, sassasdave

October 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Barry and Jackie, BMJ, saraswaiti007,sunnybear, Damian P, Bexxie, cca, gingerblue, KYLady, Wifetobe, Scarlett, fickmoley

November 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London
andiste08, Stuart n Courtney, FeeandJosh

December 2008 Interviews

Isma.............................CR1..................................12/05/2008 APPROVED!!!!
newenglander................K1..................................12/09/2008
desilu............................CR1.................................12/11/2008
rocks..............................K1...................................12/15/2008
Hopeful5........................K1...................................12/19/2008

2009 Interviews

Jason&Sarah...................K1...................................01/13/2009
Mrssmith & daughter.......CR1.................................01/14/2009

Still waiting for approval:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?
stevi1123.........................................10/16/2008 - Approved pending additional documentation

Lorri, as soon as you get your date I'll add you to the list, hopefully you won't be waiting too long. The still waiting list above is for those stuck in some kind of AP or approval is pending for some other reason. Unfortunately it looks like Sad Eyes has been there a while.

LorriQ

Dec 5 2008, 03:54 PM

Duh, interview thread!

Sorry - am looking for the magic potion/gri-gri/mojo or whatever!

Thanks Laura!

Stinky Monkey

Dec 6 2008, 05:50 AM

QUOTE (lsma @ Dec 5 2008, 11:59 AM)

And that's a yes to a visa for us! Will write review later when I come down off this big high!

Lynne

Congratulations so happy for you both

newenglander

Dec 7 2008, 10:49 PM

Lorri, I hope they speed things up for you. I know how upsetting and frustrating it is. Can't they just do this ONE thing for you so you can get the interview scheduled??!!!!

There's a lucky star for you.

My Pete is heading to London TOMORROW night (my stomach is knotting up, sinking feeling too). He's going by overnight bus from the North, getting off the bus and going by tube to the embassy for 8:30. He should be called at 9 and he just HAS to get approved. Assuming he does get approved, he's going to wait around and get the visa that same day.

He's going to call me tomorrow night just before he gets on that bus for London. and (since he's too cheap--which is a good thing) he's not going to take his cell/mobile phone with him I don't know how he's going to call me to tell me the results. Oh, he's meeting an old friend in London -- the friend will probably let him use his phone to call me. I'm rambling on like this because I'm nervous.

Thank you for adding us to the December list.

Laura+Tom

Dec 8 2008, 04:26 AM

QUOTE (newenglander @ Dec 8 2008, 03:49 AM)

Lorri, I hope they speed things up for you. I know how upsetting and frustrating it is. Can't they just do this ONE thing for you so you can get the interview scheduled??!!!!

There's a lucky star for you.

My Pete is heading to London TOMORROW night (my stomach is knotting up, sinking feeling too). He's going by overnight bus from the North, getting off the bus and going by tube to the embassy for 8:30. He should be called at 9 and he just HAS to get approved. Assuming he does get approved, he's going to wait around and get the visa that same day.

He's going to call me tomorrow night just before he gets on that bus for London. and (since he's too cheap--which is a good thing) he's not going to take his cell/mobile phone with him I don't know how he's going to call me to tell me the results. Oh, he's meeting an old friend in London -- the friend will probably let him use his phone to call me. I'm rambling on like this because I'm nervous.

Thank you for adding us to the December list.

Just to let you know the visa won't be issued the same day. It will be delivered by courier to his home/work address and can take up to a week to arrive.

newenglander

Dec 8 2008, 12:06 PM

Just to let you know the visa won't be issued the same day. It will be delivered by courier to his home/work address and can take up to a week to arrive.

Maybe so but he's been told that he can pay and then come back at the end of the day and pick it up. No matter really --as long as he gets it!

elmcitymaven

Dec 8 2008, 12:09 PM

That's the first time I've ever heard of someone being told they could pick it up same day -- who told him this? I'm just asking because I wouldn't want him to be disappointed!

lsma

Dec 8 2008, 12:10 PM

Good luck for tomorrow.

My visa was available for delivery the following day from the interview so you probably won't have long to wait even if they don't release it that day

Laura+Tom

Dec 8 2008, 01:22 PM

Yeah I suppose it would be nice to know if it was the embassy that said that. Especially for those that don't live very close to London. I've never heard of anyone getting theirs the same day in London, every review that I have read they had to pay for delivery and wait between one day and about 7 depending on circumstances.

newenglander

Dec 8 2008, 09:18 PM

I don't know who told him he could get his visa the same day, I wish I could tell you. I'll be able to tell you more when I get to talk to him.

It couldn't have been the embassy because you can't even speak to them. It could have been his lawyer's assistant (not the one we used) because they do some immigration.

He called to say good bye while he was waiting for the bus and now he's on his way.

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