Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
September 20, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
APPROVED!!!!
I arrived at 11:05, where there was a gazebo outside the US embassy, under which was a lady at a desk. She asked for my passport and DS-160, signed it, and then pointed me to the direction of the security cabin, where I was told to put my belt and mobile phone in a plastic bag. My passport was checked again and my bag was scanned, and I went through a metal detection machine. I was asked to open my bag, as I had a portable charger in it, but once they saw what it was, they let me proceed into the building.
Here I showed my DS-160 at the desk and some stickers were stuck on, displaying the number that I would have to look out for. I went into a large, reasonably grand hall, which was packed with people sitting down, while others were queuing up at windows. I was told to take a seat near the front. There was a large screen, displaying the numbers that were being called up, and at which window. A loud beep noise would alert people when the next person was being called. This beep seemed to occur every few seconds. My number was I904, but the screen only seemed to display numbers beginning with N, V or E, which at first had me panicked. Finally, the I numbers started to be displayed, I901, I902, I903 and then my number. I went up to window 14 which was around the back right corner of the main hall. There was a long line of people queuing up and I was unsure whether to also join this line. I asked and was told not to wait with them, but to slip past them to my window.
I was greeted by a friendly English man, who asked for my passport, DS-160, police certificate, birth certificate, I-134, supporting document (I chose to give my fiancé's employer letter), and a photo of me. This was scanned and returned. My fingerprints were taken and I was given my chest X-Ray back, and told to return to the hall, to wait for my name again. It was now around 11:30 and the hall was a lot quieter, and only a few windows seemed to be in operation.
After an hour of waiting, the I numbers were being called again. This time for the interview. Person I901 took absolutely ages, I hope it ended well! I902 was very quick. I903 was called up, and I was hoping to be called up next. These three had all been called to window 15. Then I905 was called to window 15 and I panicked, wondering why they had missed me out. I went to ask someone when PING! My number was displayed at window 16. Phew!
I was greeted by a very friendly American lady who asked for my left hand fingerprints, and then I was told to raise my right hand and swear to only say the truth.
She asked how we met, how many times we had met, when the last time we spoke was, what my fiancé does, what I do, what I hope to do in Florida (work wise), until when I had to go to America (10th Feb, I think?). She saw that my police certificate said No Live Trace and said she knew what it was for as I had already declared it on my DS-160 (it was something very minor from when I was 11) and asked if I had a subject access report. I did and showed it to her, and she said that this will in no way have an impact on their decision to issue me a visa, and that was it! She gave me my papers back all neatly paper clipped together and told me I was approved and should be receiving my passport in 1-2 weeks. I thanked her and walked out with a huge smile, calling my fiancé to tell him the good news. I think I was all done by 12:35.
Painless! Just a lot of nervous waiting around. |
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Very Good |
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