2010 United Kingdom Interview Thread

[Ricky+Vanessa 41]

I am in similar situation and have the same question. I received packet 4 two days ago. My interview date is 6th of May too. We plan to take with us one year old boy. Any advice?

I don't know how helpful these two links are but I came across them during the week:

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=712

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=784

If someone from the embassy said not to bring them then it seems a little contradictory. But I also notice these blogs were post lasted year so I don't know if they changed something.

[ohlpomr 0]

I just got my email from the Embassy. They've moved our interview up from May 17 to April 16. We're very excited!

Glad it worked out, hokie. best of luck

[thatbritishlass 2]

Good question. I'm assuming you mean the beneficiary name is misspelled? Hopefully someone has an answer on this on for ya, but if it were me I'd call the NVC. Maybe posting this in the consulate section might get a few hits.

it was the petitioner's name that was misspelled. We rang nvc who told us to call the embassy....rang dos who told us to email scslondon@state.gov, but the auto reply said it was not for visa queries.

At the moment I'm not too worried as his name is spelled correctly on the noa1 and noa2 from uscis as well as the i129f - and I'm assuming by this stage it's all about me (the beneficiary ) but I was wondering if anyone had come across anything similar.

As an aside I also managed to miss some previous addresses off my g325a, which I thought might mean an rfe from uscis - but we got a straight approval. At the moment my plan of action is to take an amended g325a with me to interview just in case, but not send it in case it just causes complications. However I'd welcome any advice

[sveta & jeff 0]

I don't know how helpful these two links are but I came across them during the week:

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=712

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=784

If someone from the embassy said not to bring them then it seems a little contradictory. But I also notice these blogs were post lasted year so I don't know if they changed something.

Ricky+Vanessa thanks a lot for the links

[moss 0]

My passport and visa just came through! I have never been so excited to see a courier. This means I can fly tomorrow! I can't stop looking at my visa... it's like a medal for everything we've been through in the last 8 months. I'm SO intrigued by the brown envelope though... it feels like it has some sort of booklet in it. Does anyone know what's inside?

[Y&E 12]

Congrats Moss! I can't wait for that day either.

[A and J 4]

Congrates Moss and such a quick turn around from NVC to interview....Have a great trip and enjoy being reunited with your other half

[Lansbury 19]

I'm SO intrigued by the brown envelope though... it feels like it has some sort of booklet in it. Does anyone know what's inside?

It is your file from the Embassy, basically all the paperwork filed to get your visa. You are couriering it to the US where it becomes the start of your USCIS file.

[SunDrop 59]

January 2010 Graduates of the US Embassy, London

Jewel-8, Claire and Troy, lirwin2000, laura00412, beatlesrebel, Kimmy and PJ, NotworkSte, xSweeTiex, FrostyMist, viol8torUK, TeamMoran

D_G, Andrew + Bethany, RUSSandRACHEL, david'sgirl/Scotinmass, Nikki-UK, earlgreygirl, jonoger1984, jenanddan2010, amykathleen2005

February 2010 Graduates of the US Embassy, London

Hindocha, munkeynuts, yorkshirerose22, .Jay'n'Terri, ajbe1986, brit la, Think~Pink, h1a1, karenista

March 2010 Graduates of the US Embassy, London

April 2010 Graduates of the US Embassy, London

May 2010 Graduates of the US Embassy, London

March Interviews (* days between (K1) returning P3/ (CR1) returning DS-3032 and Interview)

K-1..........kjrrem................2 Mar 2010 (49 days)

K-1..........MattHeartCass.........4 Mar 2010 (123 days)

K-1..........jkminney..............5 Mar 2010 (40 days)

CR-1.........pwac..................5 Mar 2010 (41 days)

CR-1.........ruth_a................9 Mar 2010 (62 days)

K-1..........Justine+David........10 Mar 2010 (98 days)

K-1..........moss.................16 Mar 2010 (51 days)

K-1..........david b..............18 Mar 2010 (please fill in your timeline!)

April Interviews (* days between (K1) returning P3/ (CR1) returning DS-3032 and Interview)

DCF.........ohlpomr................6 Apr 2010 (116 days)

K-1.........Rito...................6 Apr 2010 (59 days)

IR-1........Hellojulie.............6 Apr 2010

IR-1........Hokie97...............16 Apr 2010 (93 days)

K-1.........Ricky+Vanessa.........19 Apr 2010 (109 days)

K-1.........JMR...................30 Apr 2010 (74 days)

May Interviews

K-1.........Gela...................6 May 2010 (62 days)

DCF.........sveta & jeff...........6 May 2010 (61 days)

= APPROVED

Waiting for interview date:

Adrian+Mike (K-1) P3 sent 21 Jan

Kristen & David (K-1) P3 sent 15 March

nickm - P3 sent 18 March

doghandler - P3 sent 19 March

Between NOA2 and P3

Leenie - NOA2: 5 Jan

visacat - NOA2: 16 Feb

Amy and Michael - NOA2: 25 Feb

ztaylor - NOA2: 25 Feb

Miss Jess - NOA2: 1 Mar

Y&E - NOA2: 3 Mar

A and J - NOA2: 17 Mar

Edited March 22, 2010 by SunDrop

[thatbritishlass 2]

Yaaaaay....you can add me to the 'waiting interview date' list Sundrop!! Just posted off my Packet 3 with a big kiss for good luck as it navigates the Royal Mail system...now all we can do is wait

J

[Gela 0]

Ricky+Vanessa, thank you for the links. I thought about it over the weekend and decided that we will go together to London. I will go to the interview by myself and my baby will hung out with daddy :-)

[musikgal06 1]

SunDrop, you can add my fiance and I to the interview list for April....my fiance will be at the embassy April 7th! Good luck to everyone with upcoming interviews!

[SunDrop 59]

January 2010 Graduates of the US Embassy, London

Jewel-8, Claire and Troy, lirwin2000, laura00412, beatlesrebel, Kimmy and PJ, NotworkSte, xSweeTiex, FrostyMist, viol8torUK, TeamMoran

D_G, Andrew + Bethany, RUSSandRACHEL, david'sgirl/Scotinmass, Nikki-UK, earlgreygirl, jonoger1984, jenanddan2010, amykathleen2005

February 2010 Graduates of the US Embassy, London

Hindocha, munkeynuts, yorkshirerose22, .Jay'n'Terri, ajbe1986, brit la, Think~Pink, h1a1, karenista

March 2010 Graduates of the US Embassy, London

April 2010 Graduates of the US Embassy, London

May 2010 Graduates of the US Embassy, London

March Interviews (* days between (K1) returning P3/ (CR1) returning DS-3032 and Interview)

K-1..........kjrrem................2 Mar 2010 (49 days)

K-1..........MattHeartCass.........4 Mar 2010 (123 days)

K-1..........jkminney..............5 Mar 2010 (40 days)

CR-1.........pwac..................5 Mar 2010 (41 days)

CR-1.........ruth_a................9 Mar 2010 (62 days)

K-1..........Justine+David........10 Mar 2010 (98 days)

K-1..........moss.................16 Mar 2010 (51 days)

K-1..........david b..............18 Mar 2010 (please fill in your timeline!)

April Interviews (* days between (K1) returning P3/ (CR1) returning DS-3032 and Interview)

DCF.........ohlpomr................6 Apr 2010 (116 days)

K-1.........Rito...................6 Apr 2010 (59 days)

IR-1........Hellojulie.............6 Apr 2010

K-1.........musikgal06.............7 Apr 2010 (64 days)

IR-1........Hokie97...............16 Apr 2010 (93 days)

K-1.........Ricky+Vanessa.........19 Apr 2010 (109 days)

K-1.........JMR...................30 Apr 2010 (74 days)

May Interviews

K-1.........Gela...................6 May 2010 (62 days)

DCF.........sveta & jeff...........6 May 2010 (61 days)

= APPROVED

Waiting for interview date:

Adrian+Mike (K-1) P3 sent 21 Jan

Kristen & David (K-1) P3 sent 15 March

nickm - P3 sent 18 March

doghandler - P3 sent 19 March

Miss Jess - P3 sent 22 March

Between NOA2 and P3

Leenie - NOA2: 5 Jan

visacat - NOA2: 16 Feb

Amy and Michael - NOA2: 25 Feb

ztaylor - NOA2: 25 Feb

Y&E - NOA2: 3 Mar

A and J - NOA2: 17 Mar

[A and J 4]

NVC got our case yesterday and I got my london case number today, they told me to phone back next week to find out if its been sent to london...man i really hope this goes fast so i can get that much needed May or very early June interview date.

[Hellojulie 0]

I don't know how helpful these two links are but I came across them during the week:

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=712

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=784

If someone from the embassy said not to bring them then it seems a little contradictory. But I also notice these blogs were post lasted year so I don't know if they changed something.

That is odd, I went back and read the email I was sent.

To paraphrase it says:

Remember the petitioner is not required to attend - he can appear alone - we do not advise bringing children (because it can take ages), but we are happy to allow YOU to attend (me, his spouse, not child).

So I suppose in retrospect they are advising me not to bring him, not saying that I can't. It is so strongly worded though, it made me assume there is a rule against it. We will be in London with him, maybe we should just all show up and see what happens?

Normally I would not mind him going alone, its just that I am self employed. If they have questions about my taxes ect for the I-184, he'll be a bit stuck answering them.

Ergh. Will be happy when this bit is over.

Edited March 24, 2010 by Hellojulie