CR1 WAIT!!

[The Heub's 0]

Hey Guys,

I just wondered how long its taking us brits to get a interview recently? We have sent our CR1 this month and i know its gonna be a long wait from what ive read. I am english and my husband is American, I returned to the UK to apply for the spousal visa..and now feel completely helpless!!! When can you do the medical? and do you have to go to London to do it?..

Thanks for any replies x

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

There's some good info in the UK Wiki articles.

[Justine+David 218]

It'll probably be at least 6-9 months of waiting, some more, some less...welcome to the journey!

[JoannaV 174]

Hey Guys,

I just wondered how long its taking us brits to get a interview recently? We have sent our CR1 this month and i know its gonna be a long wait from what ive read. I am english and my husband is American, I returned to the UK to apply for the spousal visa..and now feel completely helpless!!! When can you do the medical? and do you have to go to London to do it?..

Thanks for any replies x

The wait does seem to be a little long right now. I went through this a year ago and was lucky to have a very short wait. It is always possible that they will suddenly put lots of staff onto the task of clearing I-130 petitions, in which case the wait may be shorter again. You can but hope! But be prepared for a long wait.

You do have to go to London for the medical, http://www.visamedicals.info/us.asp You can't do this until you have your case number, which you will get once your petition is approved. As soon as you get this you can book an appointment. Right now you just want to check you have all your vaccinations, and visit your local GP if you need your tetanus updated or haven't had the MMR. You also need to find a co-sponsor if your husband doesn't earn enough to sponsor you. Other than that, just try to relax and make the most of your last months in the UK! Eat some pasties!

[The Heub's 0]

The wait does seem to be a little long right now. I went through this a year ago and was lucky to have a very short wait. It is always possible that they will suddenly put lots of staff onto the task of clearing I-130 petitions, in which case the wait may be shorter again. You can but hope! But be prepared for a long wait.

You do have to go to London for the medical, http://www.visamedicals.info/us.asp You can't do this until you have your case number, which you will get once your petition is approved. As soon as you get this you can book an appointment. Right now you just want to check you have all your vaccinations, and visit your local GP if you need your tetanus updated or haven't had the MMR. You also need to find a co-sponsor if your husband doesn't earn enough to sponsor you. Other than that, just try to relax and make the most of your last months in the UK! Eat some pasties!

Thanks sooo much !! Well our journey has begun..im sure i will be on here with other questions and queries..!