London 2012- K1s from NOA2 to interview thread

[r3dg3cko rob 4]

Thanks for all the congratulations - I've got to say it feels like such a huge weight off my shoulders after everything that happened with delays and transfers to Texas etc. Such a huge void of obscure processes miss-communication that makes this whole process so much harder than it needs to be. We filed our petition in November and I swear all the stress, uncertainty and waiting has aged me significantly. I really feel for anyone still waiting for interviews and anyone having to go through this in the future and hope that they can simplify it all in the future.

On a more positive note (sorry) the actual interview day was pretty straight forward for me and hopefully my account of the day might help someone else. I dropped my phone and ID card (door pass) off at Goulds Pharmacy which is about a hundred yards away from the embassy cost £3 and was very organized.

I completely empathize with Queen having to deal with the English girl outside as she was shouting that everyone had to have a D260 or they wouldn't be allowed in (panicking, I frantically went through my well organized folder looking for a form I knew I didn't have) only to be told when I got to the front that I didn't need it as I was emigrating! Bit of last minute stress and uncertainty before I went in, so thanks to her for that. Only other issue I had outside was that my trousers were rather loose and removing my belt in line could have potentially been rather amusing

I got in and seated and think it was just before 10 (my appointment was scheduled 8:30) That I got called up to the Chinese lady who was very chatty and friendly although she kept talking quietly from time to time and I wasn't sure if I was missing something important. She took my Passport, birth certificate +copy, police certificate +copy Courier receipt and the i-134, gave me my fiance's tax returns and pay info back as she said they didn't need it. Then did the bio-metrics and then gave me the xray DVD in the opened envelope. I thought she said that was the envelope that I had to give to immigration on POE (although the second lady I spoke to said I could keep it?)

Got called up again about half an hour later and had a lovely chat with a nice young american lady She was very informal apart from the section where she asked me if what was written in the application is accurate and true where she severely eyeballed me and caught me off guard for a split second. Went through a few other bits of paperwork and then quite conversationally went through the following questions.

• When and where did we meet?
• How did the relationship develop from there?
• Where did I visit when I went to the U.S.
• Did I meet her family?
• Does she have any siblings?
• Do they all live in Florida?

I responded quite conversationally and as such it flowed quite naturally and in total I think I was done in under 8-9 minutes. After confirming my travel plans and that I'd arranged the courier/collection She said "well that's all fine, your visa is approved" I stood there for a second and asked if that was it. She responded by saying that I could go and sit in the waiting area for as long as I liked as that was free so clearly had a good sense of humor.

I completely agree that there was distinct anticlimax to it after over 10 months of build up and was amazed at how little they asked for after I meticulously put together duplicates of virtually every document we've looked at together with additional evidence. but am so happy and over the moon that it''s all done with. We're getting married on the 11th October so It means I can travel over well before the wedding and really can't wait

Good luck to everyone waiting whether it's for NOA1, NOA2, Case Numbers, Medicals or interviews. It'll all be worth it in the end

Rob

[Azsara 110]

Do they all live in Florida?

I responded quite conversationally and as such it flowed quite naturally and in total I think I was done in under 8-9 minutes. After confirming my travel plans and that I'd arranged the courier/collection She said "well that's all fine, your visa is approved" I stood there for a second and asked if that was it. She responded by saying that I could go and sit in the waiting area for as long as I liked as that was free so clearly had a good sense of humor.

I completely agree that there was distinct anticlimax to it after over 10 months of build up and was amazed at how little they asked for after I meticulously put together duplicates of virtually every document we've looked at together with additional evidence. but am so happy and over the moon that it''s all done with. We're getting married on the 11th October so It means I can travel over well before the wedding and really can't wait

Good luck to everyone waiting whether it's for NOA1, NOA2, Case Numbers, Medicals or interviews. It'll all be worth it in the end

Rob

Lovely thanks for sharing Congrats again!

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Pleased to hear of approvals. Let me add a bit about the x-ray. Nobody in immigration will ever need it again, so enjoy it any way you choose. I really don't know why London always says "carry it in you hand luggage" as of it is presented to somebody.

Your x-ray is taken at Knightsbridge clinic. They know you won't be back as their patient so have no reason to keep an x-ray of you on file. They send everything they have on you to the embassy. The embassy doesn't need it. Your TB clearance is written on the medical forms. So they hand it back to you rather than discarding it.

At POE, the officer wants to see your documents which include the medical forms. The CBP officers aren't radiologists who look at x-rays for disease.

For AOS, the USCIS views your medical forms. They also aren't doctors who view x-rays. That's why they contract out to panel physicians and civil surgeons to make medical decisions on admissibility and fill in forms.

I suppose if you had a chest problem in the future, you could show your new family doctor what your lungs looked like in 2013. Or you could make a drink coaster out of it.

[B&L 19]

Maybe get a printout of the x-ray and frame it? Could make some pretty cool wall art?

Also, unrelated, Interview technically tomorrow (5th), despite checking everything several times and constantly reading this site, I can't help but be nervous. I'm sure I know the exact process of what happens at the interview after reading so many of the reviews. Just feels weird to be at this stage.

[Nurseling 34]

Thanks for all the congratulations - I've got to say it feels like such a huge weight off my shoulders after everything that happened with delays and transfers to Texas etc. Such a huge void of obscure processes miss-communication that makes this whole process so much harder than it needs to be. We filed our petition in November and I swear all the stress, uncertainty and waiting has aged me significantly. I really feel for anyone still waiting for interviews and anyone having to go through this in the future and hope that they can simplify it all in the future.

On a more positive note (sorry) the actual interview day was pretty straight forward for me and hopefully my account of the day might help someone else. I dropped my phone and ID card (door pass) off at Goulds Pharmacy which is about a hundred yards away from the embassy cost £3 and was very organized.

I completely empathize with Queen having to deal with the English girl outside as she was shouting that everyone had to have a D260 or they wouldn't be allowed in (panicking, I frantically went through my well organized folder looking for a form I knew I didn't have) only to be told when I got to the front that I didn't need it as I was emigrating! Bit of last minute stress and uncertainty before I went in, so thanks to her for that. Only other issue I had outside was that my trousers were rather loose and removing my belt in line could have potentially been rather amusing

I got in and seated and think it was just before 10 (my appointment was scheduled 8:30) That I got called up to the Chinese lady who was very chatty and friendly although she kept talking quietly from time to time and I wasn't sure if I was missing something important. She took my Passport, birth certificate +copy, police certificate +copy Courier receipt and the i-134, gave me my fiance's tax returns and pay info back as she said they didn't need it. Then did the bio-metrics and then gave me the xray DVD in the opened envelope. I thought she said that was the envelope that I had to give to immigration on POE (although the second lady I spoke to said I could keep it?)

Got called up again about half an hour later and had a lovely chat with a nice young american lady She was very informal apart from the section where she asked me if what was written in the application is accurate and true where she severely eyeballed me and caught me off guard for a split second. Went through a few other bits of paperwork and then quite conversationally went through the following questions.

• When and where did we meet?
• How did the relationship develop from there?
• Where did I visit when I went to the U.S.
• Did I meet her family?
• Does she have any siblings?
• Do they all live in Florida?

I responded quite conversationally and as such it flowed quite naturally and in total I think I was done in under 8-9 minutes. After confirming my travel plans and that I'd arranged the courier/collection She said "well that's all fine, your visa is approved" I stood there for a second and asked if that was it. She responded by saying that I could go and sit in the waiting area for as long as I liked as that was free so clearly had a good sense of humor.

I completely agree that there was distinct anticlimax to it after over 10 months of build up and was amazed at how little they asked for after I meticulously put together duplicates of virtually every document we've looked at together with additional evidence. but am so happy and over the moon that it''s all done with. We're getting married on the 11th October so It means I can travel over well before the wedding and really can't wait

Good luck to everyone waiting whether it's for NOA1, NOA2, Case Numbers, Medicals or interviews. It'll all be worth it in the end

Rob

congratulations and thank you for sharing your experiance.

Maybe get a printout of the x-ray and frame it? Could make some pretty cool wall art?

Also, unrelated, Interview technically tomorrow (5th), despite checking everything several times and constantly reading this site, I can't help but be nervous. I'm sure I know the exact process of what happens at the interview after reading so many of the reviews. Just feels weird to be at this stage.

Wish you the best tomorrow. I have my medical tomorrow so know how you feel am kind of nervous right now lol.i probably won't sleep a wink tonight.

[Helen&Murray 1]

Maybe get a printout of the x-ray and frame it? Could make some pretty cool wall art?

Also, unrelated, Interview technically tomorrow (5th), despite checking everything several times and constantly reading this site, I can't help but be nervous. I'm sure I know the exact process of what happens at the interview after reading so many of the reviews. Just feels weird to be at this stage.

All the best in your interview tomorrow!!!

[r3dg3cko rob 4]

Maybe get a printout of the x-ray and frame it? Could make some pretty cool wall art?

Also, unrelated, Interview technically tomorrow (5th), despite checking everything several times and constantly reading this site, I can't help but be nervous. I'm sure I know the exact process of what happens at the interview after reading so many of the reviews. Just feels weird to be at this stage.

Good Luck tomorrow You'll be fine.

[Azsara 110]

Maybe get a printout of the x-ray and frame it? Could make some pretty cool wall art?

Also, unrelated, Interview technically tomorrow (5th), despite checking everything several times and constantly reading this site, I can't help but be nervous. I'm sure I know the exact process of what happens at the interview after reading so many of the reviews. Just feels weird to be at this stage.

Good luck! I know what u mean about it feeling weird to be at this stage, feels like its all come so quick since NOA2

[Nurseling 34]

Still didn't receive packet 3 so I called dos now and they said packet 3 has not been sent out yet. They did however receive the packet 3 I sent them and have logged it on today and I will be getting a letter in a week or so with a interview date. She went as far as to say good for you for not waiting lol. So thanks guys for the advice to send the forms in otherwise I would still be waiting.

Also update on Dos number for anyone wanting to contact them. From the 6th September Dos number has changed to 2024857600

[Azsara 110]

Still didn't receive packet 3 so I called dos now and they said packet 3 has not been sent out yet. They did however receive the packet 3 I sent them and have logged it on today and I will be getting a letter in a week or so with a interview date. She went as far as to say good for you for not waiting lol. So thanks guys for the advice to send the forms in otherwise I would still be waiting.

Also update on Dos number for anyone wanting to contact them. From the 6th September Dos number has changed to 2024857600

The letter with your interview date will be packet 4 that probably wont come for a little while yet until they have sent your packet 3

Hope your medical goes well tomorrow best of luck!

[Nurseling 34]

The letter with your interview date will be packet 4 that probably wont come for a little while yet until they have sent your packet 3

Hope your medical goes well tomorrow best of luck!

Hi Azsara

Thanks. I plan to get up and walk there it's not too far from where I live.

I called DoS today they have not sent it out yet. But they received the packet 3 I sent them they said. It was also updated on CEAC website today.

So typically how long did it take to get your interview letter once they received your packet 3?

[Azsara 110]

Hi Azsara

Thanks. I plan to get up and walk there it's not too far from where I live.

I called DoS today they have not sent it out yet. But they received the packet 3 I sent them they said. It was also updated on CEAC website today.

So typically how long did it take to get your interview letter once they received your packet 3?

It took about 19 days for them to send me my interview letter from the day they signed for my packet 3 so just under 3 weeks x

[QueenOfBlades 224]

In response to the couple of posts asking me what he asked, I can't remember all of 'em but here are some, they were pretty standard questions and the conversation didn't flow at all so it felt very formal - So, start by telling me about Chris. Where is he from? Has he/me ever been married before? What high school did he go to? What did he study at college? How did you meet? When did you first meet in person? So the relationship started from then? What does he do for a living? Why is he unemployed? How do you intend to support yourself in the US? *Asks to my fiance* Chris, is your mom employed or on social security? Have you lived with her your entire life? Is she supportive of you/comfortable being a co-sponsor as sometimes those situations can be awkward? What job did Chris used to do? What type of work do you intend to look for in the US? He asked my fiance again where he comes from, and asked if he would go into retail again. They all sort of just carried on, can't remember the rest.

There were a lot of 'em. But we got through it. Our CEAC updated yesterday and updated again today with a new "Case Creation date" and still says "Ready", yet the text underneath mentions "If you've already had your interview, check your status again in 2 business days". So I'll be doing that. My fiance will be picking up my stuff when DX deliver it and I put "Care of : Chris _____ " when I booked the delivery online, and I'll be writing a signed letter and giving him my ID so he'll be able to collect it when they deliver it, which the DX website asks for if someone else is collecting your passport. So hopefully all shall be well from here on out.

Edited September 4, 2013 by QueenOfBlades

[Nurseling 34]

It took about 19 days for them to send me my interview letter from the day they signed for my packet 3 so just under 3 weeks x

Thanks for letting me know. I know now not to stalk the post man next week lol.

[Nurseling 34]

In response to the couple of posts asking me what he asked, I can't remember all of 'em but here are some, they were pretty standard questions and the conversation didn't flow at all so it felt very formal - So, start by telling me about Chris. Where is he from? Has he/me ever been married before? What high school did he go to? What did he study at college? How did you meet? When did you first meet in person? So the relationship started from then? What does he do for a living? Why is he unemployed? How do you intend to support yourself in the US? *Asks to my fiance* Chris, is your mom employed or on social security? Have you lived with her your entire life? Is she supportive of you/comfortable being a co-sponsor as sometimes those situations can be awkward? What job did Chris used to do? What type of work do you intend to look for in the US? He asked my fiance again where he comes from, and asked if he would go into retail again. They all sort of just carried on, can't remember the rest.

There were a lot of 'em. But we got through it. Our CEAC updated yesterday and updated again today with a new "Case Creation date" and still says "Ready", yet the text underneath mentions "If you've already had your interview, check your status again in 2 business days". So I'll be doing that. My fiance will be picking up my stuff when DX deliver it and I put "Care of : Chris _____ " when I booked the delivery online, and I'll be writing a signed letter and giving him my ID so he'll be able to collect it when they deliver it, which the DX website asks for if someone else is collecting your passport. So hopefully all shall be well from here on out.

Thank you for the update. Sounds like you got a real grilling. But you got through it that's the main thing. Congrats again. When do you plan to fly out?