Interview Date....the waiting game

[JamieCambs 0]

Good afternoon, I hope somebody can shed some light on my current problem with my K1 interview. I recently attended my medical last Monday and everything was in order and correct. So reading through FAQ’s they should be in receipt of my exam. The next stage is obviously my interview in London. I haven’t yet received any response regarding this date or that they have received the results. Usually i would panic but there is a slight problem......My priority date is due to run out in 10 days from today. Please could i have some advice from someone..?!?

Regards, Jamie

[Segers2012 1]

YOu know that you could just pick up the phone and call them (the U.S. Embassy) up, right?

[ktEsparza08 0]

YOu know that you could just pick up the phone and call them (the U.S. Embassy) up, right?

Yes, I agree. Contact the U.S. Embassy.

[JamieCambs 0]

Unless i am completely stupid, what number deals with an ongoing K1 case? because i have tried every number under the sun, and i go around and around with no luck? i cant find a number that deals with my problem.

[Anna Grant 169]

Good afternoon, I hope somebody can shed some light on my current problem with my K1 interview. I recently attended my medical last Monday and everything was in order and correct. So reading through FAQ’s they should be in receipt of my exam. The next stage is obviously my interview in London. I haven’t yet received any response regarding this date or that they have received the results. Usually i would panic but there is a slight problem......My priority date is due to run out in 10 days from today. Please could i have some advice from someone..?!?

Regards, Jamie

You won't get any response saying that they have received your medical results. You can phone Knightsbridge to check that they have been sent - they are only 1/2 a mile away from the Embassy.

You will have to wait to hear from the Embassy about your interview. It is likely that you will not hear for 6 weeks and your interview may be 2 to 3 weeks later. It is best to check your status on the CEAC website - https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?. If you see your update date change, call DOS to see what caused the update (DOS number in US is (202) 485-7600 press 1, then 0, they are open 8:30am to 5:30pm EST). Call DOS every week anyway because there have been a few reports recently of people nit receiving their packet 4 letters and missing their interview!

It is hopeless trying to speak to a person at the London embassy. You can e-mail them through the 'contact us' on their website. It is a hit or miss as to whether you will receive a reply/

Good luck!

Edited November 14, 2013 by Anna Grant

[JamieCambs 0]

Thankyou so much for your help, I just used your link and it brought a window up saying i am ready. I am still slightly confused do i wait for a letter or packet?

Or do i book the interview myself?

Jamie

[micha9106 0]

Anna-

Do you happen to know what the priority date is? Like JamieCambs said, our priority date is in 10 days, however, all of our information has only been sent in about 5 days ago. With this priority date, will we have to start over? All very confusing, thanks for the help!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Jamie and Micha--

Make a timeline so we can get an idea of where you are in the process. Did you read the London instruction letter and submit your visa application to London prior to the medical? Instructions http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Did your instruction letter mention that if you haven't accomplished getting the visa before your priority date, they require a notarized letter from the US fiancé saying he/she is free to marry and intends to marry the beneficiary within 90 days of entering g the US on a K1 visa. That needs to be mailed snail mail to the UK fiance.so get going on it.

The priority date is four months after your petition approval. Look at your NOA2. It says it expires on [date]. Take the notarized letter to the Interview and all is well.

Edited November 14, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[micha9106 0]

Jamie and Micha--

Make a timeline so we can get an idea of where you are in the process. Did you read the London instruction letter and submit your visa application to London prior to the medical? Instructions http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Did your instruction letter mention that if you haven't accomplished getting the visa before your priority date, they require a notarized letter from the US fiancé saying he/she is free to marry and intends to marry the beneficiary within 90 days of entering g the US on a K1 visa. That needs to be mailed snail mail to the UK fiance.so get going on it.

The priority date is four months after your petition approval. Look at your NOA2. It says it expires on [date]. Take the notarized letter to the Interview and all is well.

Yes, we have read the instructions but everything is so confusing. All of our information is submitted and we are waiting for the interview to be scheduled but our priority date expires in 10 days. Does this affect the paperwork?

[Anna Grant 169]

As Nich-Nick says, you just need a letter from your fiance/fiancee with a wet signature saying that they intend to marry you with 90 days of you entering the US on your K1 visa. This letter has to be notarized - their bank should do that for free. Get this done now and mailed to the UK ASAP - normal mail should get it to you in a week.

It's just that it will be past 4 months from your NOA2 date. They just have to be certain that the petitioner is still on side with everything.

[micha9106 0]

As Nich-Nick says, you just need a letter from your fiance/fiancee with a wet signature saying that they intend to marry you with 90 days of you entering the US on your K1 visa. This letter has to be notarized - their bank should do that for free. Get this done now and mailed to the UK ASAP - normal mail should get it to you in a week.

It's just that it will be past 4 months from your NOA2 date. They just have to be certain that the petitioner is still on side with everything.

We should do this even if all of our information is in to the embassy (DS-260, medical exam etc...)?

When I do send out the letter, does it get sent to him or the embassy?

Thanks so much for everyone's help! We are starting to go into panic mode....

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Yes, we have read the instructions but everything is so confusing. All of our information is submitted and we are waiting for the interview to be scheduled but our priority date expires in 10 days. Does this affect the paperwork?

Does not affect the paperwork. They don't give an interview until the medical is received and it could be 6 weeks after that before they send your letter giving the date. You need the new letter of intent for the Interview.

See my post above. It says mailed to the beneficiary.

Edited November 14, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[Anna Grant 169]

We should do this even if all of our information is in to the embassy (DS-260, medical exam etc...)?

When I do send out the letter, does it get sent to him or the embassy?

Thanks so much for everyone's help! We are starting to go into panic mode....

Please don't panic - there is no need. This is a simple situation that the US Embassy in London have sen many times - especially recently, as there have been delays in getting interview date sin London.

Yes - you do need to do this even if all your forms are with the Embassy. He takes the letter with him to the interview, as Nich-Nick stated above.

[micha9106 0]

Please don't panic - there is no need. This is a simple situation that the US Embassy in London have sen many times - especially recently, as there have been delays in getting interview date sin London.

Yes - you do need to do this even if all your forms are with the Embassy. He takes the letter with him to the interview, as Nich-Nick stated above.

Many thanks!!! Its been such a long process for us. We started everything in March of 2013 and are just ready to be in the same country

Both you and Nich-Nick have been very helpful, thank you!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

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