Calling DoS for A date, how long did it take you?

[Natonstan 129]

Just thought i'd ask how long it took before people got a date from the Department of State, my last case update was the 14th which was them receiving the medical results, already sent off the readiness and DS-160 before this so that's everything, I'm calling the DoS every day because my fiancée in the US is so depressed with me being away so i'm trying so hard, can anyone maybe give me an estimate, I know the embassy is saying within 4 weeks now but obviously the DoS gets to know the date beforehand.

[shell20 746]

Just thought i'd ask how long it took before people got a date from the Department of State, my last case update was the 14th which was them receiving the medical results, already sent off the readiness and DS-160 before this so that's everything, I'm calling the DoS every day because my fiancée in the US is so depressed with me being away so i'm trying so hard, can anyone maybe give me an estimate, I know the embassy is saying within 4 weeks now but obviously the DoS gets to know the date beforehand.

Hi again, I am like you looking for answers, so unfortunately I can't help you. I can say though that unfortunately I doubt much will happen today as I am 99 percent sure it is a National Holiday today and I am sure they will be closed today. I understand how you feel though, the longer you go through the process the more anxious you become! I am sure you will hear from this week and get a date though.

[Natonstan 129]

Hi again, I am like you looking for answers, so unfortunately I can't help you. I can say though that unfortunately I doubt much will happen today as I am 99 percent sure it is a National Holiday today and I am sure they will be closed today. I understand how you feel though, the longer you go through the process the more anxious you become! I am sure you will hear from this week and get a date though.

You know what, I was kinda 50/50 about today, I was sure it was MLK day but I wasn't sure if it was an actual federal holiday, thanks for the encouragement, I know all of this will be over and we'll all be happy soon!

[shell20 746]

You know what, I was kinda 50/50 about today, I was sure it was MLK day but I wasn't sure if it was an actual federal holiday, thanks for the encouragement, I know all of this will be over and we'll all be happy soon!

I might be wrong as it really isn't stating it any where. I just looked up the London Embassy and the holiday calendar! Whilst you are online I need to ask you a question. What did the CEAC say when it updated with your medical results? Mine hasn't updated since Nov 14th and I have submitted the DS-160 a few weeks ago and the readiness form last week, so I am kind of wondering why there is nothing other than a confirmation email from the submitted DS-160. Thanks in advance!!!!

[Natonstan 129]

I might be wrong as it really isn't stating it any where. I just looked up the London Embassy and the holiday calendar! Whilst you are online I need to ask you a question. What did the CEAC say when it updated with your medical results? Mine hasn't updated since Nov 14th and I have submitted the DS-160 a few weeks ago and the readiness form last week, so I am kind of wondering why there is nothing other than a confirmation email from the submitted DS-160. Thanks in advance!!!!

I got the exact same thing, I actually did the DS-160 and readiness form first so my medical was the last to update, and that was just a "Updated since" thing, this is probably the worst part of the whole process because it seems like we're in the dark, just waiting day to day!

[shell20 746]

I got the exact same thing, I actually did the DS-160 and readiness form first so my medical was the last to update, and that was just a "Updated since" thing, this is probably the worst part of the whole process because it seems like we're in the dark, just waiting day to day!

I think one of us needs to write a topic regarding this subject once we have been contacted. I've looked aimlessly around the forum trying to get an insight and estimated times. Alas, I can't find any topic on it. It seems to be the part of the process that is a tad hazy.

[Natonstan 129]

I think one of us needs to write a topic regarding this subject once we have been contacted. I've looked aimlessly around the forum trying to get an insight and estimated times. Alas, I can't find any topic on it. It seems to be the part of the process that is a tad hazy.

Definitely, it seems like we're able to track the whole process all the way to this point but when it gets to the end and you're waiting for the interview date you're just left hanging, it's very stressful not knowing.. the only thing keeping me going is the fact i'll have an actual date in a few days..

[shell20 746]

Definitely, it seems like we're able to track the whole process all the way to this point but when it gets to the end and you're waiting for the interview date you're just left hanging, it's very stressful not knowing.. the only thing keeping me going is the fact i'll have an actual date in a few days..

Well as we have been talking I've been perusing all posts. It seems that you normally hear about an appointment day on average after two weeks of the medical being logged, the interview date on average is two weeks after. So if I am correct you should get your interview date later this week!

[Natonstan 129]

I sure hope so!! Every day seems like an eternity, one day goes by and then you're just waiting for the next day to come so you can check up again, it's so mentally draining, I know we're all in the same boat though so you know how I feel!

[Natonstan 129]

I sure hope so!! Every day seems like an eternity, one day goes by and then you're just waiting for the next day to come so you can check up again, it's so mentally draining, I know we're all in the same boat though so you know how I feel!

[Mark_Tammy2014 0]

Hang in there! We are only a few days behind you in the process and you couldn't be more right about the stress at this point. That "so close but not to the end" feeling. I'm sure once we have a date for interview that the wait will be like another eternity..and then the anticipation of the visa in hand will be like every hour of every day is a lifetime x10..we so want to book a flight and have a date of arrival, but have decided the day the visa is in hand Mark will be on the next flight out of UK. At this point I don't care if I have to drive 10 hours to any airport just to get him here in my arms! It's definitely hard but encourage your girl to keep smiling and stay strong, soon this will be over and the remainder of the journey you will be side by side completing!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I think one of us needs to write a topic regarding this subject once we have been contacted. I've looked aimlessly around the forum trying to get an insight and estimated times. Alas, I can't find any topic on it. It seems to be the part of the process that is a tad hazy.

The embassy gives you some insight in red writing on this page http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/notification_of_applicant_readiness.html

You ought to know by now that in immigration every case is different so if John hears in 2 weeks, doesn't mean Joe will also hear in 2 weeks. It is often dependent on Embassy workload, holidays, etc.

[shell20 746]

Hang in there! We are only a few days behind you in the process and you couldn't be more right about the stress at this point. That "so close but not to the end" feeling. I'm sure once we have a date for interview that the wait will be like another eternity..and then the anticipation of the visa in hand will be like every hour of every day is a lifetime x10..we so want to book a flight and have a date of arrival, but have decided the day the visa is in hand Mark will be on the next flight out of UK. At this point I don't care if I have to drive 10 hours to any airport just to get him here in my arms! It's definitely hard but encourage your girl to keep smiling and stay strong, soon this will be over and the remainder of the journey you will be side by side completing!

I can understand why you're so anxious. I met your fiance at the medical and he is a handsome young

[shell20 746]

The embassy gives you some insight in red writing on this page http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/notification_of_applicant_readiness.html

You ought to know by now that in immigration every case is different so if John hears in 2 weeks, doesn't mean Joe will also hear in 2 weeks. It is often dependent on Embassy workload, holidays, etc.

Yeah that is so true Nich-Nick. Thanks for that link at least we know that if we haven't heard within 6 weeks of them having all the relevant forms and such we can enquire. Also whilst I have your attention is it true that its a holiday today and nothing much of anything will happen today?

[Natonstan 129]

Yeah that is so true Nich-Nick. Thanks for that link at least we know that if we haven't heard within 6 weeks of them having all the relevant forms and such we can enquire. Also whilst I have your attention is it true that its a holiday today and nothing much of anything will happen today?

Just Called DoS.. it's a holiday so nobodys there