Received interview date...but...

[AlanT 0]

It's in 6 days and I have no letter from them. We only found out when my case updated today and we called NVC. I e-mailed the embassy to get them to confirm the appointment date so I can print that off. Worried they won't get back to me in time and won't get into the embassy. Anyone else have experience in a similar situation?

Edit: is it possible to reschedule if required?

Edited March 12, 2014 by AlanT

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U will receive a letter by Friday if ya date was only confirmed today

Sounds like the case updated today when the letter was sent out

Edited March 12, 2014 by ..........

[AlanT 0]

U will receive a letter by Friday if ya date was only confirmed today

Sounds like the case updated today when the letter was sent out

I hope you're right. Just worrying a lot over it because I didn't receive my packet 3 either. Had to e-mail them for that.

[davrhon 1]

^{My appointment is March 19, (found out by calling NVC ----also confirmed with email) and they said they sent the letter out feb. 21. Still don't have the letter......I'm taking a copy of the email confirming the appointment with me when I go. Good luck to you..and wishing you a happy life together}

[AlanT 0]

^{My appointment is March 19, (found out by calling NVC ----also confirmed with email) and they said they sent the letter out feb. 21. Still don't have the letter......I'm taking a copy of the email confirming the appointment with me when I go. Good luck to you..and wishing you a happy life together}

Good luck to you too.

Honestly I'm surprised with my interview date being so soon as my medical was 26th of February. I had to get an additional MMR and then fax the records back to Knightsbridge which I did on March 6th. The embassy updated my case on the 10th and then again on the 12th and I figured it was just them updating the case or something... Fiancee ended up calling NVC to find out and they said the interview was in 6 days and we were both excited, but also freaking out over having to organize hotels and flights in such short notice lol. It's almost over though, woohoo!

[AlanT 0]

Ended up calling the embassy today and the woman I spoke to told me if they don't respond to my e-mail in time or I don't receive the letter on time I can just show up to the embassy and explain the situation. Kind of worried about that because I'm pretty sure I read about people being turned away without their appointment letters.

[davrhon 1]

I emailed the embassy asking if I could bring a copy of the email confirming the date, but haven't heard back from them. I did read on here where some people never got a letter. My CEAC was last updated on Feb. 14th, I'm assuming that's when the embassy got the papers from my docs they requested after my medical d/t my diabetes. I can't help but think that after we prove who we are, all they have to do is confirm with someone that we have an interview.

I've read where its fairly common for London to not send letters, but I am still so nervous. Best of luck....maybe soon we will be posting an approved status!!! yeeee hawwww!!!! My interview is Wednesday @ 9:00

[AlanT 0]

I emailed the embassy asking if I could bring a copy of the email confirming the date, but haven't heard back from them. I did read on here where some people never got a letter. My CEAC was last updated on Feb. 14th, I'm assuming that's when the embassy got the papers from my docs they requested after my medical d/t my diabetes. I can't help but think that after we prove who we are, all they have to do is confirm with someone that we have an interview.

I've read where its fairly common for London to not send letters, but I am still so nervous. Best of luck....maybe soon we will be posting an approved status!!! yeeee hawwww!!!! My interview is Wednesday @ 9:00

I sincerely hope that is the case because I don't like the idea of going down to London from Glasgow just to get turned away because the time between my appointment being scheduled and my interview is only 6 days, with 2 of those days not being business days and obviously one of them I'll be in London so won't receive any e-mails or letters. Tried talking to them over the phone about it and they just regurgitated that I have to e-mail them even though they probably won't read it in time. Lol.

So good luck to us, hopefully we don't need any though!

[AlanT 0]

Just called them again and the woman contacted the people who deal with visas for me and they just said it doesn't matter if the letter isn't received because our names are on lists. Like you said we will just have to prove identities and stuff, yay. Roll on Tuesday.

[davrhon 1]

That is GREATTTTTTT NEWS!! Thanks for posting this!!!!!! We are defo counting down the days!!! Best of luck and let us know how it goes. My mind is a tad bit more at ease knowing I will at least be permitted to enter lol

[AlanT 0]

That is GREATTTTTTT NEWS!! Thanks for posting this!!!!!! We are defo counting down the days!!! Best of luck and let us know how it goes. My mind is a tad bit more at ease knowing I will at least be permitted to enter lol

Got their e-mail so I was worrying about nothing

Thank you for your email.

Embassy records show that the appointment for your visa interview is scheduled for March 18 at 9:30AM. Written notification of the date and time of the interview was sent to you on March 12. You need not be concerned that the letter has not arrived; you may bring a copy of this email for presentation to Embassy personnel. Please visit our website at http://london.usembassy.gov/application_documents.html for information on the documents you are required to present on the day of the interview.

Please note: The address and location of the Embassy is available at http://london.usembassy.gov/ukembmap.html Electronic devices such as laptops are not allowed within the Embassy grounds. For a list of prohibited items and storage facilities within the vicinity of the Embassy, please see our website at http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/left_luggage.pdf Large bags, such as backpacks, suitcases or packages classed above cabin-size allowance are also not allowed within the Embassy grounds. Please see our website at http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/prohibited_items_2014.pdf for more information.

So yeah as long as you have your e-mail printed out you won't have any problems. Good luck!

[NoelAnne 62]

Is it possible to call the embassy? If so, anyone got the number? Thanks for any info.

[Vanitas 310]

Is it possible to call the embassy? If so, anyone got the number? Thanks for any info.

They only have a phone line for non-immigrant visas - you ring that, you'll get fed with misinformation.

http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/visa_contact_form.html - Use that, they're usually pretty quick.

[NoelAnne 62]

I have my medical on Friday. Will the embassy get in touch with me soon after? I have ds160 and notification of readiness already submitted.

[NoelAnne 62]

Thanks Wheatley for that info. Yes I've emailed them before. Can't believe I've been on VJ for ages and haven't visited the uk forum before.