Jackson1975

My Grandma always taught me to take my shoes off at the door - especially when you go to someone else's house

I think that DOS has more up to date info than the telephone line covering London (based in Scotland! Confused?)

The UK line has very limited info.

I was advised to wait the 6 weeks by email from Londonconsular.

Yep the people in Glasgow - their computer data never seems to be updated.

I called after going to my interview on 10th October about another issue on the 19th October and they didn't evem have my interview date on their.

I'm also waiting for an e-mail response from someone.

Somehow I managed to call and speak to the person that interviewed me - SO if you remember the name of the person you could call the switchboard number for London Embassy wait for the recorded message and speak to switchboard - They transferred me straight to her.

She wasn't much help but it was worth a try!!

My pack 3 took 5 weeks to be actioned - from date of sending.

When you ring the expensive number their systems are not updated regularly - so the info they give you is not up to date - e-mail isn't that much better either.

When I suggested that I should send in further copies of everything they suggested that I SHOULD NOT provide duplicates until 6 weeks has passed

It took 5 weeks for them to action my pack 3 paperwork.

I would wait a little while longer - when you e-mail them they would probably advise you to wait until 6 weeks after the date it was sent and then - e-mail them again for next action.

I had to send in a notarised letter after the interview regarding my son; which I did. But they've had it for well over a week now.

I emailed them at the beginning of the week asking what was going on with it all and haven't had an answer yet.

*shrugs*

I have no idea what is going on...but the stress is agonna kill me!

I feel for you!!!

They said 1 week to me (FBI Name check pending)- It's hard trying to be patient - I finish my job next week, I have a buyer waiting patiently for my house and Had planned to fly to Steven on the 28th October. Totally fed up right now

The woman that interviewed me said that I shoudl get mine within one week - even though I am awaiting an FBI Name Check.

No passport/no visa as yet and interview was 10th October. I had planned to fly on the 27th October I doubt there is any chance of this now

It took 4 weeks from the date of returning my pack 3 to receive my pack 4.

There is nothing wrong with e-mailing them, they will either confirm they have your paperwork or they will advise you that they have not processed it and advise you to wait for 4-6 weeks.

I hope your pack 4 comes soon

Thanks - Great that he's in the system already!! I take it he can work in 2 weeks time then!!??!?

Just to let you know interview - approved pending FBI name check.

First person at counter advised should be sorted out in one week plus another week to prepare the visa for delivery to me.

Then the person that interviewed me advised that it will take 2-4 hours for the results of the fingerprints to be dealt with and the visa/passport would be returned within 1 week.

This cost $85 luckly I had cash to cover it.

So I'm just waiting for some kind of news.

Sounds fine to me

But I would also take an a debit card or cash just in case there are any extra expenses.

I had to pay $85 to get fingerprints taken for an FBI name check.

Be prepared

I sent my forms back separately on the advice of the Telephone Helpdesk, my interview was scheduled upon recipt of the checklist rather thatn my pack 3 paperwork.

HI Becca

Mine took approximately 5 weeks to go onto the system, It was really frustrating and I e-mailed them everyday.

This does seem to be the norm for them, especially when there are U.S holidays within that time too.

Hope pack 4 comes through soon

Interview tomorrow - I feel sick with nerves

pja002 - Good luck!!

Good Luck to anyone else that has an interview tomorrow

Thanks Ange

I feel soooo sick - I don't know how I'm gonna sleep tonight.

I'll be e-mailing you as soon as I get home

Good Luck to anyone else that has an interview tomorrow!!!

Ok I must have missed something too

All the best with your future x

Mine isn't on the 18th but congratulations and good luck!

asking about pack 3 was the reason I e-mailed - you should be able to get a RHL reference number for that if as I was e- mailing them around a week after sending it Registered post.

Congratulations Snowman I'm glad that it went well for you

I would suggest that you call the helpline first.

They will then assign you a reference number to quote RHL *** (3 digits)

They work on a certain number per week. Then when they respond usually in 3 working days if you need a further question answered then you simply reply to that again.

Hope this helps as this is what I did

My first police check last year took 15 days.

This one took 37 days!!

Good Luck Everyone!!

Well Done!!!!! Congratulations!!!

Congratulations Lisanne!!!!!! Was it a long wait for handing forms in, interview etc??

Ange - Good Luck with the meeting today I hope they sort it out- Talk to you later x