TamsynE

its been about a month since I was last on here and I have now sent off all the forms required prior to interview, had my medical and I am currently awaiting my interview date. I know it takes upto 5 days for medical results to reach the embassy however I was wondering how long it usually takes to then be notified of your interview date?

I was notified 2 and a half weeks after the embassy received my medical results

Nice work! I just read your review of the interview, very helpful! I'm such a doofus this is the bit that concerns me as I always sound really nervous when I get to customs in the US and this is just that multiplied by a million. Silly thing is they are just average questions its the pressure that goes with it!!

Enjoy your new start!!

Thank you! All the best with your journey

I had my wedding booked in advance too- much cheaper if you're able to make it lol.

Thank you. Phew! He called them this morning too and they said the same thing. So relieved its something easy to fix!

Have I mentioned lately how much I love this site?!

Yeah this site really does help loads! I'm sure I'll be using it even more during AOS!

I was reading these posts...and we've just realized that Dave's 797NOA states his petition is valid until July 7th, but his interview is on the 12th. I read Nich-Nick's reply that the validity date automatically renews. I'm (We're!) kinda freaking here...do we need to do anything to make sure of that?? Eeks!

My validity was almost up so I took a letter of intent just incase and they didn't even want it. Take one along incase your officer does.

Hi Guys

I just paid my K1 visa fee over the phone and got told that processing is taking 2-4 weeks and then they will issue the visa interview letter which could be another 4 weeks after that!

I have my wedding planned for August 21st, I put this in my covering letter and also explained I have all documents ready and that I am available last minute to fill cancellations.

Are these the standard timings they are currently working on? Has anyone received their interview letter quicker than this?

Mine took 5 weeks from submitting packet 3- I'm now waiting for my passport to be returned so that I can book my flight! Approx passport return time is 5-10 days!

Have you had your passport back yet? I had my interview on the 15th and am wanting to book my flight! They said 5-7 working days to me. Just wondering what the time frame has been.

Thanks

Hi All,

Interview in London on Tuesday, very last minute! Just realised the date on my 797 notice of action and the accompanying letter give my K-1 petition a validity until June 8th, 2012 instead of June 24th (the date on the letter itself). Does this mean my fiancee needs a new and NOTARISED letter of intent? The interview is on Tuesday morning so we'd only have tomorrow to sort it out...and London does not have a lot of notaries (it's also really expensive).

Has anyone done their K1 interview recently, and been/not been asked for this if their petition had just passed the validity?? Please help!

I had my interview on Friday and took a new letter of intent from my fiance but they did not ask for it. I don't think it'd have to he notified either.

Also bare in mind if your fiance is attending the interview with you, to call the visa line beforehand or that won't allow her in. This happened to a couple when I was waiting.

Good luck!

Yeah!!! Congrats!! So glad for you!

Dave's gotten his interview date for July 12. pNervous and excited!

Thank you! Good luck, it was fairly simple just long day in the embassy. Glad you finally have one!

APPROVED! FINALLY!

Approved yay!

Hey On this thread a few pgs, back I think, there is a link to a video. Kinda shows what to expect. Good good luck Friday!

Thank you! So nervous lol!

I have my interview next Friday! Any tips?

I'm so anxious to finally see the end of this ordeal!

what, the 1040 tax return? As far as I'm aware you don't need that. Not until AOS stage.

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I seem to recall seeing a post or two on here about people who had their medical, then almost immediately afterwards they paid for their interview, without having had an interview date set or letter confirming an interview. From memory, the poster said that this sped up the interview times.

Have I got this completely wrong or is this actually possible?

Okay, thank you.

I'm not sure if it's true, I have been issued an interview 5 weeks after my medical and haven't yet paid. With all the bank holidays this month is what has delayed them. You could pay and try your luck. Perhaps they will prioritise.

Could somebody please help! I have all the stuff ready for my interview on the 15th and am just getting around to making copies of it all.

I have the I-134 and a letter from Matt's employer. All of his W2's from his past 2 employments and every wage slip from his current job. I've read lots on here about a form 1040 being taken. Is this required?

That's an awesome date!

We just found out the embassy is missing the Packet 3 forms. We're re-sending....

Oh no! Did you send them recorded? Send a cover note with it, stating your wedding date, and requesting an interview ASAP because of that reason. If you already have a wedding booked then they should put you before others that haven't.

Good luck!

Yay, Interview June 15th. Almost there!!

Yeah!!! Good news! Congratulations! We're planning on July 21...hopefully.

So glad for you, though!

That's my wedding date too! Hope you get yours pronto!

I like that advice...and if we don't hear something soon, I'll suggest it to Dave. He did call the embassy yesterday and was told there's been no update and was given an e-mail address for updates. We forgot to send a cover letter with the ds-2001; he informed them of our wedding date in the e-mail...hope that works to speed things up too! I really hope you hear something soon!

Hang in there! I have my interview June 15th!! I called the department of state. It is the price of a long distance call instead of £1.50 a min!

I like that advice...and if we don't hear something soon, I'll suggest it to Dave. He did call the embassy yesterday and was told there's been no update and was given an e-mail address for updates. We forgot to send a cover letter with the ds-2001; he informed them of our wedding date in the e-mail...hope that works to speed things up too! I really hope you hear something soon!

We called the department of state and the embassy and wasn't really provided much help, let alone an email address! Hope they respond to the second set of paperwork!

When are you planning to marry?

Thank you for replying...it is frustrating waiting. He did have the medical way before we turned in the DS2001 but he was also waiting on more papers from his doctor (he has a chronic back issue). Its still been 5 weeks. Mostly I just wonder if things are in order...worrying we might've done something wrong... :)I'm a worrier.

Hopefully, we both hear something soon! Good luck!

Ahh I see, well this sucks for both of us! Yes I'm a born worrier too, and on the advice from another member on here I resubmitted all my Packet 3 paperwork today with a cover note for an interview as soon as possible (I have a wedding booked and would really like to make it). This is definitely harder because I can see the finish line and I'm being held up!! It's even more frustrating when you see timeline updates from the London consulate of other members who submitted their packet 3's and a week later they get their interview letter! Hope either one of us gets it soon!

Thank you so so much for the help! I am resending the paperwork today, with that cover letter. Fingers crossed they surprise me with an interview soon.

Have a great day!

Have you called the DOS number in the US to see what they have on record? Try them to see what they say.

I have yes, I called them last Thursday... Nothing updated but they have received my medical results.

My fiancé called the embassy today to find out if they have actually received the paperwork (I know they have because I sent it recorded) and they just said they've got a timeframe to update the record :|

Great! I hope we get lots of good news next week.

How did the interview go???

I have the same question as TamsynE. Dave sent his DS2001 to the embassy on April 18....and we're still waiting for him to receive an interview letter as well. Should we call? Or is this a normal time frame? He'd sent his Packet 3 into the embassy about 3 weeks prior to his DS2001. This part of the wait is a little harder, I think!

Thank you for your help.

Thankfully it isn't just me then!! I sent all the packet 3 paperwork 4 weeks ago, called them today and they have still not updated the system! They said that it should take 2-4 weeks to update the system from when they receive the medical results. Had your fiancé already had his medical exam when he sent the DS2001?

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