UKPaul

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My interview was also approved!

Congratulations!
My interview was also approved!

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My interview was also approved!

Looks promising that they are getting things sorted finally!
Had my medical yesterday. CEAC updated to ready/ received in London today, so I have just sent in the DS-160! Now back to waiting!

Don't know if you've already seen, but the article regarding the technological systems issue has updated as of yesterday. http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english/news/technological-systems-issue.html
"Public and private sector experts are making progress in correcting the visa problem, and we are striving to have the system online sometime next week."

Hi Jonathan,
I'm afraid that as a UK citizen you aren't entitled to all the benefits of the NHS as you are no longer resident. "If you are moving abroad on a permanent basis, you will no longer be entitled to medical treatment under normal NHS rules. This is because the NHS is a residence-based healthcare system."
I can't find evidence that UK citizens have any other health privileges (but I could be wrong on that), but I do know that visitors are entitled to free A&E treatment as well as at sexual health clinics.
I would check with your work regarding their healthcare coverage to see if that covers international travel, I believe that is the case with my american fiancee's family's insurance. If that does not cover it I would strongly recommend getting some travel insurance to be on the safe side.
There is some more information regarding the nhs for non-residents at these links:
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/wales/healthcare_w/healthcare_help_with_health_costs_e/nhs_charges_for_people_from_abroad.htm
http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/aboutnhsservices/uk-visitors/pages/accessing-nhs-services.aspx

Hi Jonathan,
I'm afraid that as a UK citizen you aren't entitled to all the benefits of the NHS as you are no longer resident. "If you are moving abroad on a permanent basis, you will no longer be entitled to medical treatment under normal NHS rules. This is because the NHS is a residence-based healthcare system."
I can't find evidence that UK citizens have any other health privileges (but I could be wrong on that), but I do know that visitors are entitled to free A&E treatment as well as at sexual health clinics.
I would check with your work regarding their healthcare coverage to see if that covers international travel, I believe that is the case with my american fiancee's family's insurance. If that does not cover it I would strongly recommend getting some travel insurance to be on the safe side.
There is some more information regarding the nhs for non-residents at these links:
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/wales/healthcare_w/healthcare_help_with_health_costs_e/nhs_charges_for_people_from_abroad.htm
http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/aboutnhsservices/uk-visitors/pages/accessing-nhs-services.aspx

Hi Jonathan,
I'm afraid that as a UK citizen you aren't entitled to all the benefits of the NHS as you are no longer resident. "If you are moving abroad on a permanent basis, you will no longer be entitled to medical treatment under normal NHS rules. This is because the NHS is a residence-based healthcare system."
I can't find evidence that UK citizens have any other health privileges (but I could be wrong on that), but I do know that visitors are entitled to free A&E treatment as well as at sexual health clinics.
I would check with your work regarding their healthcare coverage to see if that covers international travel, I believe that is the case with my american fiancee's family's insurance. If that does not cover it I would strongly recommend getting some travel insurance to be on the safe side.
There is some more information regarding the nhs for non-residents at these links:
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/wales/healthcare_w/healthcare_help_with_health_costs_e/nhs_charges_for_people_from_abroad.htm
http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/aboutnhsservices/uk-visitors/pages/accessing-nhs-services.aspx

We booked for 27th of August, but we have an arrangement with the venue to make the final decision by June. So if we decide to postpone because it looks like the visa won't be ready in time they will move it to October for us and just transfer the deposit. All our vendors have been accommodating with the situation too, so no risk of losing out on deposits etc. If we don't make that date it might be a bit disappointing but at least we won't lose any money! So, fingers crossed!