Alexei1985

Picked up my passport this week with the visa in. My wife is flying over for a few days and then we leave together to go start our life in California in Feb. I am over the moon. To all those that are still waiting, hang on in there and if you need any advice then ping me a message and I will answer what I can. It was 10.5 long months but we are here finally. So relieved, so happy and can't wait for the future ahead in sunny California. 

Good luck all! 

To all UK people and probably to everyone else. 

I had my visa medical this morning. It was a breeze as I am a healthy chap. It is worth noting that if your medical records have anything to do with mental heath problems that you MUST get a letter from your GP stating your diagnosis, your treatment, duration of illness, any prior subsequent mental health issues, any incidents of self-harm, harm to others or suicidal attempts, and finally whether you are likely to be of a danger to yourself and anyone else moving forward and the state of your current mental health. I had a depressive episode when I was a teenager and it is on my medical records, I requested my letter from the GP but they didn't get it done on time and now I am sat waiting for them to get a move on as my medical report will not go to the embassy without it. And remember there is no shame in having any mental illness and don't think that you won't be allowed into the states if you do suffer, we are modern world and this is accepted today, just be honest, tell them what ails you, what medication you are on if any and make sure you have that letter from the GP, if you have not requested one already then do as they take their time. 

Also, make sure that you have had all your vaccinations, the US require MMR x2, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio x3 and the last booster has to be within the last ten years and the Flu Vaccination. If you don't have these then get them done ASAP.  

I have now completed everything and am just waiting for the medical report to go off to the Embassy to get my passport back with my visa so please do ask me any questions. 

Hope that has helped. 

4 minutes ago, Brittany95 said:

Maybe I should have made my question more clear. I know that they'll send us a message to let us know that the case is complete or to ask for more docs, but I am wondering if they'll send a confirmation message that all the correct documentation has been received/submitted and it is in the queue for review

Ah ok, I get ya! No you won't get that message. They will send you a message once everything that has been submitted is approved and that they are arranging your interview with the embassy. 

My wife (lovemybrit) has already mentioned it but I had my interview this morning and got approved, I have yet to have my medical as they gave us hardly any warning of when the interview was but told me to attend my interview anyway. 

For those wondering, the NVC took two weeks to give us an interview date from when the approved our documents. I went through my documents with the first person and that took all of 10 mins and then waited for another 10 mins and then had my interview which lasted 5 mins and I was approved. I was in first thing this morning so I think that is why I was so quick. 

My embassy was in London too. 

No need to panic or worry, if you are telling the truth then you will be fine. 

Good luck to everybody, I am super stoked to be moving over to be with my wife and kid. 

7 hours ago, Brittany95 said:

We just submitted all of our documents electronically through CEAC this morning. Fingers crossed for a quick case complete.

 

Does anyone know if you should get some type of message from CEAC once all documents are submitted? Right now, on the home page for CEAC each of ours just say 'submitted' off to the right.

When you have your documents accepted they will message you to let you know that has happened.