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5 minutes ago, fip & jim said:

He should be done by 11. That'll be pretty early for you! I hope you get some sleep. I'll check in first thing to see if you have an update. I'm thinking of you. 

I sure hope so, and we'll see if he'll be able to sleep lol. But thank you and I'll update as soon as I find out

7 minutes ago, fip & jim said:

What time is his interview? 

10:30 am

1 hour ago, fip & jim said:

Good luck for tomorrow! 

Thank you! My fiance is on his way to the hotel now and my nerves are so high right now! 😬

13 minutes ago, JFH said:

I’ve got everything crossed for you. Been there, done that with the denied visa (but it was the other way - husband denied U.K. visa) and it crushes and hurts. I hope it all goes well for you. 

Thank you!! I really hope we don't have any problems. I'm just hoping that the officers will listen to his side and realize the cautions are not as bad as they sound. But I'm ready for the waiver just in case!

1 minute ago, Zoeeeeeee said:

Here ya go hon, knew the wise @Wuozopo had posted one recently:

 

 

There it is!!! Thank you so much!!

2 minutes ago, Zoeeeeeee said:

To be honest, I don’t think there’s a massive amount of value in you coming to the interview...you wouldn’t be allowed in the embassy anyway and whilst it apparently can help at other embassies for the beneficiary to take in the petitioner’s passport with them, to prove they’re outside, at London it’s totally unnecessary. I don’t imagine they’d even look at it. Your fiancé is right, save the cash! 🙃

Yes, I'm not sure if you have followed my journey but my fiance has a few cautions that could ultimately get us denied so I wanted to be there for support but if we are denied... I'll need that extra cash for the waiver. Also, I haven't seen him since January so I'm just really missing him and wanted to come back lol. 

1 minute ago, missileman said:

Please update us after the interview.  Some of us have been following your case for months....😊

I defiantly will! I'm so nervous but he just received his letter from the psychiatrist today and it was really nice. I'm hoping that helps him in his interview.  

Just now, Ed&Midori1031 said:

Will you be attending the interview with him?  just curious...For my wife's interview I brought in all my financial paperwork, proof of work, etc.  Everything that @JMCKNG mentioned is exact.  Also, the embassy that your fiance is going to for the interview, check the websitemas they should have a list to bring.  You guys got this, #nostress!!! :)  

I was really trying but fiance's prevented me from going as flight tickets are crazy expensive right now. 

16 minutes ago, Zoeeeeeee said:

I’m sure @Wuozopo has a detailed list saved to his computer, as he’s definitely shared this info a few times 🙃.

I remembered seeing it but even after searching for it, I couldn't find it.... I'll keep looking!

Hello! Our interview is on Thursday and I'm trying to get my fiance organized and in order with his paperwork before then. He's a little overwhelmed so I'm trying to have him separate it out exactly in order for handing it in. I found a thread before that had a detailed list but I can't find it. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

On 6/3/2019 at 5:42 PM, mogiftney said:

Thanks so so much! You don’t understand how much this eases our minds. It’s not often that I see others going through stuff like this on here. (thank god, just inconvenient when we are trying to gather our things together) Your experience and advice is greatly appreciated by us!

So Knightsbridge just contacted my fiance and said after further review, they want him to go to a psychiatrist to be cleared which is another 360 pound. He scheduled one for Monday, so hopefully by his interview on Thursday he'll have it all done. 

54 minutes ago, mogiftney said:

Thank you so so much for your response! This is very reassuring. So one question, my partner quit her antidepressants without consulting a doctor because she used her own judgement to determine that she was in a better place mentally, and she was correct and has been off of them for about at least a year now. Would she need to visit a doctor to have that put on her medical records prior to receiving the records? Thanks again!

So my fiance tried overdosing a few years back and was prescribed medication. He said it made him feel even worse so he quit them on his own and fixed himself. He scheduled an appointment with his GP doctor and when he went in, they asked him some questions and then wrote a letter up for him. It didn't sound professional at all but the doctor at Knightsbride accepted it and he had no problems. He said other then a long wait because of the amount of people, it was very easy and the staff very very welcoming and laid back. As long as she has a letter from her GP stating she is not a danger to herself or other (this wording is important) she should be good!

On 5/9/2019 at 9:30 PM, mogiftney said:

do you need a letter clearing him in regards to depression from the doctor he saw in regards to his depression originally, or can he be cleared at the medical exam that is done for the visa process? Asking because my fiancee has also struggled with depression. Hope things are alright!

My fiance just now finished with his medical appointment. His GP doctor wrote him a letter clearing him for his depression. It was not well written (even spelled immigration wrong) but they accepted everything. He said they knew exactly what they were looking for and took just what they needed (his doctors gave him his fully medical record over 200 pages instead of just the summary). He said it was very busy inside with a lot of people but still very relaxing and the staff made him feel very comfortable. 

9 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

That is packet 3.

I thought packet three was the copy of the I-129??

11 hours ago, KirstyMcDonald said:

@Pooley I have my visa in hand and am flying out in a week and I still haven’t received packet 3😂 definitely not necessary 

Congratulations!!! He received a letter saying that our case is at the embassy so I figure that's good enough lol.

Our case was "Ready" on the 2nd of May and my fiance still hasn't received the packet 3... does he even need it for medical and/or interview? How long does it typically take to be mailed out?

1 minute ago, jakejon said:

I got mine within 5 minutes of coming off the phone with them last summer. I'd give them a quick call next week and I'm sure it'll only take under 5 minutes for them to send it 

 

Thanks Jakejon!!☺️

7 hours ago, ConnorS said:

The best time to call is right at opening from what I have read in here. Once you receive your LND case number you then use this website to track your case https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV  to see your visas progress status.

 

Good luck 

Do you know when Knightsbridge emails the instructions after booking the medical? We booked our medical yesterday and haven't received anything as of yet.

5 minutes ago, fip & jim said:

Hopefully you can get things moving now! 😊

I really hope so! We already have his medical and interview scheduled so now my nerves are really going crazy lol

2 minutes ago, fip & jim said:

Not if the depression is not current. If he's not on medication for it still then they can see he's feeling better.

 

Have you checked online again to see if it's transferred over to there? 200 pages is too much for them to read at Knightsbridge. If he can get a brief summary from online now his records are up to date then that would be better. If not, then he'll have to take the whole lot and just tell them how difficult it's been. 🙄

Oh okay. It was almost 4 years ago and he's not on any medication and is better.

And he actually called Knightsbridge and they didn't seem impressed about it being so long but said it's fine because some doctors are just like with not giving the correct paperwork. I told him to take out the case notes and stuff to try to slim it down.

On 4/18/2019 at 1:46 PM, fip & jim said:

Wow Pooley, I can't believe your fiance is still having issues with getting his records. It's been over a month now? 

 

In my experience it is best to go in to the surgery with everything you need (ID, letter to the GP) and request to speak to the practice manager.

 

Here's a link for you about your fiance's right to obtain his records:

 http://arachnoiditis.co.uk/index.php/information/benefit-information-uk-2/144-the-process-for-accessing-your-nhs-medical-records-and-sample-letter

 

For the time he was not registered with a GP his records will have been held by the local health authority. 

 

The letter regarding his depression is a separate matter. He can request a letter from the GP outlining briefly his episode, either by writing a letter or making an appointment to see the GP. The important part is that they want to know if he has been a threat to himself or others. They can charge for the letter but should not charge for the medical summary. 

 

As the instructions from Knightsbridge state, they will put his medical on hold if he does not have a patient summary with him on the day of the appointment. 

 

 

Okay, I have a new update now. They called my fiance down to their office saying they now have his entire full medical records (even though we've told them, along with it in writing, that we only need the summary) and they gave him two large manila envelopes full of over 200 pages of medical records including every case note that has been recorded from him being a baby 🙄. So there's only one spot where it says he was feeling depressed and that's it. Do we still need a letter from the doctor clearing him?

Just an update on our process in getting the medical summary. My fiance went in person into the doctors and he was actually told more than, "we don't have it updated yet". They told him that they have received the updated summary from Goole and the actual doctor is reviewing it and it could take anywhere from a day, to a week, to a month before he gets it. I'm not sure why the doctor would need to review it but at this point, we're calling or going in about everyday so we don't miss that deadline....

Just now, jakejon said:

Absolutely agree with all above. Out of curiosity are you attending the interview with your fiance?

 

You have all the docs, they may ask him about it but I'm sure he's prepared. He obviously will display and show remorse. Just try and settle your mind as best you can. Nothing has been denied as of yet.

 

Just don't let your mind go down that path as you'll go crazy! Try to be as positive as you can ❤️ 

I just looked at flight prices last night as I really want to attend. I was able to find flights and rooming for a week in the beginning of June for a total of $1,600. I torn between just biting the bullet and flying over or saving that for if we do need a waiver. We are still trying to get the rest of his medical summary so we can schedule the medical. But I just CEAC and our case just went to Ready! I'm so incredibility nervous right now.

4 hours ago, fip & jim said:

 

Pooley, you do not need to worry so much at this stage. As jakejon said, take everything in your stride. You go through each step as prepared as you can be and then take it from there. I was convinced that my son's condition would cause our case to be denied or cause complications, and I spent a stupid amount of time fretting over it. This process is a marathon and requires pace and stamina. You've done everything you can so far. Your fiance goes for the interview and then you will know for sure what you are dealing with and the next steps to take.

 

Some of the aims of the caution in the UK are to record low-level criminal conduct for possible reference for future criminal proceedings, and reduce the amount of time the police spend dealing with less serious offences. The caution is used as a deterrent and also leaves a record of a pattern of behaviour should the offender continue to offend. It can also be used as evidence of bad character if a person is prosecuted for other crimes, or disclosed during a recruitment process to comply with safeguarding regulations for children and vulnerable adults. In your context, your fiance's cautions are from 2012 and 2015 and did not lead to his conviction for a crime. They are low-level offences. You need to remember that because at the moment you are thinking worst case scenario. Wait until he has his interview. If it is a problem you can then think about the waiver. They will advise of next steps to take should that be necessary. 

 

Your fiance will not have court documents because it never went to court. He was never prosecuted or convicted of a crime. You are seeing the lack of papers as a problem for a waiver, when in fact that is a good thing because it proves he was never prosecuted or convicted for a serious criminal offence. It's good to be prepared but you may be wasting your time right now by preparing for something you may not need. Yes, find out what's required for a waiver, research your options, then wait to see if you need to take further action. There are members on here that have been in similar circumstances and successfully emigrated, they can advise you IF it comes to that. 

 

Has your fiance travelled to the US with an ESTA? I was wondering if his cautions had caused an ESTA denial for him. 

 

Thank you! I know I need to chill, but we're getting so close I think my nerves are a record high right now. He did travel on ESTA. At the time, he was unsure about the cautions as he had no paperwork saying what the exact offense was or when they were since it was so many years ago and at the time and, he was applying for  job and had to get a police certificate - which I now know was a basic certificate compared to a visa one but at the time, we weren't going through the process yet and didn't know- but where it said "Police Records of Convictions, Cautions, Reprimands, and Warnings"  It says "None Recorded" so we thought we were all in the clear. Wasn't till we actually applied and started doing research and got the police certificate for the visa that shows everything that I found we shouldn't have. Expect the only question it asked for the ESTA is that if he's ever been convicted or arrested for a crime that resulted in serious harm to a person or serious damage to property, which he hasn't and then it asked about drugs which he has none. So I still don't know exactly if he qualifies for it or not lol. 

6 minutes ago, jakejon said:

London Embassy is just the kindest from my own experience!  As I say, I listened as much as I could to the guy before me and he needed a waiver. She was so super kind and went through the in's and outs of that process - this was straight before my interview. 

 

Have the faith and confidence-you guys will do this no matter what direction ❤️ 

That makes me feel better! I will still have everything ready just in case but I really hope they hear him out.