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On the SAR form there's a section specifically for giving permission for ACRO to discuss your SAR with third parties.

It's under 3rd party nominations. There is then a part to fill out the details of the person who they're allowed to discuss your SAR with. 
I've copied the wording below and attached a view of what details they ask you to fill in.

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5    Third party nomination
ACRO will not discuss your request with another party or disclose details without your consent. If for any reason you wish to nominate a representative to discuss this request on your behalf you must provide their contact details below. Providing contact details for a third party will be considered as consent. If you are a power of attorney for the applicant, please enclose a copy of the power of attorney documents with this request.
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Assuming the Embassy simply wants permission to confirm the contents of the SAR with ACRO and aren't requesting a brand new SAR. Then I'd email ACRO quoting the reference that should be headed on the email which your SAR was attached to. Provide the same identifying documentation you used to apply for the SAR (ID etc...). Then write a short email stating you would like to give permission for ACRO to discuss your SAR with the embassy and write out the details that is on the original form.
 
 

On the SAR form there's a section specifically for giving permission for ACRO to discuss your SAR with third parties.

It's under 3rd party nominations. There is then a part to fill out the details of the person who they're allowed to discuss your SAR with. 
I've copied the wording below and attached a view of what details they ask you to fill in.

"
5    Third party nomination
ACRO will not discuss your request with another party or disclose details without your consent. If for any reason you wish to nominate a representative to discuss this request on your behalf you must provide their contact details below. Providing contact details for a third party will be considered as consent. If you are a power of attorney for the applicant, please enclose a copy of the power of attorney documents with this request.
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Assuming the Embassy simply wants permission to confirm the contents of the SAR with ACRO and aren't requesting a brand new SAR. Then I'd email ACRO quoting the reference that should be headed on the email which your SAR was attached to. Provide the same identifying documentation you used to apply for the SAR (ID etc...). Then write a short email stating you would like to give permission for ACRO to discuss your SAR with the embassy and write out the details that is on the original form.
 
 

If the immigration officer asked specifically for you to give consent for them to contact ACRO regarding your SAR. Also assuming they kept a copy of your SAR. Then you can probably save filling out an entire whole new application. An simply send the same ID requirements when filling out a SAR in an email. As stated, quoted with the reference that should be at the head of the email your SAR was attached to. Then write a short email explaining your situation and attach the required ID and section 5 of the form..... Something like,
 
 
 
"                                                                                                                           Your Address here
 
 
 
 
SAR Ref - X X X X X

Subject - Third Party Nominated Consent


To whom it may concern,

I have been requested by the US Embassy to provide consent, for the Immigration Officer reviewing my case to contact you on my behalf. This is to discuss my recent SAR application, in relation to a, 'NO LIVE TRACE', ACRO Police certificate. Attached is the Third Party Consent portion, section 5, from the original SAR application. I give consent for ACRO to discuss my SAR with the person listed on the form.

I have also attached the required form of ID.


Regards.

Mr.....     "

Mine took roughly a month. 
 
They marked my application recieved on the 15/08/2023 and marked it sent on the 11/09/2023. It arrived 2 days after. 
 
 

Thank you for sharing.  Please do let us know how it goes at the interview.  Wishing you all the best with the rest of your visa process.
 

I've seen various posts regarding the London VISA medical and mental health. The experience of the medical and what to bring to support you in your medical.
 
I had my medical today, so I'd like to share my experience.
I was diagnosed with BPD in 2014. I self harmed in 2013, several small cuts on my left arm. Self harmed in 2019. 7-8 large lacerations to my right arm, large and very noticeable. A suicide attempt in 2020 involving a Section 2 hospitalisation for 2 weeks. Then a voluntary hospitalisation in 2021 for 2 weeks (this was to adjust medication). Various treatments in-between.
For 2+ years my mental health has been stable and good. No thoughts of self harm or suicide. Was discharged by my Psychiatrist in 2021. Not on any current medication aside from Propranolol for anxiety.
 
On the I-84 medical questionnaire, it asks you to bring a separate piece of paper listing hospitalisations, self harm etc... so I wrote a list of hospitalisation dates, dates of periods of self harm. I also brought with me two GP letters.
One letter was from my regular GP. One from a Private GP. These both listed dates of self harm/suicide also, that I was not a harm to myself/others. Also that my Mental Health has been stable/good for 2-3 years. My regular GP wrote me a 2 A4 report, which I believe really helped. My GP listed treatment, dates, quotes from Psychiatric reports etc... I believe the Private GP letter cost me £35 and because of the length/time it took my regular GP to write the report. She charged me £125.
 
The appointment went as most peoples did in terms of x-ray and vaccinations. When I saw the Doctor they were very nice. They had looked over all the paperwork I brought. We had a 5-10 minute discussion on mental health. She asked me various questions. What treatments have I had. Went over the dates of self harm/hospitalisations. That was it really.
 
During the phsycial check, she examined my self harm scars, though then moved into checking my nose, throat, breathing and all the rest.
Once the appointment with the Dr was over, I asked her. "Even though I know the ultimate decision is upto the Consulate, though do you feel my mental health will make me inadmissible?". She smiled and said along the lines of. You're marked as category B which won't make you inadmissible. Though reiterated it's upto the embassy. She said I do have an extensive history of mental health, though they're primary concern is people who have had issues within the past 12 months. Issues being, self harm, suicide, hospitalisations etc...
 
The whole process took maybe 70 minutes.