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| London, United Kingdom |  Review on February 12, 2020: |
Smokey Bear
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Embassy Review:
My appointment was at 0930, so I arrived at the Consular Services Gate at 0915, with my DS-160 Confirmation Page and Passport Ready – the DS-160 page was then signed off. The lady at the front told me to walk through the doors and ignore the queue, which I did. At the front desk a man took my signed off DS-160 page and added 3x stickers and a EZ Queue ticket (like Argos), then told me, FIRST FLOOR, turn LEFT, (walk to END) then LEFT again and sit down.
So I did.
I waited, 30 mins past my appointment time because the 2x booths in service were occupied by 2x individuals who were getting a longer talk/process than anticipated, but at 10:00 I was called up.
When called, I handed over: Visa Photo (US) – scanned and returned, DS160 Page, W2 Tax Form, 1040 Tax Return, Police Report, Birth Certificate, Letter from Employer, Passport and the I-134. They took my finger prints and that was it. Approximately 5 mins of my time. They handed back my X-Rays on CD. Asked when I planned to go over.
I waited 50 mins (the two chaps in front were getting asked many many questions).
At 10:55 I was called up – the lady took my left hand fingerprints and then asked a few questions: Where did you meet, When did you last see her, Did Passport Control ask anything (no), What wedding plans are there? That was it. The lady said I approve your visa and you’ll have your passport back in 5 working days (or thereabouts).
Cradle to Grave – 0915 – 1100. (waiting time was 1.5 hours of that)
Note: There is FREE Wi-Fi while you wait. Put phones in pocket for all desk related tasks. Remember Visa Photos, MUST be WITHOUT glasses.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #27995