Wait time for K1 Interviews at London Embassy?

[GoSteelers 0]

Can anyone give me an indication of how long I should expect to wait for my interview in London. I am getting very impatient!!!

NOA2: 5th July

Consulate received: 8th Aug

Packet 3 received: 15th Aug

Packet 3 sent: 14th Aug

Medical: 20th Aug

Interview: ????

Last week (Thurs 29th Aug) I called the Embassy [020 3608 6998] and was told that they had everything necessary to schedule the interview and I should hear something within a week. I called them this morning and the lady I spoke with said she didn't have access to any additional information (just the stuff I can see at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-GB/users/sign_in; i.e. nothing!)

If anyone can give me some answers to the following questions it would be much appreciated.

1. How is the typical wait time between medical appointment and interview?

2. How can you contact the Embassy to check the status? (is there another phone no or email address? the one above seems pretty useless!)

3. I assume the 'Status Updated Date' on the US DoS website gives you an indication of when anything happens on your case? Mine says 27th Aug, which I assume is when the Medical results were received?

4. How do you receive notification of your interview date? Email or letter in the post? If it's an email can someone let me know the address so I can add it to my safe senders list!

Any advice gratefully received. I've been pretty patient throughout this whole process but I am starting to lose it now!

Thanks

[pryzm 2]

just be patient .

Edited September 5, 2013 by pryzm

[emyardy 11]

The embassy is taking about 2-3 weeks after receiving all documents to schedule interviews. They will mail you a letter with the interview date an instructions on how to pay for the visa. I know it is not easy being patient, but today is exactly three weeks for me since the embassy has been in receipt if the medical results, an all paperwork, and we still don't have an interview date.

Good luck with this part, I've found it to be the most nerve wracking!!!

[Tracey&Greg 33]

Stay strong this part is the hardest because you are so close but its gonna be okay I promise

I'll try my best to answer from our personal experience in red from your questions

Can anyone give me an indication of how long I should expect to wait for my interview in London. I am getting very impatient!!!

NOA2: 5th July

Consulate received: 8th Aug

Packet 3 received: 15th Aug

Packet 3 sent: 14th Aug

Medical: 20th Aug

Interview: ????

Last week (Thurs 29th Aug) I called the Embassy [020 3608 6998] and was told that they had everything necessary to schedule the interview and I should hear something within a week. I called them this morning and the lady I spoke with said she didn't have access to any additional information (just the stuff I can see at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-GB/users/sign_in; i.e. nothing!)

If anyone can give me some answers to the following questions it would be much appreciated.

1. How is the typical wait time between medical appointment and interview? Usually it takes 4 weeks or a little bit longer

2. How can you contact the Embassy to check the status? (is there another phone no or email address? the one above seems pretty useless!) My fiance and I both tried the phone which was extremely frustrating. I found contacting the Department of State helpful but also we did contact the embassy directly using http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/visa_contact_form.html and telling them our information such as my fiance full name, dob, LND number, when he had his medical and when he sent all his info requested in his 3rd packet back to the embassy(pretty much everything I thought thought that would help them find him)

3. I assume the 'Status Updated Date' on the US DoS website gives you an indication of when anything happens on your case? Mine says 27th Aug, which I assume is when the Medical results were received? Might be, but could be any reason they update the website, doesn't hurt to contact and ask them really but don't harass them..some people do I joked about this with a worker at DOS when I called one time

4. How do you receive notification of your interview date? Email or letter in the post? If it's an email can someone let me know the address so I can add it to my safe senders list!

Well because I sent the email we shortly after our 4 week wait got an email back about a request on the status of our case and they told my fiance they sent him his 4th packet on such and such date. Sadly the email I cannot confirm if its the same for anyone that contacts them so I would suggest if you do contact them it takes 5 days or longer to get a reply so just check your spam folder etc in the mean time while you wait.

Any advice gratefully received. I've been pretty patient throughout this whole process but I am starting to lose it now!

Its going to be okay! Woosa!

Thanks

[soubriquet 0]

I had my medical 16th August, and my Interview's scheduled for 13th september.

Good Luck!

Can anyone give me an indication of how long I should expect to wait for my interview in London. I am getting very impatient!!!

NOA2: 5th July

Consulate received: 8th Aug

Packet 3 received: 15th Aug

Packet 3 sent: 14th Aug

Medical: 20th Aug

Interview: ????

Last week (Thurs 29th Aug) I called the Embassy [020 3608 6998] and was told that they had everything necessary to schedule the interview and I should hear something within a week. I called them this morning and the lady I spoke with said she didn't have access to any additional information (just the stuff I can see at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-GB/users/sign_in; i.e. nothing!)

If anyone can give me some answers to the following questions it would be much appreciated.

1. How is the typical wait time between medical appointment and interview?

2. How can you contact the Embassy to check the status? (is there another phone no or email address? the one above seems pretty useless!)

3. I assume the 'Status Updated Date' on the US DoS website gives you an indication of when anything happens on your case? Mine says 27th Aug, which I assume is when the Medical results were received?

4. How do you receive notification of your interview date? Email or letter in the post? If it's an email can someone let me know the address so I can add it to my safe senders list!

Any advice gratefully received. I've been pretty patient throughout this whole process but I am starting to lose it now!

Thanks

[soubriquet 0]

Approved 13th September!

I had my medical 16th August, and my Interview's scheduled for 13th september.

Good Luck!

[GoSteelers 0]

In case anyone is following this for advice/reference...

Best advice is to call the Department of State in America - they seem to be the only people who can tell you what is going on.

It turned out that The London Embassy had lost my packet 3 forms (even though I sent them recorded delivery) and that was the reason for the delay. We were only able to find out this info by calling DoS, who said there was no record of my forms on their system. Seems we lost 2-3 weeks due to this.

So I had to resend the packet 3 forms; they arrived on 13th Sept, registered on the system 17th Sept.

We found out on 8th October that my interview has been scheduled for 15th October. Again this was by calling DoS.. nothing from the Embassy as yet. I've emailed them asking them to confirm the appointment, and am hoping a letter will arrive in the post before Tuesday.

[Pitaya 2,576]

~Moved from US Embassy/Consulate Discussion to UK Regional Forum~

~Inquiry is London-specific~

[Reannebrown 0]

Can anybody help me??

Ok so k1 visa got approved on August 30th.

Letter received September 24th.

Medical exam - october 7th

Visa fee paid online - (15-16th october) roughly.

Embassy receives medical - october 25th.

Sent form of readiness really late as I was using an iPad so I got Really confused!!! Sent october 28th.

Now am I correct for thinking that all I do now is wait?? I haven't posted any forms to the embassy as in the last letter I received it said not too.

However I've sent them 2 emails via the contact form and they've not responded.

One asking if they can speed it up as my fiancé is currently in England till November 16th.

I also have a wedding date booked for February 2014 and I really need to get planning and get back to florida ASAP my dress has to be taken in to be altered by December.

Does anyone have ANY information at all to help me?

Is it possible to be there by December? Or am I crazy in thinking that?

Please someone give me advice...... I'm panicking I'm not going to have anything done for my wedding day!

[Sharkano 13]

First of all, call the Department of State and have them check to see if it now shows you have all things in. With all the London goofiness over forms, and changing even their e-mail form submittal, I think you need to make sure you really are in the queue for an interview. Second, unless they expedite you (and they may or may not), it seems they are taking about 6 weeks to tell you when your interview is, and then it may be 1-4 weeks from then. The holidays will not help. I have always taken the view I can plan zero until we have a visa in hand, but I understand how hard that goal is to live up to. Good luck!

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Now am I correct for thinking that all I do now is wait?? I haven't posted any forms to the embassy as in the last letter I received it said not too.

The instruction letter says not to send DOCUMENTS to the embassy (birth certificate, police certificate, divorce decree, proof of income). You send an application FORM. Did you do that? Did you read the instructions on the embassy website? http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html. The mobile version is not as good. Get on a computer or scroll to the bottom and click FULL SITE then try the link again if using an IPad.

Once they receive application, medical, and readiness form, allow 4-6 weeks before you get assigned an interview. They won't even acknowledge your things are there immediately.

Edited October 31, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[Nilet699 4]

Can anyone give me an indication of how long I should expect to wait for my interview in London. I am getting very impatient!!!

NOA2: 5th July

Consulate received: 8th Aug

Packet 3 received: 15th Aug

Packet 3 sent: 14th Aug

Medical: 20th Aug

Interview: ????

Last week (Thurs 29th Aug) I called the Embassy [020 3608 6998] and was told that they had everything necessary to schedule the interview and I should hear something within a week. I called them this morning and the lady I spoke with said she didn't have access to any additional information (just the stuff I can see at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-GB/users/sign_in; i.e. nothing!)

If anyone can give me some answers to the following questions it would be much appreciated.

1. How is the typical wait time between medical appointment and interview?

2. How can you contact the Embassy to check the status? (is there another phone no or email address? the one above seems pretty useless!)

3. I assume the 'Status Updated Date' on the US DoS website gives you an indication of when anything happens on your case? Mine says 27th Aug, which I assume is when the Medical results were received?

4. How do you receive notification of your interview date? Email or letter in the post? If it's an email can someone let me know the address so I can add it to my safe senders list!

Any advice gratefully received. I've been pretty patient throughout this whole process but I am starting to lose it now!

Thanks

Did you ever send a DS160/260 in depending on your time frame? if not you need to complete this (DS160 now) before it'll go any further. This is ''packet 3'' along with the readiness form

[Reannebrown 0]

Ok can anybody help me..... AGAIN lol.

I just checked online on the aid.usvisa-info.com/GB website and logged in and everything is up to date.

However it says - attend interview ..

The in the left top corner it says -

Current status - provide appointment information.

Does anyone know what this means??

Please help. X

[Reannebrown 0]

Oh my gosh I feel like I'm going insane.

Can anybody tell me or give me any advice?i feel like I've done all the wrong things.

Ok so we filed for our fiancé visa at the end of january and received the receipt in February.

We were approved in August on the 30th, I received the instructions letter on September 24th, booked my medical on october 7th, results were sent to the embassy october 24th.

We phoned the DOS in September and they told me to fill in the DS260 so I done this.

Paid the visa fee and courier service on october 15th.

I've been emailing the embassy with no response then received the response saying I had filled in the wrong forms and I had to fill in the DS160 instead.

I've posted nothing to the embassy in the post as it says you take the forms to the interview.

My main concern now is that does my time for my interview start all over again now?

So I filled in the DS form 160 on November 8th. So does my interview wait time start from that point now??

I'm so confused, and my fiancé leaves soon as he's currently in England with me, he wanted to come to interview.

Does anyone know what else I can do? I have emailed the embassy asking for a fast interview date because of the wedding plans and I'm trying to be there before Christmas.

Please help.

[Sharkano 13]

You did the 160 as they asked, but did you fill in the on-line "I am ready now" form that has a place on it for your 160 info? The form is here: http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/notification_of_applicant_readiness_form.html Do that asap, then e-mail them in a few days and tell them the story and ask them very nicely for a date asap -- all I can think of. Good luck!