Interview - Approved!

[S-C 21]

I had my interview today and we got approved! It really is a lot easier than you make it up to be in your head. I'll make sure to write a review for the embassy.

A few points here for people about to go:

- They don't need photocopies of your documents. I had two copies of all my originals (plus the originals), but they only asked for the originals. I was too excited to ask why. Sorry!

- I freaked when I was in line outside and the embassy person was asking people for a print out of their DS-160 confirmation. Don't worry, as long as you have your appointment letter you are all good.

- Like others have said, you are allowed to bring in your phone now.

I'll link my review once I post it up. Good luck to everyone!

[Pheebs1201 269]

Yay! Congratulations!

[msbau764 245]

I had my interview today and we got approved! It really is a lot easier than you make it up to be in your head. I'll make sure to write a review for the embassy.

A few points here for people about to go:

- They don't need photocopies of your documents. I had two copies of all my originals (plus the originals), but they only asked for the originals. I was too excited to ask why. Sorry!

- I freaked when I was in line outside and the embassy person was asking people for a print out of their DS-160 confirmation. Don't worry, as long as you have your appointment letter you are all good.

- Like others have said, you are allowed to bring in your phone now.

I'll link my review once I post it up. Good luck to everyone!

congrats. however I caution everyone not to assume it is easy because every consulate is different. your consulate, in particular, is one of the easiest and less scrutinized.

[Pheebs1201 269]

congrats. however I caution everyone not to assume it is easy because every consulate is different. your consulate, in particular, is one of the easiest and less scrutinized.

In fairness, OP did post this in the regional forum so one can assume she is referring to the specific consulate, not all of them. Nonetheless, that is good advice.

[S-C 21]

congrats. however I caution everyone not to assume it is easy because every consulate is different. your consulate, in particular, is one of the easiest and less scrutinized.

I know. Hence why it is posted in the UK forum, where people will be attending the interview at the London embassy. The embassy I attended.

Yay! Congratulations!

Thanks you!

In fairness, OP did post this in the regional forum so one can assume she is referring to the specific consulate, not all of them. Nonetheless, that is good advice.

I thought it was fairly obvious I was talking about London. Also I am the guy hahaha

[Julie+Matt 84]

Yay! Congrats!

We're waiting for our interview date…Matt had his medical on monday. I can only hope that it's soon…I want him here for christmas and it's not like he can board a flight the day after his interview! I'm so nervous! I know he'll pass, I'm just worried he won't get his interview on time!

[Pheebs1201 269]

I know. Hence why it is posted in the UK forum, where people will be attending the interview at the London embassy. The embassy I attended.

Thanks you!

I thought it was fairly obvious I was talking about London. Also I am the guy hahaha

Whoops sorry Yes that's what I was trying to say also

[S-C 21]

Yay! Congrats!

We're waiting for our interview date…Matt had his medical on monday. I can only hope that it's soon…I want him here for christmas and it's not like he can board a flight the day after his interview! I'm so nervous! I know he'll pass, I'm just worried he won't get his interview on time!

Thank you! To ensure I got an interview date quickly I put our wedding date and my leaving time as early. Then emailed them a week after my medical stressing an earlier interview would be extremely beneficial. My lease runs out on 2 December so I needed to be gone by then.

Whoops sorry Yes that's what I was trying to say also

Hahaha its okay.

[Julie+Matt 84]

Thank you! To ensure I got an interview date quickly I put our wedding date and my leaving time as early. Then emailed them a week after my medical stressing an earlier interview would be extremely beneficial. My lease runs out on 2 December so I needed to be gone by then.

He put his travel plans as Dec 17th and wedding on Dec 19th. I'd think they'd be smart and realize you need an interview 2 weeks before that, at least since you can't get a flight until you have your visa…that's what I'm stressing out over! I stress over everything...

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

Congratulations!! Good luck with the move

[E-N 48]

congrats!!! Hey I have a couple of questions. I am trying to gather some helpful tips for my fiancé so that he can start getting things together. As of now it still says "At NVC" on the website. It arrived on Friday Nov 7th. So, for him to schedule his medical does his papers need to be at the embassy already? I hear that it takes about 5 business days for medical to arrive to embassy. Also, would it be a good idea to give a wedding date on his 'ready' request form a wedding date a month or two earlier than projected wedding to ensure he goods an early interview? What financial documents did you send? did you send bank letter, employer and tax docs? When you say copies of docs do you mean copies of NOA1/2 and actual I129F application? I know the DS160 but what else? I told my fiancé to make two additional copies of his medical questionnaire too. I think I am OCD! Any helpful hints will be wonderful!

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

congrats!!! Hey I have a couple of questions. I am trying to gather some helpful tips for my fiancé so that he can start getting things together. As of now it still says "At NVC" on the website. It arrived on Friday Nov 7th. So, for him to schedule his medical does his papers need to be at the embassy already? I hear that it takes about 5 business days for medical to arrive to embassy. Also, would it be a good idea to give a wedding date on his 'ready' request form a wedding date a month or two earlier than projected wedding to ensure he goods an early interview? What financial documents did you send? did you send bank letter, employer and tax docs? When you say copies of docs do you mean copies of NOA1/2 and actual I129F application? I know the DS160 but what else? I told my fiancé to make two additional copies of his medical questionnaire too. I think I am OCD! Any helpful hints will be wonderful!

Have you read the thread pinned at the top of this UK Forum --K1 Guide to London process? Many of the questions you asked are in that. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/

Medical takes 3 (maybe 4) days to get sent to embassy because they have to get the blood test back from the lab.

No to bank letter. Employer letter...they love.

2013 Tax transcript can be a backup since you are OCD. Nothing else is needed. Really!

When is your actual wedding date? Way off next year? Do you plan to leave as soon as you get the visa?

Read that thread. Anything that says call DOS...ignore that because they quit helping.

Any corrections are at the end...like phones allowed now.

[E-N 48]

I have the employer letter and printed off pay stubs since August. Our actual date is april 25, 2015. He won't come until end of March first week in April at latest. I understand that he can schedule his medical prior to having interview but on his medical questionnaire it says visa apt date.... I just worry lol advice?

[E-N 48]

also, I saw on the DS160 where it says "select a location where you will be applying for this visa" drop down menu I do not see London or United Kingdom listed. is that a problem?

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

I have the employer letter and printed off pay stubs since August. Our actual date is april 25, 2015. He won't come until end of March first week in April at latest. I understand that he can schedule his medical prior to having interview but on his medical questionnaire it says visa apt date.... I just worry lol advice?

You're good for I-134.

Ignore date of interview on medical questionnaire. CR1s know theirs. K1s don't. Non-issue.

Rushing to the medical is a little pointless if he isn't coming until end of March.

Example --Medical Nov 20

Visa will expire May 20.

Wedding April 25.

Get AOS submitted maybe June 1

By the time you interview for AOS, your Nov 20 medical could older than 1 year. Some are asked to redo it.

But if he wants to travel end of March and you want it settled ASAP so you can quit worrying, then go on with the medical and say wedding date is Jan 31.

DS-160. It's under ENGLAND, LONDON. Slow down and look again. Don't make this so hard by too much worrying.