ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomLondon Medical - Knightsbridge Doctors
Had my medical on the 10th, got there a little early and was signed in. Chest xray and physical went ok, very friendly. in and out in about an hour although it seemed t be taking longer for other people.
i had the south african Dr, very friendly.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-13 10:40:00
United KingdomLondon Medical - Knightsbridge Doctors
also, i was wondering what the deal is with the vaccinations. on the us embassy site it says K1 visa applicants do not need the full list of vaccinations at the medical. i understand these will be needed in time for the AOS once the visa has been approved. I am currently in the USA and we received our NVC documents this week. I am going home on August 2nd and wanted to book my medical for August 3rd since i will be in London anyway. I have a feeling im going to need a top up on my tetanus and MMR injections. I was wondering if i could go to the interview without these top ups and get them done afterwards on the NHS if the vaccination guidelines arent required until the AOS phase. thanks
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-20 10:16:00
United KingdomLondon Medical - Knightsbridge Doctors
does anyone have the number to call and book the medical? i have my nvc case number and my details are being sent to London as we speak, just wanted to get a head start on booking the medical to speed things up. cheers
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-20 09:51:00
United KingdomTime in which London is taking to dole out interviews
haha, thanks for the help. so after the medical and receipt of packet 3 the interview date is issued 2 weeks after right? so if i have everything sent in by august 7th i should receive an interview date but August 21st? (in theory)
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-19 06:35:00
United KingdomTime in which London is taking to dole out interviews
ok, i just wanted to check what would be best. if we can shorten the waiting time then thatd be awesome. We're still waiting on our hard copy of the nvc paperwork and packet 3, but we called nvc and they have assigned us a case number and sent the documents to London. Im currently in the USA so we have downloaded the paperwork for packet 3 from various links. Just the medical to book and pay the filing fee. Trying to do this so that i can spend as little time as possible in the UK so i can get back here faster!
If we "pad" the wedding date, will they grill me about it at the interview?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-19 06:19:00
United KingdomTime in which London is taking to dole out interviews
so is it worth putting on the cover sheet that intent to travel is sooner than the wedding date? im in the middle of filling in the packet 3 forms and ready to schedule my interview. our wedding is november 18th but we have a lot to plan in the states before then and id hate to leave my fiancee to do it all while im sat waiting around
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-19 06:04:00
United KingdomLondon case logging time
our wedding is set for september 28th and so was hoping to hear something kinda soon haha. ive been callling DOS every other day, still says our case is pending so well just have to see.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-23 11:17:00
United KingdomLondon case logging time
Just wondered if anyone has any info regarding case log times. Had my medical on the 11th, was received at the embassy on the 14th and my packet 3 should have reached the embassy the same week. Any ideas how long it will be until I receive an interview date?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-21 17:17:00
United KingdomInterview!
Congrats guys, good to see people getting some success. Dos can be great or a pain. I think I scared the poor dos guy when he told me I had an interview. I shouted so loud haha
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-12 07:15:00
United KingdomInterview!
Micmac, have you heard anything from the embassy yet? Just keep buggging the dos and they will update you. It varies on who you speak to, some will tell you there is no info, some will tell you specifically whether your case has been received and is pending or not. Got my packet 4 this morning, its all seeming real now.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-09 07:43:00
United KingdomInterview!
I kept calling dos and they said my packet was received so i called the embassy on the extortion hotline and they gave me an email code. I emailed the embassy and they informed me it was never received. Unfortunately you will not get any acknowledgement of receipt. Try calling the dos using skype and ask the, if your packet has been received. Its cheaper than the embassy and they can usually help.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-08 05:40:00
United KingdomInterview!
Finally, London has scheduled my interview for September 21st. After losing our first packet 3 they have expedited our interview. I can't thank this forum enough, especially jingo, littleg, sunshine times and aorobert. Couldn't have got through this without is forum. Keep the faith people, when it looks it's bleakest, things will change
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-06 13:36:00
United KingdomWhen Calling The Extortion Hotline
its a very quick process, the applicant is yourself and the beneficiary is your fiancée. all the operator will require is both of your names, your date of births and the case number. who ever is making the payment needs t be the one making the call (if its your credit card, you need to call)
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-25 15:07:00
United KingdomLet's do a thread on how we pass the time while waiting
were having a celtic handfasting, were not big fans of traditional ceremonies and arent particularly religious. we didnt feel making promises under the eyes of god was for us. the handfasting is going to be awesome, so different than a "normal" wedding.
my kilt is badass, now just to get my sgian dubh (ceremonial knife) through customs.....
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-12 14:42:00
United KingdomLet's do a thread on how we pass the time while waiting
Without google talk and skype, this process would have been a million times harder and alot more expensive. Plus weve been busy preparing for the wedding. I was fitted for my kilt two weeks ago and have been making alterations etc.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-12 13:41:00
United KingdomStill waiting...
The embassy in london wont send out packet 4 or schedule an interview until all medical details are received and your case is marked interview ready. Keep bugging dos and they will inform you when your packet is logged.
good luck
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-12 07:22:00
United Kingdominterview tomorrow!
Ive gone through my documents so many times its ridiculous lol. Gotta catch a bus at 4.47am to london. Once I get the bus ill be less nervous haha. Thanks for all the wishes guys, was hoping id get to meet a fellow vj'er at the embassy.
heres hoping that im back here tomorrow with a positive response.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-20 15:02:00
United Kingdominterview tomorrow!
POE is orlando. booking ym tickets via air miles the minute my passport gets back
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-20 13:14:00
United Kingdominterview tomorrow!
Going to the embassy to morrow. Any other vjers have the same interview date? Any last minute advice would be greatly appreciated
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-20 04:53:00
United Kingdomvisa approved
here's my review

http://www.visajourn...=United Kingdom
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-21 10:11:00
United Kingdomvisa approved
Finally, the day is here. Im approved! Thankyou so much vj, could not have done this without the site. Will be using it for aos so ill still be around. A big thankyou to everyone who has helped me in any small way on here. Will post a review when I get home
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-21 06:29:00
United KingdomPacket 3 still not logged...
Send a copy of the entire package once again, make sure its sent recorded delivery and its all dated as it was when you first sent it. Once it has come up on the royal maiol website as signed for, call the embassy and get an email ocde. Email the embassy and tell them you had planned to have him fly october 30th for a wedding on november 11th and that your packet being lost has held up your application.
they lost mine so after 3 weeks I resubmitted and got an interview date 2 weeks later.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-20 04:56:00
United Kingdompassport delivery after interview
dude, jiffy lube makes me laugh every time hahahaha
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-29 03:17:00
United Kingdompassport delivery after interview
haha, nice. my fiancee spent some much time in the uk (she lived here for 3 years) she has picked up slang from where im from. its pretty funny. when do you fly out?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-28 10:53:00
United Kingdompassport delivery after interview
then introduce it! haha, i intend to
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-28 09:12:00
United Kingdompassport delivery after interview
Visa came today at 830. I paid for 12pm delivery so was pretty chuffed with that. Still gutted I couldnt fly out today (and directly to florida). Flying to jfk on thursday.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-27 02:27:00
United Kingdompassport delivery after interview
Thanks for the heads up
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-13 08:12:00
United Kingdompassport delivery after interview
my attorney advised me otherwise but if youve spoken to customs officers then ill take your word for it
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-12 15:40:00
United Kingdompassport delivery after interview
call the embassy and tell them you have been told by DOS that your package has not arrived. they will give you a code to put in the header of the email (if i thought it would work id give you the code is used but im fairly certain they change it frequently). in the email include your case number, name and DOB. explain that you are worried that your package has not been received and you should get a response fairly quickly.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-12 14:40:00
United Kingdompassport delivery after interview
Just be warned, us customs can deny you entry based on the fact you have a visa pending. I travelled during the time between my noa2 date and I was questioned thouroughly. Get a letter from your work stating that they expect you back at work when your trip ends. Also take any other proof to show the customs officer you intend to return to the uk. They may think you are planning on staying permanantly and deny you entry.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-12 13:39:00
United Kingdompassport delivery after interview
I called DOS and they informed me the packet was not logged 2 weeks after sending it. I called the embassy in london who gave me an email code. I emailed the embassy and they informed me my packet was never received. Luckily we had used an attorney so all our forms were filled out already and saved in a document so I sent out the packet the same day. Call the embassy on the extortion hotline and they will give you an email code. Its worth the financial bite to have the peace of mind. Any other help you need just let me know.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-12 13:35:00
United Kingdompassport delivery after interview
My interview is wednesday september 21st, im looking to fly on the 27th september. What are the chances of me getting my passport in time for the flight?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-11 09:47:00
United KingdomThankyou!!!!
I dont know if anyone lives in the west country but I was on tv tonight on the news. I was at bristol zoo and a baby gorilla had just been born. There were cameras interviewing people and I somehow made it on tv! Haha. Day before I leave and I make my tv debut.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-28 19:39:00
United KingdomThankyou!!!!
Thanks for the advice nick, I appreciate. I have my american cell phone with me so when I land ill check into vj and make sure I have everything haha. Good luck to everyone guys, keep at it and itll all be over soon.
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-28 16:32:00
United KingdomThankyou!!!!
As i sit here waiting to check in to my fly i just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who has helped me during this process (it seems like its taken years!).
You guys have gotten me through this process with advice and kind words. I plan to help as many people as i can through their visa journey and continue to use the site for AOS.
Guys, its been emotional.
Now, in the immortal words of Eddie Murphy...
"I go to America to find my queen!"
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-28 10:48:00
United Kingdommy turn for interview!
visa cmae at 8.30 this morning, weekend slowed things down. got 2 txts from dx to notify me that it would be delivered today. 2 days to go!!!!!
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-27 08:46:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
The wait for the interview is unbearable. We sent our packet 3 on august 6th and it never made it to the embassy for whatever reason. I had my medical on august 12th and it was logged on the 15th. Resent packet 3 on the 24th and now just sat around waiting. DOS have said both have been received and are still being processed. In the packet 3 we had included our provisional wedding date of september 28th but I am pretty much certain that wont be happening. Im hoping for my interview letter this week but im really at the end of my tether with this whole process. Its awful!
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-04 13:24:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
How long did it take london to process your ds forms?
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-31 08:13:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
good luck jingo, let us know how it goes.
im still waiting to hear if im "interview ready". i know they have my packet 3 (2nd time of sending it), just hope that they schedule something soon
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-29 07:07:00
United KingdomFor everyone between NOA2 and interview in London
i called the embassy and they told me that the package was not at the embassy. the guy advised sending another packet in which i have done and it was signed for this morning. i also emailed and told them our fear that this would delay our planned wedding date and was told as soon as the package was received an interview date would be scheduled
rugby_guyMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-25 05:25:00