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United KingdomPatiently awaiting interview date. Who else here is waiting?

We're waiting for our interview date as well. Our NOA2 expires next week so I've already printed an updated copy of my letter of intent and plan to get it notarized with my signature tomorrow and sent out priority as well since this is the requirement if your application expires.

 

I've been calling the NVC every morning and evening to see if I can get the interview date but so far no dice. They keep repeating that their system is very slow and they tell me to either call back later or contact the embassy. I've sent in an email to the NVC as well as sending an inquiry to the embassy via their online contact form. We are getting very anxious to hear something as we enter the home stretch!


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-02-11 22:09:00
United KingdomAPPROVED :D

Had my interview this morning and was approved. Will do a review when i get home.if anyone is worried about there up coming interview dont be.

 

Do you feel like you're walking on air? =)


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-03-11 00:14:00
United KingdomFlying a dog in cargo with British Airways from UK to US

 

Suggestion: Consider using KLM or AirFrance to Orlando and book the pet as excess luggage so she/he will travel with you on the same flight.   These airlines have better pet service and your dog will be better treated despite the connection in Amsterdam or Paris. 

 

Thank you for the reply. We have decided to use Virgin Atlantic as we can use the "DIY route" since they do not require a pet transport agency. We found direct flights from London to Orlando. I still find the fees to be ludicrous for flying animals. Going to cost us more to fly the pup than to fly my fiance here. =p


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-03-11 00:19:00
United KingdomFlying a dog in cargo with British Airways from UK to US

 

Geeez pet export agencies are so freaking expensive. I was quoted a range from 700 pounds( sorry don't have pounds sign on US keyboard) to 2000 for a 5lb kitty!.

 

I went with Virgin Atlantic in the end who didn't require an agency and paid 300. Though it was a bit of a pain in the ####### with dropping her off and picking her up etc. (which usually the agency would take care of). Im not sure what to suggest as Tampa is a tricky one, don't think virgin fly there either


 

Yea I found that a lot of airlines I contacted wont fly pugs, Persian cats etc. any type of breed with a "snub nose", im not sure you will be able to overcome this problem as it affects their ability to breathe and airlines don't like that


 

Thanks for the reply. =) Yeah we decided to go with VA and not use a pet transport agency. But it's still going to cost us more to fly the pup than to fly my fiance over here!


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-03-11 00:17:00
United KingdomFlying a dog in cargo with British Airways from UK to US

It's good to hear you have heard positive things also.
It's very frustrating as I have had my visa since January but I'm just waiting to exchange contracts on my house so I'm hoping end of next month.

How about you? Do you have a date?


 

I understand your frustration.

 

We are looking at the end of April to fly him over here. Our wedding is May 18th. Can't get him here any sooner due to school and other loose ends that need tying up.

 

It's very strange that the wedding invitations are going out next week and we don't have our interview until the week after. Just trying to stay positive about everything though it's stressful as all get out!

 

One nice thing I found about booking the ticket for my fiance's dog is that Virgin doesn't charge for the animal's ticket until the day you fly out. Since the cost of his dog's ticket is more than his ticket (absolutely ridiculous by the way) it's nice to be able to split up the charges. Unless of course you're booking really close to the actual day of travel. =)

 

Keep me updated, as you'll be going through it first!!


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-02-22 22:00:00
United KingdomFlying a dog in cargo with British Airways from UK to US

Hi jadeyhexed,
I will be booking my flight with Virgin soon for me and my Labrador as I have heard good things about them when it comes to looking after pets.
Hugo has his pet passport just in case we need to come back to the uk but apart from his "fit to fly" certificate I'm not aware of any other documentation.
Please can you advise if I am incorrect here. Thank you


 

Yes we've seen great feedback from those who used Virgin and went with a DIY version of flying our pet instead of using a courier service. 

 

The other documentation I was referring to comes into play after you book your dog's flight with the cargo specialists at Virgin. They'll email you several pages of forms that have to be printed and signed.

 

When are you scheduled to leave?


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-02-21 08:31:00
United KingdomFlying a dog in cargo with British Airways from UK to US

 

I was told by one of the airlines that this is now an import requirement of the USA; In other words any pets shipped 'as cargo' must be booked through an agent

 

 

As has been said the alternative is to take the Dog in the cabin as excess baggage.  I'm not sure how that works, asI was looking at taking a bird and nobody will do that from LHR -> LAX sad.png

 

Thank you for your reply! We've actually got the situation sorted out after research lead us to another helpful forum. Don't know why the airline you spoke with told you that. We've just booked our flight through Virgin Atlantic with fiance's dog in cargo with no problems. We just need to get her fit-to-fly certificate within a few days of leaving and her kennel. Along with a lot of paperwork it should be a fairly straight-forward process. =)


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-02-21 00:18:00
United KingdomFlying a dog in cargo with British Airways from UK to US

Hi there,

 

I just flew my 2 yr old lab so I understand the issues you are running into.  I could not find a US carrier who would transport him for less than £1100 using a pet export service so in the end I flew Air Transat (Gatwick to Calgary).  He flew as excess baggage for less than £200.

 

We are in Montana only a few hours drive from Calgary so it was relatively easy for us to pick this route - not sure if its something you are able to do!

 

Good luck!

 

I live in Florida so it's not really an option but I appreciate your feedback. =)

 

Did you have any problems crossing the border with the K-1 visa?


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-02-19 22:06:00
United KingdomFlying a dog in cargo with British Airways from UK to US

My fiance and I are trying to figure out how we can bring his 30lb English Cocker Spaniel with him when he enters the US. I've found a direct flight from Gatwick to Tampa with British Airways. Trouble is, when you look into flying a pet in the cargo with BA they insist that you use a pet export service. It's going to be expensive to use this service. Is there any way around this? I tried looking at Lufthansa flights but they don't fly direct to Florida.


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-02-19 08:32:00
United KingdomClap along if you feel like a room without a roof!

Because we're happy!!! London approval today!!! Flight is booked, wedding date set and now it's just a month and a half until we're together again at last! So excited to spend the rest of my life with my soul mate. <3

 

Good luck and Godspeed to everyone on this incredible journey. =)


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-03-12 10:16:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarusand onto the next chapter!

This just made my morning. You guys are adorable. All the best! =)


JadeyHexedNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-09-05 08:52:00