ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomLong birth certificate
Mine was excatly the same too

Good Luck with Everything!
Jackson1975Female02006-11-09 15:12:00
United KingdomRescheduling interview
I would really try to change your commitments as they really don't seem to be responding to e-mails very quickly at the moment even with RHL numbers given by the Scottish Helpline.

Give it a try failing that you could call the switchboard number - listen to all the boring stuff then you will get through to an operator - explain the situation to her and she may just give you a fax number you could use.

44 (0)20 7499-9000

Hope they sort it out for you
Jackson1975Female02006-11-09 15:20:00
United KingdomWhere in the UK are you from?

I'm from Redditch, near Birmingham, don't see many Midlanders...

Michael



I was born in Birmingham but brought up in Bromsgrove!!


Back in Birmingham for the last 10 years, looking forward to heading to South Carolina now!!
Jackson1975Female02006-09-30 02:33:00
United KingdomInterview!!!!!!! Yaaaaaaaay!
MattG How did you get on??
Jackson1975Female02006-11-09 15:15:00
United KingdomInterview over, so easy!
Great News!!
Jackson1975Female02006-11-09 14:54:00
United KingdomFlight to USA. Return or Single?
I'm finding that round trip tickets are much cheaper than one way.

I hope to book the tickets this weekend - Hope you sort your ticket out soon Missy!
Jackson1975Female02006-11-09 15:01:00
United KingdomI levaving on aturday!
HI Claire

Wishing you all the best - I'm not far behind you as I'm leaving on Sunday

Angela
Jackson1975Female02006-11-16 02:15:00
United Kingdomexpedited delivery
Personally I would not recomend anyone booking flights prior to having that passport/visa in your hand.

I really hope there is no delay for you
Jackson1975Female02006-12-01 15:32:00
United KingdomSTILL no word from the embassy.
DOS is (202) 663-1225
Press 1
Press 1
Press 0

They are very helpful.

It took around 5-6 weeks for my pack 4 to be sent out to me after sending the checklist. I seem to recall things tend to slow down a little around xmas too.

Good Luck with DOS

Just give them your case number
Jackson1975Female02006-12-01 15:26:00
United KingdomFinally Here
Thanks Everyone
Jackson1975Female02006-12-06 10:31:00
United KingdomFinally Here

5 beds!!!!!

If you have a row forget sleeping in a different bedroom. You'll be able to sleep in the West Wing while he sleeps in the East Wing! :D

Glad to hear you arrived safe and sound

Missyx



lol I know

The only arguement at the moment is that my son somehow thinks that he is having the master bedroom - silly boy!! :lol:

Thanks to everyone for all the support through the rough ride of K1
Jackson1975Female02006-11-29 09:50:00
United KingdomFinally Here
Just though I would let you know that I arrived in S.C via Newark on 19th November.

POE Newark was pretty quick (20mins if that) POE officers were firm but polite. I was supposed to have 6 hour wait for my next flight to SC but Continetal managed to squeeze us on the earlier flight which saved us 4 hours

I'm so happy to finally be here with Steven and my son is settling down quite quickly too. He's not yet in school as we are in the process of buying a brand new house (5 beds) I'm sooo pleased!!


Anyway just a quick updatex :dance:
Jackson1975Female02006-11-27 13:46:00
United KingdomArrived Safely!
Welcome!! Glad you arrived safely
Jackson1975Female02006-12-09 16:14:00
United KingdomOvernight near Gatwick
I stayed at the Hilton gatwick which is actually attached to the Gatwick airport via a tunnel - you won't get any closer than that - It's not too expensive if you book in advance and on line
Jackson1975Female02006-12-18 08:24:00
United KingdomClaiming UK Tax
Oh yeah - This just gets better and better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jackson1975Female02006-11-10 00:19:00
United KingdomClaiming UK Tax
OK am i reading right I can claim back the whole amount of tax I paid in this tax year???? Because I've paid LOTS!!
Jackson1975Female02006-11-09 16:06:00
United KingdomFinally - done and dusted
Val

I'm so pleased for you - It's been a long wait!!!!

I hope the packin/move etc go well for you!!


Angela
Jackson1975Female02007-01-28 08:18:00
United KingdomFav. all time food and drink in the UK

ICE, if you like sweet, just buy kettle corn over here...that's sweet instead of salty... probably not exactly the same, but it's an option if you didn't already know about it... :)M.



I didn't know about it but will definately give it a try! Thanks!
Jackson1975Female02007-01-30 12:54:00
United KingdomFav. all time food and drink in the UK
I miss Devon Custard
Indian Chicken Curry and Balti

I miss proper cinema sweet popcorn non of this salty or caramel #######!!
Jackson1975Female02007-01-28 08:23:00
United KingdomDriving in US
You can drive on a regular UK one -Just remember to bring the paperwork that goes with the photo licences as some Car Rental companies will refuse yo if you forget - From personal experiance
Jackson1975Female02007-01-15 11:16:00
United KingdomBank Account Question
I have a Bank of America account - opened on a visit to the US a few years ago - straightforward checking account - and I still have a Nationwide account.

Kept most of my funds in there and use my cash card (Nationwide) to withdraw with NO fees. I monitor my account on-line as I have Flex account.

As for transferring large amounts I use a company called interchange FX, I have had no problems at all with them
Jackson1975Female02007-03-17 09:57:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
Great News Congratulations!
Jackson1975Female02006-10-31 09:04:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
It took 4 weeks from the date of returning my pack 3 to receive my pack 4.

There is nothing wrong with e-mailing them, they will either confirm they have your paperwork or they will advise you that they have not processed it and advise you to wait for 4-6 weeks.

I hope your pack 4 comes soon
Jackson1975Female02006-10-15 02:05:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
Thanks - Great that he's in the system already!! I take it he can work in 2 weeks time then!!??!?
Jackson1975Female02006-10-13 09:11:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
Just to let you know interview - approved pending FBI name check.

First person at counter advised should be sorted out in one week plus another week to prepare the visa for delivery to me.

Then the person that interviewed me advised that it will take 2-4 hours for the results of the fingerprints to be dealt with and the visa/passport would be returned within 1 week.

This cost $85 luckly I had cash to cover it.

So I'm just waiting for some kind of news.
Jackson1975Female02006-10-13 03:36:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
Interview tomorrow - I feel sick with nerves

pja002 - Good luck!!

Good Luck to anyone else that has an interview tomorrow
Jackson1975Female02006-10-09 13:16:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
Congratulations Snowman I'm glad that it went well for you
Jackson1975Female02006-10-02 14:20:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
Congratulations Lisanne!!!!!! Was it a long wait for handing forms in, interview etc??
Jackson1975Female02006-10-02 06:56:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
Could you please add my interview date

10th October 2006 10am


Thanks x
Jackson1975Female02006-09-21 10:41:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
Joseph - The number is 09042-450100 OPT 2 straight away!


Good Luck!
Jackson1975Female02006-09-13 13:09:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
No problem Joseph

Yep if you call the expensive number and as soon as the message states press 2 you should get straight through - I have called several times (phone bill to prove it) and got through straight away.

Good Luck and keep me posted!!
Jackson1975Female02006-09-13 12:36:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)

Hmm..maybe I should check that I'm using the right email....
We both sent to: LondonConsular@state.gov
Thats correct right? How did you get your date? Packet 4? Were they fast about emailing?

....and if we call...will we def be able to get thru...eventually?
I've heard people have had trouble with the phone system, besides the fact that it cost a ridiculous fortune.


I'm sure we are just being too anxious and the info is on its way.....
Oh I just want to know the date!!!!!! ;)




Joseph I sent my pack 3 back 21st August and confirmed with Proof of Delivery from royal Mail on 22nd August.

I have e-mailed called etc several times the response I get is the same:

We have no record of having received the forms to which you refer.
However there is a delay of 6 - 8 weeks between the date the forms are
received by the Embassy and the date in which they are processed and
entered on to our system. As soon as the Immigrant Visa Unit has
received the forms and completed any additional processing on your
application you can anticipate receiving an appointment date for an
interview within 8 weeks.

Thank you for your e-mail correspondence.

Consular Information Unit
U.S. Embassy, London
CONS/CIU/SF

This informal method of responding enables us to respond to you within a
shorter time. No record is being made of this correspondence. If you
need to e-mail us again, please return this e-mail.



** I think this is a standard response. I then replied back to the e-mail advising whether they had received my medical results - they confirmed they had.


My concern is that they had my DOB wrong on the system. when I sent the pack 3 back it requested that they change the DOB, the have done this so I know they have done something with my paperwork it's lurking there somewhere.

I advised them of this and I have yet to receive a further response.

I think we just have to sit and wait a little longer - I'm going to check again this time next week and if they still haven't got it - or claim they haven't got it I'm going to send it all again!!

I don't think you will have a problem getting though when you call just press option 2 straight away you don't need to listen to all the info before hand.

The only downfall is that they can be a little rude! AND when they don't know the answer the will tell you to e-mail anyway.

Also, unless it's been 5-6 weeks since sending back the forms they will not advise you to e-mail. It's very frustrating indeed!!
Jackson1975Female02006-09-13 11:52:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)



Thanks for the advice on calling the DOS, unfortunately they have given me the same information as the UK helpline - although they are a lot nicer than the UK helpline.

I need to just sit and wait patiently.................

Congratulations to those who have received the interview dates!!!


Yeah the UK helpline is very unhelpful and uninterested, especially annoying as it is £1.20 a min



Good. It's not just me. I couldn't believe how rude they were to both my husband and I last week!



The thing that really gets me upset is that you explain the situation they keep you on the expensive phone line forever THEN they are unsure of the answer so they tell you to e-mail the embassy anyway!!!!!!!! which would have been free instead of wasting all that money on the phone!!
Jackson1975Female02006-09-11 09:14:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
Thanks for the advice on calling the DOS, unfortunately they have given me the same information as the UK helpline - although they are a lot nicer than the UK helpline.

I need to just sit and wait patiently.................

Congratulations to those who have received the interview dates!!!
Jackson1975Female02006-09-11 08:20:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)

:( *sniff*

No interview date for us yet.....



I feel your pain. I sent back pack 3 paperwork 21st September (Registered Post) have proof of delivery print - stamped 22nd August 2006 yet they claim that they have not received it.

I want to be with my man for Thanksgiving!!!!!
Jackson1975Female02006-09-09 10:49:00
United KingdomLondon Interviews 2006 (NEW)
Hi

Could you please add Steven and Angela to your list.

Pack 3 was sent back on 17th August.

Both myself and my son have our medicals on Friday 1st September.

Awaiting interview date


Thanks


Angela
Jackson1975Female02006-08-29 03:57:00
United KingdomOur journey is over, so this is goodbye
Ok I must have missed something too

All the best with your future x
Jackson1975Female02006-10-06 08:32:00
United KingdomWhere in the UK are you or your SO from?
Lived in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire until my teens then moved to Aston, Birmingham- Why?? I don't know!
Jackson1975Female02007-07-21 15:25:00
United KingdomRoll Call!
QUOTE (Mags @ Nov 17 2007, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nice to see all the faces; seems like life is pretty good for us all. good.gif


Jackson1975 - formally ICE 2005

What a year!!
First it was adjusting to being here
Then new new house, then the wedding after that going though the crazy AOS stuff. Then the new job, then our new baby Adrianna and back to work!!

I don't think I've ever done so much in one year.

It's great to see everyone elses updates.


Angela

Attached Files


Jackson1975Female02007-11-18 08:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNotarized Letter

It makes no difference when a document is signed in front of a Notary. The Notary is an officer that whitness your signing of the document and indicates that it was signed by the person doing the signing and that the signing was not under pressure or against the signer's will.

There is no time limit on how long a notarized signature is valid.



Hi

Thanks for your response - This is also what I thought but the London Embassy are telling me something else (helpline) I have sent a further e-mail to london consular clarify this with them


The letter I have is from my son's father and it was sent to me in July 2005. I would rather not ask for another letter if I can help it - more hassle than anything!!


Thanks again for your response


Angela
Jackson1975Female02006-09-02 11:13:00