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If you do decide to (and I wouldn't) don't take the train if you have a lot or large luggage too many flights of stairs to contend with.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-17 07:58:00
United KingdomWhere are you from?
Okay I know I'm Australian but I'm currently in the UK. In the US they always look a little confused. Last time someone said to me you sound like a Hillbilly but you don't look like one. !!!!
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-30 08:54:00
United KingdomWhich papers on Saturday and Sunday have lifestyle magzines?
Thanks all, I went for a Times / Observer mix.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-09-01 02:10:00
United KingdomWhich papers on Saturday and Sunday have lifestyle magzines?
QUOTE (Jomo @ Aug 29 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
St. Louis Post-Dispatch gets it.

Can't help you overseas. I have no clue.


lol Thanks anyway.

looking to find out about UK papers.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-08-29 11:06:00
United KingdomWhich papers on Saturday and Sunday have lifestyle magzines?
Hi all

I can get free newspapers at the hotel I am staying at so wanted to make the most of it. Can anyone help me?

thanks.

Melannie
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-08-29 10:59:00
United KingdomInstructions to get Interview in London for K1
I knew it, I was sure they had sent P4 I feel so much better, well partly.

QUOTE (Marmite Lovers! @ Nov 4 2008, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ps. did you try to call?

I'd send it off with a cover letter.

The instructions you get are for the medical ect too, but you have that done and dusted already.

Good luck you 2!
star_smile.gif


I emailed didn't call, but they didn't read my email properly, they skimmed the surface.

I have to redo the medical, Hannah from Hannah+Vito and i are going this Thursday.

Edited by DairyFarmer, 04 November 2008 - 09:09 AM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-11-04 09:09:00
United KingdomInstructions to get Interview in London for K1
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DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-11-04 07:21:00
United KingdomInstructions to get Interview in London for K1
So here it is

I emailed USE London to advise

QUOTE
I have just received my initial contact re application for my K1 visa. Anecdotal information from others who have gone through this process suggests I should have received forms to fill out and send back, or instructions on where to find them but they weren’t enclosed.

What I did receive is

Page 1 - cover letter - says Fiancé (e) K1 Instructions are enclosed.(they dona't appear to be)

Pages 2 & 3 which are double sided is the IV19 - which is titled - FIANCE (E) VISA INTERVIEW

Pages 4, 5, 6 and 7 are also all double sided the IV 18a (IV medical) - 04/07 Knightsbridge which is The Medical Examination, FAQ's and maps.

I'm sure there is something missing. I have nothing with check boxes on it or asking me to send back forms could you please advise?

Additionally I had my medical completed before I left Australia with an approved Doctor, including x-rays. (Details of doctor listed below) Am I allowed to use this as my medical it is less than 12months old having been completed in December 2007 and at the time did not know I would end up in the UK. I have the entire medical packet with me.

I look forward to your reply

and they wrote back saying

QUOTE
The medical examination must be undertaken by the panel physician's, Knightsbridge Doctors, who have been approved by the Embassy in London.

The instructions that were sent to Ms. Fernleigh explain how to download the DS-230-1, DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157 and IV-15 from our website at http://london.usemba.../visaforms.html. They should be completed and returned to the Immigrant Visa Unit, U.S. Embassy, 5 Upper Grosvenor Street, London W1A 2JB.


Only problem is I DON'T have the intsructions. Can anyone help me out? In the mean time I downloaded the mentioned forms completed them all and now I don't know what to do.

I've sent a second email asking for the instructions but no answer as yet. HELP please......

Edited by DairyFarmer, 04 November 2008 - 04:11 AM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-11-04 04:10:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (Poiteen @ Jul 16 2008, 06:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Flat is looking refreshingly empty - it got to a stage of cleared outness about yesterday afternoon, that I really liked. I wish I had got rid of loads of the clutter ages ago.

The boxes are off tomorrow...



I know and love that feeling smile.gif

QUOTE (SMB x2 @ Jul 16 2008, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just got a text from SMS, visa arriving tomorrow! biggrin.gif


Stu


Fantastic news. Congratulations.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-16 06:02:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (Poiteen @ Jul 15 2008, 04:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well my sister found it really. She was looking on cheaptickets.com yesterday, and found that when she put in the dates they wanted, it came up with the aerlingus + virgin combo as costing around $840 or something, but when she clicked on that itinerary, it says 'we found an even better deal for you: $475.

We could only book it for 2 people, so we took a risk and went ahead and booked it for 2 people, and then went back and booked another one, luckily we got that ticket at the same price. The flights were monday to Thursday, i think 19 days in total, don't know if that made any difference. I know that when I looked at the london - lax leg separately, there was nothing as cheap as the deal that they got.

It's crappy here today. Overcast, and the forcast is rain all week. Miami, here we come!


Thanks for the tip. I need to find a cheap flight to see my honey. I miss him too much. sad.gif
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-15 05:53:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (*julez* @ Jul 9 2008, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (illumine @ Jul 8 2008, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got a raise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And a new title.

GO ME! star_smile.gif


That's great, dev!!! Congratulations!!!

I guess the drinks will be on you, tomorrow, eh? laughing.gif


fantastic good.gif
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-09 07:42:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
I feel so fortunate of all the things we need to do we don't need to worry about accomodation. The farm has two houses on it and each generation moves to the house being vacated. So John has had a house for about 6 years.

Having said that there will be multiple sacrifices I will need in relation to work. Cause while we are not out in the boonies we are not exactly central to the finance industry.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-09 04:04:00
United KingdomStill no Packet 4 and contacting US Consular difficulties...
We are in the exact same situation. I've asked some of those going for an interview in the next few days to find out what days they were actually shut down. I'm a little anxious too. I'm giving them another week or two till I lose it. It has taken some others up to 7 weeks to get the date of their interview after submission of pkt 3, so really I should relax, to hell with that.
Honestly I'm sure it is all good.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-12 08:49:00
United Kingdomaddress to return packet 3 to London Embassy.
Honestly I found it WAYYYYY cheaper to call DOS, never waited longer than 1 minute in the queue.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-16 18:04:00
United Kingdomaddress to return packet 3 to London Embassy.
Hi All

To be honest I NEVER GET a code. I put my case number and the USC's name in the subject line each time. Then I get a reply saying it has been deleted, then a week later I get a reply.


DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-16 15:02:00
United Kingdomaddress to return packet 3 to London Embassy.
Don't be discouraged. I used to call DOS same time each day. Even started to recognize some of their voices!!!


DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-16 14:36:00
United Kingdomaddress to return packet 3 to London Embassy.
I know I'm an Aussie but I'm waiting on London too.

Oh and it is a Postbox, so don't stress. Mine got there and has been confirmed.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-10 19:12:00
United KingdomWhat was the transition like?
QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Jan 27 2009, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's some info about laptops from Nick. A UK laptop will work because the power suppy will say something like 100-240 volts. It just switches automatically. The only problem is the plug. You can use a travel adapter plug, or get a new "figure of eight" cord (Nick's description) at radio shack, or as Nick did...cut the UK plug off the end and replace it with a US plug. If the laptop has a cord coming out of the laptop, then the brick thing, then another cord going to the mains, the part of the cord going to the mains pulls out of the brick and has a figure eight connector. That's the part he replaced on one of his laptops with a US version. Did the same thing with a Sony camera charger.

On his desktop computer. He pulled all the bits out (drives, motherboard, cables, memory) and left the case in the UK and packed the bits. Then we went to Fry Electronics store and he bought a US case that had a power supply in it. Then he put all his computer bits in the new case and had his exact same computer but in a new case. Of course he's a computer guy, so it was easy for him...I might be challenged by assembling a computer. blink.gif

Quick question then, mine has the brick part it does say 100-240 volts, but it doesn't have a figure eight it has like a figure 8 but with 3 circles instead of two is it the same.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-27 14:16:00
United KingdomWhat was the transition like?
We're buying a converter for a few reasons including my laptop, but also for my Radio which is about 80 years old. It is an Original His Majesty's Voice (now known as HMV) it is the size of and doubles as a side board and some other items I shipped from Australia.

Edited by DairyFarmer, 27 January 2009 - 12:25 PM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-27 12:23:00
United KingdomWhat was the transition like?
There are a few options available to you to use you 240/250 items (like ones from the UK) in the US where the items they use and their power system are 110/120.

My Parents are moved all over the world (Mexico, UAE, US, Norway, South Africa as well Australia) and use these boxes in both directions depending on where they bought an item.

The thing to watch for is what wattage is your item. Like do you have a 2000w hairdryer if so make sure you don't buy a 500W converter. It may initially work but will burn out b/c it can't support the energy drain (ask my step-mother) Basically you will have to buy another.

The 3000W we are buying.

RadioShack Converter Option

Edited by DairyFarmer, 27 January 2009 - 04:27 AM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-27 04:25:00
United KingdomWhat was the transition like?
QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Jan 26 2009, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (govols @ Jan 26 2009, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Jan 26 2009, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think we know they are different and that duvets and duvet covers are not the same size in America and the UK. However if you buy them both from one country (which I am doing) then you are fine. And we already established you can buy them (duvets and duvet covers) in the US.


helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif

which part of you can't buy them in the US do you not understand

Sorry to be blunt

Oh wow wow.gif , I love a great duvet debate.
Is a duvet by another name just as warm? --Shakespeare

rofl.gif

thanks Bill
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-26 17:06:00
United KingdomWhat was the transition like?
Well we call them Doona's in Australia, I have one in the UK called a Duvet and we put one on our wedding registry in the US (duvet), who the heck cares what it is called. Its not a comforter though, cause my soon to be MIL gave me one of those for Christmas. Mind you I stuck it in a cover to make it doona like and more versatile.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-26 16:55:00
United KingdomNew Flavors of Walker's Crisps
Got given a free sample of Onion Bhaji yesterday. Tasted good but he texture was all wrong.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-02-18 05:44:00
United KingdomMy Fiance had the interview yesterday
I am experiencing a similar situation. I got the 'blue paper'

If you meet the requirements and send in the requested info you should be approved. (In my case a missing police certificate) The visa officer said pending the required information, Congratulations.

If you don't you will need to consider a co-sponsor to meet the requirements.

Edited by DairyFarmer, 21 February 2009 - 02:04 PM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-02-21 14:01:00
United KingdomTransportation options to London and a personal problem
For my 2c if cost is a concern and you have time on your side you can catch a train to Coventry about £4.10 return from Birmingham and book to catch a train to London from £10 return from Coventry, though the average when I just did a search was £19.90 - £23 return. It does take twice the normal time (ie 2 hours instead of 1 each way) if time is important the search I completed showed the best deal at £31.50.

National Rail
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-02-22 06:18:00
United KingdomHas anyone ever picked up their passport with visa from the USE London
Northampton???????????????????
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-01 16:53:00
United KingdomHas anyone ever picked up their passport with visa from the USE London
That's terrible sad.gif I think I remember reading that now.

For me they took four days to get from Edinburgh to London?????

Now I think I'm screwed and going to miss my oh so lovely awesome deal but so not-refundable ticket!!
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-01 16:32:00
United KingdomHas anyone ever picked up their passport with visa from the USE London
QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Mar 1 2009, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I remember somebody asking this question awhile back in the interview thread and looked for the post because they asked at the embassy. This is the post, but a little different situation from you because they wanted to pick up the day of the interview like some countries allow.
Villaspurs was the poster.
QUOTE
We asked about the visa delivery time and if we could just come pick it up later that day, and the answer was a resounding no. We didn't ask this of the SMS person, though, so he/she might have a different answer. We paid a bit extra for before 10:00 AM delivery, and we just got a text saying it will be delivered tomorrow (two days after the interview). Woo hoo!


I would try real hard because if it took so long to get back to the Embassy, it will take equally as long to get back to you. They are just a courier and not FedEx overnight. If you're flying out of London, could you change the delivery with SMS to a hotel near the airport. Of course if London doesn't release the passport to the courier Monday, it's not much guarantee and I don't trust those SMS people after our runaround with them.

What happened to you with them?
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-01 15:46:00
United KingdomHas anyone ever picked up their passport with visa from the USE London
Having been royally scr#wed by Secure Courier I need to make some time up, any one ever had the experience of picking up their passport from the USE London? Or read about anyone else being able to do so?
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-01 13:02:00
United KingdomMarble Arch Inn Hotel
Congrats Stuart.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-12 17:41:00
United Kingdomimportant travel info, to put in my wedding invites.
QUOTE (Rob&Dawn @ Jan 23 2009, 08:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I also sent the information on ESTA out with wedding invitations, def a good idea so no-one has any nasty surprises at the airport.

I didn't include any information on proving ties to UK, as they will only be coming for a holiday/wedding it didn't seem neccesary...and it would freak them out!


I did it before before going home at Christmas, You need very little information. You can then go back in an update the information as it becomes due. I printed it off and had it with me, but they didn't care at O'hare. It was all a little weird.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-25 08:06:00
United KingdomMy Interview - Not So Bad After All!
Shaz that is SOOO annoying.

I hope they fix it soon for you.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-14 05:58:00
United KingdomMy Interview - Not So Bad After All!
I don't want to be discouraging but make sure a) you check up on the SMS Courier, they took 4 days to deliver my docs and passport to the embassy from pick-up. b ) the embassy changed their website last week to say 221 required info is now being processed in 10-15 days not the 5 days thy said at the interview. (I was told the same) c ) I was told congrats provisionally pending the supply of my docs and have now ended up in AP.

The third point may have no bearing on you but be aware of the first two. This can increase you waiting tie substantially more than the 5 days you were told.

Edited by DairyFarmer, 12 March 2009 - 06:18 PM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-12 18:17:00
United KingdomCreme Eggs -- How do you eat yours?
I just saw the mousetrap creme egg commercial on TV, its very strange but made me laugh.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-04-03 14:09:00
United Kingdomclever emoticons that reflect the ups and downs of the visa journey
Brilliant!!!!! good.gif tongue.gif
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-04-20 14:23:00
United KingdomTHANK YOU!
Way to go girl. Its such a great feeling right: dancin5hr.gif
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-05-28 12:10:00