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Recent London 'graduates'
May: JamalNTam, Oath/Leney, Tigersden, Marina+Dave, Mark&Steph, tonyeck, AlienUKGirl; June: jac, kins, TracyTN, bevray, REP&KMM, elmcitymaven, wodge2003, craigandkym, FutureAmerican, Linababe, ashp; July: RGNSCOT, robburnsefc, msu17, Teddy-406....


June 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status
Duffbeer.............CR1........04/24....04/30.....................06/12.....09:30...PENDING I-864
Justchillin...............K1.......05/01....05/11........05/05......06/15....08:00...PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

July 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status
TimsDaisy.............K1........05/29....06/07.......06/25......07/05...09:00....APPROVED
linzzee.................K1.................................................7/10...10:30...APPROVED
cindi....................IR1........05/09.....................05/31.........7/11........APPROVED
justbee&robbie.....CR1.......05/12......06/27.....05/30...........7/11..........
ValWesUKUS..........K1........05/30....06/06.......06/14..........7/16..........APPROVED
TQMAngie.............K1.........06/08...................06/28..........7/17....09:30....
selly.....................K1........05/23......06/06......06/12.........7/19....10:00....
Jennymc11............K1........05/29....06/07.......06/11..........7/20.......
halcut..................K1........05/31......06/07.......06/12..........7/24....09:00...
Jake & Ali..............K1.......06/04......06/12.......06/22..........7/25....
psho.....................K1.......07/06.......07/16.........................7/31....8:00
Dan&Tiffany.........K1........06/25......07/03.........................7/31....9:00

August 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status
dropinboy.............K1........06/11.....06/12.......................08/01...08:30...
UK-to-USA..........CR1.....05/29......................06/12.........08/06.......
Rubycon/Disco..K1...........06/01.....................05/09.........08/10...09:30
Dawny&Tommy..K1..........06/07.....08/15........07/11.......08/16..10:00
Mothy................CR1.......06/11.....07/02......06/27.......08/21.....08:00....
uzume................K1.........05/29....06/14........06/23......08/31........
Jen and Barney...K1...........07/07.....07/27........................08/08...10:00

September 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status
blspicer...............K1........06/12.....07/16......06/26.......09/04.....09:30....

Waiting for Interview

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....

Neal&Cari.............K1........06/23......07/03......
JandC..................K1........06/29......07/26.......
Converse34..........K1........06/26......07/20.......
adi77..................K1.........07/01......06/22........
CardiffIan............K1.........07/04......07/30........


Hooray for ValWes -- Congrats you guys!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

Daisy and Tim -- as you rightly said, Woohoo and D'Oh!

Tom (TQM_Angie) should be reporting back soon -- and selly and Jenny, your big days are almost here! Good luck to you both. :thumbs:

Don't know if I did this right.
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-17 11:43:00
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Oh, today is a good day.....we got our interview date!!!! August 8th at 10 AM. AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I am still shaking. Right, now flights, time off, etc.
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-17 11:33:00
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I got a reply to one of my emails that was "deleted without being read" today:


The administrative processing of the application has been completed. We note that the marriage ceremony will take place in October. The appointment for the visa interview will be scheduled in September.


Sincerely

Consular Information Unit


I was hoping for August, but oh well. As long as it's not too late in September so that we'll be cutting it close, I don't mind. :D

Somewhat good news!!! Still no date though?
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-16 10:21:00
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Update: We are now eligible for an interview. Don't have a date, but at least they have us in the system. This is good news
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-16 10:12:00
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Now I am really starting to get worried. I called DoS and they still haven't qualified us for an interview date apparently. I mentioned that several other people had sent theirs around the same time and were already eligible, and asked what could be holding ours up. The lady answered with the usual "It's too soon," but also said that there could be a problem with the paperwork. She then asked if I'd sent in my affidavit of support and I told her I was under the impression that I brought that to the interview, not sent it in my P3, and she just replied she didn't know, it could be any number of things. She then told me to call London to see if there is any other paperwork they need. I am really worried we've done something wrong, though I can't think what it could be. :( And why do I always get the cranky ladies at DoS?

Should I call the London extortion line to find out about paperwork? Was I supposed to include the I-134? I just don't know what to do, it's making me so paranoid.

Can't say much, just wanted to lend a hand...no line...of support to you. Didn't Neil have to get an extra explanation on his medical from his GP? I saw that he had his medical on the third, so that should be in the system by now, but maybe the letter from the GP is the hold up??? Long shot, but just a thought. On the other hand, as far as I can tell, there is no rhyme or reason to the timing of these interview dates. Maybe Neil could try the embassy. He can get straight through, correct? (Actually I'm not sure of this, so don't quote me) Hang in there Cari!!!!
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-13 13:03:00
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Is there some reason why I keep getting the "Our office is closed message" when calling DoS? Do they have a lunch break or something? They keep telling me to call back Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, but it's now 11:20 am there on a Wednesday. :wacko:


That happened once to me too. I don't know if it's an overwhelmed phone system or what. It eventually was back online by, I think 10am Cali time when I experienced it. Random.

As for the above question about the secret code - that's a code that the toll line (scotland DOS info line) will give out (when it feels like it) that you supposedly need to get a real answer from the embassy using the embassy email address.

Except that there are about 1000 different experiences people have with trying to email. Most everyone gets the "Deleted without being read" auto reply. Some get a real answer. We emailed once without the code, once with the code, and never got any sort of reply at all. Others without the code have received replies. Who knows. But the code can't be obtained from the US line.

Ahhhh, thank you Miss Daisy. Hope things are coming along with the big move, as well as wedding plans!!!
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-11 12:05:00
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Is there some reason why I keep getting the "Our office is closed message" when calling DoS? Do they have a lunch break or something? They keep telling me to call back Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, but it's now 11:20 am there on a Wednesday. :wacko:

Haaa. Well, at least you didn't call on the 4th of July, knowing FULL WELL that of course they would be closed, but due to extreme neurotic tendencies just HAD to call anyways expecting to hear a message of "We are closed for the holiday". But instead heard "Your expected wait time is 10 minutes", then stayed on the phone for 40 on hold before finally giving up and hanging up the phone, cursing up a storm!!!! IDIOT!!!! Uh hum, but to answer your question, no I have no idea. DRRRRR.
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-11 11:59:00
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fantastic!! Glad you're making the trip, psho! Perhaps you guys will run into Dan when you're there. Also, I, too go the deleting of the email response, but kept resending like 3 or 4 times. This was before I knew of the secret code word. I just assumed that they didn't have our case in the system, and when it got there, they would accept it. HA! Guess they got tired of my resends, so they did finally respond that our case was, in fact, there.

Secret code word? Oh please, do tell.
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-11 01:53:00
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I think I'm hyperventilating!!! We got an interview date for July 31 at 9:00!!!!

This means we should make the August 11 wedding - granted he'll be coming over with the whole family about 3 days before, but hey - it works!!!!

I'm a HAPPY GIRL!

Oh my god, I was just going to PM you to see if you heard anything, and then I just read your post. Yayyyyyyyy. Time to get yer bootie in gear!!!! (Not like it hasn't been), but now you can move forward with that wedding. Yippeeeee! Oh congrats Tiff. I'm so glad your going to make it. What a way to start your trip. You leave today right?

Jen
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-10 11:19:00
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Hahaha - we'd all be better off going with Daisy for pedicures, but hey - I'm in for cocktails! As for reading material - the last Harry Potter book will be out soon!

What the #$&*???? No Cosmo???? Ok, I'll settle for cocktails, but I have to travel a state or three??? Tiff, you need to come to Cali!!!!! Don't worry, it's only like 116 degrees here!!! You would probably be right at home!!!
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-09 23:38:00
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Woo Hoo! Congrats on the interview date at last, guys! Glad to hear it! Also, welcome to the waiting room, Jen! It's fun here, really, like watching paint dry when someone keeps squirting acetone on it.

Ooooooooh, sounds like fun!!!! Do they serve beverages in here? Maybe little sandwiches? Cocktail hour? Any reading material?
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-09 20:39:00
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Anyone can do the update, JenandBarney. Just quote the last poster who did the update, add your info and go.

Then remove the 'quote' tags at the beginning and the end. Oh and I usually do a 'preview post' to make sure it looks all purty before posting it, but I am ####### retentive. :)


Recent London 'graduates'
May: JamalNTam, Oath/Leney, Tigersden, Marina+Dave, Mark&Steph, tonyeck, AlienUKGirl; June: jac, kins, TracyTN, bevray, REP&KMM, elmcitymaven, wodge2003, craigandkym, FutureAmerican, Linababe, ashp...


June 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status
Duffbeer.............CR1........04/24....04/30.....................06/12.....09:30...PENDING I-864
Justchillin...............K1.......05/01....05/11........05/05......06/15....08:00...PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

July 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status
RGNSCOT..............K1...................05/24..........................07/03....10:30...APPROVED
robburnsefc...........K1........05/29....06/07.........................07/03...09:00....APPROVED
msu17..................K1........05/29.....................................07/03...09:00...APPROVED
Teddy-406............K1.......03/15.....03/19..........05/10........07/03....10:30...APPROVED
TimsDaisy.............K1........05/29....06/07.......06/25......07/05...09:00....APPROVED
linzzee.................K1................................................07/10...10:30...
cindi....................IR1........05/09.....................05/31.........07/11..............
justbee&robbie.....CR1.........05/12......06/27.....05/30........07/11..........
ValWesUKUS..........K1........05/30....06/06.......06/14.........07/11..............
TQMAngie.............K1.........06/08...................06/28........07/17....09:30....
selly.....................K1........05/23......06/06......06/12........07/19....10:00....
Jennymc11............K1........05/29....06/07.......06/11.........07/20.......
halcut..................K1........05/31....06/07.......06/12.........07/24....09:00...
Jake & Ali..............K1........06/04....06/12.......06/22.........07/25....

August 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status
dropinboy.............K1........06/11.....06/12.......................08/01...08:30...
UK-to-USA..........CR1.....05/29......................06/12.........08/06.......
Rubycon/Disco..K1...........06/01.....................05/09.........08/10...09:30
Dawny&Tommy..K1........................................................08/16..10:30
Mothy................CR1.......06/11.....07/02......06/27.......08/21.....08:00....
uzume................K1.........05/29....06/14........06/23......08/31........

September 2007 Interviews

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....P4Rec'd...IntDate/Time........Status
blspicer...............K1........06/12.....07/16......06/26.......09/04.....09:30....

Waiting for Interview

Name..................Visa....P3Sent..MedDate.....

Neal&Cari.............K1........06/23......07/03......
Dan&Tiffany.........K1........06/25......07/03.......
JandC..................K1........06/29......07/26.......
Converse34..........K1........06/26......07/20.......
adi77..................K1.........07/01......06/22........
CardiffIan............K1.........07/04......07/30........
psho.....................K1......07/06....07/16................
JenandBarney....K1.........7/07........07/27....

Thanks for the scoop, AND you did it for me, thanks again!!!
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-09 12:40:00
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oh oh oh can we be added to the list for waiting for interview??? We sent our packet 3 out on 7-7, and Barney has his medical scheduled for the 27th of this month. Can we huh huh, can we? Or do we add ourselves? If so, can someone tell me how to do this? I wanna be with all you guys!!!!
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-09 11:39:00
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Yaaaaaay! Tommy just called the DoS and we have an interview date! August 16th at 10.30AM :)

Omg now i'm all excited!


:):):) Dawn :):):)

Good for you Dawn. This is so exciting!!!! Congratulations. Jen
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-09 11:33:00
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Alright, packet 3 is in the mail, hurrayyyyy!!! After more times than we care to admit to on checking to make sure everything is in there, it is outa here. Barney sent it out express so hopefully we will get some dates soon. I'm not superstitious, but it works for me to be at this point, so I think I will be on this...7-7-07. Hope everyone is having a good weekend!!!

Jen
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-07 13:24:00
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Hi guys. Ok, having a bit of a panic at the moment. I called DOS this morning. London has received our case, so we just did a check through to make sure that we had all the documents ready. Of course, now I am panicking so I had to re-check everything. I found that the P3 that we had downloaded is now old. I checked Tims Daisy, and she has the new version, but I can't seem to download it. Anyone have the new forms that I can download, or where I can look to find them? AHHHH I need help.
JenandBarneyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-06 12:46:00