ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomI know most of you met your OH online...
The USA seems generally to be more tolerable of online relationships.

Does anyone remember the first time they met there SO in the USA, how easy was it to get threw customs? It was alot simpler than I thought it would be, infact my third time there I took a grilling from the lady at customs when she asked how we met , and I said online, I wasnt going to lie I just wanted to see my man again.

Stevens first trip here he also took a grilling, the customs guy at Glasgow airport called me on my mobile to ask if I knew him, and what we were going to do!.

We also looked into ways to be together without marriage at first, right now the time is perfect, I have just graduated college and the only ties I have to my bonnie country is my family and friends, no financial ties etc;.

How long has everyone been with there SO? (dating/engaged I mean, not how long have you known each other)
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-03 13:02:00
United KingdomConsulate costs
I am very much considering taking the Coach from Glasgow to London Victoria, 40 for 2 people Returns, 2 return flights from glasgow to London = over 100 pounds.

I am exactly the same, about to get my Diploma after 3 long college years all of my trips to the USA have been paid for threw student Finances/PT Jobs, plus paying Rent and keeping myself alive biggrin.gif . Our I-129f, Steven paid the filing fee, I am paying the consulate costs and we are hoping for him to fly here for a couple of weeks so I can fly home with him!.

Goodluck on your filing Gemmie, I hope it is a speedy journey for you both smile.gif
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-09 11:57:00
United KingdomConsulate costs
Thanks for the info on Vaccination records, my nurse is just going to photocopy the actual form (for vaccinations) in my medical records and sign it, you shouldnt have to pay to find out this info, it isnt as hard for them to get as they try to make out!.

I get my Photos from Photobox , purely because they accept Electron.

I sent my Police certificate Application form but realised I had forgotten to add in the Continuation sheet sad.gif , I didnt use it because I have lived at my house for over 5 years so I'm hoping they wont notice!.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-07 08:07:00
United KingdomThat's It
Thankyou both smile.gif . I dont mind paying for extra bags, I am hoping to take about 3 large bags with me to go in the hold, and one smaller one to carry on.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-01 12:26:00
United KingdomThat's It
Eli who did you fly with? my trips to the USA have been between Icelandair & British Airways, they dont seem to be to kind on the baggage allowance!
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-07-30 10:45:00
United KingdomMore dumb questions
Why would the USC have to show forms of ID when it is the UK Citizen that is being interviewed for the Visa?(Unless the USC is going to the interview with the UK Citizen), I am having Steven send me his Birth Certificate but London dont require that we are just doing it as a precaution.

Now I am worried that I will have to get him to send me other forms of ID, thats wrong right? USCIS have already established that he is who he says he is.

Edited by Nicoxcx, 14 August 2008 - 11:00 AM.

NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-14 11:00:00
United KingdomI'm betting this has been asked a million-bajillion times. . .
Would that mean I dont need to make photocopies of all my documents? there is so much stuff, even flights have like 20 + pages and it would take a long time and a lot of ink to make copies of everything, originals should be fine right?
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-13 08:16:00
United KingdomI'm betting this has been asked a million-bajillion times. . .
I dont think London expect everyone to have a ring, especially going threw a process that is so damn expensive, you should be perfectly okay with that.

I havent seen my Fiance since January 08, so we are also using chatlogs from MSN, phone bills and screenshots of our webcams, those are absolutely fine, also if you have emails etc;, we are using those also.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-12 23:41:00
United KingdomWhat is an "A" Number?
Since I also flew on the Visa Waiver each trip I left that blank.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-15 07:49:00
United KingdomFeel better posting in the UK forum..
Gemmie, it is possible I am just a huge wuss laughing.gif .

My nurse also had no idea how to get me a copy of my immunisation records, so I suggested he photocopy the Original sheet from my med records and sign/date etc; As long as your jabs are up to date, you will have your records before the medical, make a copy straight away before any government officials get there mitts on it hehe.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-14 11:16:00
United KingdomFeel better posting in the UK forum..
Get your immunisations done soon, I had to get Tdap and MMR, (MMR comes in two doses, and you have to wait over 4 weeks between them) , make a copy of your immunisation records just to be safe.

The Tdap is a breeze you don't even notice it, the MMR hurts..like hell! . I am a 22 year old Female student so I got mine free on the NHS.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-14 11:04:00
United KingdomWhere are you from?
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My lovely Fiances mother is always saying to everyone "she is from Scotland" before I even get a chance to speak! haha


That happens to me too. laughing.gif

"This is Gemma, she's from England."


I have also been asked if I live near the queen! lol.

I went into the hairdressers in Baltimore with Stevens mum and I asked the hairdresser to cut my fringe and shes like "what?" and I'm attempting to point my fringe out and she is saying "thats your bangs" so I just nodded and moved on biggrin.gif .

Laura your Lucky!, I cant go back over until after my approval, which will hopefully be soon!.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-07-30 06:24:00
United KingdomWhere are you from?
The most commen reaction I get is "what? are you scottish?, my grandfather is scottish" biggrin.gif .

My lovely Fiances mother is always saying to everyone "she is from Scotland" before I even get a chance to speak! haha
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-07-29 17:24:00
United KingdomCo-Sponsor at Interview Stage
I was told Proof of US citizenship for the co-sponser is only needed if they (Co-Sponser) wasn't naturally born in the USA, is it needed regardless?
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-21 14:26:00
United KingdomHow far out has London been scheduling interviews lately?
I'm hoping for a late September/early October interview!
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-14 17:46:00
United KingdomDoes the Knightsbridge doctors office take credit cards?
You dont want Dtap, you want the full version which is TDap.

I believe Dtap is the babies version (so less dossage in that of course) lots of Nurses have had those mixed up before and given adults Dtap!
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-23 03:52:00
United KingdomAnyone know of any cheap ways to calling UK mobiles?
Have a look at ..

http://www.moneysavi...one-calls#jajah , jajah is pretty good because you can call phone to phone (it still uses your internet connection though) .

There is another one that we are going to get when I move to the states, my parents in Scotland are going to get it to so I can call them, screw having to go to the PC everytime I want to speak to my family, I am a phone person biggrin.gif . I will try get the name of it smile.gif .
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-22 07:45:00
United KingdomVaccination crap.
When I called for my Medical I was told to bring my 'Vaccination records' very vague, I am just taking a photocopy of my paper records (which dont have all of my shots on it) if it isnt on the vaccination records you have to have it again , I am going to get the nurse to sign, date and stamp it.

Since it is tomorrow, just explain what has happened and say you want them to do it, they will give you records that you have had the required shots to enter the USA.

Dont fret about polio though, here it is just a drop of liquid under the tongue.

Like Stu said don't worry, he should be fine as long as he has the main two (MMR & Tdap)! Goodluck smile.gif
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-26 13:48:00
United KingdomGetting an early interview in London?
Thanks boohbah, I actually recieved packet 4 today giving me an interview date of September 5th, due to prior commitments I will have to reschedule but have to wait as its an English bank holiday today. Darn English biggrin.gif
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-25 09:50:00
United KingdomGetting an early interview in London?
I was wondering how long we should wait before we call DOS to see if London has given us an interview date, I know they send it with Packet 4 but the sooner I know when it is, the quicker I can prepare my college days off etc; .
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-22 08:02:00
United KingdomGetting an early interview in London?
Graham did you call the embassy to find out when your appointment was?
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-21 07:32:00
United KingdomGetting an early interview in London?
Hey Scarlett your medical is the day after mine smile.gif , hopefully we will get our interviews in speedy time! .

London are accomodating, I put 'October' for expected travel date, purely because it is around then I would like to move, give or take a week .
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-20 15:19:00
United KingdomMedical question
Scarlett I hope London issue you an interview just as quick!, strange thing is we requested October ! .

Thanks all, and Bex good to know some first hand stuff, I guess I will take a copy of my passport photo page (it is very clear anyway) and take other ID with me just incase an issue arises.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-28 06:22:00
United KingdomMedical question
I have my interview about a week before my medical due to London giving me a really eary date, so I wont have my passport for the medical, would they be okay with a photocopy of my Photo Page in my Passport?.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-27 09:04:00
United KingdomOptions for watching ManU football live in the States?
I was having a look at Setanta and it seems to cover everything I would want to watch.

Does Setanta cover the World cup & the qualifiers?

I remember seeing Slingbox on The Gadget show, looked impressive.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-30 11:40:00
United KingdomOptions for watching ManU football live in the States?
Setanta bought the right to the Scottish games, so I should be able to get them over there on Setanta to right?
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-30 07:03:00
United KingdomNotarized Letter of Intent
We weren't taking in a notarised letter of intent, but I recieved my Honeys forms etc; today and he got it notarised, the same time as his Affadivit of Support .

I dont think it is critical, seems London are more interested in Finances. Like Nich said, do what makes you feel comfortable I am sure the get many notarised letters, many that are not and probably even more that they dont ask for the letter from.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-09-01 10:03:00
United KingdomFAO All Brits Flying Out
I hate that fact Scarlett, I dislike knowing I will have a ticket I can use to fly to Scotland but cant/wont use it!

When is your desired travel date? I used to fly Icelandair and they were so cheap then they suddenly cut BWI from there flight route! grr
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-30 07:06:00
United KingdomFAO All Brits Flying Out
Amazingly enough for the time I want to fly the British airways site is cheaper. Flying from Glasgow to Baltimore/Washington costs me 600 pounds usually, 309 with BA's new sale!.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-28 06:20:00
United KingdomFolder For Interview
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I am travelling with my Father, we plan on doing a little sightseeing there also , he wants to visit some football stadiums.

I will be leaving him with all of my belongings to wait for me to finish my interview, dads come in useful sometimes see tongue.gif.

Goodluck Graham!, hope it goes smoothly for you.


If you go into S Audley St, which if you were looking at the Embassy you turn left and it is the continuation of the road running past the front of the Embassy. A little way down S Audley St on the left is a very nice restaurant and coffee shop ) sorry can't remember its name) which would be a good place to wait or meet up afterwards.


Thanks Lansbury, we were looking for a spot he could have something to eat & drink then to meet up later, this will be perfect.

Roca, we arrive in London at 7am, so I probably will see you, I wont know who you are but no doubt I will pass by tongue.gif
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-09-01 08:56:00
United KingdomFolder For Interview
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QUOTE (Nicoxcx @ Aug 30 2008, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am travelling with my Father, we plan on doing a little sightseeing there also , he wants to visit some football stadiums.

I will be leaving him with all of my belongings to wait for me to finish my interview, dads come in useful sometimes see tongue.gif.

Goodluck Graham!, hope it goes smoothly for you.


Hey, it looks like we have an interview on the same day. Well that is everything goes to plan for me. So lets just hope we will not be waiting about too much and those at the embassy have the Friday feeling and wanna get us out the way.

Good luck!!
ROCA


What time is yours? Hey I may see you there Lets hope we both come out with huge smiles on our faces!
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-31 13:43:00
United KingdomFolder For Interview
I am travelling with my Father, we plan on doing a little sightseeing there also , he wants to visit some football stadiums.

I will be leaving him with all of my belongings to wait for me to finish my interview, dads come in useful sometimes see tongue.gif.

Goodluck Graham!, hope it goes smoothly for you.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-30 14:27:00
United Kingdomvaccination records London medical
Hi Matty,

You need a copy of your Vaccination records, this can be typed up by your local GP signed and stamped, I requested mine today and my Nurse said he would make a photocopy of my actual paper vaccination records. If Knightsbridge have any problems with your stamped and signed letter they can always ring up the surgery to find out for sure.

Everyone should have a paper record as well as a digital record so it shouldnt be to hard.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-09-02 15:48:00
United KingdomHi - New to VJ
Welcome Kirsten!, I hope you don't get RFE'd for not having the letters of Intent but like has been mentioned it wont hold you up that much and atleast when you get that you will know your approval will only be a wee bit away!.

Dont worry about writing on the back of the photo with the sharpie, as long as it is legible it will be absolutely fine.

Congratulations on your engagement!! and have a speedy journey smile.gif
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-09-06 15:59:00
United KingdomMMR vaccination
For my MMR I have to get two doses, they have to be 4 weeks apart my 2nd is on the 2nd of September. Just for your information.

Make an appointment with your local Doctors surgery and ask for the nurse, he/she will be able to tell you exactly what you can get for free, I think if you work you may be more likely to have to pay, (I am a student so I got it free) but sometimes they will give it free regardless.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-08-25 06:53:00
United KingdomEstimated interview dates?
I sent my packet back in August, my interview date was a week later I was 5014 and the last in the immigrant visa que (for my K1) so I am guessing they only had 15 Visa applicants (for immigrant visas) that morning as I noticed the booth that does the last stage of the process the interview closed after I left.

For your information I sent Packet 3 back on August 12th, got packet four on August 25th telling me my interview was on the 5th of September , so it took 24 days from sending packet four to my Interview date I reckon your interview will be in either late September or early October like ROCA said they are very good .
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-09-06 15:53:00
United KingdomCouple quick questions
Yeah I mean the Bentinck one
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-09-10 05:33:00
United KingdomCouple quick questions
I mean Directions to the Medical place I've already had my interview smile.gif .
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-09-09 15:04:00
United KingdomCouple quick questions
Well when we took the tube to Bond street we walked outside and there was a giant map that had the US Embassy on it, we knew we would be there pretty early going down from Scotland and after a 8 hour coach trip we really just wanted to eat breakfast and stretch our legs!, the directions were perfect thanks guys.

I was wondering what the best way is to get to the medical do we head back towards bond street?
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-09-06 12:26:00
United KingdomCouple quick questions
Thanks for all the Links & Answers, we are hoping to use the Tube to travel around so the map is very usefull!.

Laura Thanks for the US EMbassy map, for some reason Googlemaps was sending me in the complete wrong direction!
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-09-04 08:48:00