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BetaPhaggot said:
On the previous occupation form, the company that i used to work for has gone bankrupt thus the phone number part i didn't fill and i can't recall the name of my then-supervisor and he most likely doesn't work there anymore, i filled it a made-up name.. Will this be a problem? This doesn't effect my qualification does it? I've never heard someone got denied for their previous occupation. High school diploma + proof of good financial standing are all it takes right?
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That probably won't be checked but it was silly writing a made up name - always write the truth...
 
Quick question: I'm aware that we have to enter the US within 6 months of the medical. But, can we enter, then come back to the UK 2 weeks later and only re-enter in 3-5 months permanently?

I'm just thinking that it would be ideal for the wife and I to have just a few more months in the UK (finalising work arrangements etc etc) before packing up and moving.
 
EU2015 said:
Quick question: I'm aware that we have to enter the US within 6 months of the medical. But, can we enter, then come back to the UK 2 weeks later and only re-enter in 3-5 months permanently?

I'm just thinking that it would be ideal for the wife and I to have just a few more months in the UK (finalising work arrangements etc etc) before packing up and moving.
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Yep - you can enter to activate and then go back to the UK for up to 12 months to tie up loose ends.
 
EU2015 said:
Thanks Simon, that's great news! Wife and I were convinced we could only be out of the country for 6 months!
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Britsimon said:
Nope - certainly 12 months. Our very own SusieQQQ will shortly be proving the point at around 355 days.
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Assuming they let me in ;)
Actually for me it will be less than 6 months but for the rest of the family, 11 months (since leaving).
The thing is that - supposedly - under 6 months they just let you in, more than 6 months you are deemed to be "seeking re admission", longer than 12 months you are deemed to have abandoned residency. It is the latter that is the key.
I got questioned on my <6 month re-entry anyway.
I have since discovered..... That the CBP officers can, and do, check whether or not you are on a return air ticket etc. And I think this is why I got quizzed the way I did. The officer did, however - after making sure I understood the residency requirements - tell me that they understand people can't always move over immediately, but it must be done within a year from activation. This backs up what the consulate told us. So there it is, from the horse's mouth so to speak.
 
Hi all, my case number is AF000058** and I've completed my DS-260 on early July. Now according to the Visa Bulletin interviews are available for up to AF8000 but I still didn't receive anything regarding the date and the details of my interview! I believe that I should be scheduled in this October and I should be informed at least 6 weeks before the interview? is my situation normal or shall I contact KCC?
 
Jivara said:
Hi all, my case number is AF000058** and I've completed my DS-260 on early July. Now according to the Visa Bulletin interviews are available for up to AF8000 but I still didn't receive anything regarding the date and the details of my interview! I believe that I should be scheduled in this October and I should be informed at least 6 weeks before the interview? is my situation normal or shall I contact KCC?
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I'm guessing you haven't read through any previous posts ;)
You submitted your form too late for processing for October interviews. It typically takes KCC about two months at peak times (like after the forms open) to process them, and interviews are scheduled once a month for two months' hence. So your forms would have needed to have finished processing by early August to make the schedule for October whereas in fact they have probably only finished processing around now. You should receive notice for a November interview in the next couple of weeks.
 
durbin said:
I need to check with my GP ( doctor), prefer to have vaccinations on NHS then make the Harley st. doctors more rich..;-)
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Check Knightsbridge Doctors website. You will find a form there. It contains tables with vaccines you will need (based on your age). Once you have a read, you will know what you need from your GP. Also you can book your medical couple of months before the interview. Get a health check. Ask which vaccines you need. They will then write a referral letter to your GP. You will get free immunizations and send the records to KB doctors. Then they will forward your results to the embassy.
 
franko said:
Check Knightsbridge Doctors website. You will find a form there. It contains tables with vaccines you will need (based on your age). Once you have a read, you will know what you need from your GP. Also you can book your medical couple of months before the interview. Get a health check. Ask which vaccines you need. They will then write a referral letter to your GP. You will get free immunizations and send the records to KB doctors. Then they will forward your results to the embassy.
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Thanks Franko , Are you referring to this site http://www.visamedicals.info/us-price.asp for the list of vaccines .

I thought you book the medical tests after you get the interview date , also did read somehwere that the medicals should be valid ont the day you land in US , worth knowning how long the medical validity
 
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durbin said:
Thanks Franko , Are you referring to this site http://www.visamedicals.info/us-price.asp for the list of vaccines .

I thought you book the medical tests after you get the interview date , also did read somehwere that the medicals should be valid ont the day you land in US , worth knowning how long the medical validity
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Hi Durbin,

here's the link from the US Embassy in london: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/iv018a_medical.pdf the last page is the questionnaire you need to fill in.

Yes, the medicals need to be valid when you arrive in the US - they have a validity of 6 months.

I think what franko meant is that if you want to do it via the NHS , it is safer to book the medical a couple of months before your expected interview so that you have time for the extra back and forth that you'll inevitably go through by going down that route.
 
EU2015 said:
Hi Durbin,

here's the link from the US Embassy in london: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/iv018a_medical.pdf the last page is the questionnaire you need to fill in.

Yes, the medicals need to be valid when you arrive in the US - they have a validity of 6 months.

I think what franko meant is that if you want to do it via the NHS , it is safer to book the medical a couple of months before your expected interview so that you have time for the extra back and forth that you'll inevitably go through by going down that route.
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Yes. That is the form I referred to. Page 7 and 8 will tell you more less which vaccines you need.

Your medicals are valid for 6 months. So is your visa (6 months minus medicals date). Depending on your circumstances, you may either book the medicals few days before the interview (they advise that they need 4 days to send the results to the embassy) and get almost 6 months valid visa and pay few quid for the vaccines or...as soon as you know your interview date (that is the requirement) book the medicals, ask what you need, get vaccines from your GP and send the records to KB doctors. Obviously this way your visa expiry date will be shorter. Just leave enough time to get the immunization and send the results to KB Doctors.
 
For anyone who isn't meeting their relatives in the USA. What states are you thinking of heading to?Why?

Ideally we want to get transferred with our current jobs but if that doesn't happen then we will be open to any /every state. We have considered everything from NYC, FL, Boston, Chicago, Austin, Houston, Baltimore, North Carolina...

For those already in the states, any ideas on what would be best for a young couple with no kids wanting to find a job and not pay extortionate rent (Manhattan is out of the question, but some boroughs of NY aren't soooo bad price wise)?
 
EU2015 said:
Hi Durbin,

here's the link from the US Embassy in london: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/iv018a_medical.pdf the last page is the questionnaire you need to fill in.

Yes, the medicals need to be valid when you arrive in the US - they have a validity of 6 months.

I think what franko meant is that if you want to do it via the NHS , it is safer to book the medical a couple of months before your expected interview so that you have time for the extra back and forth that you'll inevitably go through by going down that route.
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EU2015 - Thanks..
 
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franko said:
Yes. That is the form I referred to. Page 7 and 8 will tell you more less which vaccines you need.

Your medicals are valid for 6 months. So is your visa (6 months minus medicals date). Depending on your circumstances, you may either book the medicals few days before the interview (they advise that they need 4 days to send the results to the embassy) and get almost 6 months valid visa and pay few quid for the vaccines or...as soon as you know your interview date (that is the requirement) book the medicals, ask what you need, get vaccines from your GP and send the records to KB doctors. Obviously this way your visa expiry date will be shorter. Just leave enough time to get the immunization and send the results to KB Doctors.
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Franko - Thanks.
I'll show the vaccinations list to my GP and lets see what he says..
 
Hii,

I got marriage after I submitted the DS260 application, so do I’ve another way to add my family to my application ,, Thanx you..
 
Hishamali said:
Hii,

I got marriage after I submitted the DS260 application, so do I’ve another way to add my family to my application ,, Thanx you..
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Yes, you need to contact KCC to get them to reopen your DS260, update it for yourself and add one for your spouse,
 
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