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London Interviews
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captainwomble
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I've mine at the end of march.
you before or after then?
you before or after then?
I have my interview at the beginning of April.I will have my medical examination on 14th march.So I will up-to-date to you guys anything unusual.But I think it should be fine.
I did my Medica Exam a few wks ago and it was kinda weird that i was really worried about. But anyway, it turned out that i was just fine.
London Embassy has updated the website: http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/vaccinechart.html
You need Tetanus, Diphtheria, MMR and Varicella!
You can have all shot at the same time. But you cannot make vaccination with live vaccine (MMR, Varicella) and some days later a vaccination with inactive vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria).
You need Tetanus, Diphtheria, MMR and Varicella!
You can have all shot at the same time. But you cannot make vaccination with live vaccine (MMR, Varicella) and some days later a vaccination with inactive vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria).
captainwomble
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I've got a GP appointment on 10th, my medical is on the 13th.
I'll keep you guys updated on this thread.
I'll keep you guys updated on this thread.
Hi guys I have my M.M.R vaccination today through my GP and I will have my Tetanus vaccination on Monday through Occupational Health at my work place.I just wanna know if this will be problem cause I saw someone said that Is not advisable to have 2 vaccination at different days.Also Do I need diphtheria vaccination?.
captainwomble
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Had my medical - a slight problem arose with my MMR jab.
Apparently, you need to have this in two stages; about 18months apart.
I could only prove that i had one of the jabs so had to get another MMR jab from a travel clinic and fax the doctor the confirmation.
Aside from that, no problems.
Apparently, you need to have this in two stages; about 18months apart.
I could only prove that i had one of the jabs so had to get another MMR jab from a travel clinic and fax the doctor the confirmation.
Aside from that, no problems.
Had my medical - a slight problem arose with my MMR jab.
Apparently, you need to have this in two stages; about 18months apart.
I could only prove that i had one of the jabs so had to get another MMR jab from a travel clinic and fax the doctor the confirmation.
Aside from that, no problems.
Thanks for that useful info.
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Not true. Second MMR shot can be given after 4 weeks.Apparently, you need to have this in two stages; about 18months apart.
captainwomble
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Had my interview today (was successful).
I got the tube to Bond St. Left the station at about 7.10am (appointment was for 8am). Thought I'd have a brew while I waited so went to a cafe. That was a mistake. By the time I had my brew, there were already a fair few people ahead of me in the queue. Go to the North-West corner of Grovesnor Sq (there's road works which obscure your view so head straight to that corner).
To get in you have to show you appointment letter, then you move down the line where you show your passport.
Once this is done you go through a security cabin which has a metal detector. Coins, belts, watches, phones, etc go in a clear plastic bag (bag provided) and get scanned (I didn't have my mobile with me, but you can bring it, as long as it's turned off the whole time you're there).
After this you go in the main building. you get issued a ticket ('1XXX' for non-immigrant visas, '5XXX' for immigrant visas).
I was number 8 out of only 11 immigrant tickets issued that day - curse you cup 'o tea!
I wore a suit - most people weren't as dressed up as that, but most people weren't applying for immigrant visas, so make what you will of that.
Once you have your ticket you proceed to a large waiting room with 12 service windows (there are 13 more windows down a side-corridor). The ticket numbers are announced and there's an Argos-style tracking system on the monitors. I'd say i waited about 2 hours before my ticket was called. I was called to window 1 where there was an english/chinese lady (i had a bit of trouble understanding her accent at times). She was pleasant enough, but also quite matter-of-fact. Understandable given how many people she has to deal with every day.
She asked for my ticket (5XXX) and what city i was born in. She then produced a large envelope which contained my file (everything I'd previously submitted to KCC, medical results, even the initial internet application) and also a chest x-ray from the medical. she kept the file on her side, but passed me the large enveloped containing the chest x-ray.
She then asked for my passport and a photo. I gave her those but she had a lot of problems scanning my photo. She asked where I'd gotten it and i told her 'Snappy Snaps'. She said that 'Snappy Snaps' are the worst quality photo. If you haven't done your photo yet, then don't go there for it.
After that, she requested my birth cert (and copy), my proof of education (irish leaving cert - and copy), my english and irish police certs (and copies). I told her i had an aussie police cert too, but she said it wasn't necessary as I lived there less than a year (I was there for over 6 months). Finally she wanted my evidence of support. I gave her an affidavit of support. I also had bank statements and things like that but she didn't need them; the affidavit was enough.
Once she had all that I had to be fingerprinted at the machine at the window. It was a bit awkward as the machine wasn't great. Had to contort my arms a certain way to get my thumb-scans but got there eventually.
I was handed a piece of card and was told to go to window 17 to pay. Went there, paid the $775 (i think) and then went straight back to window 1 with my receipt.
At this point she handed me a courier form and told me to sit down, fill that out and wait for my number to be called out.
i was waiting about 15-20 minutes before ym number got called. I had to go to one of the windows down the side-corridor.
At this window was an american lady who had my file. She was very pleasant and relaxed. She asked me what I do now, and what I planned on doing in the US and when I was planning on travellling. The tone was more like she was curious rather than 'interview-like', if you follow my meaning.
i then had to sign one of the forms which was previosuly submitted. Can't remember which one. Smart lad that I am, I signed the bit where the consular officer should sign so she handed it back to me and i signed the correct line. she said she'd cross out the other bit.
She fingerprinted one hand (can't remember which one) and I then had to raise my right had an swear and oath that everything in my file was true and accurate. after that she handed me back all of my originals, but kept my passport. she told me that everything was in order and that I got the GC. She told me I'd need to bring the large envelope containing my x-ray with my on the plane when I left for the US and also that I'd receive a package with additional instructions for POE. i thanked her and head towards the exit.
On my way out I had to go to the courier desk (you can't miss it), hand them the courier form and pay £14. They said I should have my passport in 5 working days.
It was 10.30am when I left.
ukaf - yes, I was a single applicant.
I got the tube to Bond St. Left the station at about 7.10am (appointment was for 8am). Thought I'd have a brew while I waited so went to a cafe. That was a mistake. By the time I had my brew, there were already a fair few people ahead of me in the queue. Go to the North-West corner of Grovesnor Sq (there's road works which obscure your view so head straight to that corner).
To get in you have to show you appointment letter, then you move down the line where you show your passport.
Once this is done you go through a security cabin which has a metal detector. Coins, belts, watches, phones, etc go in a clear plastic bag (bag provided) and get scanned (I didn't have my mobile with me, but you can bring it, as long as it's turned off the whole time you're there).
After this you go in the main building. you get issued a ticket ('1XXX' for non-immigrant visas, '5XXX' for immigrant visas).
I was number 8 out of only 11 immigrant tickets issued that day - curse you cup 'o tea!
I wore a suit - most people weren't as dressed up as that, but most people weren't applying for immigrant visas, so make what you will of that.
Once you have your ticket you proceed to a large waiting room with 12 service windows (there are 13 more windows down a side-corridor). The ticket numbers are announced and there's an Argos-style tracking system on the monitors. I'd say i waited about 2 hours before my ticket was called. I was called to window 1 where there was an english/chinese lady (i had a bit of trouble understanding her accent at times). She was pleasant enough, but also quite matter-of-fact. Understandable given how many people she has to deal with every day.
She asked for my ticket (5XXX) and what city i was born in. She then produced a large envelope which contained my file (everything I'd previously submitted to KCC, medical results, even the initial internet application) and also a chest x-ray from the medical. she kept the file on her side, but passed me the large enveloped containing the chest x-ray.
She then asked for my passport and a photo. I gave her those but she had a lot of problems scanning my photo. She asked where I'd gotten it and i told her 'Snappy Snaps'. She said that 'Snappy Snaps' are the worst quality photo. If you haven't done your photo yet, then don't go there for it.
After that, she requested my birth cert (and copy), my proof of education (irish leaving cert - and copy), my english and irish police certs (and copies). I told her i had an aussie police cert too, but she said it wasn't necessary as I lived there less than a year (I was there for over 6 months). Finally she wanted my evidence of support. I gave her an affidavit of support. I also had bank statements and things like that but she didn't need them; the affidavit was enough.
Once she had all that I had to be fingerprinted at the machine at the window. It was a bit awkward as the machine wasn't great. Had to contort my arms a certain way to get my thumb-scans but got there eventually.
I was handed a piece of card and was told to go to window 17 to pay. Went there, paid the $775 (i think) and then went straight back to window 1 with my receipt.
At this point she handed me a courier form and told me to sit down, fill that out and wait for my number to be called out.
i was waiting about 15-20 minutes before ym number got called. I had to go to one of the windows down the side-corridor.
At this window was an american lady who had my file. She was very pleasant and relaxed. She asked me what I do now, and what I planned on doing in the US and when I was planning on travellling. The tone was more like she was curious rather than 'interview-like', if you follow my meaning.
i then had to sign one of the forms which was previosuly submitted. Can't remember which one. Smart lad that I am, I signed the bit where the consular officer should sign so she handed it back to me and i signed the correct line. she said she'd cross out the other bit.
She fingerprinted one hand (can't remember which one) and I then had to raise my right had an swear and oath that everything in my file was true and accurate. after that she handed me back all of my originals, but kept my passport. she told me that everything was in order and that I got the GC. She told me I'd need to bring the large envelope containing my x-ray with my on the plane when I left for the US and also that I'd receive a package with additional instructions for POE. i thanked her and head towards the exit.
On my way out I had to go to the courier desk (you can't miss it), hand them the courier form and pay £14. They said I should have my passport in 5 working days.
It was 10.30am when I left.
ukaf - yes, I was a single applicant.
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Had my interview today (was successful).
Hi I can't believe you couldn't be able to finish your interview experience today. lam so curious to know what they want in documents and questions they asked you.I am going to have my interview in next 2 weeks,so I real appreciate if you could give us every detail of your experience.Did you apply as single applicant?
Had my interview today (was successful).
I got the tube to Bond St. Left the station at about 7.10am (appointment was for 8am). Thought I'd have a brew while I waited so went to a cafe. That was a mistake. By the time I had my brew, there were already a fair few people ahead of me in the queue. Go to the North-West corner of Grovesnor Sq (there's road works which obscure your view so head straight to that corner).
To get in you have to show you appointment letter, then you move down the line where you show your passport.
Once this is done you go through a security cabin which has a metal detector. Coins, belts, watches, phones, etc go in a clear plastic bag (bag provided) and get scanned (I didn't have my mobile with me, but you can bring it, as long as it's turned off the whole time you're there).
After this you go in the main building. you get issued a ticket ('1XXX' for non-immigrant visas, '5XXX' for immigrant visas).
I was number 8 out of only 11 immigrant tickets issued that day - curse you cup 'o tea!
I wore a suit - most people weren't as dressed up as that, but most people weren't applying for immigrant visas, so make what you will of that.
Once you have your ticket you proceed to a large waiting room with 12 service windows (there are 13 more windows down a side-corridor). The ticket numbers are announced and there's an Argos-style tracking system on the monitors. I'd say i waited about 2 hours before my ticket was called. I was called to window 1 where there was an english/chinese lady (i had a bit of trouble understanding her accent at times). She was pleasant enough, but also quite matter-of-fact. Understandable given how many people she has to deal with every day.
She asked for my ticket (5XXX) and what city i was born in. She then produced a large envelope which contained my file (everything I'd previously submitted to KCC, medical results, even the initial internet application) and also a chest x-ray from the medical. she kept the file on her side, but passed me the large enveloped containing the chest x-ray.
She then asked for my passport and a photo. I gave her those but she had a lot of problems scanning my photo. She asked where I'd gotten it and i told her 'Snappy Snaps'. She said that 'Snappy Snaps' are the worst quality photo. If you haven't done your photo yet, then don't go there for it.
After that, she requested my birth cert (and copy), my proof of education (irish leaving cert - and copy), my english and irish police certs (and copies). I told her i had an aussie police cert too, but she said it wasn't necessary as I lived there less than a year (I was there for over 6 months). Finally she wanted my evidence of support. I gave her an affidavit of support. I also had bank statements and things like that but she didn't need them; the affidavit was enough.
Once she had all that I had to be fingerprinted at the machine at the window. It was a bit awkward as the machine wasn't great. Had to contort my arms a certain way to get my thumb-scans but got there eventually.
I was handed a piece of card and was told to go to window 17 to pay. Went there, paid the $775 (i think) and then went straight back to window 1 with my receipt.
At this point she handed me a courier form and told me to sit down, fill that out and wait for my number to be called out.
i was waiting about 15-20 minutes before ym number got called. I had to go to one of the windows down the side-corridor.
At this window was an american lady who had my file. She was very pleasant and relaxed. She asked me what I do now, and what I planned on doing in the US and when I was planning on travellling. The tone was more like she was curious rather than 'interview-like', if you follow my meaning.
i then had to sign one of the forms which was previosuly submitted. Can't remember which one. Smart lad that I am, I signed the bit where the consular officer should sign so she handed it back to me and i signed the correct line. she said she'd cross out the other bit.
She fingerprinted one hand (can't remember which one) and I then had to raise my right had an swear and oath that everything in my file was true and accurate. after that she handed me back all of my originals, but kept my passport. she told me that everything was in order and that I got the GC. She told me I'd need to bring the large envelope containing my x-ray with my on the plane when I left for the US and also that I'd receive a package with additional instructions for POE. i thanked her and head towards the exit.
On my way out I had to go to the courier desk (you can't miss it), hand them the courier form and pay £14. They said I should have my passport in 5 working days.
It was 10.30am when I left.
ukaf - yes, I was a single applicant.
Congratulations men !!! why did you need both English and Irish police certificates ? Where and How did you obtain the English police certificate ? Thanks a lot for sharing your experience
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captainwomble
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i've lived in both countries for years so I need certs for both of those.
The irish cert was easy, just write to the Gardai with your address history and why you want it, as well as copy of your birth cert.
for the UK one, you need to go to a police station. tell them it's for a usa visa application and they have a specific form for it. It's NOT the £10 one which in mentioned in the second NL. It costs £35 and it's a bit of a blag to get. You need to provided id and address confirmation, a photo (which needs to be verified by someone in authority - eg. bank worker, doctor, judge).
I can't remember what else is need for that, but they'll tell you at the police station.
It takes up to 40 days to receive this back from them.
The irish cert was easy, just write to the Gardai with your address history and why you want it, as well as copy of your birth cert.
for the UK one, you need to go to a police station. tell them it's for a usa visa application and they have a specific form for it. It's NOT the £10 one which in mentioned in the second NL. It costs £35 and it's a bit of a blag to get. You need to provided id and address confirmation, a photo (which needs to be verified by someone in authority - eg. bank worker, doctor, judge).
I can't remember what else is need for that, but they'll tell you at the police station.
It takes up to 40 days to receive this back from them.
Hi thanks for your information.I have lit bit problem to the police certificate.I done the one wich cost £10 as they said,this one also takes 40 days.So I don't if is gonna cause any problem?and I haven't receieved it yet.I was supposed to receive it about 2days ago.How long your police certificate took?
captainwomble
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Hi thanks for your information.I have lit bit problem to the police certificate.I done the one wich cost £10 as they said,this one also takes 40 days.So I don't if is gonna cause any problem?and I haven't receieved it yet.I was supposed to receive it about 2days ago.How long your police certificate took?
I got that £10 last september, but it was too long ago so i went to get another one if Feb.
I went to the plice station and they gave me the form for the £35 one.
I told them i wanted the £10 one but they said it had been replace by the new one.
I went to two other police stations on separate occasions with the old police cert but each time they were adament that i needed the new one.
I even got them to write a note by their Data officer to confirm that this £35 one was the one i needed (i took this note with me to the embassy yesterday).
I gave them the £35 one and no questions were asked.
the NL says to take the £10 one so I honestly don't know if that will cause a problem for you or not.
both of my certs arrived in well under 40 days.