Digital camera, inkjet or laser printer, photo paper. Done.

Ian

Might be, but not in our case at least. We have 3 school-age kids, filed in late Jan, interview on Thursday - but school in our area started yesterday. Ho hum. Not that the kids are too upset, of course!

Hello, I have my interview in a few days time at 8.30, what time should I turn up to the embassy? From experience how long does the interview process take?

My husband showed up for his interview at around 06.45. There were 2 people in the queue already, though he was the first immigrant visa.

His appointment was at 08.00. I don't know what time he was let in, I think around 07.30 maybe. I know he paid for the visa at around 08.30 and was out of the embassy at 09.00. But he was the first immigrant visa applicant so that helped.

The later it gets, the more people that are there.

I suggest you arrive prior to 8:30. How much before depends on your comfort level and risk tolerance.


Usually about 5-10 minutes total.

Ian

Mine is at 8.30 also; some people say get there as early as possible, others say they don't let you in that much before your actual appointment; seems like different people have different experiences! I think we'll aim for 7ish; don't think we'll sleep particularly well the night before anyway, so might as well get there early (we're staying with a friend in Vauxhall the night before as there is no way to get to London that early from Cheltenham!)

I just hope it doesn't rain - wouldn't fancy queuing in the rain !!!

Good luck & let us know how it went

PS: The whole process obviously takes a lot longer than 5-10 minutes!! Some people report being there for hours and hours, another good reason to get there early!!!

I think Ian just meant the interview itself, not all the sitting around at the Embassy.

Chance to enjoy a good book.

EDIT: Sorry I'm an idiot. I've just realised that you mean 'the whole process' as opposed to 'the interview process'.

Yup. Oliver22 asked about the interview process. He did not ask how long he was going to be at the Embassy.

Ian

Exactly - and I'm sure that's what the OP meant Wouldn't it be nice if all it took was 5-10 minutes......

Yes Ian is right, only wanted to know how long the interview is, I am fully expecting I am going to have to wait around half of the day in the embassy, oh well

Just checking the forms I have filled out, my wife is the petitioner correct?

Did she file a petition? If so, she's the petitioner!

Regards, JEff

Sweet, thanks Jeff

Quick question that I just had a panic about.

Does my husband need to fill out the VWP ESTA form if he has a visa? Logic would say he doesn't but I don't have much experience with the ESTA thing, only did it once before there was a fee.

VWP = Visa Waiver Program

Your husband has a visa. It's not a difficult concept.

Ian