London DCF interview - medical or interview first
 

I read somewhere that some people get the interview first, and others get the medical first.

I've received confirmation of my interview date by email from the Embassy.

I want to book flights and hotels, but my choice of hotel will be based on whether the interview or the medical is first. I am sure I read somewhere it is alphabetical, and thats how they decide how gets the interview first and vice versa.

I've searched a few posts on the Forum, but my London geography is almost non existent.

If anyone could advise me of a decent hotel near either the Embassy or Doctors, I would appreciate it.


Also, how far apart are they - I read somewhere a 10 mnute walk?

Re: London DCF interview - medical or interview first
 

John

Some folks will have their medical and then their interview, and others, the
other way round. It depends on:
a) the type of visa
b) the first letter of your surname.

It does take about 10 mins to walk between the two ... take an umbrella (I
got soaked both times going for my K-3 and subsequently my immigrant visa).

Can help u on the hotels though.

Cheers

Den

"John Murray" <member2298@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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    > I read somewhere that some people get the interview first, and others
    > get the medical first.
    > I've received confirmation of my interview date
    > by email from the Embassy.
    > I want to book flights and hotels, but my
    > choice of hotel will be based on whether the interview or the medical is
    > first. I am sure I read somewhere it is alphabetical, and thats how
    > they decide how gets the interview first and vice versa.
    > I've searched
    > a few posts on the Forum, but my London geography is almost non
    > existent.
    > If anyone could advise me of a decent hotel near either the
    > Embassy or Doctors, I would appreciate it.
    > Also, how far apart are
    > they - I read somewhere a 10 mnute walk?
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Re: London DCF interview - medical or interview first
 

Dr. Phelan's surgery and the US Embassy are round the corner from each other. It would take you a maximum of 10 mins to walk from door-to-door.

You could try plugging in the two addresses into:
www.streetmap.co.uk and you'll see how close the two locations are to one another.

Re: London DCF interview - medical or interview first
 

Ahh joy...

I was confused about that, phoned the Embassy help line - got told to go for my interview first.

Thought that sounded strange, Mailed the Embassy - got told to go to the Medical first.


*sigh*

Re: London DCF interview - medical or interview first
 

John, check out this thread on the US Forum.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=212378

Re: London DCF interview - medical or interview first
 

Never trust the Embassy help line. Seriously. Always email.