jbrierley82

I called the Embassy again today. They weren't really prepared to help at first but after some argument they had me send a request for the interview letter and pack again with "IV appointment letter not received CIUxxx" and that they would look at it today. Looks like they missed my first email.

Anyway I did it and eventually I got a reply later this evening. They confirmed the interview and said to show them the email and tell them I am on the access list. At least I have something to get me in on Monday! I suspect the phone operators have more access to the visa system then they let on.

This whole mess would have been easy to solve if I could have just spoken to someone. Why will just will not let you speak to an officer if you have a genuine need to do so.

If I didn't call to find out about whether I had an interview date yet (against their explicit instructions) and if I hadn't chased them constantly for confirmation of the interview - I would have completely missed my interview.

Here's hoping for a smooth interview!

meauxna

Because the gen pub's idea of a 'genuine need' and the Officer's idea of it are not the same thing.

clarissageo

Because everyone feels they have a genuine need - even Joe Blogs who can't use the VWP and wants to ask a question that he could have got off the website has a genuine need in his mind.

Of course you did have a need - but with the thousands of calls a day they get, its impossible for them to go through the process of screening every tom, dick and harry, so we just have to bite down and accept it.

I know its crappy, and sometimes you feel like tearing your hair out - its your life on the line - but it does end...... good luck for your interview