New procedure in London?
Feb 12th 2004, 3:25 pm
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New procedure in London?
After reading many London interview accounts on this NG, I was expecting the following notice. However, my fiance got his appointment letter from London today, and this section was crossed out in pen.
Instead, in big letters at the top is this notice
Does anyone know if they have changed the procedure in London? If so, what exactly does "within 24 hours of dispatch" mean? His interview is on the 25th of March; we are planning to fly back together on the 30th, so there is a weekend in there. Any help would be appreciated.
Please note: This office will deal with your visa application as quickly as possible on the day of your appointment, but it is a process which takes the entire day. You will have to spend the entire morning in this office and with the medical examiner and return in the afternoon as instructed before final action can be taken on your application. Should complications arise, you may be required to return to this office another time.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Once the issuance of your visa has been authorised, you will be free to leave the Embassy. The issued visa will be returned to you by the Embassy's appointed courier service within 24 hours of dispatch. The cost for this service is 10 pounds and is payable in cash only at the time of your interview.
Once the issuance of your visa has been authorised, you will be free to leave the Embassy. The issued visa will be returned to you by the Embassy's appointed courier service within 24 hours of dispatch. The cost for this service is 10 pounds and is payable in cash only at the time of your interview.
Feb 12th 2004, 9:28 pm
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Re: New procedure in London?
I don't know if the procedures have changed. I have my interview on the 19th Feb and was expecting to receive my visa on the day. I wouldn't worry about the 24 hours bit, all that means is that they'll post it to you through somebody that guarentee's that you'll receive it within 24 hours so if you're flying 5 days after the interview on the 30th you'll have plenty of time to spare - you could even go away for the weekend!!!
Feb 13th 2004, 12:21 am
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Re: New procedure in London?
Originally posted by bubbadog
After reading many London interview accounts on this NG, I was expecting the following notice. However, my fiance got his appointment letter from London today, and this section was crossed out in pen. Instead, in big letters at the top is this noticeDoes anyone know if they have changed the procedure in London? If so, what exactly does "within 24 hours of dispatch" mean? His interview is on the 25th of March; we are planning to fly back together on the 30th, so there is a weekend in there. Any help would be appreciated.
After reading many London interview accounts on this NG, I was expecting the following notice. However, my fiance got his appointment letter from London today, and this section was crossed out in pen. Instead, in big letters at the top is this noticeDoes anyone know if they have changed the procedure in London? If so, what exactly does "within 24 hours of dispatch" mean? His interview is on the 25th of March; we are planning to fly back together on the 30th, so there is a weekend in there. Any help would be appreciated.
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Feb 13th 2004, 10:43 am
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Re: New procedure in London?
I e-mailed the Consulate and asked what this would mean for our particular case. His interview is on the 25th and he is planning to fly back with me on the 30th. This is the reply I got when I asked if his passport would be returned in time.
It will be the next working day that it arrives- so either Friday 26th march or Monday 29th, as they do not deliver at weekends.
Apologies if this was not made clear.
Apologies if this was not made clear.
Feb 13th 2004, 1:36 pm
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Re: New procedure in London?
So they slow down the process for us, and make us pay more for it?
Nice. [/sarcasm]
Nice. [/sarcasm]
Feb 13th 2004, 1:47 pm
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Re: New procedure in London?
Originally posted by bubbadog
I e-mailed the Consulate and asked what this would mean for our particular case. His interview is on the 25th and he is planning to fly back with me on the 30th. This is the reply I got when I asked if his passport would be returned in time.
I e-mailed the Consulate and asked what this would mean for our particular case. His interview is on the 25th and he is planning to fly back with me on the 30th. This is the reply I got when I asked if his passport would be returned in time.
Hopefully they'll be efficient enough to get the passports back as quickly as they state.
Feb 19th 2004, 1:33 pm
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Re: New procedure in London?
My husband just got a reply from London today regarding this. They told him that this new procedure will begin March 1. (Thankfully for us, 4 days after his interview.)
