Originally Posted by Onomatopoeia

Yep I had the same message - you’re in a waiting pattern now basically, 40-50 days after application submitted (based on my experience and others I’ve spoken to recently) you’ll
get an email either inviting you to schedule appointment at the embassy, or with an RFE. Once you get the interview invite, that same link will suddenly have a “schedule interview” option or something similar

Originally Posted by Onomatopoeia

Was this for an E2 visa or a different category? I've spoken to people recently who applied for new E2 or E2 renewals that applied in March/April and got interviews for May/June/July




I just recently applied for E2 renewal (also essential employee) in late April. Our attorney seemed confident of securing an interview for July-Sept timeframe in London… (I know they do a lot of E2s)

The interview itself is usually very quick/straightforward! Mine in 2017 was ~10 mins and felt more like a formality tbh

Originally Posted by MrGlasgow

Hi Onomatopoeia ,
I am also filling out my DS 160 for E2 renewal (employee). Did you manage to get the approval? Although I am working with my company's lawyer, I am looking for input from someone with the recent E2 renewal approval.

1. Do we also have to prove the "Strong ties" to the UK for renewal? I am currently in the US, so I can't really provide a UK address or pay slips.

Appreciate your help.

Originally Posted by Onomatopoeia

I have my interview on August 1st - in the same boat as you (been in the US since 2017 so no proof of “strong ties”) and all the lawyer had me submit was a signed ‘intent to depart’ once e2 status expires. If it comes up as a question at the interview I’ll let you know!

Originally Posted by MrGlasgow

That will be great Onomatopoeia . Thank you.

I suppose you might have provided a US address as your Home address in the DS 160 ? Although I think that technically for VISA, a US address cannot be a HOME address?

Originally Posted by Onomatopoeia

Good question - I honestly can't remember... I would have either used my US address, or my Mum's address in the UK (my UK bank account is still linked to that address too)

Originally Posted by MrGlasgow

​Hi ​​Onomatopoeia , I need more advice on E2 DS 160 if that is OK. There are three places in the DS-160 where they ask about the US Job Duties. Work/Training section and E2 section (present position and position in the USA). I have added the same details in all 3, i.e. US office address and Job duties, because this is renewal. I wanted to check if you did the same?

Thanks again for all your help.

Originally Posted by Onomatopoeia

Heard back today with an invite to schedule interview (48 days after application) and the first available date was Aug 4th - then basically every other day in August was also available.

Originally Posted by MrGlasgow

​​​Onomatopoeia, Hi. I managed to get an interview on 19th but then USCIS said I booked an appointment under the wrong category. I completed my DS160, went to the appointment website, selected E2 essential employee, and got an appointment.

Can I ask if you followed the same process?

Originally Posted by Onomatopoeia

I booked my appointment through the https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/niv portal (after being invited to do so via email) - not sure if we're talking about the same website here?