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Immigrant Visas Booking an Immigrant Visa Interview

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Page 1: Immigrant Visas: Booking an Immigrant Visa Interview

Immigrant VisasBooking an Immigrant Visa Interview

Page 2: Immigrant Visas: Booking an Immigrant Visa Interview

Applicants in the UK

If your petition has been approved by USCIS London, from May 3, 2016, you can choose

the date of your visa interview

These FAQs will cover when and how you should schedule, as well as how to reschedule your appointment

if required

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When can I schedule my interview?

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When can I schedule my interview?

As soon as the Immigrant Visa Unit receives your approved petition from USCIS London,

they will write to you about booking your appointment

This will be within 8 weeks of petition approval

If more than 8 weeks have passed,please Contact Us

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Before you schedule you will be asked to

1• Electronically complete and submit the Form DS-260

2

• Gather all documents you are required to bring to your interview

3

• Schedule and attend a medical examination with the panel physician in London

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When can I schedule my interview?

As soon as you have completed the necessary steps, you can book your appointment online

If you try to schedule your interview online too soon, you will receive the error message

“Case Number is not ready for an appointment”

You do not need to checkyour application status online at CEAC

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How do I schedule my interview?

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Online at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/iv

That is also where you will register with the courier service for the return of your

documents if your visa application is successful

How do I schedule my interview?

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First you will select your return delivery preferences and then you will be offered the

earliest available interview date

Or you can choose a datethat is best for you

Please print the confirmation page via “Print Instructions” to bring to your interview

No confirmation letter will be sent to you

How do I schedule my interview?

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Can I schedule my visa interview and medical examination for the same day?

Sorry, no! The Immigration Visa Unit must have your medical in time for your interview &

it can take up to 5 work days to arrive

If there is no medical report, your application cannot be processed

This is why you should attend your medical before scheduling your visa interview

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Can I reschedule my interview?

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Can I reschedule my interview?

YES! Simply log into your account and select “I Cannot Attend My Appointment”

Couldn’t attend? Follow the instructions under “Missed Appointment” to reschedule

Need an earlier interview? You can log in and check the appointment calendar

Cancellations occur on a regular basis

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…Remember

1• The Immigrant Visa Unit will write to you once the

approved petition has been received

2• Electronically complete and submit the Form DS-260

3• Gather all your documents required for your interview

4• Schedule and attend your medical examination

6• Schedule your visa interview

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…Remember!

The outcome of a visa application cannot be guaranteed

We therefore advise you against making final travel plans unless the

visa has been issued and you are in receipt of your passport

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If the interview has been booked, please attend

You can reschedule your appointment by creating an account online at

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/iv

If you submitted your forms and attended your medical, but have not been offered an

appointment, you may now create an account online and schedule an appointment

What if I submitted my forms before May 3, 2016?

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Now visit our website at https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-

immigration/the-interview-2/for information on preparing

for your visa interview