The document provides detailed guidance for applicants in the UK on scheduling a K-1 fiancé(e) visa interview, starting from when they receive an approved petition. It outlines the steps required before scheduling the interview, such as completing form DS-160 and attending a medical examination. The document also explains how to reschedule the interview if needed and emphasizes that the visa application outcome cannot be guaranteed.

1. Fiancé(e) Visas
Booking a K-1 Visa Interview

2. K-1 Visa Interviews
Applicants in the UK
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

3. When can I schedule my interview?

4. When can I schedule my interview?
As soon as the Immigrant Visa Unit receives
your approved petition, they will write to you
about booking your appointment
This will be within 8 weeks of your petitioner
receiving the I-797 Notice of Action
If more than 8 weeks have passed,
please Contact Us

5. Before you schedule you will be asked to
1
• Electronically complete and submit the Form DS-160
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
4
• Submit the Notification of Applicant Readiness Form

6. 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 check
your application status online at CEAC

7. How do I schedule my interview?

8. Online at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/iv
That is also where you will pay the visa
application fee and register with the courier
service for the return of your documents
When scheduling your appointment
online make sure you select
“I need to schedule a K visa appointment”
How do I schedule my interview?

9. When you have paid the fee, you will be
offered the first available interview date
Or you can choose a date
that 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?

10. 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

11. Can I reschedule my interview?

12. Can I reschedule my interview?
YES! Simply log into your account and select
“Reschedule 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

13. …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-160
3
• Gather all your documents required for your interview
4
• Schedule and attend your medical examination
5
• Submit the Notification of Applicant Readiness Form
6 • Schedule your visa interview

14. …Remember!
The outcome of a visa application
cannot be guaranteed
We therefore advise you against making
final travel/wedding plans unless the
visa has been issued and you are
in receipt of your passport

15. 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
Those of you who submitted the
forms before May 3, 2016

16. Now visit our website at
https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-
2/the-interview/
for information on preparing
for your visa interview

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