The document provides information about scheduling an immigrant visa interview in the UK. It outlines the steps applicants need to take which include completing form DS-260, gathering required documents, and attending a medical exam. It explains that interviews can be scheduled online at a specific website as soon as these steps are completed. The document also describes how to reschedule an interview if needed and reminds applicants not to make final travel plans until a visa is issued.

1. Immigrant Visas
Booking an Immigrant Visa Interview

2. 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

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 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

5. 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

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 register with the
courier service for the return of your
documents if your visa application
is successful
How do I schedule my interview?

9. First you will select your return delivery
preferences and then you will be offered the
earliest 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
“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

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-260
3
• Gather all your documents required for your interview
4
• Schedule and attend your medical examination
6
• Schedule your visa interview

14. …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

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

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

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