Next Step..My Visa Experience
Hey guys,
Sorry I haven't updated you in a while on my adventure to Hollywood, but I've been so wrapped up in my visa application and preparing to finish Central that I haven't had any time to blog. I have been waiting for this day, since sending off my application to AADA because today is the day that everything changes.
I have finally finished at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and have undertaken my very last unit with a reflective presentation (which went great by the way) and now I am on the way to my next big adventure at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA).
Last Thursday was the day that I was finally having my visa interview at the US embassy in London. Waking up at 5:30am I realised that in all my excitement I had completely forgotten to have my photos taken for my application. My interview was scheduled for 8.30am and there was no way I could turn up without these photos. I frantically starting googling 'US visa photos near the embassy in London'. I found lots of websites, but unfortunately they all opened at 8.30-9.30, which was after my interview time. Finally I found a little place that was situated just round the corner from Grosvenor Square that opened at 7.30am. The place was extremely small and fitted with camera equipment and a rotating chair. I paid £8.50 for two photos which was a little pricey, but I had left it so late, I could hardly complain and in less than a minute the photos were printed and in my hand.
All prepared and ready, I walked up to the embassy to find two armed officers and three extremely long queues. Looking on in amazement, I had no idea where I was supposed to go. After approaching the officers I was directed to the longest queue in the middle. Not only was the queue to sign in long, but I was then directed to stand in equally as long queue to go through to security. Although the queues looked ridiculously long, I was waiting in them for no longer than ten minutes each. I was finally ready to be let into security where I was asked to place my bags through the x ray scanner before heading through the metal detector. I felt like I was going through airport control, except all the security guards were happy and laughing with everyone. I did not expect this at all, I imagined them to be stern and military, but to my surprise they were also smiling and joking.
Walking through to the visitors room, I was greeted by two assistants who handed me a number. They told me to watch the screen carefully and when my number came up to head to the window that is indicated. This is where I needed to be extra focused because the numbers would not be coming up in order. This is where my nerves started to kick, which was making me budge past everyone every five minutes to pee. I was a little apprehensive that because I kept getting up, I may have missed my number. Luckily I hadn't and after about twenty-five minutes my number was called. I headed off to the window where I was greeted by a friendly American man, who took my finger prints and asked me a few basic questions. I though phew that was easy my interview is over, but to my surprise that was only the first part. He then handed me back my documents and told me to wait until I was called for my final interview.
Now it was back to the waiting area until I was called for the actual interview. I was told I would be waiting for over an hour, but I waited no more than fifteen minutes, until it was my turn to approach the interviewer at window 22. My interviewer was extremely friendly and made me feel at ease throughout the process. I was asked a couple of questions regarding my chosen course and my financial situation, followed by a brief discussion on what to expect in Los Angeles and the areas that I should avoid for safety reasons. It was all over in less than two minutes and this was the part I was dreading. The interviewer took my passport, smiles and says to me have an amazing time in LA. I was so excited, I cannot wait to attend my dream school.
After returning home to check my visa status, I noticed that it had changed to 'administrative processing'. I didn't understand what this meant and after reading that this process can last up to sixty days, I started to worry, since my flight was booked for August 5th. After checking my status every couple of hours, it finally came back yesterday as 'issued' and today I received an email to say it had already been dispatched.
I have to admit, I am shocked at how amazing and speedy the service was and at least now I can officially say... I'm going to Hollywood!!
I have finally finished at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and have undertaken my very last unit with a reflective presentation (which went great by the way) and now I am on the way to my next big adventure at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA).
Last Thursday was the day that I was finally having my visa interview at the US embassy in London. Waking up at 5:30am I realised that in all my excitement I had completely forgotten to have my photos taken for my application. My interview was scheduled for 8.30am and there was no way I could turn up without these photos. I frantically starting googling 'US visa photos near the embassy in London'. I found lots of websites, but unfortunately they all opened at 8.30-9.30, which was after my interview time. Finally I found a little place that was situated just round the corner from Grosvenor Square that opened at 7.30am. The place was extremely small and fitted with camera equipment and a rotating chair. I paid £8.50 for two photos which was a little pricey, but I had left it so late, I could hardly complain and in less than a minute the photos were printed and in my hand.
All prepared and ready, I walked up to the embassy to find two armed officers and three extremely long queues. Looking on in amazement, I had no idea where I was supposed to go. After approaching the officers I was directed to the longest queue in the middle. Not only was the queue to sign in long, but I was then directed to stand in equally as long queue to go through to security. Although the queues looked ridiculously long, I was waiting in them for no longer than ten minutes each. I was finally ready to be let into security where I was asked to place my bags through the x ray scanner before heading through the metal detector. I felt like I was going through airport control, except all the security guards were happy and laughing with everyone. I did not expect this at all, I imagined them to be stern and military, but to my surprise they were also smiling and joking.
Walking through to the visitors room, I was greeted by two assistants who handed me a number. They told me to watch the screen carefully and when my number came up to head to the window that is indicated. This is where I needed to be extra focused because the numbers would not be coming up in order. This is where my nerves started to kick, which was making me budge past everyone every five minutes to pee. I was a little apprehensive that because I kept getting up, I may have missed my number. Luckily I hadn't and after about twenty-five minutes my number was called. I headed off to the window where I was greeted by a friendly American man, who took my finger prints and asked me a few basic questions. I though phew that was easy my interview is over, but to my surprise that was only the first part. He then handed me back my documents and told me to wait until I was called for my final interview.
Now it was back to the waiting area until I was called for the actual interview. I was told I would be waiting for over an hour, but I waited no more than fifteen minutes, until it was my turn to approach the interviewer at window 22. My interviewer was extremely friendly and made me feel at ease throughout the process. I was asked a couple of questions regarding my chosen course and my financial situation, followed by a brief discussion on what to expect in Los Angeles and the areas that I should avoid for safety reasons. It was all over in less than two minutes and this was the part I was dreading. The interviewer took my passport, smiles and says to me have an amazing time in LA. I was so excited, I cannot wait to attend my dream school.
After returning home to check my visa status, I noticed that it had changed to 'administrative processing'. I didn't understand what this meant and after reading that this process can last up to sixty days, I started to worry, since my flight was booked for August 5th. After checking my status every couple of hours, it finally came back yesterday as 'issued' and today I received an email to say it had already been dispatched.
I have to admit, I am shocked at how amazing and speedy the service was and at least now I can officially say... I'm going to Hollywood!!
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