I'm at the absolute last stage ie I have submitted all my paperwork, collected all the required documents and have requested the US embassy in London for an interview date. The customer service at the embassy tell me that it will take 6-8 weeks before they even respond to me. And then it is 2 weeks or so after that for a date. Is this true or are those just the standard answers they give out? Is there anyone out there who has gone through this who can give me an actual time frame? I'm hoping to be with my fiance before christmas..Please help!
2006-12-13 13:06:45 · 4 answers · asked by j k 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I'm aware of the total length of the process, but how long did the last stage take? i mean from the time you requested an interview till the interview date/visa issual?
2006-12-13 13:29:04 · update #1
A big thanks too all of you who responded. Your information was extremely helpful Alie..thanks a million.
I'm extending the question hoping for more personal experience:)
2006-12-16 02:27:05 · update #2
As of October 2006, waiting time is still varying between 4 and 12 weeks, but processing seems to be speeding up again after a dramatic slowdown in the fall of 2005. 8 weeks is now about standard, but as always, your mileage may vary, plan for a 10-12 week wait in between the Consulate's receipt of packet 3 and the actual interview. E-mail is definitely the best way to contact London if necessary.
2006-12-14 07:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by Alie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Typical Wait Time (Calendar Days*) for a Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Appointment
Visitors Visas: 33 Days
Student/Exchange Visitors Visas *** (Excludes: A, G, K, and V): 26 Days
All Other Nonimmigrant Visas: 26 Days
Typical Wait Time (Workdays**) for a Nonimmigrant Visa To Be Processed****: 3 Days
*Calendar days refer to every day of the week, including days when embassies are closed (such as weekends and holidays).
**Work days refer only to days when the embassy is open and does not include weekends and holidays.
*** The All Other Nonimmigrant Visa wait time DOES NOT include K or V visa applications, which are processed similar to immigrant visas. A and G applications are excluded from these wait times, as they are processed separately.
****IMPORTANT NOTE: Processing wait time DOES NOT include the time required for additional special clearance or administrative processing. These procedures require additional time. Most special clearances are resolved within 30 days of application. When additional administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case. Processing wait time also does not include the time required to return the passport to applicants, by either courier services or the local mail system
2006-12-14 03:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fiancee and me are in the processing now......I received a letter from the NVC (National Visa Center) explaining that our K1 was approved.Also in the letter,i was given a phone number to call the US Embassy to schedule an interview date for my fiancee......By the way,we were told that we will receive an interview approval letter but never did.,All we received was the approval notice from the NVC and i made that call to the embassy......My fiancee has her interview date this Jan........Our processing time started in Aug.09 and the interview date is this Jan (5mo.total)..Good Luck!
2016-05-23 22:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We put our paperwork in early june 04 by january 05 he was able to come over. They gave us 6 months for him to come over because we were getting married in sept. USCIS website gives you a better time frame on which dates they are working on now. It did go much faster than we thought. Good luck
2006-12-13 13:18:36 · answer #4 · answered by nillarbt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋