Visa Arrival - How long after interview?

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I was wondering how long the visa arrives after the interview for those who've had minor problems or missing docs.

My friend had her interview almost 2 weeks ago, but for some reason the embassy misplaced her passport. They let her go on with the interview. In releasing she was given a document list stating she had to go back to St. Luke to look for her passport there. After 4 hours with the embassy & St. Luke pointing a finger on each other, they finally found her passport in the embassy.

I know interviews that are documentarily complete receive their visas within a week. But what about those with missing documents? How long after submission do you expect the visa? My friend's visa has not arrived yet. When they finally found her passport, the lady said it may take a slight delay because they have to reopen and review her file like all incomplete files. Any ideas?

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try to use the tarcking sytsm of the US embassy. im sure this way she'll track her visa. goodluck

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in our case 3 months... but always follow it up thru calling the embassy... just be patient and it will arrive in time... god bless..

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Thanks for the input guys. It's been 3 weeks and so far her visa isn't here yet. It really is a test of patience.

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This is exactly the reason why it's really unwise to make any major decisions (eg selling properties or resigning from your job) until you get hold of the visa. You'll never know what could happen and it can be very frustrating if you've set definite plans already. Goodluck

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why don't you try calling the us embassy hotline, and ask them when to expect the visa coming. goodluck

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I was wondering how long the visa arrives after the interview for those who've had minor problems or missing docs.

My friend had her interview almost 2 weeks ago, but for some reason the embassy misplaced her passport. They let her go on with the interview. In releasing she was given a document list stating she had to go back to St. Luke to look for her passport there. After 4 hours with the embassy & St. Luke pointing a finger on each other, they finally found her passport in the embassy.

I know interviews that are documentarily complete receive their visas within a week. But what about those with missing documents? How long after submission do you expect the visa? My friend's visa has not arrived yet. When they finally found her passport, the lady said it may take a slight delay because they have to reopen and review her file like all incomplete files. Any ideas?

hello guys,

I do have the same sentiments with you because it's almost 4 weeks now and i did not receive my visa...it's quite depressing thinking of it and i already called delbros and US embassy and they will just tell you that the consul is still reviewing it...no one in the embassy will really tell you what's happening...As what other said its a test of patience....we will just pray that everything will be fine...we will wait...

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Hi everyone. Good news! My friend's visa is on its way according to delbros. She was interviewed June 9 and they found her passport in the embassy on the same day.

According to experience, it seems like it usually takes a month after you submit the lacking documents till the visa arrives. God Bless us all...

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hi len nurse! what lacking documents did you submit to the embassy? I also have the same case, i need to submit a new job offer stating pre and post RN salary, and I have to submit it by Monday..With your case and its been 4 weeks. well it really is a test of patience..Just follow up with the embassy thru their hotline..Good luck! to anniputski, im glad to hear that ur friend's visa is on its way!

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hi len nurse! what lacking documents did you submit to the embassy? I also have the same case, i need to submit a new job offer stating pre and post RN salary, and I have to submit it by Monday..With your case and its been 4 weeks. well it really is a test of patience..Just follow up with the embassy thru their hotline..Good luck! to anniputski, im glad to hear that ur friend's visa is on its way!

hello abi!

consul required me to submit a new nbi clearance stating the name that was reflected on my DS230...i submitted it two days after my interview...my interview was last june 5 but till now i don't have any news about my visa..I called the embassy every week to follow up but still they will just tell you that still on process...congrats to aniputski at least her friend now can move on...gud luck to you..we will keep in touch abi!

len_nurse

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I am Just wondering what took them so long (1 month) in reviewing again our files..we just have to pray..keep me posted ;)

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Hi Everyone,im Kinda New Here,im Glad I Found This Site,i Also Have A Problem With My Visa, Last June19 I Was Interviewed And Was Asked To Bring A Copy Of My Birth Certificate From The Local Civil Registry And My Contract.i Submitted The Documents Last June 28, Im Also Worried That It Will Take Long Before I Receive My Visa,,,do U Know Anyone Who Was Asked To Come Back Again For Another Interview?to Ana,len And Abi I Will Include You In My Prayers,i Do Hope We Receive Our Visa Without Any Hassle Of Waiting,,,pls Give Us Updates Regarding The Progress Of Our Visa Application,godbless To All

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