"Pick up your immigrant or fiancee visa on ..." Why do we have to wait?

[rsn 135]

In the case of the Bangkok embassy, they ask you to pick up the visa 3 business days after you are approved at the interview. Does anyone know the exact reason behind this wait? It seems like they could print it up in an hour.

[Zee Bee 61]

There are probably some extra processing steps they need to do before issuing the visa. Plus, they probably have many many visas to print.

Just be patient, you are almost done

[rsn 135]

There are probably some extra processing steps they need to do before issuing the visa. Plus, they probably have many many visas to print.

Just be patient, you are almost done

Actually I'm asking the question purely out of curiosity. I don't really mind the wait at this point.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

There are probably some extra processing steps they need to do before issuing the visa. Plus, they probably have many many visas to print.

Just be patient, you are almost done

Actually I'm asking the question purely out of curiosity. I don't really mind the wait at this point.

It's because they are putting the "magical popcorn^tm" in the envelope they will give you with the visa.

That takes time!

Congrats btw

[Ning 619]

In the case of the Bangkok embassy, they ask you to pick up the visa 3 business days after you are approved at the interview. Does anyone know the exact reason behind this wait? It seems like they could print it up in an hour.

An officer there told me it was " the computer time required to enter the visas info". I think they are just that busy most of the time & give themsleves enough time to make sure it is done when they say it will be.

[BermyCat 1]

It takes a week in Bermuda.

~ Catherine

[TBoneTX 44,674]

Count your blessings about not having to deal with Ecuador.

[Ed+Cindy 1]

In the case of the Bangkok embassy, they ask you to pick up the visa 3 business days after you are approved at the interview. Does anyone know the exact reason behind this wait? It seems like they could print it up in an hour.

They have to enter the info in the system (which the lady at Auckland told us doesn't always co-operate well).

They also have to prepare the envelope that you give CBP at the border, and type up the actual visa sticker.

[ThaitoUSA 15]

At the Lao embassy in Bangkok, it usually took a few days for a tourist visa. However, when I greased the fella's palm with a crisp 1,000 Baht bill ($25 at that time), I got it in a couple of hours.

[gogo 6]

I would love to hear that message said to me.. :crying: congratulations on your approval!!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

in Canada they mail it to you about 8 days after the interview. so 3 days is really not a bad deal

[rsn 135]

And a question less tied to curiosity and more related to reality:

Has anyone ever heard of a case where the embassy has reversed its approval decision and not granted a visa even though the applicant was told to pick up the visa on a specific date? I know the embassy usually says not to make any travel plans until the visa is in your hand, but is there any reason at all that I should not expect the visa to be in my fiancee's hands on the date indicated on the card she was given? We would like to book tickets in advance for a number of reasons.

[rayman2333 0]

In the case of the Bangkok embassy, they ask you to pick up the visa 3 business days after you are approved at the interview. Does anyone know the exact reason behind this wait? It seems like they could print it up in an hour.

You've been very fortunate with your Fiance Application, Your "Timeline" is Unbelievable!!

I'm going on 90 Days & have yet to recieve the NOA2 & many other members have waited much longer, than myself.

Congrats!!

[rsn 135]

In the case of the Bangkok embassy, they ask you to pick up the visa 3 business days after you are approved at the interview. Does anyone know the exact reason behind this wait? It seems like they could print it up in an hour.

You've been very fortunate with your Fiance Application, Your "Timeline" is Unbelievable!!

I'm going on 90 Days & have yet to recieve the NOA2 & many other members have waited much longer, than myself.

Congrats!!

You're right, we have been very fortunate during this process so far. Best of luck to you and everyone else who is waiting.

[TBoneTX 44,674]

Has anyone ever heard of a case where the embassy has reversed its approval decision and not granted a visa even though the applicant was told to pick up the visa on a specific date? I know the embassy usually says not to make any travel plans until the visa is in your hand, but is there any reason at all that I should not expect the visa to be in my fiancee's hands on the date indicated on the card she was given?

In extreme cases, embassies can revoke visas. (This is likely VERY rare indeed.) Regarding your other question, mechanical difficulties can interfere, such as printer problems (printing the visa); personnel problems (an unusual number of staff out sick); official holidays; civil unrest; DHL problems if the visa is to be shipped; etc. It's probably prudent to allow yourselves a couple of days' cushion, rather than planning to fly out immediately after the visa has been promised (unless your plane reservations are changeable with no or little penalty).