after getting approved

[sunnyboy876 0]

Preference Status: IR1

interview date: 16th October, 2012

I did my interview at the consulate in Kingston, Jamaica on the 16th October 2012. I got approved and paid the free for courier delivery. However since then i have been checking the courier site but nothing has changed and customer care has no clue as to estimated delivery time.

So my questions: (1) How long will it take for me to receive my passport/visa from the embassy?

(2) How soon can i travel.

Thanks in advance for all responses.

N.B. Hoping to travel for Thanks giving.

[djricky4 67]

call the DOS and find out about the status of visa. the standard wait time is about 2 weeks

[sunnyboy876 0]

so should i assume that since its been close to a 3 weeks something might be up?

[together4evr 360]

Call Washington Department of State DOS 202-663-1225 and ask for your case status. Ask if it is in administrative processing?

[sunnyboy876 0]

Thanks i will call on monday if no change. Was hoping things would just flow after the interview.

[Pinkrlion 2,713]

Thanks i will call on monday if no change. Was hoping things would just flow after the interview.

Call the U.S. Department of State at (202) 663-1225. Press 1 for visa info and then press 0 to speak with an operator. They will tell you if you need to turn in any additional paperwork, and if the visa has been issued. Also, E-mail the embassy to ask how much longer. This was suggested to me, and it worked.

[lovejamaica 1]

so should i assume that since its been close to a 3 weeks something might be up?

the embassy did not give the option to pay extra and have it immediatley????

[Jamaicancricket 38]

the embassy did not give the option to pay extra and have it immediatley????

never heard of that one.

[sunnyboy876 0]

the embassy did not give the option to pay extra and have it immediatley????

no there was no such option.

so i call DOS yesterday and was told by the rep that it was in AP. so now i am wondering wat goes on in AP and how long this may take?

[velrich 50]

no there was no such option.

so i call DOS yesterday and was told by the rep that it was in AP. so now i am wondering wat goes on in AP and how long this may take?

They are doing background and other checks. AP does not seem to last very long for Jamaica. good luck!

[sunnyboy876 0]

well today was the day I planned to surprise my wife but unfortunately AP still not done. So i guess it will take a while for me. Must say am disappointed but am hopeful that i'll get to be with my wife and fam soon.