Worried, frustrated, need to vent

[cherryswife 3]

I am growing increasingly worried about the status of my application.

long story short...i had my interview in sydney on 27 Sep (for Cr1)- the guy said he was happy with everything but needed to submit my husband's taxes for 2010 then I will be approved. We did just that - sent in the proof by email on 5th October expecting the visa to be processed not long after. It is now 9 days later and regular checking of the aus post tracking site yields no results. I emailed yesterday and got the most unhelpful reply - in fact, they didn't even really answer my question (see below). I am so worried - I don't know what the hold up could be - could there be a problem at this late stage? Do they usually take so long doing in these circumstances?

I have not seen my husband in 1.5 years; I have given notice to my job, my apartment, and I have had 2 going away parties! Everyone knows I am leaving. I am so ready to start my life with my husband. And now I just want to cry. I feel like our life is at the mercy of the Sydney Consulate ((

Emails.........................................................................

Dear Consular Office,

Last Friday we received your email giving confirmation of receipt of the tax documents that you required (see below). I assume these are all in order and my Visa is getting ready to be processed. I am wondering if you would kindly confirm this as I am getting anxious about travel dates.

My interview was on 27th September. I plan to begin my travels on 20th October and being all the way in North QLD, delivery of express post is not overnight, it generally takes a few days.

Would you kindly give an idea of the timeframe I can expect to receive/have my visa processed? I note in your email below it states 5 working days. It has now been 7 working days since we submitted the 1040 form you requested.

I am most grateful for your assistance.

Mrs Cherry

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Reply:

Thank you for your recent inquiry.

If you are referring to the below “Generally, it will take 5 business days to print your visa and prepare your document package after your interview” this is only if your visa is approved on the day of your interview.

Kind regards

Sydney IV

U.S. Consulate General, Sydney

-CC-

**** Please include your case number in all correspondence ****

Note: You should never pay for travel arrangements (e.g., airfare, hotels) without having a visa in your possession. The U.S. Consulate General accepts no responsibility if you do so. Generally, it will take 5 business days to print your visa and prepare your document package after your interview; however, we are unable to guarantee the issuance of a U.S. visa before a fixed travel date. You risk significant financial losses if you ignore this advice.

The U.S. Embassy in Canberra and the U.S. Consulates General in Perth and Melbourne do not process immigrant or K visa applications. All immigrant visa categories and K visa applications are processed at the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney.

This email is UNCLASSIFIED.

[Blessing+faith 1]

Hi there,

Don't worry remember Monday was Columbus Day, yesterday will be the 5th business day and most Consulates don't work on Fridays.

So you should give it time till teusday next week...

Good Luck

[souleymon 27]

Note: You should never pay for travel arrangements (e.g., airfare, hotels) without having a visa in your possession. The U.S. Consulate General accepts no responsibility if you do so. Generally, it will take 5 business days to print your visa and prepare your document package after your interview; however, we are unable to guarantee the issuance of a U.S. visa before a fixed travel date. You risk significant financial losses if you ignore this advice.

Here we dont Announce things until its fully accomplished.Nevertheless you still have a week before your travel

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

1. Are you sure they accepted your emailed docs, that they didn't want paper copies?

2. It's 5 working days now. From the way they write it, it sounds like it takes them that long to prepare to send your passport back to you, so it should go in the post today and hopefully be with you sometime next week.

[cherryswife 3]

Thanks people, I feel comforted by your responses.

Souleymon, I have not booked my flights, I stated I plan to travel on the 20th. I have not paid for or booked my flights and this is not the issue I have.

[Dave and Shannon 9]

Thanks people, I feel comforted by your responses.

Souleymon, I have not booked my flights, I stated I plan to travel on the 20th. I have not paid for or booked my flights and this is not the issue I have.

they can take awhile... ive seen it with a few people... took gc955 like a few weeks i think it was to even find out his things he had to send in were accepted... so just because they have responded quickly be patient (i know its hard).. i would email them again asking if it has been approved or do they need anything else??? and put ASAP in the subject to get their attention.. they are pretty slow... hope it all works out for u.. im sure it will

[Barbara J 115]

Hi there,

Don't worry remember Monday was Columbus Day, yesterday will be the 5th business day and most Consulates don't work on Fridays.

So you should give it time till teusday next week...

Good Luck

Wrong our Sydney consulate is open 5 days a week but yes Monday was a holiday for them back home.

[Barbara J 115]

I am growing increasingly worried about the status of my application.

long story short...i had my interview in sydney on 27 Sep (for Cr1)- the guy said he was happy with everything but needed to submit my husband's taxes for 2010 then I will be approved. We did just that - sent in the proof by email on 5th October expecting the visa to be processed not long after. It is now 9 days later and regular checking of the aus post tracking site yields no results. I emailed yesterday and got the most unhelpful reply - in fact, they didn't even really answer my question (see below). I am so worried - I don't know what the hold up could be - could there be a problem at this late stage? Do they usually take so long doing in these circumstances?

I have not seen my husband in 1.5 years; I have given notice to my job, my apartment, and I have had 2 going away parties! Everyone knows I am leaving. I am so ready to start my life with my husband. And now I just want to cry. I feel like our life is at the mercy of the Sydney Consulate ((

Emails.........................................................................

Dear Consular Office,

Last Friday we received your email giving confirmation of receipt of the tax documents that you required (see below). I assume these are all in order and my Visa is getting ready to be processed. I am wondering if you would kindly confirm this as I am getting anxious about travel dates.

My interview was on 27th September. I plan to begin my travels on 20th October and being all the way in North QLD, delivery of express post is not overnight, it generally takes a few days.

Would you kindly give an idea of the timeframe I can expect to receive/have my visa processed? I note in your email below it states 5 working days. It has now been 7 working days since we submitted the 1040 form you requested.

I am most grateful for your assistance.

Mrs Cherry

------------------------------------------------------------------

Reply:

Thank you for your recent inquiry.

If you are referring to the below "Generally, it will take 5 business days to print your visa and prepare your document package after your interview" this is only if your visa is approved on the day of your interview.

Kind regards

Sydney IV

U.S. Consulate General, Sydney

-CC-

**** Please include your case number in all correspondence ****

Note: You should never pay for travel arrangements (e.g., airfare, hotels) without having a visa in your possession. The U.S. Consulate General accepts no responsibility if you do so. Generally, it will take 5 business days to print your visa and prepare your document package after your interview; however, we are unable to guarantee the issuance of a U.S. visa before a fixed travel date. You risk significant financial losses if you ignore this advice.

The U.S. Embassy in Canberra and the U.S. Consulates General in Perth and Melbourne do not process immigrant or K visa applications. All immigrant visa categories and K visa applications are processed at the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney.

This email is UNCLASSIFIED.

Ok did they say they would accept an email copy of your hubbies tax's? As this is not usually the case as in you would have had to get your hubbie to express post the tax's over to them at the consulate address. You need to keep emailing to make sure they have accepted the email copies. We had this with a divorce decree and they would not accept the emailed copy they had to have the certified copy by mail before I could get my visa. Keep emailing them ok

[Blessing+faith 1]

Edited October 14, 2011 by Blessing+faith

[Linney 0]

They asked for my husband's tax 2010 as well and the lady told me it was find to email it to them, they would of given your a checklist what they need and on top it will have their email address and the subject title they want you to put in.

[Pamala Bull 4]

i know how you feel this hole process sucks i have my interveiw novemeber 1st and im getting anxious and thinking the worst. Bringing all the evidence i can so they dont say i dont have enough evidence and then i have to wait again. Just give it some time. I saw another Aussie have to wait a month to get his visa and passport back cause he didnt have enough evidence but approved him on the day , then said he didnt have enough evidence when he brang it with him on the day of the interveiw.. I just hope it goes all smoothly. I hope emailing helps they usually pretty helpful. And it says 5 working days after approval at interveiw .. but doesnt say how many days if u need to submit more evidence.

[cherryswife 3]

they can take awhile... ive seen it with a few people... took gc955 like a few weeks i think it was to even find out his things he had to send in were accepted... so just because they have responded quickly be patient (i know its hard).. i would email them again asking if it has been approved or do they need anything else??? and put ASAP in the subject to get their attention.. they are pretty slow... hope it all works out for u.. im sure it will

Oh wow... well this is good news in a way - at least it means my case is not out of the ordinary (the time it is taking) Thank you!!

Ok did they say they would accept an email copy of your hubbies tax's? As this is not usually the case as in you would have had to get your hubbie to express post the tax's over to them at the consulate address. You need to keep emailing to make sure they have accepted the email copies. We had this with a divorce decree and they would not accept the emailed copy they had to have the certified copy by mail before I could get my visa. Keep emailing them ok

Hi Barbara, yes, he said I could email it and gave me the email address.

i know how you feel this hole process sucks i have my interveiw novemeber 1st and im getting anxious and thinking the worst. Bringing all the evidence i can so they dont say i dont have enough evidence and then i have to wait again. Just give it some time. I saw another Aussie have to wait a month to get his visa and passport back cause he didnt have enough evidence but approved him on the day , then said he didnt have enough evidence when he brang it with him on the day of the interveiw.. I just hope it goes all smoothly. I hope emailing helps they usually pretty helpful. And it says 5 working days after approval at interveiw .. but doesnt say how many days if u need to submit more evidence.

Good luck Pamela. It is such a stressful time. I thought all my stresses were over! Oh well. It is good in a way to hear it took someone else in my situation a month because that means i should not panic about them not have processed mine yet. Good luck at your interview.

Thank you everyone. I don't know what I would do without VJ.

[cherryswife 3]

Just wanted to give a quick update - today I received my Visa. I am very happy. Thank you all for helping make this process a lot more bearable!

[Dave and Shannon 9]

Just wanted to give a quick update - today I received my Visa. I am very happy. Thank you all for helping make this process a lot more bearable!

Awesome!! congrats!! now time for you to come over to the US!!!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Just wanted to give a quick update - today I received my Visa. I am very happy. Thank you all for helping make this process a lot more bearable!

Congrats!! When are you heading over? Where are you headed to?