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How long to receive Visa after interview CR-1

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tony098   0

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I would like to know how long I need to wait to receive the Visa? Can I choose to pick it up instead of waiting thru post office? After the interview, do they let us know the date to receive visa?

My husband and I are trying to get on the same flight, so we need to know my visa issue date to book ticket.

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MedRoni   161

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I don't know what country you are coming from but in Algeria he could pick up his visa from UPS only, or wait for it to be sent. Unfortunately you will not know the exact issue date ahead of time. It is always advised to wait until visa is actually in hand before buying plane tickets. The embassy gave us a date range and it wound up to be available for pick up 3 weeks after the range.

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Kazulie   132

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After the interview, they should give you an ESTIMATE on when u might receive the visa. It could be a few days to a few weeks. Maybe even more. It is advised NOT to purchase any plane tickets until you have visa in hand as many things could go wrong.

Some countries allow pick up for your visa, some mail to you. You should research about your country on VJ.

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HUSBAND'S CASE

9/17/2011 - sent I-13

09/19/2011 - noa1 received

3/16/2012 - case sent to my local USCIS office for additional processing

4/21/2012 - AP. If we haven't heard from them in SIX MONTHS (omg) we can feel free to call them!!! Thanks!

9/20/2012 - Interview scheduled - October 3!!!!

10/3/2012 - Interview went well but she must look at his A-file more before decision.

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KIDS' CASES

04/20/2012: NOA107/20/2012: instead of an approval, we got thrown into AP. sigh

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11/28/2012: I-130s APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

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12/31/2012: Case number/IIN

12/31/2012: DS-3032 sent

01/08/2013: DS-3032 accepted

01/02/2013: AOS bill0

1/03/2013: AOS bill shows PAID

01/04/2013: AOS package sent

01/09/2013: IV bill

01/10/2013: IV bill shows PAID

01/11/2013: IV package sent

01/23/2013: Case complete

02/01/2013: Interview scheduled

US Embassy Lagos

02/22/2013: Embassy received

03/01/2013: Medical

03/20/2013: Interview - was told the boys would have been approved on the spot if they had pics! Errrr :-(

04/15/2013: DNA test

05/15/2013: Emailed embassy BEGGING them to let boys drop off passports for visa insertion. IT WORKED!!!

05/31/2013: Visa in hand

06/02/2013: POE JFK!!!!!!

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dreamwarrior   0

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The HCMC consulate does not allow you to pick up visas there anymore. It could take anywhere from 2-14 days to get your visa, and some people who run into trouble end up waiting 1-3 months. It's advisable not to book your flight first. Who knows, you might even get a blue slip which would take a minimum of 1 month to get approved.

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12-12-2012 - Received Checklist for Police Certificate (missing translation)
12-12-2012 - Mailed Translated PC
12-21-2012 - Case Completed at NVC. Qualified for IR1 visa
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ScottThuy Mentor

ScottThuy   140

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The HCMC consulate does not allow you to pick up visas there anymore. It could take anywhere from 2-14 days to get your visa, and some people who run into trouble end up waiting 1-3 months. It's advisable not to book your flight first. Who knows, you might even get a blue slip which would take a minimum of 1 month to get approved.

or could be an extra year or more... :unsure: dont plan on the visa getting approved... work on getting through it and then go from there... too many people jump the gun and end up wasting $ and causing more frustration

"Every one of us bears within himself the possibilty of all passions, all destinies of life in all its forms. Nothing human is foreign to us" - Edward G. Robinson.

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Hoang_Phuong   2

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Great question because I was going to attend the interview with my wife. I heard it's better, but then again, I'm only allowed 2 weeks of leave.

Then I was trying to figure out how I'm gonna fly there and come back with her sitting next to eachother in the same plane. Don't wanna go through the hassle of asking people to switch seats..

ScottThuy Mentor

ScottThuy   140

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Great question because I was going to attend the interview with my wife. I heard it's better, but then again, I'm only allowed 2 weeks of leave.

Then I was trying to figure out how I'm gonna fly there and come back with her sitting next to eachother in the same plane. Don't wanna go through the hassle of asking people to switch seats..

They can take care of that when you check in at the airport. easy to get seats together most times... just ask at the HCMC airport.

"Every one of us bears within himself the possibilty of all passions, all destinies of life in all its forms. Nothing human is foreign to us" - Edward G. Robinson.

 
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