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E3 Visa - Aussie National

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AlpineStar   0

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Hi Guys

I applied for a E3 visa in Feb 2013. Initially they rejected the application as they thought I would not return. I asked for a reconsideration and the officer said OK and advised to let me know in a week's time of the outcome. It has now been 5 weeks and I have not heard back. The US consulate still has my passport.

Does anyone know if this is normal or have a clue for the processing times? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

T

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ndu26   114

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If consulate still has your passport, sounds like your case is undergoing additional processing. It is outside of normal situation so it appears like your best bet is contact the consulate or call DOS (department of state) Visa specialist and ask for latest update.

You could also try checking for your status on

https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/

Most times, the latest info is not up there though.

GOD has been WONDERFUL!!!
CR-1 (for Husband):
09/15/2012: Got Married
09/26/2012: Mailed I-130 from Nigeria( delayed by customs)
USCIS stage ( 66 days)
10/12/2012: NOA 1
12/17/2012: NOA 2 (case was transferred to NYC office 11/27/12)
NVC stage ( 20 days)
01/08/2013: Case # and IIN assigned ( file arrived NVC mail room 12/20/12)
01/09/2013: AOS invoiced and paid, DS-3032 emailed and mailed.
01/16/2013: IV invoiced &paid. AOS & IV mailed in one package(arrived 01/18).
01/28/2013: Case complete!!!
04/19/2013: Interview; APPROVED!!!!!
05/13/2013: POE; JFK

N-400: (3 months and 12 days)
Filed N-400 : 2011-06-17
Interview: 2011-09-27
Oath Ceremony: 2011-09-30

IR-5 for Mom Entire process took 5 months exactly
USCIS (22days)
mailed I-130 : 2011-09-30
NOA 1: 2011-10-03 (text & email)
NOA 2: 2011-10-25 (text and email)
NVC: (19 days)
Case entered and # assigned: 2011-11-18
NVC Case COMPLETED: 2011-12-07 ( 43 days from NOA 2 and 65 days from NOA 1)
Interview Date(Lagos): 2012-01- 23 Mom was late for interview
New Interview date: 2012-02-29 : VISA APPROVED

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Lainie B   465

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Hi Guys

I applied for a E3 visa in Feb 2013. Initially they rejected the application as they thought I would not return. I asked for a reconsideration and the officer said OK and advised to let me know in a week's time of the outcome. It has now been 5 weeks and I have not heard back. The US consulate still has my passport.

Does anyone know if this is normal or have a clue for the processing times? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

T

I would email the consulate and ask them.

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AlpineStar Newbie

AlpineStar   0

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Hi Guys

I finally got a result. My application was rejected. My passport was sent back to me in first week of March eventhough i asked to pick it up. It is now May and no one seems to know where my passport is. It was initially sent to my local post ofiice but I was not advised of this so the ppst office sent it back to the sender. I am not happy with this whole experience and wouldn't try it again.

email address: melbourneniv@state.gov is helpful if you want a status for your application or passport. Not gauranteed but give it a try.... NIV stands for Non Immigrant Visa... so no go for immigrant visa

Website: www.ceac.state.gov can give u an update for your application to some extent. You'll need your application number go to the site and it will tell you where to find it. If you cannot find it then call 1300 145 166 and give them ur passport number and they can give u your application number. This is for Melbourne / Australians only.

I hope this helps.

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TBoneTX   45,308

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The OP hasn't logged on to VJ in over 2 years. Thread from 2013 is now closed to further comments.

VJ Moderation

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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