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Mailing the visa after the Interview

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Just having a little think about the whole interview process...

I know that the visa has to be mailed to you after the interview so what's the shortest time that can take? Can you pay to have it delivered quickly?
My interview is on the 24th and I really want to be in the States for 4th of July as it could be my first Independence Day! and then it's my fiance's birthday on the 6th.

How long does it usually take?

[November 2006] Met online on IMVU
[8th July 2010] First meeting in person (London Heathrow)
-1 month spent together-
[28th July 2010] Engaged!
[28th July 2011] My first time in America
-1 month spent together-
[July 2012] Finished School (A Levels)
[August 2012] I-129f Sent
[7th September 2012] NOA1 Received
[9th January 2013] My first winter in America
-1 month spent together-
[8th March 2013] NOA2 Received!
[6th April 2013] Letter from US Embassy in London Received!
[15th April 2013] DS Package sent off
[18th April 2013] Medical Exam
[20th April 2013] MRV Fee Paid
[22nd May 2013] Received Interview Date!
[24th June 2013] Interview! APPROVED!!
[27th June 2013] Visa Received!

[5th November 2012] AoS Package Sent
[5th August 2013] AoS Approved without Interview!

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Short answer: It varies.

In my now-husband's case, he received the passport and "do not open" package back a week after the interview.

But, it depends on when the embassy completes their processing of the paperwork and actually issues the visa. If there's an extended "administrative processing" timeframe, then it could be a while. But, once it's released to DX for delivery, you can pay extra to have it delivered before noon, for example. However, there was a recent post in the UK forum where someone paid for early delivery and they were late, so YMMV.

Here's another thread in the UK forum to get a sense of other experiences: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/380701-visa-delivery-turnaround/

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

"When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat." – George Carlin

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My interview is on a Monday so we're probably expecting the visa to arrive on 1st July as that's the following Monday then I suppose. I guess I'll book the flight the day it comes! Haha! Of course this is all dependent on how well the interview goes! Thanks guys!

[November 2006] Met online on IMVU
[8th July 2010] First meeting in person (London Heathrow)
-1 month spent together-
[28th July 2010] Engaged!
[28th July 2011] My first time in America
-1 month spent together-
[July 2012] Finished School (A Levels)
[August 2012] I-129f Sent
[7th September 2012] NOA1 Received
[9th January 2013] My first winter in America
-1 month spent together-
[8th March 2013] NOA2 Received!
[6th April 2013] Letter from US Embassy in London Received!
[15th April 2013] DS Package sent off
[18th April 2013] Medical Exam
[20th April 2013] MRV Fee Paid
[22nd May 2013] Received Interview Date!
[24th June 2013] Interview! APPROVED!!
[27th June 2013] Visa Received!

[5th November 2012] AoS Package Sent
[5th August 2013] AoS Approved without Interview!

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My interview is on a Monday so we're probably expecting the visa to arrive on 1st July as that's the following Monday then I suppose. I guess I'll book the flight the day it comes! Haha! Of course this is all dependent on how well the interview goes! Thanks guys!

In our case, we were just aiming to have him in the U.S. before Thanksgiving since he's never experienced that holiday. He received the delivery on October 31 and while we were on Skype that day, we booked the flight. :thumbs:

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

"When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat." – George Carlin

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In our case, we were just aiming to have him in the U.S. before Thanksgiving since he's never experienced that holiday. He received the delivery on October 31 and while we were on Skype that day, we booked the flight. good.gif

Aww that's great! I hope I can make it before 4th July! Would be magical to finally be with my fiance and watch the fireworks together on a day that celebrates America's independence from the UK laughing.gif

[November 2006] Met online on IMVU
[8th July 2010] First meeting in person (London Heathrow)
-1 month spent together-
[28th July 2010] Engaged!
[28th July 2011] My first time in America
-1 month spent together-
[July 2012] Finished School (A Levels)
[August 2012] I-129f Sent
[7th September 2012] NOA1 Received
[9th January 2013] My first winter in America
-1 month spent together-
[8th March 2013] NOA2 Received!
[6th April 2013] Letter from US Embassy in London Received!
[15th April 2013] DS Package sent off
[18th April 2013] Medical Exam
[20th April 2013] MRV Fee Paid
[22nd May 2013] Received Interview Date!
[24th June 2013] Interview! APPROVED!!
[27th June 2013] Visa Received!

[5th November 2012] AoS Package Sent
[5th August 2013] AoS Approved without Interview!

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