Recent interviewees - do you have your passport yet??

[Jeannie & Al 18]

It is listed as a summer bank holiday on the London Embassy website at: http://london.usembassy.gov/ukpubhol.html

DX do not operate on Monday 26 August, as it is a bank holiday. But they resume as normal the next day on tuesday 27 August.

thanks

My fiance spoke to the courier place again today and they said they don't have it but they are expecting a large amount to come tomorrow..too bad it wasn't today because they also said they probably won't get to deliver them all tomorrow and if it's not Friday, then it goes to Tuesday. what can you do...

they did say if he calls tomorrow and they have it, he can pay them to go pick it up from them (even though he already paid to have it delivered to his home). even though that sounds ridiculous we would pay it if it meant getting it tomorrow becuase he could fly here this weekend and not wait until next tues/wed.

well, all this confusion I am now starting to think about cancelling our wedding interviewed on the 5th and ceac is still stating 'ready' calling embassy is totally pointless, DoS have been a little more helpful but still can't tell us how long it might take and running dangerously close to our wedding day now for me to be able to get a flight and fly out there in time

ugh sorry you are still waiting..if it said, issued, i think you'd be more encouraged but the fact that it still says ready, then it will take some days after that to get it delivered..when would you have to have it to make the wedding?

[UK-USA-K1 128]

Mine just arrived, at about 8:55am. Had to show identification and sign. I used my driving licence.

I found this on the DX website: "ID can be a valid driving license, passport or debit/credit card but must be in the ticket holders name."

So she will be fine with a bank card.

The courier just spoke to over the phone today as they are delivering mine tomorrow. They told me that you can use driving licence, debit or credit card, or a bank statement. (just has to be something official with the recipient`s name on). I am guessing you could also use a birth certificate too.

Thank you both for your replies. I'd seen on their website which ID's they accepted, but of course, to cover themselves they added a caveat of:

The sender of the secure mail specifies what identification is acceptable

Which of course they don't tell you on the website what it is for the embassy. I assumed the bank card would be sufficient, but would have hated to be wrong, ESPECIALLY when it comes to receiving the Visa package back. Thanks again for the replies, it puts both our minds at ease to have the question answered by someone who's gone through it so recently

[ilovemypants 6]

well, the wedding is on the 14th of sept. So really if i dont hear by next week, things dont look good... just checked my ceac and mine has just updated this second to 22nd but kids ones havent, they still on 16th for last update. But STILL it just says 'ready' Like you say if it said 'issued' i wouldnt be in this blind panic, but its just not very encouraging for me right now

[ilovemypants 6]

now they all say 22nd ..... why oh why can't they just be issued :'( I don't want to cancel my wedding the invites already went out!!!!.... sorry having a melt down moment.....normal service shall resume shortly! lol

[PearlyLemons 13]

Actually want to cry. I've rung that number you posted rascalcat and they told me once again I need to go and collect it or sort it out with CSC. I have no idea what to do now except go up to London again and go and get it after paying twice for home delivery .

[rachaelk101 0]

Is it necessary to call DOS or the courier if my fiancé's status is still in administrative processing? It's been there since August 6th....12 business days. My fiancé had all of his documents, and nothing suspicious or anything. What could be taking this long?? Will they be able to tell us what's going on or will they just say its in administrative processing? He already paid the delivery fee over the phone a few days ago, does that mean its ready to be delivered? They told my fiancé he would have his visa in hand by the 20th.

[Chloezilla 2]

now they all say 22nd ..... why oh why can't they just be issued :'( I don't want to cancel my wedding the invites already went out!!!!.... sorry having a melt down moment.....normal service shall resume shortly! lol

I just came on to see how you're doing and this isn't what I wanted to read!! So sorry you still haven't got em - has DOS given anymore info? This really effing sucks a big one!!!

It could be any day but the not knowing must be so horrible - much love to you and your fam, lady x❤x

Also, have you told dos/embassy when your wedding is???

[rascalcat 28]

Actually want to cry. I've rung that number you posted rascalcat and they told me once again I need to go and collect it or sort it out with CSC. I have no idea what to do now except go up to London again and go and get it after paying twice for home delivery .

Why are they telling you to sort it out with CSC. Isnt CSC the California Service Center?

[ilovemypants 6]

I just came on to see how you're doing and this isn't what I wanted to read!! So sorry you still haven't got em - has DOS given anymore info? This really effing sucks a big one!!!

It could be any day but the not knowing must be so horrible - much love to you and your fam, lady x❤x

Also, have you told dos/embassy when your wedding is???

Awww thanks for checking up on me your so sweet miss chloe! <3

How did your move go?!?! did you fly yet?!?! I forgot when you said you were going now :/

I did write the wedding date on the cover list when i sent in the packet I included a copy of the receipt of payment to the wedding officiant before my interview, and i think he asked at the interview can't remember now :/ But yeah this not knowing really is extremely painful, really wanted to be able to spend time with my fiance before we had to get married but thats not going to happen now, and now just petrified I am going to have to cancel it totally

I have tried calling that 202-663-1225 number form here in the UK but it just gives me the engaged tone, so my man woke up (he works nights) and tried to call, got through to them and they said their system is down........

[lost_at_sea 995]

Actually want to cry. I've rung that number you posted rascalcat and they told me once again I need to go and collect it or sort it out with CSC. I have no idea what to do now except go up to London again and go and get it after paying twice for home delivery .

I think you need to phone the couriers and start getting mad if it's just sat at one of their depots. Have the payment receipt numbers handy for the deliveries you've already paid for (and any corresponding tracking numbers) and ask them what they're doing about getting your passport to you.

Edited August 22, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[PearlyLemons 13]

Why are they telling you to sort it out with CSC. Isnt CSC the California Service Center?

I actually have no idea who they are. I am beyond frustrated. Apparently I need to contact the embassy to sort this out because they didn't give 'permission' for my passport to be home delivered.

I think you need to phone the couriers and start getting mad if it's just sat at one of their depots. Have the payment receipt numbers handy for the deliveries you've already paid for (and any corresponding tracking numbers) and ask them what they're doing about getting your passport to you.

Lost, I have. They are just saying that I need to collect it from the collection depot and that if I wanted it delivered I have to sort out things with the embassy.

[rascalcat 28]

Is it necessary to call DOS or the courier if my fiancé's status is still in administrative processing? It's been there since August 6th....12 business days. My fiancé had all of his documents, and nothing suspicious or anything. What could be taking this long?? Will they be able to tell us what's going on or will they just say its in administrative processing? He already paid the delivery fee over the phone a few days ago, does that mean its ready to be delivered? They told my fiancé he would have his visa in hand by the 20th.

Not sure why they took a payment for delivery over the phone if they dont have it to mail out yet. As the courier told me they couldnt take a payment for delivery until they had it in hand ready to send out. I think they are making a right mess of this!!

Call the embassy to see if they have received it yet to send out to the courier. If not, then call DOS as they might be slow updating on the CEAC tracker. Mine said issued 2 days before the courier received it to mail out.. my updates seemed to be afew days behind the stage it was actually at.

Also i think it is poor that the courier does not email a receipt for delivery payment.

I think you need to phone the couriers and start getting mad if it's just sat at one of their depots. Have the payment receipt numbers handy for the deliveries you've already paid for (and any corresponding tracking numbers) and ask them what they're doing about getting your passport to you.

Yes. You have already paid for delivery. This is their responsibilty. They were fast enough to take the delivery fee! If the courier has it, then they should be sending it out to you, not messing you around. I cant see any reason why they cant just send it out if you have paid delivery. Terrible system!

Edited August 22, 2013 by rascalcat

[Chloezilla 2]

Awww thanks for checking up on me your so sweet miss chloe! <3

How did your move go?!?! did you fly yet?!?! I forgot when you said you were going now :/

I did write the wedding date on the cover list when i sent in the packet I included a copy of the receipt of payment to the wedding officiant before my interview, and i think he asked at the interview can't remember now :/ But yeah this not knowing really is extremely painful, really wanted to be able to spend time with my fiance before we had to get married but thats not going to happen now, and now just petrified I am going to have to cancel it totally

I have tried calling that 202-663-1225 number form here in the UK but it just gives me the engaged tone, so my man woke up (he works nights) and tried to call, got through to them and they said their system is down........

Bloody computers!! I'd be like "yeah you're telling me they're down!!" Deary me.....!!

You've still got like three weeks, don't be too hasty.

I'm not going until Wednesday. Can't come soon enough. Stay strong!!

Edited August 22, 2013 by Chloezilla

[rascalcat 28]

I actually have no idea who they are. I am beyond frustrated. Apparently I need to contact the embassy to sort this out because they didn't give 'permission' for my passport to be home delivered.

Lost, I have. They are just saying that I need to collect it from the collection depot and that if I wanted it delivered I have to sort out things with the embassy.

That is crazy! What the hell are they doing?! They should be sorting this out with the embassy themselves as you have already paid. What did the embassy say about this?

[rascalcat 28]

That is crazy! What the hell are they doing?! They should be sorting this out with the embassy themselves as you have already paid. What did the embassy say about this? They cant take money off you for a delivery that they have not arranged to make. Sounds like they have not offered to refund you, so they have to deliver. Lack of communication between the courier and the embassy. Typical of a government department!