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[Aris & Kismet 14]

my fiance visa was issued today. Does anyone know how long it will be before it is ready for pick up? Im hoping he can travel by 5/18/2015.

Usually 24 - 48 hours. My fiancé's was issued on Monday (his son's on Friday) and we received the notice yesterday afternoon that is was ready for pickup and it's in his hands as we speak!!!

Congrats!

[chellyKD 0]

Congrats so happy for as this is such a draining process. I wish you both a long prosperous life together and thank you for your prompt response. I'm hoping it will be ready gor pick by Friday.

Blessings

[Aris & Kismet 14]

Congrats so happy for as this is such a draining process. I wish you both a long prosperous life together and thank you for your prompt response. I'm hoping it will be ready gor pick by Friday.

Blessings

It is very draining and thankful to God for walking besides us through it all. Congrats to you too as you enter into your new beginnings as well!!!

[liz&javier 0]

I received an email from NVC yesterday giving me my interview date, June 18th...it says nothing about making an appointment at the VAC prior to the interview. I remember the DS-260 being filled out and fee paid last year when the petition was first submitted. Does this still apply to me? I understand my husband has to have a medical exam done but I'm a little confused about the whole VAC appointment...

[Aris & Kismet 14]

Hi!

You must still visit the VAC prior to your interview date. Here is the link that explains the visit and the required documents:

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/do/do-niv-offsitecollectionservices.asp

Visa Application Center (VAC)

On this page:

• General Information
• Required Documents
• Additional Information
• Visa Application Center Hours
• Visa Application Center Address

General Information

Most applicants must schedule an appointment at the Visa Application Center (VAC) before their interview at the U.S. Embassy. Applicants will have their biometric information, including their fingerprints and digital photograph, registered at the VAC.

Visa applicants should personally attend their VAC and U.S. Embassy interviews unless they fall in one of the exempted categories. You should schedule both appointments online or via the call center.

Required Documents

You should present the following at the VAC:

• A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in your passport, each person applying for a visa must submit an application.
• Your DS-160 confirmation page
• Your appointment confirmation page

[trinaqueen 36]

Has anyone recently scheduled their interview? I wanted to get an idea for the quickest appointment that was offered when you logged in.

[Jen VB 5]

Has anyone recently scheduled their interview? I wanted to get an idea for the quickest appointment that was offered when you logged in.

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I scheduled mine back in mid July and the earliest date was August 5. But I scheduled mine for September 23 due to work schedules for both of us. When you go on it will show what is available and you can pick and choose from the open dates and times. I even had to change ours one time because my fiance's bosses wouldn't let him off for the original date we had picked. Hope that helps.

[trinaqueen 36]

Thank you! Im at the NVC stage now. Im glad you also get to pick the time.

[BIGJAVI08 4]

i recently got approved on 9/18. We filed k1.I was hoping to have the visa in hand by now being that i fly out monday morning. I saw that another member got hers the next day. My CEAC status says ready but it does show my case has been updated on there. I should be looking for issued correct?

[GyH 2]

i recently got approved on 9/18. We filed k1.I was hoping to have the visa in hand by now being that i fly out monday morning. I saw that another member got hers the next day. My CEAC status says ready but it does show my case has been updated on there. I should be looking for issued correct?

Yes it should say issued.. Have you received it yet?

Edited September 28, 2015 by GyH

[BIGJAVI08 4]

Nothing. I had to fly out by myself. I will be calling first thing tomorrow asking for an update.

[Jen VB 5]

Nothing. I had to fly out by myself. I will be calling first thing tomorrow asking for an update.

Are you checking the ustraveldocs site? We had our interview on 9/23 and his visa was issued today 9/28. On your approval paper it has the website to check.

[BIGJAVI08 4]

Still waiting for passport pickup. Interview was on 9/18 with approval. Any suggestions?

[trinaqueen 36]

Have you tried to use the ustraveldocs "provide feedback" option? Its on the same screen as scheduling and viewing your appointments. It looks like you can send them a message. I have no idea of how it works but wouldnt hurt to try.

[rms171 20]

Hi,

My fiancee has her appointment at the VAC this Thursday afternoon. I'm a little confused as to what she has to bring to this appointment? The DS-160 confimraton page says to only bring her passport, the I797 (NOA2), and proof we paid the visa fee. Is there anything else that must be brought with her?

Thanks,

A Nervous Petitioner

Michael