VISA interview tomorrow - who else?

[robbert000 2]

Thanks everyone for the warm congrats....

Does anyone know how long it will take for my passport to come back with the visa? In the embassy they say up to 10 days or something, but I see a lot of people that have it within a week..

Just wondering, so I can schedule my flight

Also, just to make sure, I read somewhere I receive some sort of envelope that I'm not supposed to open.. Is this accurate?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

You receive your entire immigration file in a sealed envelope...petition, London paper work, medical results. You hand carry it to the US and turn it in at POE, where it is opened and processed. It goes into a central storage until you file for AOS, then gets matched up with your AOS file.

Wait to book your flight unless gambling is fun to you.

[robbert000 2]

Lol... well I like to gamble every now and then :-)...

I was just thinking either the 21st or the 28th I should well have my paperwork back right? :-)

[Pheebs1201 269]

I would wait until the visa is in hand. The price won't change that much in the meantime I shouldn't imagine. You never know with these things, not worth the risk of booking a flight in my opinion.

[robbert000 2]

Just checked the CEAC website and it now shows...

U.S. Department of State
NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Issued

Application ID or Case Number: LND2014XXXXXX xx LND

Case Creation Date: 04-Feb-2015
Status Updated Date: 05-Feb-2015

Your visa is in final processing. If you have not received it in more than 10 working days, please see the webpage for contact information of the embassy or consulate where you submitted your application.

Is there a way for me to check the status with the courier or something, I havent received any emails or something as of yet.

Edited February 5, 2015 by robbert000

[Pheebs1201 269]

Just checked the CEAC website and it now shows...

Is there a way for me to check the status with the courier or something, I havent received any emails or something as of yet.

The courier will email you in the next couple of days.

[robbert000 2]

Visa in hands

Flight booked for this Saturday, point of entry: Detroit airport.

Delta even upgraded me to business class

[TheAndies 50]

Visa in hands

Flight booked for this Saturday, point of entry: Detroit airport.

Delta even upgraded me to business class

Amazing!!! Congratulations!!!

[Pheebs1201 269]

Visa in hands

Flight booked for this Saturday, point of entry: Detroit airport.

Delta even upgraded me to business class

Wonderful news! Congrats!

[-Shana- 152]

Visa in hands

Flight booked for this Saturday, point of entry: Detroit airport.

Delta even upgraded me to business class

Congrats!

Did you get upgraded for no extra cost?! Because that would be a miracle.

[robbert000 2]

Haha thanks.

And yes no cost, just because they heard I was in my way of getting married.

Now I have to admit that I'm diamond with Skymiles because of my work milage accrued..

And I had to pay 65 British pounds as a luxury tax here in the UK but that's it.

[Pheebs1201 269]

Did you have yours delivered or did you pick it up? Am I right in thinking it took seven days to get your passport back after the interview? Thanks!

[robbert000 2]

I picked it up from the courier, since their building is only 2.5 miles away from my home.

And yes, from my interview date until the passport was with the courier took 7 days (5 business days)...

[-Shana- 152]

Haha thanks.

And yes no cost, just because they heard I was in my way of getting married.

Now I have to admit that I'm diamond with Skymiles because of my work milage accrued..

And I had to pay 65 British pounds as a luxury tax here in the UK but that's it.

I am so...so jealous. It's my dream to fly business class on an international flight...I think I could actually SLEEP in those chairs!

P.S. Thanks for writing a review on your interview! I know I've already read loads but I still like to see how it goes for people/how long it takes .

Edited February 11, 2015 by shana.mike

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I upgraded once based on gold status. They brought so much fine food and treats, that I finally had drop out of the food to get some sleep. I totally missed breakfast and begged for a gulp of coffee when they woke me to get the seat upright for landing. Nice!

Once my fiancé was flying over on Christmas Day. The airport was insane with flight delays and over bookings. Angry people were giving the gate attendants hell. My fiancé, who is so thoughtful, bought a box of fine chocolates and gave it to the ladies saying he was so sorry they had to spend Christmas dealing with rude people. She took his boarding pass and gave him a first class seat assignment back.