Bad NEWS, for anyone who filed visa, recently!!!

[Lily Rose 4]

Yes, it is different. Including passport collection; some to be collected at embassy, some at pick up point (courier service).

[Lily Rose 4]

Monday I contacted the embassy then sent an email request. I just can't believe I'm left hanging now for a 3 day weekend and postponing the wedding

Same here, 3 days off, they will resume on Monday. So will we get any update during the weekend like they mentioned, to clear backlogs during weekend?

Sorry that your wedding date is not fixed during this difficult time.

[dizzdemey 31]

Same here, 3 days off, they will resume on Monday. So will we get any update during the weekend like they mentioned, to clear backlogs during weekend?

Sorry that your wedding date is not fixed during this difficult time.

Thank you!!! Ugh I dread this 3 day weekend now!!!

[tarzan31 27]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

That message is standard. "Issued" means your passport has left the building. I'm so happy for you!

Issued may depend on Embassy, Ours is Guatemala and issued means sent to be printed. I live chatted with them tonight, and the passport is still at the Embassy. They stated that right now , they have such a backlog to actually print it may be another week before it is sent to courier. Was told ALL embassies are closed Friday and Saturday in observance of Independence Day. I know at least Guatemala NEVER works on Sundays.

Edited July 3, 2015 by tarzan31

[jayjayhas 1]

Just got my Loomis Waybill #!!! I was hoping it would come in today and now so pumped!!!
​time to pack and get back to my husband!

[lee&zaka 1]

just recived email from loomis carrier

Dose anyone know if DHL is open tomorrow july 3?

and email says it can take up to 1 or 2 business day's so it can go threw there process and can be ready for pick up

what are they thinking we already have been waiting long enough

I want my husban home

[SantyAndAllie 155]

Issued may depend on Embassy, Ours is Guatemala and issued means sent to be printed. I live chatted with them tonight, and the passport is still at the Embassy. They stated that right now , they have such a backlog to actually print it may be another week before it is sent to courier. Was told ALL embassies are closed Friday and Saturday in observance of Independence Day. I know at least Guatemala NEVER works on Sundays.

Our consulate will be open tomorrow, so I'm not sure if EVERY consulate follows EVERY US federal holiday.

[Shauneg 762]

Our consulate will be open tomorrow, so I'm not sure if EVERY consulate follows EVERY US federal holiday.

They do, I think they're openit's because of the software problem. Good for you, bad for them, but I bet they'll be making some cash working on a Federal Holiday.

[AC SQRD 3]

Just got my Loomis Waybill #!!! I was hoping it would come in today and now so pumped!!!

​time to pack and get back to my husband!

Congrats! Thats great news, you're finally almost done your journey. My wife also had her interview in MTL on Jun16, just wondering when your status changed from "Ready" to "Issued" and by chance are waybill numbers the same as your NVC case number?

[SantyAndAllie 155]

They do, I think they're openit's because of the software problem. Good for you, bad for them, but I bet they'll be making some cash working on a Federal Holiday.

So, disregard that last post. We were told by a consulate worker yesterday that he would work on our case 'tomorrow'. My fiance even said "are you open tomorrow?" to which he said yes. Well, he lied. That guy was an idiot because they ARE closed, and now we get to spend the 4th of July apart. Not happy.

[canadagirl89 8]

Congrats! Thats great news, you're finally almost done your journey. My wife also had her interview in MTL on Jun16, just wondering when your status changed from "Ready" to "Issued" and by chance are waybill numbers the same as your NVC case number?

jayjayhas status changed on the 29th I believe. We were at the consulate together on the 16th and my status changed yesterday.

Zirq who had an interview on the 17th also had a status change yesterday afternoon. We all interviewed at MTL.

[Lily Rose 4]

So, disregard that last post. We were told by a consulate worker yesterday that he would work on our case 'tomorrow'. My fiance even said "are you open tomorrow?" to which he said yes. Well, he lied. That guy was an idiot because they ARE closed, and now we get to spend the 4th of July apart. Not happy.

Yep, I think all US embassies get 3 day off this week. Just ridiculous how they lie to people just to make people calm down maybe, no idea their intentions are. Just like on their Facebook page they pacify us by telling "we are working over the weekend to clear the backlogs".. Cheap lollipop.

[jayjayhas 1]

Congrats! Thats great news, you're finally almost done your journey. My wife also had her interview in MTL on Jun16, just wondering when your status changed from "Ready" to "Issued" and by chance are waybill numbers the same as your NVC case number?

Hi!!

Canada girl is right, we interviewed together

My status changed to issued on 29th, late last night I got two emails from Loomis and JUST 2 MINUTES AGO Loomis here in Calgary, AB Canada just called to tell me my passport is ready for pickup!!

It took less than a day from loomis telling me to me getting passport in hand. Getting ready and heading to get my passport FINALLY

[lee&zaka 1]

DHL was open today my husban has his visa in hand

my baby is coming home

[Shauneg 762]

Yep, I think all US embassies get 3 day off this week. Just ridiculous how they lie to people just to make people calm down maybe, no idea their intentions are. Just like on their Facebook page they pacify us by telling "we are working over the weekend to clear the backlogs".. Cheap lollipop.

The guy probably didn't realize it when he said it, bad choice of words. I've said tomorrow before and meant the next workday. What facebook page says they're working this weekend? They said that last week and most were open, some couldn't be.