Expedited Immigrant Visa in Bangkok

[beijingjim 2]

So after many weeks of hard work, I was able to get them to expedite the processing of the case.

I physically appeared in person and spoke with a consular officer in regards to the case.

Because they requested me to provide airline tickets, proof of a job, and proof of my wifes pregnancy at 7 months, they decided to expedite the case.

So shortly after I talk to them, the case changes from Administrative Processing to Ready. Then it said "Administrative Processing" again. Now it say's issued as of today.

My question is this. They know my flight leaves on August 31st, at 3:30 pm. Today is friday and it was issued today. To me it seems like I will need to be changing my flight?

Would this seem to be correct? Could some way I get it sooner? Should I change my flights now, or wait to see?

Thanks,

Jim

[tysonrocky 7]

You're most likely going to have to change flights, it changed to 'issued' today... it's already end of the business day, who knows if your passport is sent out,.. might've got stamped but still sitting in the embassy.. who knows. Too close to call.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to General Immigration-Related Discussion.

[Boiler 45,558]

I agree, you may be lucky, what notice do you need to give on the tickets?

[beijingjim 2]

i see that today the case did not update it still says issued. i live about 5 miles from the embassy. when do you think i will receive it? i cancelled my tickets and will book again with visa in hand. i had to buy the tickets the 221g required it. it wasnt optional. they say 7 to 10 days is this right or could it be sooner?

thanks

[tysonrocky 7]

if you live 5 miles away from embassy, why didn't you just ask to pick it up instead?

[beijingjim 2]

I asked on every email i sent them. no response. i thought i read somewhere you can no longer pick them up in person? you have to make arrangements with rong muang post office.