Entering US after interview

[Kacey8361 87]

Ok, so I am In Alberta, going to be interviewing in Montreal, and then moving to Boston once everything is approved. 

 

For logistical purposes only, has anyone ever seen an instance where the interviewee is able to enter US a few days after interview. For me, this would make soooooooo much more sense, rather than flying 8 hours in the opposite direction, only to have to double back get to my place of landing. 

 

Thanks for the input everyone. 

[Canerican 242]

No, it took a good week or two to get the visa after approval. 

[purem4g1c 113]

2 hours ago, Kacey8361 said:

Ok, so I am In Alberta, going to be interviewing in Montreal, and then moving to Boston once everything is approved. 

 

For logistical purposes only, has anyone ever seen an instance where the interviewee is able to enter US a few days after interview. For me, this would make soooooooo much more sense, rather than flying 8 hours in the opposite direction, only to have to double back get to my place of landing. 

 

Thanks for the input everyone. 

I did my interview on Wednesday May 21, had my visa in hand on Friday May 23rd. So yes you could get it back very fast depending on how far you live from Montreal or wherever you set your "send" place when you filled out your DS-160.

[Kacey8361 87]

3 hours ago, purem4g1c said:

I did my interview on Wednesday May 21, had my visa in hand on Friday May 23rd. So yes you could get it back very fast depending on how far you live from Montreal or wherever you set your "send" place when you filled out your DS-160.

That’s incredible. I was just planning on ‘hotel-ing’ it for a few days while I wait - putting the ‘send to’ address as the hotels concierge. Would save me a boat load of money as flying 8 hrs home just for a few days then going allllllllll the way back when I can simply just book a flight/bus/bus or train straight to Boston. 

 

Thanks for the input

[NikLR 13,227]

It could take a few days, it could take a few weeks.  It's a bit of a dice roll really. 

[Kacey8361 87]

2 hours ago, NikLR said:

It could take a few days, it could take a few weeks.  It's a bit of a dice roll really. 

It’s true! Do you know if they offer you the option to pick up your passport when ready?

[NikLR 13,227]

35 minutes ago, Kacey8361 said:

It’s true! Do you know if they offer you the option to pick up your passport when ready?

No you have to have it couriered to a location.  

[Kacey8361 87]

13 minutes ago, NikLR said:

No you have to have it couriered to a location.  

Thank you for your insights! 

[purem4g1c 113]

9 hours ago, Kacey8361 said:

That’s incredible. I was just planning on ‘hotel-ing’ it for a few days while I wait - putting the ‘send to’ address as the hotels concierge. Would save me a boat load of money as flying 8 hrs home just for a few days then going allllllllll the way back when I can simply just book a flight/bus/bus or train straight to Boston. 

 

Thanks for the input

If you we're born INSIDE of Canada, with no problems on your record, you will probably get your visa back very fast. If you we're born OUTSIDE of Canada it could take quite awhile to get your passport back.

Edited July 3, 2019 by purem4g1c

[Kacey8361 87]

13 minutes ago, purem4g1c said:

If you we're born INSIDE of Canada, with no problems on your record, you will probably get your visa back very fast. If you we're born OUTSIDE of Canada it could take quite awhile to get your passport back.

That’s good to know. I’m a born & raised Canadian with a “good girl” Record 🙌🏻