Timeline for Receiving Passport After Final Interview

[Hannahl4211 42]

6 hours ago, chriskrichardson said:

Hi all! A little nervous about the impending lockdown and its impact on getting my passport back...

 

Embassy interview and approved: Wednesday 28 October

Status to administrative processing: Monday 02 November (3 working days after interview)

Status to issued: Tuesday 03 November (1 working day after administrative processing)

 

Is it reasonable to expect an update from the courier, later today, so that I can collect my passport, tomorrow? 

 

For reference: I selected to pickup from a nearby depot. 

 

Thanks!

I had my interview yesterday at 10am and my visa was on its way to me by 1pm today!!! I would definitely say tomorrow you will get an email to pick it up! 

[Adrenb3 8]

7 hours ago, chriskrichardson said:

Hi all! A little nervous about the impending lockdown and its impact on getting my passport back...

 

Embassy interview and approved: Wednesday 28 October

Status to administrative processing: Monday 02 November (3 working days after interview)

Status to issued: Tuesday 03 November (1 working day after administrative processing)

 

Is it reasonable to expect an update from the courier, later today, so that I can collect my passport, tomorrow? 

 

For reference: I selected to pickup from a nearby depot. 

 

Thanks!

Yes! You should be fine and should receive it tomorrow at the depot! Lucky you (and we) got in there before lockdown! 

[ir1cr12021 6]

Update: got an email yesterday and picked up from the depot this morning! 7 calendar days after my interview. Hooray!

Edited November 4, 2020 by chriskrichardson

[RadChan 84]

Hi everyone, 

 

Just an update - I had my interview Tuesday the 17th at 11:30am and received my passport and visa back to my house in London at 9.30am on Thursday the 19th November. So, just a hair under 48 hours! 

[samoajoel 15]

Hi

I had my interview Monday 16th of November.

Administrative processing 17th.

Issued 18th.

Delivered to my home address today ( 19th ).

 

Very happy it was so quick. 

Flying out tomorrow ! 

 

 

[RadChan 84]

10 minutes ago, samoajoel said:

Hi

I had my interview Monday 16th of November.

Administrative processing 17th.

Issued 18th.

Delivered to my home address today ( 19th ).

 

Very happy it was so quick. 

Flying out tomorrow ! 

 

 

Wow - did you book your flights after getting the passport back or before? If was very brave if before, but glad it worked out for you!

[samoajoel 15]

3 minutes ago, RadChan said:

Wow - did you book your flights after getting the passport back or before? If was very brave if before, but glad it worked out for you!

No I booked them as soon as it arrived. 

[RadChan 84]

4 minutes ago, samoajoel said:

No I booked them as soon as it arrived. 

Wow! I considered doing that but ended up booking it as soon as the interview was scheduled, so about 6 weeks in advance, but I left an 8 day gap after my interview. I wanted to get the cheap tickets as soon as I could! 

 

Good luck with it all! Can you let us know what your experience is like flying out during lockdown but this side of the pond and the other?

[samoajoel 15]

On 11/19/2020 at 8:48 AM, RadChan said:

Wow! I considered doing that but ended up booking it as soon as the interview was scheduled, so about 6 weeks in advance, but I left an 8 day gap after my interview. I wanted to get the cheap tickets as soon as I could! 

 

Good luck with it all! Can you let us know what your experience is like flying out during lockdown but this side of the pond and the other?

Update.

I flew from Heathrow to Chicago on United airlines on Friday 20th.

At check-in there are US immigration or CBP agents checking documents. I provided the Visa (printed in my passport), my marriage certificate and a photo copy of my wife's  US passport.  They were happy with that and it didn't take very long.

 

The airport was quite and the flight was almost empty, maybe 20-30 people on a  787!, the nearest person to me was 4 rows in front.

 

At customs in Chicago there was no queue. I was told to skip the automated machines and go straight to booth were the Customs and Border Patrol agents sits. I handed over the passport with the visa in. it. He checked a few things on his computer for a couple of mins, then asked me to sit in a waiting room. I had only been sat down for about 2 mins when another agent came out and gave my my passport back and told my I was free to go.  The whole process took less than 10 mins.  No one took the  CD I had been given with my  visa.

 

I hope you all have a similarly straight forward experience.

 

 

Edited November 23, 2020 by samoajoel

[RadChan 84]

2 minutes ago, samoajoel said:

Update.

I flew from Heathrow to Chicago on United airlines on Friday 20th.

At check-in there are US immigration or CBP agents checking documents. I provided the Visa (printed in my passport), my marriage certificate and a photo copy of my wife's  US passport.  They were happy with that and it didn't take very long.

 

The airport was quite and the flight was almost empty, maybe 20-30 people on a  787!, the nearest person to me was 4 rows in front.

 

At customs in Chicago there was no queue. I was told to skip the automated machines and go straight to booth were the Customs and Border Patrol agents sits. I handed over the passport with the visa in. it. He checked a few things on his computer for a couple of mins, then asked me to sit in a waiting room. I had only been sat down for about 2 mins when another agent came out and gave my my passport back and told my I was free to go.  The whole process took less than 10 mins.  No one took the  CD I had been given with my  visa.

 

I hope you all have a similarly straight forward experience.

 

 

Thanks for the update, and I am glad it went smoothly for you! 

 

Excuse my ignorance, but what does CD mean in this context?

 

Also - were you given any advice or info re getting your PR card? I heard they apply for it for you when you arrive! Thanks

[samoajoel 15]

Just now, RadChan said:

Thanks for the update, and I am glad it went smoothly for you! 

 

Excuse my ignorance, but what does CD mean in this context?

 

Also - were you given any advice or info re getting your PR card? I heard they apply for it for you when you arrive! Thanks

CD- I got a compact disc back with my passport ,  It has my name, DOB , age, and case number on it . I assumed I had to hand it over at customs but no one wanted it. I think it my have my documents on it but maybe they were able to access them all without the CD.

 

PR- nope, I  asked able if my entry into the USA  would trigger my Social Security number/card being sent out  because that's my more immediate concern.  While she was friendly the CBP agent was a bit none committal and I got the impression she didn't really know ( or perhaps care). 

 

[RadChan 84]

2 minutes ago, samoajoel said:

CD- I got a compact disc back with my passport ,  It has my name, DOB , age, and case number on it . I assumed I had to hand it over at customs but no one wanted it. I think it my have my documents on it but maybe they were able to access them all without the CD.

 

PR- nope, I  asked able if my entry into the USA  would trigger my Social Security number/card being sent out  because that's my more immediate concern.  While she was friendly the CBP agent was a bit none committal and I got the impression she didn't really know ( or perhaps care). 

 

Ahhh.... yes, I wondered if you got an actual CD but I have never heard of this before! 

 

Yeah I am also concerned about SSN, but I heard it gets sent to you within a few weeks of entering if you checked the box on your application form initially. I guess I will ask again about both! I hope both come quickly!

[Wuozopo 4,293]

4 hours ago, samoajoel said:

CD- I got a compact disc back with my passport ,  It has my name, DOB , age, and case number on it . I assumed I had to hand it over at customs but no one wanted it. I think it my have my documents on it but maybe they were able to access them all without the CD.

The CD is your chest X-ray from the medical. Nobody in immigration wants to see it. The clinic has no need for it so passes it on to you when you have your interview appointment.