Consulate delays

[OfficialGreenT 0]

Hi everyone,

 

This may be a long shot but here goes:

The Amsterdam consulate is doing medicals after interviews, and, per the consular officer, my visa approval is contingent only on the medical coming through (everything was a-okay). They told me that once they receive the medical they'll send me an e-mail with instructions on how to courier my passport to them. My medical was done and uploaded a while ago, but the consulate is taking it's merry time (as they seem to be with everything) to send out a simple e-mail. Are there any Dutchies who've gone through the same process and can share the courier instructions with me?

 

Thanks,

 

T

[Crazy Cat 41,898]

I would ask the consulate for instructions.  I would not send my passport until the Consulate requests it.

[OfficialGreenT 0]

Anyone else dealing with delays in the consulate's handling of their case post-interview? I had my interview two weeks ago, medical the same week (approved and transmitted to consulate immediately), was told I would be sent instructions on how to courier my passport to the consulate immediately after completion of the medical. Since then, crickets... For almost two weeks I've had no replies to email sent or calls. Anyone else going through similar stuff with their CR-1/IR-1?

[Boiler 45,549]

Normally they keep your passport.

[OfficialGreenT 0]

Just now, Boiler said:

Normally they keep your passport.

I'm aware, but since my medical couldn't be scheduled any earlier than the visa interview (interview was expedited) they gave it back to me until after the medical. Hence the courier thing.

[Redie 124]

41 minutes ago, OfficialGreenT said:

Anyone else dealing with delays in the consulate's handling of their case post-interview? I had my interview two weeks ago, medical the same week (approved and transmitted to consulate immediately), was told I would be sent instructions on how to courier my passport to the consulate immediately after completion of the medical. Since then, crickets... For almost two weeks I've had no replies to email sent or calls. Anyone else going through similar stuff with their CR-1/IR-1?

Sorry you are going through this. Did you get a 221g?  I have been waiting since 11/02. My medical was submitted to the consulate 11/04 and I still have  not received my visa. I am at the 10 week mark. I have only had 2 updates. One was on 11/04 when they received my medical and the last update was 12/30.
 

Did you look to see if your case was updated or if they received your medical?  Their response time to emails is very slow to say the least!  When you do get a response it is usually a very generic reply. There  are quite a few of us in this situation.  

[OfficialGreenT 0]

12 minutes ago, Redie said:

Sorry you are going through this. Did you get a 221g?

I did, green piece of paper saying they still need the medical. Consular officer told me everything looked great and that once the medical was in they would issue the visa.

13 minutes ago, Redie said:

I have been waiting since 11/02. My medical was submitted to the consulate 11/04 and I still have  not received my visa. I am at the 10 week mark. I have only had 2 updates. One was on 11/04 when they received my medical and the last update was 12/30.

That's horrible. What a joke of a government/system, makes me feel real welcome! Anyway, where have you gone for updates? The online scheduling system provides only options to reschedule the courier delivery (home or depot) but no updates of any kind. They refer to CEAC which just says the case is "in Amsterdam".

15 minutes ago, Redie said:

Did you look to see if your case was updated or if they received your medical?

Same question I guess, where do you think I could/should look?

 

Thanks!

[JeanneAdil 6,514]

9 minutes ago, OfficialGreenT said:

I did, green piece of paper saying they still need the medical. Consular officer told me everything looked great and that once the medical was in they would issue the visa.

That's horrible. What a joke of a government/system, makes me feel real welcome! Anyway, where have you gone for updates? The online scheduling system provides only options to reschedule the courier delivery (home or depot) but no updates of any kind. They refer to CEAC which just says the case is "in Amsterdam".

Same question I guess, where do you think I could/should look?

 

Thanks!

https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

 

if it says Refused do not worry / that is what they are posting now while cases are in AP 

only thing that will matter is denied or approved or issued (when they have your passport)

[Redie 124]

7 minutes ago, OfficialGreenT said:

I did, green piece of paper saying they still need the medical. Consular officer told me everything looked great and that once the medical was in they would issue the visa.

That's horrible. What a joke of a government/system, makes me feel real welcome! Anyway, where have you gone for updates? The online scheduling system provides only options to reschedule the courier delivery (home or depot) but no updates of any kind. They refer to CEAC which just says the case is "in Amsterdam".

Same question I guess, where do you think I could/should look?

 

Thanks!

 It is a cruel joke. I was told the same thing that as soon as medical was received my visa would be issued max 2-3 weeks! This is  the link where you can find status updates. https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx. 
 

 I will keep you updated!
 

[OfficialGreenT 0]

3 minutes ago, Redie said:

This is  the link where you can find status updates. https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx. 

Thanks! That's indeed where I've been checking. Is this also where an update shows up once they receive the medical?

[Redie 124]

18 minutes ago, OfficialGreenT said:

Thanks! That's indeed where I've been checking. Is this also where an update shows up once they receive the medical?

Yes it is! If your case has not been updated, I would send an email specifically asking them if they are in receipt of your medical. Generally, when you ask a specific question you will get a specific answer to that question. Put URGENT on the subject line along with your case # and beneficiary name. Good luck!

[OfficialGreenT 0]

3 minutes ago, Redie said:

Yes it is! If your case has not been updated, I would send an email specifically asking them if they are in receipt of your medical. Generally, when you ask a specific question you will get a specific answer to that question. Put URGENT on the subject line along with your case # and beneficiary name. Good luck!

Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[Redie 124]

1 minute ago, OfficialGreenT said:

Thanks so much 🙏🏻

You are so welcome! 

[Chancy 6,241]

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[yvonme 124]

10 hours ago, OfficialGreenT said:

Anyone else dealing with delays in the consulate's handling of their case post-interview? I had my interview two weeks ago, medical the same week (approved and transmitted to consulate immediately), was told I would be sent instructions on how to courier my passport to the consulate immediately after completion of the medical. Since then, crickets... For almost two weeks I've had no replies to email sent or calls. Anyone else going through similar stuff with their CR-1/IR-1?

Yes. Interview Dec 9. No visa update at all. I did receive replies from thy Sydney staff confirming all my documents were received and what normally takes 15 days to issue a visa is taking longer due to covid. 
 

I wonder if they take long enough we’ll need a new medical.