How long will I wait after 'waiver' interview

[Busa1400 9]

Morning All,

 

I have been to the American Embassy in London and had an interview to renew my waiver visa. I had a conviction 20 years ago.

 

My last application was successful first time and I received a 5 year visa, and I was told this time that they would recommend that it was renewed.

 

I was handed back my Passport and Docs and told that they would be in touch once it had been considered.

 

I seem to remember this being the case before - but cant remember the process or how long it takes - can anyone help

 

Cheers

 

mick 

 

 

[appleblossom 2,482]

Another forum I'm on has a timeline thread, seems to be about 4-6 months from interview to passport back.

 

HTH.

[Busa1400 9]

Thankyou - most appreciated 

[Busa1400 9]

Just a quick update - can anyone say howe long it is from interview to them asking for your passport ? especially on a waiver renewal ? 

[Busa1400 9]

Morning All,

 

I have been interviewed at the American Embassy for a renewal of my Visa Waiver and told that it would be recommended to be renewed.

 

I was handed back my Passport and understand that my application along with the recommendation goes to Homeland Security, they assess and then once passed the American Embassy requests my passport and the Visa is put in.

 

I was interviewed about 4 weeks ago - am I right in my assumptions (I cant remember process from last time accurately but believe this is it ) and is there anyway to check progress ? 

 

Thankyou 

[Boiler 45,467]

You can ask the Consulate but obviously far too early now.

[Ban Hammer 13,333]

related threads merged.
do not start multiple threads on the same subject.

[Busa1400 9]

Just for the sake of completeness 

 

My Interview at London Embassy was on 15th June 2023

 

I received an email that went into Spam 5th January 2024 stated approved and passport requested for Visa

[millefleur 5,046]

1 hour ago, Busa1400 said:

I received an email that went into Spam 5th January 2024 stated approved and passport requested for Visa

Good reminder for everyone to watch their spam folders in case something from USCIS or the embassy/consulate winds up in there.

[John1942 0]

Thanks so much for the info, I am just on 6 months waiting after refusal, should win appeal like last time and send passport back.

interview was 24 Oct 23, was told could be six months , getting nervous now as I go to Greece in 2 months time and they might still have my passport if I send it back , been checking spam folder everyday haha

[Busa1400 9]

I was like you - getting nervous, wondering why it was taking so long, etc - then, out of the blue, it arrived.

 

The turnaround from sending my passport back for the visa was really quick - less than a week

 

But equally, you have 3 months after approval to send your passport back for the visa, so if it is tight, maybe go to Greece first, then send it in. 

[John1942 0]

On 4/18/2024 at 10:01 PM, Busa1400 said:

I was like you - getting nervous, wondering why it was taking so long, etc - then, out of the blue, it arrived.

 

The turnaround from sending my passport back for the visa was really quick - less than a week

 

But equally, you have 3 months after approval to send your passport back for the visa, so if it is tight, maybe go to Greece first, then send it in. 

Thanks so much , very helpful indeed, can I ask how you know it’s three months? Is that in the email you get? Feel much better knowing I can go away and still ( fingers crossed ) get my visa.

thanks again

[Busa1400 9]

Yes I am sure it is - you get a good period of time to send it off - but it is quick turnaround 

[John1942 0]

Thanks again for the help, would love to know the exact timeframe just to put mine and my girlfriends' minds at rest, but good to know it could be few months before I need to send it back.

So happy I found this forum!!

I will keep you posted don't worry.

 

John

[John1942 0]

Hi All,

 

Update: I had an email from US Embassy on 14 June asking me to send my passport in for Visa Issuance, further to the reply I got in this thread you DO NOT GET 3 MONTHS to send it back but 30 DAYS, also it has go by DX Courier.

You take your passport to a DX Courier site and they send it back to the Embassy in London, I sent mine last Monday 24 June, they said it will take 7/10 days to get back, I will get another email telling me to collect it.

I will let you know when I get it.

I waited almost 8 months from interview to sending passport back for my B1/B2 Visa, hope this helps someone

 

 

Edited June 29 by John1942