Saudi-I-Arabia Riyadh US Embassy - Interview Wait Time

[Shanirani 0]

I recently moved to Riyadh for work from USA. I have filed a CR1 for my wife who is currently in Pakistan and waiting for her interview in Islamabad US embassy. Current wait time for interview there is 24 months after NVC DQ’s your application. I wanted to see if I can move her case to Riyadh US embassy. I wanted to know if the wait time for interview is quicker here or it also takes years after DQ from NVC. Any help will be appreciated.  

[Ontarkie 14,628]

~~Moved to Embassy and Consulate Discussion, from DCF~~

[powerpuff 6,748]

I’m pretty sure the wait is shorter but she will have to show residency/long term visa to ask for a transfer. Can she get such visa/residency in Saudi Arabia through your work visa? 

[Shanirani 0]

No I was thinking to get a visit visa for her. It’s inexpensive to live in Saudi compared to other places 

[appleblossom 3,411]

34 minutes ago, Shanirani said:

No I was thinking to get a visit visa for her. It’s inexpensive to live in Saudi compared to other places 

 

A visit visa wouldn't usually be enough - most consulates want proof of residency to avoid 'consulate shopping'. So if she moves to be with you and is resident in SA, then you can ask to transfer your case there, but I wouldn't expect the request to be granted if she's only visiting you for a short period of time. 

 

Good luck. 

Edited June 11, 2024 by appleblossom

[Ayesha Riaz 0]

Can the case be transferred to Riyadh embassy if the person whose case is to be transferred was born in SaudiArabia but currently doesn't have the resident visa?