I had my interview yesterday, November 8th.
My appointment was scheduled for 8:15 AM, so I arrived at the consulate around 7:50. I was promptly let in, and the process began smoothly.
The first counter call was to submit my documents, the second was for biometrics, and finally, I had the interview. Everyone was professional and courteous from the guards to the officer conducting interview and the docs.
For the documents, my employer letter was a wet-signed original . However, it seemed they didn’t have a strict requirement, as there was no distinction made between a wet-signed letter and a printed copy sent by email.
This detail didn’t appear to be of particular interest to the officer collecting the paperwork.
The officer conducting the interview was especially kind, allowing us a moment to settle in as I had my 2-year-old with me. He even offered her a candy, which was a thoughtful gesture.
The interview itself was straightforward, with basic questions about my employer, position, and job responsibilities. We even chatted a bit about college football and the NFL, making the experience more relaxed.
Finally, he asked me to sign a letter stating that I would work for my employer once I received my visa. He then informed me that my visa was approved and `issued`and wished us the best for our time in the U.S.
As of now, my CEAC status still shows as "Ready," with the last update date of November 4th.
Any idea from ppl that have been through us processes to why this status is till ready and last updated on the Nov 4th?