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Hello all - my final update about the speed of receiving a visa, from approval to passport in hand.
 
- 08 May 2024 - 08.00 visa interview
- 08 May 2024 - 09.30 interview complete, verbal approval given
- 08 May 2024 - 17.00 CEAC tracker changes from 'Ready' to 'Administrative Processing'
- 09 May 2024 - 10.00 CEAC tracker changes from 'Administrative Processing' to 'Issued'
- 10 May 2024 - 10.05 DX tracking number received via email
- 13 May 2024 - 07.00 SMS received informing me that my passport is ready for pickup at the DX Office
- 13 May 2024 - 09.45 passport in hand
 
My flight is tomorrow. I hope that this is useful to people in the future, as this forum was useful to me. Best of luck all.

Hello all - my final update about the speed of receiving a visa, from approval to passport in hand.
 
- 08 May 2024 - 08.00 visa interview
- 08 May 2024 - 09.30 interview complete, verbal approval given
- 08 May 2024 - 17.00 CEAC tracker changes from 'Ready' to 'Administrative Processing'
- 09 May 2024 - 10.00 CEAC tracker changes from 'Administrative Processing' to 'Issued'
- 10 May 2024 - 10.05 DX tracking number received via email
- 13 May 2024 - 07.00 SMS received informing me that my passport is ready for pickup at the DX Office
- 13 May 2024 - 09.45 passport in hand
 
My flight is tomorrow. I hope that this is useful to people in the future, as this forum was useful to me. Best of luck all.

I can't edit my post or reply anymore, so I'll also add this additional comment - I haven't received any emails about any of this up to the delivery notification (which is an email). The only way for me to check the status was to manually submit a case check on the CEAC page. I also haven't received any emails from the US Embassy in London post-interview.
 
A quick update - I received my DX tracking number at 10.05 on 10 May 2024 (Friday, today). The link now says that it's awaiting pickup, and initially showed today's date as the expected date. A few minutes ago it changed to Monday 13 May 2024.
 
This is being delivered directly to the DX collection point on Chancery Lane, London. I'm currently anticipating picking this up on Tuesday morning.

An update for any that are interested - my interview was wrapped up at around 09.30. At 15.00 my status was still 'ready', and now at 17.00 it's moved to administrative processing. 
 
Of course it's important to bear in mind that the official wait is 2 weeks, but an interesting note from the description for admin processing:
 
> If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days

Mine went to Admin Processing (very briefly - for about 2 hours!), then approved, then issued. Then details of the shipping, once it had been sent, although I'd had that from the courier already by that point. 
 
Mine was interview on the Monday afternoon, passport delivered Thursday morning. No idea on how long it takes for collection though as every case I've seen has had it delivered. That was last year, London, EB case.
 
HTH, good luck. 

I honestly can't remember I'm afraid. But if you don't see it don't worry, you may not even notice it - the only one to look for really is 'issued' as then you know it's been printed and is in your passport.
 
Good luck. 

I just went through this process. 
 
- If you're missing vaccinations they can give you some onsite. For example, I didn't have the Hep B vaccine (it's a 3 course vaccination). They gave me the first shot, charged me for it (I think it was like £40?), said I should continue it when I move, but the single shot onsite satisfies the requirement.
- Varicella - they will ask you if you had chicken pox as a child. They do not request further evidence beyond verbal confirmation & you checking a box in the form.
- You need to privately get the COVID vaccine before you arrive for the medical. They do not offer that vaccination at the clinic. This is what they send at the top of your booking confirmation for the medical:
 
PLEASE NOTE:  From the 01st April 2024 the COVID-19 vaccination can be obtained privately for anyone aged 12 years or above and therefore will be required for your Visa Application. You can find your nearest clinic here: https://pharmadoctor.co.uk/patient/service/covid-vaccination Or can go to our London clinic here: https://fleetstreetclinic.com/services/wellness-vaccinations/covid-vaccine/