Hello, many thanks for your kind input..
I do not think READY status means the visa is done. It has been on READY since July, and I requested by passport back in September for some urgent need but there is no visa in it yet..
like most, the status ought to go from READY, to ADMIN PROCESS then finally ISSUED.
I mate who attended the interview on same day had his process that way in July.
I have involved a state senator to help advocate but still only get generic responses. Very many date updates but status remains same.
At the moment, my medical would’ve expired but no update from embassy