pears

Hi all,
Went for my b2 visa in London ( I am a British Citizen) on April 6th 2009, I was granted the visa and had no problems, no administrative processing needed.
My question is:

I read on the website that it takes 38 days to get the interview which I have done, then it takes 3-5 days processing.

I was told when I went for the interview that I will receive it by courier WITHIN 7 weeks.

Whats the deal? I still haven't received it, is there a back up processing them in London?

I'd like to visit the US soon....

Thanks to all to answer

crg

Which country were you born in?

meauxna

And why do you think you have no administrative processing?
(that usually takes place after the interview)

pears

The Officer told me none was needed and that I was granted the visa.

I am English/British born here in England

pears

Born here in England

meauxna

hmm, so why didn't you ask then why it would be 7 weeks vs 3-5 days? They'd be in the best position to tell you!

Maybe it's just CYA language? I'm 99% sure they run at least one more check after the interview, for everyone.

pears

Oh I didn't know they did checks again after they tell you yes.

To be honest this is my first time visiting the US and going thru all of this.
The people at the embassy make you nervous....and to tell you the truth, I don't want to jinx anything by asking questions.

I was just wondering when anyone thought I might receive it.

crg

Maybe you share a name with someone who is bad....

pears

LOL I hope not!!! God Forbid!!

hopefully more people will read this and maybe have an idea....

My surname isn't that popular of name

Cheers to you !! For your brilliant answers

Ray

Did you pay the courier company ...if so ..try them ...

pears

I tried the courier, nothing yet.

meauxna

Oh, we're all nice once you get over here, don't worry.
It's always nerve-wracking to do

Why did you apply for a visa? Is it a special trip?

ian-mstm

Why would you need a B2 visa? Are you ineligible to use the VWP?

Ian

pears

Aww, thanks for making me feel a bit better, I am sure everyone is nice as I have heard.

I need the b2 visa because I would like to stay more then the 3 month visa waiver.

I am planning to visit lots of place in america, I have everything planned out, starting in New York and working myself thru every state possible.

Then after visiting all the places I would like, I will head back to New York to go back home to England and finish getting my Masters.

I just wanted to this while I still could and while I have the money to do so. When I come back to England and go to complete my Masters, then money will be tough for a while, so hence, the trip now.....LOL

I am a bit nervous about it all but yet very excited.
You are all very sweet on here, are all Americans as nice as you guys???

Maybe the Embassy is backed up in getting the visas out??

pears

I am but like I wrote in my last post, I ould like to travel the states and possibly stay abit longer than the 3 months they give you, I dont think that would be enough time to see all of America.