Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Jun 2nd 2016, 6:40 am
#2926
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Visas to VISIT the US can get waivers, especially as, in your case, it was over 10 years ago, however you would NEVER get a visa to allow you to do any work in the US, that will never change, a drug offence is still a complete no-no if you want to get a work visa, unless you are someone like Mick Jagger.
A green card (immigrant visa) is the only thing he can't get with a drug conviction
Jun 2nd 2016, 7:05 am
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hope so. It is a non-immigrant visa I am after, and the visa I require is B1 to travel to the US for business travel. I am still working for the UK company. As far as I know, the B1 and B2 visa come as a package, so I would also be eligible for tourism, but it is the business travel visa I have applied for.
Jun 2nd 2016, 10:47 am
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Ian
Jun 2nd 2016, 11:05 am
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hello all,
This post is to gather some opinions more than anything.
I've been lurking on this thread for about 10 months. I never realised how long a visa could take before reading it. I booked a holiday to Florida in October 2015 and took the first available appointment for interview at the American Embassy in London which was December the 14th 2015. I was recommended for a Waiver and was told 6 months (much like many others in the thread).
Now I know it was never going to be bang on 6 months and it can take longer. For me the issue is slightly different to actually missing the flight date. My actual holiday is not until September the 16th (I booked well in advance to try and avoid this Visa wait.)
The issue is that I have to pay the balance of my holiday this month and I still haven't had the email. May the 30th was 24 weeks after interview, June 27th would be 28 weeks after interview, I will have to pay before that date.
32 weeks after interview is July 25th. These dates are well before I go on holiday. I'm assuming it will only take about 2 weeks to send the passport off and for it to be sent back, so ideally I'd need the visa to be with me 29th August which is week 37.
The opinions I am looking for are; should I pay the balance knowing that I will have up to week 37 to receive the visa? I have seen on here some wait times at around 28-32 weeks but not longer than that.
What are chances that at this point I can still be denied a visa and what are the chances of it not arriving by week 37? (I understand this is completely skeptical.)
Demographics - I am 23, with one conviction of assault (ABH). I have travelled to Florida roughly 12 times prior to this visa application.
I guess predominantly this is aimed at Ian, but I welcome any other experienced members to input.
Cheers,
Sam
This post is to gather some opinions more than anything.
I've been lurking on this thread for about 10 months. I never realised how long a visa could take before reading it. I booked a holiday to Florida in October 2015 and took the first available appointment for interview at the American Embassy in London which was December the 14th 2015. I was recommended for a Waiver and was told 6 months (much like many others in the thread).
Now I know it was never going to be bang on 6 months and it can take longer. For me the issue is slightly different to actually missing the flight date. My actual holiday is not until September the 16th (I booked well in advance to try and avoid this Visa wait.)
The issue is that I have to pay the balance of my holiday this month and I still haven't had the email. May the 30th was 24 weeks after interview, June 27th would be 28 weeks after interview, I will have to pay before that date.
32 weeks after interview is July 25th. These dates are well before I go on holiday. I'm assuming it will only take about 2 weeks to send the passport off and for it to be sent back, so ideally I'd need the visa to be with me 29th August which is week 37.
The opinions I am looking for are; should I pay the balance knowing that I will have up to week 37 to receive the visa? I have seen on here some wait times at around 28-32 weeks but not longer than that.
What are chances that at this point I can still be denied a visa and what are the chances of it not arriving by week 37? (I understand this is completely skeptical.)
Demographics - I am 23, with one conviction of assault (ABH). I have travelled to Florida roughly 12 times prior to this visa application.
I guess predominantly this is aimed at Ian, but I welcome any other experienced members to input.
Cheers,
Sam
Jun 2nd 2016, 12:23 pm
#2930
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Purpose of Form
If you are inadmissible to the United States and are seeking an immigrant visa, adjustment of status, certain nonimmigrant statuses or certain other immigration benefits, you must file this form to seek a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility. Please refer to the instructions to determine whether you should use this form.
Perhaps I am misunderstanding something here so any advice would be welcome.
Thanks
Newyork
Jun 2nd 2016, 1:14 pm
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Jun 2nd 2016, 1:19 pm
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Jun 2nd 2016, 1:32 pm
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Jun 2nd 2016, 8:56 pm
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hello all,
This post is to gather some opinions more than anything.
I've been lurking on this thread for about 10 months. I never realised how long a visa could take before reading it. I booked a holiday to Florida in October 2015 and took the first available appointment for interview at the American Embassy in London which was December the 14th 2015. I was recommended for a Waiver and was told 6 months (much like many others in the thread).
Now I know it was never going to be bang on 6 months and it can take longer. For me the issue is slightly different to actually missing the flight date. My actual holiday is not until September the 16th (I booked well in advance to try and avoid this Visa wait.)
The issue is that I have to pay the balance of my holiday this month and I still haven't had the email. May the 30th was 24 weeks after interview, June 27th would be 28 weeks after interview, I will have to pay before that date.
32 weeks after interview is July 25th. These dates are well before I go on holiday. I'm assuming it will only take about 2 weeks to send the passport off and for it to be sent back, so ideally I'd need the visa to be with me 29th August which is week 37.
The opinions I am looking for are; should I pay the balance knowing that I will have up to week 37 to receive the visa? I have seen on here some wait times at around 28-32 weeks but not longer than that.
What are chances that at this point I can still be denied a visa and what are the chances of it not arriving by week 37? (I understand this is completely skeptical.)
Demographics - I am 23, with one conviction of assault (ABH). I have travelled to Florida roughly 12 times prior to this visa application.
I guess predominantly this is aimed at Ian, but I welcome any other experienced members to input.
Cheers,
Sam
This post is to gather some opinions more than anything.
I've been lurking on this thread for about 10 months. I never realised how long a visa could take before reading it. I booked a holiday to Florida in October 2015 and took the first available appointment for interview at the American Embassy in London which was December the 14th 2015. I was recommended for a Waiver and was told 6 months (much like many others in the thread).
Now I know it was never going to be bang on 6 months and it can take longer. For me the issue is slightly different to actually missing the flight date. My actual holiday is not until September the 16th (I booked well in advance to try and avoid this Visa wait.)
The issue is that I have to pay the balance of my holiday this month and I still haven't had the email. May the 30th was 24 weeks after interview, June 27th would be 28 weeks after interview, I will have to pay before that date.
32 weeks after interview is July 25th. These dates are well before I go on holiday. I'm assuming it will only take about 2 weeks to send the passport off and for it to be sent back, so ideally I'd need the visa to be with me 29th August which is week 37.
The opinions I am looking for are; should I pay the balance knowing that I will have up to week 37 to receive the visa? I have seen on here some wait times at around 28-32 weeks but not longer than that.
What are chances that at this point I can still be denied a visa and what are the chances of it not arriving by week 37? (I understand this is completely skeptical.)
Demographics - I am 23, with one conviction of assault (ABH). I have travelled to Florida roughly 12 times prior to this visa application.
I guess predominantly this is aimed at Ian, but I welcome any other experienced members to input.
Cheers,
Sam
London interview - 16th December
Recommended for waiver and advised 6 month wait!!!!
Received 2 emails today at 15.59 to submit passport for visa issuance. I will send passport off courier tomorrow and let you know how long it takes to come back. So far 24 weeks gone.
Jun 2nd 2016, 10:00 pm
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Sam - quite right, Ian is the best one to answer this one and I can guess his reply, however, like you, I have been a lurker since starting my application and the site has been extremely useful. Just as a guide, my timeline is as follows.
London interview - 16th December
Recommended for waiver and advised 6 month wait!!!!
Received 2 emails today at 15.59 to submit passport for visa issuance. I will send passport off courier tomorrow and let you know how long it takes to come back. So far 24 weeks gone.
London interview - 16th December
Recommended for waiver and advised 6 month wait!!!!
Received 2 emails today at 15.59 to submit passport for visa issuance. I will send passport off courier tomorrow and let you know how long it takes to come back. So far 24 weeks gone.
The slightly unfortunate thing for me though is that I travel to Switzerland for a couple of days soon. I return 14th June though, so 15th June I'll be driving to my nearest courier drop-off. 30 days given to provide your passport so this should be fine.
Jun 2nd 2016, 10:08 pm
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
I have the same!! I was in London on the same day as you and have also received my 2 e-mails today. No statement on how long the visa is for though. Do I need to see the visa in my hands? I'm sure I've seen other people state the length of their visa when they have found out they have been given a visa?
The slightly unfortunate thing for me though is that I travel to Switzerland for a couple of days soon. I return 14th June though, so 15th June I'll be driving to my nearest courier drop-off. 30 days given to provide your passport so this should be fine.
The slightly unfortunate thing for me though is that I travel to Switzerland for a couple of days soon. I return 14th June though, so 15th June I'll be driving to my nearest courier drop-off. 30 days given to provide your passport so this should be fine.
Jun 2nd 2016, 11:17 pm
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Jun 3rd 2016, 7:29 am
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Although it was a pointless post for me in the end; like the two other guys in here that had applications in December, I too received my two emails yesterday, literally about 2 hours after I posted on this forum! How lucky!
So in summary for all you others;
Interview 14/12/15
Emails to submit passport 02/06/16
That's just under 25 weeks, so it does seem like the wait for these is going down!
Finally, may seem daft, but I've followed the instructions for the courier, it says to include any supporting documents but doesn't list any? Is this only for fresh applicants? It's my understanding that all I need to submit is my passport and the printed out courier certificate is that correct?
Thanks in advance and good luck to all you others waiting on their emails - they will come eventually!
Sam
P.S I will return to let you guys know how long the visa is for
Last edited by samkevs564; Jun 3rd 2016 at 7:46 am.
Jun 7th 2016, 12:58 am
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
My timeline and it still ongoing. . .
5th June 2015 - Attended interview in London, advised that I would be recommended for a waiver of ineligibility but didn't have by Police certificates with me.
30th June 2015 - Email received from Embassy saying that they had received my Police Certificate
08th July 2015 - Visa status shows as "Refused"
13th July 2015 - Email received from Embassy "Confirmation decision to recommend to grant a waiver of your ineligibility with an average waiting time of 6 months"
No further confirmation/emails since the 13th July 2015. Believe me I have checked my "junk" emails on a daily basis also. . .
I've now been waiting over a year since original interview in London, nothing has changed in my circumstances but I am losing hope as everyday passes.
Question
If the US decide that they will not issue me with a visa, will I be notified of this by either email or letter? As the checking the emails everyday and finding nothing is driving me crazy!!
Hope the rest of you are having more success. . .
5th June 2015 - Attended interview in London, advised that I would be recommended for a waiver of ineligibility but didn't have by Police certificates with me.
30th June 2015 - Email received from Embassy saying that they had received my Police Certificate
08th July 2015 - Visa status shows as "Refused"
13th July 2015 - Email received from Embassy "Confirmation decision to recommend to grant a waiver of your ineligibility with an average waiting time of 6 months"
No further confirmation/emails since the 13th July 2015. Believe me I have checked my "junk" emails on a daily basis also. . .
I've now been waiting over a year since original interview in London, nothing has changed in my circumstances but I am losing hope as everyday passes.
Question
If the US decide that they will not issue me with a visa, will I be notified of this by either email or letter? As the checking the emails everyday and finding nothing is driving me crazy!!
Hope the rest of you are having more success. . .