From what I remember from others that had to get their passport back, it was sent back without the visa and they had to resubmit it and start again with waiting for the visa to be stuck in the passport.

And most likely far longer had you not reached out for help.

It’s not fully clear yet, but as Jools says, we will know more once I can pick up my passport and update you.

unfortunately, I’m out of the country until the 4th of June, so we will have to wait until then.

Nothing on the CEAC for me, still saying “refused” since the date of the interview. Cannot believe these wait times… feel for anyone who is just applying now …
Interestingly I do know of someone who had their interview at the end of July, and they got their email last week … not sure why they have received theirs before mine but hey ho. They were also London.

Unless things are already substantially worse, you're in the landing zone!! The London B1/B2 1yr rolling average is still 297 days, but this is based on the very small dataset for London and there does appear to be a noticeable change in wait time for London applicants who interviewed after the 7th June 2024. Prior to that, most were sub-290; after, almost all are above 310.

Hopefully the 319-day mid point projection holds for you and Orland0 and you get your emails first thing next week.

All the best,

jools

Do we have their dates in the tracker? If not, could you ask them if we could add?

Thanks

jools

Is the last update date still your interview date? Interesting, do you know if it was their first waiver and whether it was for a B1/B2 visa?

They are not part of them forum, but details for the tracker are B1/2 visa, London, not the first time, interview 17th July, email received 15th May. Passport sent 16th May.

Yes, last update is the interview date sadly….
It wasn’t their first waiver, and was for B1/2 yes. Makes no sense as to why theirs has been approved before mine. Not that it overly matters for me now anyhow as I have missed the holiday!

Thanks, added a row for them (anon)... 302 days.

CEAC still showing as refused since my husband had his interview last year.

Hopefully that 319-day estimate is right, and I hear something next week. Appreciate you sharing the info and keeping everyone updated!

Fingers crossed for good news soon 🤞

jackotekk sent passport on 24th April?
joolsjools Do we know if he has received his passport back yet?

No feedback yet. Still also waiting to hear from Flyingturtle .

Sent in my passport April 30, visa issued May 16, still waiting to get my passport back.

Let the waiting game for this week commence! Let it be a positive week for us, Orland0 !