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SethFreakingRollins Apr 23rd 2026 6:31 am

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by bimbango50 (Post 13345321)
Hi all, wanted to update on my case - I picked up my passport yesterday with a 5-year visa in it, which was pretty surprising. Good luck to all those still waiting!

awesome news! So they are still giving out 5 year ones? Recently seems to have only been 2 year ones.

bimbango50 Apr 23rd 2026 6:37 am

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by SethFreakingRollins (Post 13345325)
awesome news! So they are still giving out 5 year ones? Recently seems to have only been 2 year ones.

Yeah I was expecting a 2-year visa going on what other people had recently received

Tody10 Apr 23rd 2026 7:12 am

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by bimbango50 (Post 13345321)
Hi all, wanted to update on my case - I picked up my passport yesterday with a 5-year visa in it, which was pretty surprising. Good luck to all those still waiting!

Nice! Congrats!! My status just changed to approved today, I’ll keep you guys updated.

Hopefultraveller_ Apr 23rd 2026 11:46 pm

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by SethFreakingRollins (Post 13345278)
excellent! Once mine was updated I received my email the following day

As you said, same happened with me. Won't be able to send mine out immediately though, as I have a week long holiday tomorrow.

Mollyn Apr 24th 2026 12:10 am

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 
So that the spreadsheet can be updated I sent my passport on 14th April, 23rd April received back with a 5 year visa!!

joolsjools Apr 26th 2026 7:39 pm

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by bimbango50 (Post 13345321)
Hi all, wanted to update on my case - I picked up my passport yesterday with a 5-year visa in it, which was pretty surprising. Good luck to all those still waiting!

Fantastic result. Really happy for you.

All the best,

jools

joolsjools Apr 26th 2026 7:41 pm

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by Mollyn (Post 13345377)
So that the spreadsheet can be updated I sent my passport on 14th April, 23rd April received back with a 5 year visa!!

Congrats on your result also. A huge relief after such a long wait.

All the best,

jools

WorldCup Apr 26th 2026 10:23 pm

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 
Hi guys
Do you know if there’s any expedited process for FIFA World Cup tickets holders?
My timeline: 1st April bought World Cup tickets, 5th April booked appointment for 26 June (first available) and at the same time requested expedited appointment due to World Cup, couple days later new appointment was granted for 16 April. During appointment consular recommended waiver and advised it could take 6-9 months, so I need to “manage my expectations “ in regards of World Cup.
I’m probably too naive hoping to see England game on 27/06

christmasoompa Apr 26th 2026 10:39 pm

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by WorldCup (Post 13345662)
Hi guys
Do you know if there’s any expedited process for FIFA World Cup tickets holders?
My timeline: 1st April bought World Cup tickets, 5th April booked appointment for 26 June (first available) and at the same time requested expedited appointment due to World Cup, couple days later new appointment was granted for 16 April. During appointment consular recommended waiver and advised it could take 6-9 months, so I need to “manage my expectations “ in regards of World Cup.
I’m probably too naive hoping to see England game on 27/06

Appointments can be expedited but waivers can't. I'd sell your tickets asap and find a good pub to watch in instead.


SethFreakingRollins Apr 26th 2026 10:46 pm

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by WorldCup (Post 13345662)
Hi guys
Do you know if there’s any expedited process for FIFA World Cup tickets holders?
My timeline: 1st April bought World Cup tickets, 5th April booked appointment for 26 June (first available) and at the same time requested expedited appointment due to World Cup, couple days later new appointment was granted for 16 April. During appointment consular recommended waiver and advised it could take 6-9 months, so I need to “manage my expectations “ in regards of World Cup.
I’m probably too naive hoping to see England game on 27/06

that 6-9 months is being exceptionally optimistic! More like 13-15 months. As per previous post, I’d sell your tickets

SethFreakingRollins Apr 27th 2026 4:41 am

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by Tody10 (Post 13345328)
Nice! Congrats!! My status just changed to approved today, I’ll keep you guys updated.

you got your passport back yet?

SethFreakingRollins Apr 28th 2026 12:36 am

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 
Status changed today to approved!! How long does it normally take for the passport to come back after approval?

christmasoompa Apr 28th 2026 1:11 am

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by SethFreakingRollins (Post 13345810)
Status changed today to approved!! How long does it normally take for the passport to come back after approval?

The next step will be it changing to 'issued' which means the visa has been printed and is in your passport - after that it's usually back a day or two later.

SethFreakingRollins Apr 28th 2026 1:18 am

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 13345816)
The next step will be it changing to 'issued' which means the visa has been printed and is in your passport - after that it's usually back a day or two later.

cheers

Tody10 Apr 28th 2026 4:55 am

Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
 

Originally Posted by SethFreakingRollins (Post 13345736)
you got your passport back yet?

Not yet!! Status changed to issued, hope to receive it soon.


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