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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by downundergirl
(Post 11721874)
Hi everyone just an update from my case got the email today at 11.38am after a wait of exactly 1 day short of 27 weeks they requested I send my passport along with a copy of the email & payment of $AUD$32.50 (assuming this is the charge for the issue of a 5 year visa) they also advised it must be received by 11 October otherwise this will invalidate the received approval. Hope this info helps others.
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi guys just an update had my email today to send my passport for visa issuance, had my interview in London December 1st last year so pleased to have it all sorted, 36 weeks
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi Bubble 123 my interview was on 11th February in London, hopefully might get an answer soon.
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by Tweety23
(Post 11722335)
Great news! Pleased to hear that you have received the email and I hope it works out with getting to the wedding.
40 weeks here, not that we're counting anymore! 😉 |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by downundergirl
(Post 11721910)
suppose to be flying out 23 Aug so does not leave much time to have my passport/visa returned so will probably miss the wedding but maybe able to go a few days later hoping the turn around time is close to the 5-7 days stated on website, they pretty much got it right with the 27 weeks for me, still keeping my fingers crossed. will let everyone know as soon as I get it back.
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by LJW1
(Post 11722405)
Hi guys just an update had my email today to send my passport for visa issuance, had my interview in London December 1st last year so pleased to have it all sorted, 36 weeks
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi guys. Update for you. I sent my passport to the U.S. Embassy and they received it on Tuesday this week. Got my email today to say it's being despatched to the courier depot. So 4 working days. Much faster than I anticipated!
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by Jo3ler
(Post 11723766)
Hi guys. Update for you. I sent my passport to the U.S. Embassy and they received it on Tuesday this week. Got my email today to say it's being despatched to the courier depot. So 4 working days. Much faster than I anticipated!
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by Jo3ler
(Post 11723766)
Hi guys. Update for you. I sent my passport to the U.S. Embassy and they received it on Tuesday this week. Got my email today to say it's being despatched to the courier depot. So 4 working days. Much faster than I anticipated!
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by Aussiegirl28
(Post 11721919)
Hi I have never heard of a 3 month visa but that doesn't make it so. My husbands was 12 months. I that they seem to be either 6 or 12 months.
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by beibhinn16
(Post 11724304)
A 3 month visa is possible as that is what they gave me
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
I think in Australia there is only 1 or 5 year for B1/2 non immigrant visa
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by downundergirl
(Post 11725343)
I think in Australia there is only 1 or 5 year for B1/2 non immigrant visa
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
The length of validity isn't determined by where you live. The visa will be valid for as long or as short as the US Department of State sees fit to grant. There are some periods of validity that are more common than others - 1 year, 2 years, or 5 years... but visa validity can be anything up to 5 years.
Ian |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
So are you only charged the issuance fee for a five year visa? As my other 2 were for 1 year with no fee but this time I had to send $32.50 with my passport?
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by downundergirl
(Post 11725403)
So are you only charged the issuance fee for a five year visa? As my other 2 were for 1 year with no fee but this time I had to send $32.50 with my passport?
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by ian-mstm
(Post 11725375)
The length of validity isn't determined by where you live. The visa will be valid for as long or as short as the US Department of State sees fit to grant. There are some periods of validity that are more common than others - 1 year, 2 years, or 5 years... but visa validity can be anything up to 5 years.
Ian |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Does every case in London get given the approximate waiting time of 6 month? Was wondering if anyone who had they interview January or February in London had heard back yet?
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hi im a newbie , we are going on holiday in September this year , my hubby as had 2 previous visas as when he was younger which was 30 years ago got into trouble but he applied for a visa , we didn't know that things had changed , so booked our holiday not thinking that the visa as changed , my hubbys 10 yr visa ran out , so made a appointment for London in march was turned down for a visa , my hubby told them we had booked for this year the bloke who he saw said to him he was putting him forward for a visa ineligibility , he said to him don't worry you will get it back before you go , now im getting panicky , he as emailed them but they cant tell him nothing they just said wait for a email , it can take up to 6 months , anybody else heard anything yet :(
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
current wait seems to be 27-40+weeks don't think it matters if it your first application or not, lots of us getting caught out after booking holidays thinking wait time were still the same as previous years good luck hope you hear soon
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by bubble123
(Post 11723828)
Blimey that is quick for them. Are you having it delivered to you or your nearest drop off location? Just wondered what courier options you chose.
Hope you have a great holiday! Well - I originally chose Gatwick for collection from the DX Courier depot. It was convenient because even though I'm about 1.5hrs from there, my Wife worked in Gatwick at the time. However now she works in Zurich so I think I'm gonna have to go and get it... It's there now after being sent Friday. I'm really keen to find out how long they've given me, as we no longer have anything booked but are going to Dubai in October instead. Would of gone to the States if I'd of known but hey-ho! |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by lesleyron
(Post 11725608)
hi im a newbie , we are going on holiday in September this year , my hubby as had 2 previous visas as when he was younger which was 30 years ago got into trouble but he applied for a visa , we didn't know that things had changed , so booked our holiday not thinking that the visa as changed , my hubbys 10 yr visa ran out , so made a appointment for London in march was turned down for a visa , my hubby told them we had booked for this year the bloke who he saw said to him he was putting him forward for a visa ineligibility , he said to him don't worry you will get it back before you go , now im getting panicky , he as emailed them but they cant tell him nothing they just said wait for a email , it can take up to 6 months , anybody else heard anything yet :(
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by Sarahjaneboyd
(Post 11725594)
Does every case in London get given the approximate waiting time of 6 month? Was wondering if anyone who had they interview January or February in London had heard back yet?
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by lesleyron
(Post 11725608)
... we are going on holiday in September this year...
... the bloke who he saw ... said to him don't worry you will get it back before you go... Ian |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by lesleyron
(Post 11725608)
hi im a newbie , we are going on holiday in September this year , my hubby as had 2 previous visas as when he was younger which was 30 years ago got into trouble but he applied for a visa , we didn't know that things had changed , so booked our holiday not thinking that the visa as changed , my hubbys 10 yr visa ran out , so made a appointment for London in march was turned down for a visa , my hubby told them we had booked for this year the bloke who he saw said to him he was putting him forward for a visa ineligibility , he said to him don't worry you will get it back before you go , now im getting panicky , he as emailed them but they cant tell him nothing they just said wait for a email , it can take up to 6 months , anybody else heard anything yet :(
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by Jo3ler
(Post 11725711)
Well - I originally chose Gatwick for collection from the DX Courier depot. It was convenient because even though I'm about 1.5hrs from there, my Wife worked in Gatwick at the time. However now she works in Zurich so I think I'm gonna have to go and get it...
It's there now after being sent Friday. I'm really keen to find out how long they've given me, as we no longer have anything booked but are going to Dubai in October instead. Would of gone to the States if I'd of known but hey-ho! Hope you manage to pick it up soon. |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
latest news on my case CEAC website has been updated to ISSUED and my Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery, still keeping my fingers crossed as it is not in my hands yet.
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by downundergirl
(Post 11726387)
latest news on my case CEAC website has been updated to ISSUED and my Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery, still keeping my fingers crossed as it is not in my hands yet.
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi Guys
Just been reading all your posts for the last few weeks I went for a interview at the embassy in London on the 26th of January this year its now 30 weeks later and still nothing I am meant to be going at the start of October and thought at the time of the interview 9 months would be a good time scale. I have now gone from hopeful to doubtful to given up all hope this trip was a present of my girlfriend for my 30th last year, if I had know it would take this long I would of got my arse into gear sooner but really didn't know. Holiday is all paid for so fingers crossed I hear something soon |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by lewie
(Post 11726421)
Hi Guys
Just been reading all your posts for the last few weeks I went for a interview at the embassy in London on the 26th of January this year its now 30 weeks later and still nothing I am meant to be going at the start of October and thought at the time of the interview 9 months would be a good time scale. I have now gone from hopeful to doubtful to given up all hope this trip was a present of my girlfriend for my 30th last year, if I had know it would take this long I would of got my arse into gear sooner but really didn't know. Holiday is all paid for so fingers crossed I hear something soon |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by lewie
(Post 11726421)
Hi Guys
Just been reading all your posts for the last few weeks I went for a interview at the embassy in London on the 26th of January this year its now 30 weeks later and still nothing I am meant to be going at the start of October and thought at the time of the interview 9 months would be a good time scale. I have now gone from hopeful to doubtful to given up all hope this trip was a present of my girlfriend for my 30th last year, if I had know it would take this long I would of got my arse into gear sooner but really didn't know. Holiday is all paid for so fingers crossed I hear something soon Hope you get to go, had my interview on Jan 26th as well nor I have heard anything back yet. Stay positive! |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi everyone. Final update from me as I HAVE my Visa - which looks very posh in my passport!
My timeline: Interview date in London December 19th 2014 Email asking to send off passport to US Embassy 6th August 2015 Passport received by Embassy 10th August 2015 Passport sent to courier depot for collection 17th August 2015 Collected today as it's miles away from me and only open during work hours! I got granted a 1 year Visa. Under entries it says "M" which I assume means multiple, can somebody confirm? Also I have the opportunity to go to the States next September which is the month after my Visa runs out. Can someone explain how I can apply again for a Visa beginning in September 2016, is it just a case of going through the process again? Will I need another interview? Will I need to resupply the same documentation I did before including the Police certificate? Will I need to get another one of these produced to show there are no other offences? Is the process any more simple next time because I have been given a Visa before? Appreciate your help as always and best of luck to anyone still waiting. Now onto planning a big US trip! Jo3ler |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by Jo3ler
(Post 11727497)
Hi everyone. Final update from me as I HAVE my Visa - which looks very posh in my passport!
My timeline: Interview date in London December 19th 2014 Email asking to send off passport to US Embassy 6th August 2015 Passport received by Embassy 10th August 2015 Passport sent to courier depot for collection 17th August 2015 Collected today as it's miles away from me and only open during work hours! I got granted a 1 year Visa. Under entries it says "M" which I assume means multiple, can somebody confirm? Also I have the opportunity to go to the States next September which is the month after my Visa runs out. Can someone explain how I can apply again for a Visa beginning in September 2016, is it just a case of going through the process again? Will I need another interview? Will I need to resupply the same documentation I did before including the Police certificate? Will I need to get another one of these produced to show there are no other offences? Is the process any more simple next time because I have been given a Visa before? Appreciate your help as always and best of luck to anyone still waiting. Now onto planning a big US trip! Jo3ler |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by mikelincs
(Post 11727500)
The answers to your questions are YES to all but the last, which is, I'm afraid NO.
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by Jo3ler
(Post 11727497)
Hi everyone. Final update from me as I HAVE my Visa - which looks very posh in my passport!
My timeline: Interview date in London December 19th 2014 Email asking to send off passport to US Embassy 6th August 2015 Passport received by Embassy 10th August 2015 Passport sent to courier depot for collection 17th August 2015 Collected today as it's miles away from me and only open during work hours! I got granted a 1 year Visa. Under entries it says "M" which I assume means multiple, can somebody confirm? Also I have the opportunity to go to the States next September which is the month after my Visa runs out. Can someone explain how I can apply again for a Visa beginning in September 2016, is it just a case of going through the process again? Will I need another interview? Will I need to resupply the same documentation I did before including the Police certificate? Will I need to get another one of these produced to show there are no other offences? Is the process any more simple next time because I have been given a Visa before? Appreciate your help as always and best of luck to anyone still waiting. Now onto planning a big US trip! Jo3ler Previous 3 occasions his visa came back within 3 months, hence we thought we would be okay to book travel but obviously that didnt work out. Glad you have yours, I would apply again now! |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by WendyWoo52
(Post 11727514)
You will have to go through everything again, and it will take as long as this time probably! This is my husband's 4th time of applying for a visa since 2006. He has had no more offences since he first applied in 2006. One of his offences was underage drinking - he is now 57 :/ this still shows on his record and counts as a crime of moral turpitude!
Previous 3 occasions his visa came back within 3 months, hence we thought we would be okay to book travel but obviously that didnt work out. Glad you have yours, I would apply again now! Best of luck with everything. |
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Yes if you're wanting to travel in September next year I would apply now. We don't know if the waits will get even longer as time goes on.
Glad you have your passport & visa back! |
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Hi Everyone,
Just picked up my passport from courier depot tonight visa issued for 5 years as I assumed as I paid the issuance fee when sending in my passport to consulate. My timeline Interview 5th February 2015 Email received 12th August and sent passport to consulate via express post same day Passport with 5 year visa now in my hands, just in the nick of time flying out 23 August What a stressful and irritating 27 weeks and 5 days, which thankfully will not have to go thru until 2020. wishing everyone else the best of luck. will keep updated if I have to go through any further checks once landing in Hawaii |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by downundergirl
(Post 11727587)
Hi Everyone,
Just picked up my passport from courier depot tonight visa issued for 5 years as I assumed as I paid the issuance fee when sending in my passport to consulate. My timeline Interview 5th February 2015 Email received 12th August and sent passport to consulate via express post same day Passport with 5 year visa now in my hands, just in the nick of time flying out 23 August What a stressful and irritating 27 weeks and 5 days, which thankfully will not have to go thru until 2020. wishing everyone else the best of luck. will keep updated if I have to go through any further checks once landing in Hawaii |
Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Originally Posted by Jo3ler
(Post 11727497)
Under entries it says "M" which I assume means multiple, can somebody confirm?
Can someone explain how I can apply again for a Visa beginning in September 2016, is it just a case of going through the process again? Will I need another interview? Will I need to resupply the same documentation I did before including the Police certificate? Will I need to get another one of these produced to show there are no other offences? Is the process any more simple next time because I have been given a Visa before? Ian |
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