Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
Feb 2nd 2011, 9:12 pm
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
In theory, an employer can sue for any extra costs caused by someone giving insufficient notice and so having to employ temps etc. In practice that's often a hard one to make stick, especially if the employee has left the country! 
Feb 3rd 2011, 1:25 am
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
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Feb 3rd 2011, 5:35 am
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
Hi everyone,
Just wondering what the turnaround time is for passports with K1/CR1/IR1 visas through DX Secure in London? It seems like it used to be 3-5 working days from interview approval to passport receipt, but the ConOffs seem to have been advising people of late that it will take 7-10 working days. The courier company though still quotes the previous "3-5 working days".
The same thing happened to me yesterday and I know it's happened to other people in this forum lately - the ConOff (who I tend to believe more) said 7-10working days, while the courier company said 3-5.
(I know the courier has to wait for the Embassy to process and hand it in for delivery, so the turnaround time depends on the Embassy by 99%).
So I'm just interested to hear what the actual turnaround time has been for people, particularly those who were approved in the past month or two.
I'm preparing my notice letter for work but I'm reluctant to turn it in before I get my actual visa in hand, so I'm going to wait till then. But I'd like to know, based on other people's recent experiences, if it's realistic to expect it by early next week (the 3-5 days rule) or instead from mid next week to early the week after (the 7-10 days rule).
Many thanks!
Just wondering what the turnaround time is for passports with K1/CR1/IR1 visas through DX Secure in London? It seems like it used to be 3-5 working days from interview approval to passport receipt, but the ConOffs seem to have been advising people of late that it will take 7-10 working days. The courier company though still quotes the previous "3-5 working days".
The same thing happened to me yesterday and I know it's happened to other people in this forum lately - the ConOff (who I tend to believe more) said 7-10working days, while the courier company said 3-5.
(I know the courier has to wait for the Embassy to process and hand it in for delivery, so the turnaround time depends on the Embassy by 99%).
So I'm just interested to hear what the actual turnaround time has been for people, particularly those who were approved in the past month or two.
I'm preparing my notice letter for work but I'm reluctant to turn it in before I get my actual visa in hand, so I'm going to wait till then. But I'd like to know, based on other people's recent experiences, if it's realistic to expect it by early next week (the 3-5 days rule) or instead from mid next week to early the week after (the 7-10 days rule).
Many thanks!
I can understand wanting to serve the 3 months out. It provides 3 months of additional income (and savings), it leaves you with a clear conscience and it doesn't burn bridges if you need a reference/want to apply for a job in the same industry and your employer is a global firm.
Some more senior positions require 3 months notice, it's pretty common. It's quite a long time but it's not unheard of at all - thankfully im just a regular lackey so have a standard 1 month notice
I also understand wanting visa in hand etc, but given the turnaruond will be about 4-7 working days, i don't think that serving the notice beforehand really matters (although as i said, i understand some of the superstition etc about not wanting to act until you physically have it in hand).
The hard bit (getting a successful visa outcome) is over, the easy bit (signing for a secure package delivery from a reputable courier firm) is all you're waiting for now. I would personally probably just resign if you definitely know you're going in 3 months.
Feb 7th 2011, 9:33 am
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
Hi all,
Just to report that I got my passport back with the visa this morning, 4 working days after my interview approval!
I paid the "before 8am" fee, as I wanted to be at home for the delivery, and the guy showed up at 6:50am
Now on to sort out the work stuff
Also, I don't think paying the courier one of the higher fees as opposed to the standard one is going to bring your visa any quicker, as turnaround times mainly depend on how quickly the Embassy processes the visa. Extra fees are just to book a timeslot for delivery that is more convenient for people's daily schedules, but not for expedited delivery.
In my case, the visa was issued on the 3rd of Feb (Thursday). The DX online stracking system was updated on Friday the 4th (up until then my online tracking requests returned no result) saying it was due for delivery on the 7th. And it was indeed delivered on the 7th
Just to report that I got my passport back with the visa this morning, 4 working days after my interview approval!
I paid the "before 8am" fee, as I wanted to be at home for the delivery, and the guy showed up at 6:50am
Now on to sort out the work stuff
Also, I don't think paying the courier one of the higher fees as opposed to the standard one is going to bring your visa any quicker, as turnaround times mainly depend on how quickly the Embassy processes the visa. Extra fees are just to book a timeslot for delivery that is more convenient for people's daily schedules, but not for expedited delivery.
In my case, the visa was issued on the 3rd of Feb (Thursday). The DX online stracking system was updated on Friday the 4th (up until then my online tracking requests returned no result) saying it was due for delivery on the 7th. And it was indeed delivered on the 7th
Feb 7th 2011, 10:57 am
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
Many Congrats C_C!!! 
Mar 6th 2011, 11:56 am
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
My visa was approved 28th February. The tracking number given to me by DX still isn't recognised on their website, so I can only assume the Embassy haven't processed my passport yet. I'm hoping it will come next week.
As for the issue of serving notice at work, I had to give one month. With outstanding holiday time left to cash in, it will be more like 3 weeks. I'll be working my notice as it means an extra month's pay while I also tend to packing, cancelling utilities and such anyway.
Also, I feel better to be leaving in the right manner, as in not walking out. That's just personal preference though, as for the most part I've enjoyed working for my managers.
As for the issue of serving notice at work, I had to give one month. With outstanding holiday time left to cash in, it will be more like 3 weeks. I'll be working my notice as it means an extra month's pay while I also tend to packing, cancelling utilities and such anyway.
Also, I feel better to be leaving in the right manner, as in not walking out. That's just personal preference though, as for the most part I've enjoyed working for my managers.
Mar 7th 2011, 5:47 pm
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
Hehe, it arrived this afternoon. So 7 days it took for me
Jun 27th 2011, 12:26 pm
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
I am curious when they asked when you would be flying to the states did you say sooner than later?
Some people say if you tell them you are flying sooner, you may get your passport faster, I was honest and said August. i hope they don't take there time to send it back, I have to give one months notice and all that 'fun stuff' too. so anxious don't want to do anything until the visa is hand.
Some people say if you tell them you are flying sooner, you may get your passport faster, I was honest and said August. i hope they don't take there time to send it back, I have to give one months notice and all that 'fun stuff' too. so anxious don't want to do anything until the visa is hand.
Jun 29th 2011, 12:57 am
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
Mine took about a week.
Jun 29th 2011, 12:30 pm
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
Some people say if you tell them you are flying sooner, you may get your passport faster, I was honest and said August. i hope they don't take there time to send it back, I have to give one months notice and all that 'fun stuff' too. so anxious don't want to do anything until the visa is hand.
Jun 29th 2011, 1:36 pm
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Re: Passport turnaround time after interview approval?
Mine took 48 hours! Very fast!
