VISA APPROVED. How long before visa is received?

[jlsuther82 0]

Congrats to you both on the approval and the little one on the way! I hope everything works out and you get to travel soon

Thank you! She's having complications too so we are really hoping we'd get it soon! The stress of waiting is adding up to her condition.

[Ritchie Mar 0]

I have called the embasssy in manila and they told me that my case is on the process and call them back nxweek.My status last update was 23 of july but when i check online it was 14 of july so i guess ceac site is not updated huh.

[chadxara 0]

Congrats!!

When will you receive the visa? 5-10 days from issuance (which is not the interview), maybe two days less if you pick up at MOA

Hi Hank,

I've used your links countless of times and for that, I'm grateful!

Hey, had our interview july 14th and got approved. Already booked tickets for ttomorrow but had to cancel as our visa hasnt arrived yet. Saw news about the glitch on their database worldwide. Hope they fix it soon as my fiance is 8mos preggo and we need to travel while its still safe.

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm keeping my fingers crossed as well. Hope our wedding won't be cancelled because of the delay! Stay positive!

Hi guys,had my interview last july 11 Philippines and went well no 221g given and verbally said im approved but till now no visa issue yet i checked online but my ceac status always ready and last updated july 14.Im a bit worried here,any help to lessen my worries?

We have the same interview date! My last update was on July 14 as well. Please let me know if there's any progress with your visa.

I read of news about glitches that caused delays on visa issuance worldwide. Even "Harry Potter" star Daniel got stuck in Canada because of it.

We call the US Embassy from time to time. I had my intvw for k1 visa and was approved too but still on "ready" status. US Embassy advises that it is already on queue for visa printing but they are just waiting for some update from the US before printing. You might want to call them.

I read about the glitch, too. I know some applicants who were approved (NO 221G) and are waiting for 2 months now.

Some, on the other hand, got their visas after a week. One lady had her interview last July 17 and received her visa July 23.

Called the embassy as well. Hope they'll step it up. Lots of backlogs already.

Edited July 25, 2014 by chadxara

[chadxara 0]

Btw, thanks to everyone who said congratulations! I'm looking forward to finishing this bloody process soon!^^

[airngkeye 1]

Are we affected by this?

http://www.aila.org/mobile/default.aspx?mode=all

Edited July 25, 2014 by AIRNGKEYE

[Ritchie Mar 0]

I call usem manila and they said my status still on process and was updated last july 23 but i check online still july 14 was the last update so i guess ceac site not 100% accurate i think..best to call usem.

[asianculture 14]

I am one of the applicant that has been waiting for 8 weeks now, no 211g and no additional docs were asked from me...I guess patience is a virtue.

The glitch really sucks! But there's nothing we can do about it.. I called and emailed them but it's a generic answers. The last email I got says they will forward my email to processing team.

I am patiently waiting here.

[chadxara 0]

I call usem manila and they said my status still on process and was updated last july 23 but i check online still july 14 was the last update so i guess ceac site not 100% accurate i think..best to call usem.

Hi,

How were you able to get that info? What number did you call?

When I check online, my status was last updated last July 14 as well. Called the embassy (02-9825555 / 02*9028930) twice today to check if my visa

was touched or if there are any updates after July 14 but the call center agents told me they don't have access to that information.

A simple "yes, it was updated to blah blah" or "no, the last update is still last July 14" would have answered my query.

They just kept saying somebody will get in touch with you via email blah blah if there are some additional documents needed.

I'm confused.

Thanks,

Ara

[Ritchie Mar 0]

Immigrant visa unit inquiry line for individual case number 023012000 extension 5184 or 5185 call them except 12-1 noon and during office hours.Guve ur case num ans passport as well as your petitioner.Keep me posted as we are in the boat!

[chaves 0]

I had my interview July 23 and also hoping that i will get my visa at hand before the 29th of July because he already booked me a ticket but if in case it won't arrive on time, we don't have a choice but to cancel or change the date of my flight. What makes it hard for him is because we don't have any specific time frame on when we will get the visa. It feels like forever that you are waiting and no idea when it will come :-)..BUT KEEP THE FAITH!

Congratulations to us who got approved!

[chadxara 0]

Immigrant visa unit inquiry line for individual case number 023012000 extension 5184 or 5185 call them except 12-1 noon and during office hours.Guve ur case num ans passport as well as your petitioner.Keep me posted as we are in the boat!

A shame it's already the weekend so I'll give them a call next week. I thought the stress was over after I was approved!

Will keep you posted. Thanks mucho!

Edited July 25, 2014 by chadxara

[chadxara 0]

I had my interview July 23 and also hoping that i will get my visa at hand before the 29th of July because he already booked me a ticket but if in case it won't arrive on time, we don't have a choice but to cancel or change the date of my flight. What makes it hard for him is because we don't have any specific time frame on when we will get the visa. It feels like forever that you are waiting and no idea when it will come :-)..BUT KEEP THE FAITH!

Congratulations to us who got approved!

You might get your visa soon. Those who were interviewed last week are getting theirs already.

[Hank_ 9,171]

Embassy Contact Information

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhnv10.html

local number: 632-301-2000 extension 5184 or 5185 ( 011-632-301-2000 ext 5184 or ext 5185 )

The Embassy’s main trunk line 301-2000 is experiencing technical issues and prone to congestion. If your call can’t get through please use these numbers: 301-2166 or 301-2177

For visa appointment related inquiries, please contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

** (703) 520-2235 (this is a USA number)

For inquiries on a specific case, please call the Immigrant Visa (IV) Unit's during normal business hours, except between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address:IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov
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To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.
The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.
Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.
Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

Edited July 25, 2014 by Hank_

[JAYANN & JAY 11]

Hola!

Had my interview last Jul 11 and I was approved (NO 221G). Let me thank all of you for the support

we received. It would have been one of a hellish journey if not for the guides and members on here. *bows*

So, was wondering how long before I can receive my visa? It's for pick up

at SM Mega Mall 2GO Branch. Trying not to pull my hair out because our wedding will be on Sept 5.

Thanks mucho!

Ara

CONGRATS. It took about a week for my husband to receive his visa. Soon you will be with your love and this loooong process will soon be over. Everything is worth it though. Good luck with the rest of your journey

[Ritchie Mar 0]

Hi guys,from status Ready fir 2weeks after interview now AP..What does this mean again?Im bothered!