Visa Delivery

[Chocnut 5]

I only have advice of what I did. My Fiancée is leaving for the USA one day after you. If they have not process the Passport and VISA I would call them every couple of hours. I called the Embassy directly. They wanted her date of birth and Case Number. Once the documents were given to the currier the embassy will give you the Curriers direct Number. I talked to the currier and they told me when the documents would be delivered. If you are in a bind, I think you can go to the Curriers office and pick up the Passport, Visa, and Brown envelope. Jean had her interview on March 27th. It took 9 business days to get the documents. If our calculations are the same, it looks like you will get your documents on the 18th. In closing, I was a little persistent but the US Embassy was very helpful.

Thank you :)That makes sense.

[sparkygirl 6]

Thank you :)That makes sense.

hello! i was interviewed may 8th and i just called up the courier a few hours ago, they told me they already have my visa and passport and its going to be delivered to our province tomorrow soooooo which means your fiance's papers is prolly on its way too! call them up!

Edited May 14, 2012 by sparkygirl

[Chocnut 5]

Also you will need to complete your CFO seminar. This will allow you to leave the country. Without the CFO certificate, stamp and sticker. You won't be able to leave. Good thing CFO is a one day process.

Average wait time to receive your passport w/ visa in hand is 5 - 10 business days.

I agree with everybody else never book your ticket until you have visa in hand. The reason why they tell you not to book your flight until you have completed the Visa process. That includes delivery of the Visa and passport. The consulate may approve your Visa Application but they may need to review the documents further before printing the actual visa. Then there is the delivery time from USEM to 2GO. Then 2GO need to process and deliver to the address.

As for rescheduling the flight, no one can give a definite day to re-schedule.

Personally speaking, I would re-schedule for next week Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Give some room just in case. Also to say your good byes, hug and kisses last Halo Halo drink etc....

Wally G! OMG! You're the same person who gave me the best step-by-step advice on what to do after getting Case Number. Super thank you! Glad to see your post here. Really really helpful info. Yeah, shouldn't have booked, but, oh well. Blame it on my poor attention to details: you mentioned 5-10 business days, too, on your excellent post and I overlooked that

Still win-win however things turn out. Like you said, I could use the time to say my goodbye. :)Thanks for replying

Oh, and thanks to you, I've done my CFO seminar.

Edited May 14, 2012 by Chocnut

[Chocnut 5]

hello! i was interviewed may 8th and i just called up the courier a few hours ago, they told me they already have my visa and passport and its going to be delivered to our province tomorrow soooooo which means your fiance's papers is prolly on its way too! call them up!

Thank you Called them up a few hours ago, and mine's not with them yet Might be different for everyone. I'm in between hoping and accepting Regardless... we're getting married still! Weee!!!

Congratulations too

[sparkygirl 6]

Thank you Called them up a few hours ago, and mine's not with them yet Might be different for everyone. I'm in between hoping and accepting Regardless... we're getting married still! Weee!!!

Congratulations too

oh that sucks! i called them up at like 5:30 because i was told by 2go to call after 4pm because the embassy forwards them the new batch of visas at 4pm every day. that's okay im sure you will get yours soon! God Bless!

[yahm 1]

use your UID number when you track your visa,sisters I called up 2go and they told me its not there yet, but i tried my UID and it shows "in transit" if your UID starts with 0, take it out, for it will appear invalid.

[Chocnut 5]

Got my visa from 2Go! Weee!!!! Just at the nick of time! Thank you everyone! Flying in 12.5 hours!

[Hank_ 9,171]

WoW!! Great news!! :dance:

Enjoy the long flight.....!!!

[chrismanilyn 4]

So, what is a "safe" estimate on the time it would take to fix a visa if there were an issue? Stupid idea, but I'm thinking about buying our tickets with about 3 weeks buffer from visa delivery to our departure. IF someone were to take a gamble...what is reasonable?

[TnJ 131]

So, what is a "safe" estimate on the time it would take to fix a visa if there were an issue? Stupid idea, but I'm thinking about buying our tickets with about 3 weeks buffer from visa delivery to our departure. IF someone were to take a gamble...what is reasonable?

It's not reasonable. That's why nobody would advise it. It is only reasonable to wait until visa is in hand to schedule such an expensive flight. This whole journey is filled with anticipation, but why take such a risk especially if you are planning a flight weeks after the interview? Best just to wait for delivery, and then, schedule a flight for 3 weeks later if that is the plan.

[chrismanilyn 4]

Whether or not it's reasonable wasn't the question, it's what would be a typical timeline for fixing a visa if there was an error.

I'm 9 months into it, and when you get to that stage (I hope it's not that long for you), you start to think about shortening the time to departure. No, it's not a "reasonable" approach, that's why I said "gamble". What I haven't done is update my timeline, which would show we had our interview mid April, and we had one open item we are trying to close...and once you fall out of that defined process, the "no-man's-land" starts to get to you.

I think I answered my own question; just like anything else in this process, there is no standard, no rule of thumb. So...wait it is.

[TnJ 131]

Whether or not it's reasonable wasn't the question, it's what would be a typical timeline for fixing a visa if there was an error.

I'm 9 months into it, and when you get to that stage (I hope it's not that long for you), you start to think about shortening the time to departure. No, it's not a "reasonable" approach, that's why I said "gamble". What I haven't done is update my timeline, which would show we had our interview mid April, and we had one open item we are trying to close...and once you fall out of that defined process, the "no-man's-land" starts to get to you.

I think I answered my own question; just like anything else in this process, there is no standard, no rule of thumb. So...wait it is.

Ah, okay. I thought I was answering your second question:

IF someone were to take a gamble...what is reasonable?

Sorry for my misunderstanding. Yes, I hope I don't have any more problems as well. I am no stranger to waiting and delays. I already had to delay the petition filing because it took us 8 months to get a correction done on my fiancee's birth certificate. Sorry for your wait. Good luck! Edited May 18, 2012 by ToddnJessa

[joane 0]

Hello im newbie here po. Na interview po ako nung may 10, 2012 at na approved naman po sa bi nung officer hintayin kong maideliver nang carrier via 2go nila ang visa ko pero 9days na po ngayon wala pa rin nadedeliver na visa? mga ilan days po ba bago nila i print at ideliver yung visa and passport? salamat po sana matulungan nio po ako.

[Hank_ 9,171]

hi!

Paki tawagan mo ang main office ng 2GO 02-8540856 regarding sa visa mo. Tatanunging ka kung saan branch mo sinabi dapat padala at kung anong date ka nainterview.

Regards.

[joane 0]

hi!

Paki tawagan mo ang main office ng 2GO 02-8540856 regarding sa visa mo. Tatanunging ka kung saan branch mo sinabi dapat padala at kung anong date ka nainterview.

Regards.

THANKYOU po sa reply. tumawag na po ako wala pa daw po sa knila yung visa ko. baka nasa us embassy pa rin po