Considering waiting it out in the US.

[Norwegian 12]

I am considering waiting my processing time out in the US.

HELP ME OUT YALL!!!

I am Norwegian which makes us a visa waiver country. We get 90 day tourist visas.

I believe I can get it extended if needed.

My plan is to return to Stockholm for the visa interview, assuming I can get my physical/medical done in the US.

WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? Is this a dumb idea?

I have yet to get an answer from NVC, my 60 days are up a week ago and I've been told I have to wait an additional 42 days. No reason why.

[Frips 166]

As I know Your medical has to be done in your home country

[LoveMyTico 999]

I am considering waiting my processing time out in the US.

HELP ME OUT YALL!!!

I am Norwegian which makes us a visa waiver country. We get 90 day tourist visas.

I believe I can get it extended if needed.

My plan is to return to Stockholm for the visa interview, assuming I can get my physical/medical done in the US.

WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? Is this a dumb idea?

I have yet to get an answer from NVC, my 60 days are up a week ago and I've been told I have to wait an additional 42 days. No reason why.

because the NVC is SUPER backlogged. If you only have another 45 days to wait at the NVC and then only wait for the interview ( usually scheduled 6 weeks out) you should probably wait in your country because you do need to get the medical there and who knows how long it takes to get the results. You could even ask your embassy to move up your interview once they get the file if you are in such a rush. Why waste money on airfare when you'll only be turning around and going back ?

[Norwegian 12]

because the NVC is SUPER backlogged. If you only have another 45 days to wait at the NVC and then only wait for the interview ( usually scheduled 6 weeks out) you should probably wait in your country because you do need to get the medical there and who knows how long it takes to get the results. You could even ask your embassy to move up your interview once they get the file if you are in such a rush. Why waste money on airfare when you'll only be turning around and going back ?

Well, I have no idea if it's 42 days and we will get a case complete or a checklist. I was not given a clear answer. I have waited my 60 days after sending in AOS and the beneficiary package.

I am totally left in the dark and I get no answers.

[LoveMyTico 999]

Well, I have no idea if it's 42 days and we will get a case complete or a checklist. I was not given a clear answer. I have waited my 60 days after sending in AOS and the beneficiary package.

I am totally left in the dark and I get no answers.

I read somewhere that the NVC is now telling everyone 90 days. The process seems to be more streamlined then when I went through there in April and May. They are just bombarded with approved cases and are having a hard time catching up. They don't update you along the way. You just have to call everyday if you want an update. I used to call 3 times a day. It saved me a ton of time. Others think its a waste of time. Its a personal choice I suppose.

As far as flying to the US and waiting it out... for me, it would be a huge waste of a flight. But if you have money like that, go for it. It seems to me buying a ticket last minute to go back for the medical would be very expensive.

[Darnell 8,478]

First - I'd say pay attention to the VWP duration of stay - violating that can be messy.

Second - to know something more, call into NVC (use a telephone) and ask to speak to a supervisor.

Go Get Em, and Good Luck !

[lost_at_sea 995]

VWP stays cannot be extended past the 90 days (except in emergencies, such as extreme weather preventing travel or severe illness).

[Kulfi 6]

I wouldn't chance it since you're so close, anyway.

Edited December 4, 2014 by Kulfi

[NikLR 13,220]

You also need to have the medical by a panel physician approved by Stockholm, you cannot do it in the USA.

[Norwegian 12]

As I know Your medical has to be done in your home country

I read somewhere that the NVC is now telling everyone 90 days. The process seems to be more streamlined then when I went through there in April and May. They are just bombarded with approved cases and are having a hard time catching up. They don't update you along the way. You just have to call everyday if you want an update. I used to call 3 times a day. It saved me a ton of time. Others think its a waste of time. Its a personal choice I suppose.

As far as flying to the US and waiting it out... for me, it would be a huge waste of a flight. But if you have money like that, go for it. It seems to me buying a ticket last minute to go back for the medical would be very expensive.

First - I'd say pay attention to the VWP duration of stay - violating that can be messy.

Second - to know something more, call into NVC (use a telephone) and ask to speak to a supervisor.

Go Get Em, and Good Luck !

VWP stays cannot be extended past the 90 days (except in emergencies, such as extreme weather preventing travel or severe illness).

I wouldn't chance it since you're so close, anyway.

You also need to have the medical by a panel physician approved by Stockholm, you cannot do it in the USA.

Thank you so much for your input.

Now, after getting some time to cool down, I realize that waiting it out in the US would be both a hassle nod very expensive. This process really brings out major anxiety. Gosh.

Our AOS fee has changed from paid to n/a so it appears like we may be in the home stretch. We haven't confirmed yet.

Thank god for this forum.

[Brewlin 52]

Good luck!