non immgrant process

[Jerron305 2]

i just completed the non immigrant application for my mother in law and i just wanted to know what does she need to do next on her end and how long does the process take and will a letter help make the process more faster ?

[needsmorebutter 5]

Hello there,

Typically, she'll have to make an appointment at the consulate closest to her. The process varies a bit depending on where you are - it's best to check with the consulate she's looking to visit. At the appointment, she'll have to bring along a copy of the application receipt, the fee receipt, her passport, photos and any other supporting documents as stated on the consulate's website. At the appointment, she'll get a short interview and they'll take all the paperwork. They'll then either return her passport (with the visa inside, if she gets approved) by mail or notify her to go pick it up.

Wait time varies, but in my experience, short-term, non-immigrant visas (like a B-2 tourist visa) don't take longer than 3-4 weeks. I believe that most consulates also have an expedited route that you could pursue, should you need the visa sooner. Again, you'll need to check the consulate's website directly.