K1 Visa Interview - How fast do you get visa?

[bcadenhead 18]

Hi all, 

 

I've got my interview in a week and a bit (Superr nervous) and I was wondering how long before you get your visa in hand if approved?

 

I do realize every case can be so very different but I was just curious if there was an average for standard basic cases.

 

Just trying to think ahead for planning and what not I know most people don't recommend booking anything until you've got your visa in hand but its so hard to plan and quit jobs even! 

 

Just curious to hear any experiences from others about how quickly they got their visa's after approval!

 

Thanks! 

[TNJ17 1,329]

Some take days. Others weeks. Others months or years. There really is no way of knowing. Don’t plan anything until you have your visa in hand. You could be in AP for a long time. 

[George & Roth 1,485]

Look up your country reviews for estimate. 

 

 

[acidrain 325]

My son's IR-2 was sent out the very next day after the interview and received 2 days later. We lived in BC which I thought would be impossible.

 

Me on the other hand my IR-1 was sent out about 1.5 weeks later. It took another week to receive it via Canada Post. I was put into Administrative Processing and I have no idea why. I should add my interviewer said I'd receive my visa within a week but it didn't happen.

 

As others have mentioned it's the luck of the draw. I planned on it taking up to a few weeks and I am glad I did. There have been some cases where it's taken longer. Especially if you are asked to submit additional documentation.

[NikLR 13,220]

13 hours ago, George & Roth said:

Look up your country reviews for estimate. 

 

 

OP posted in a country specific forum.

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OP generally speaking k1 visas take 1-8 weeks after approval at interview to be issued   Unlike IR1/CR1 there is no background check until after interview since your case does not go to the NVC very long.  Rarely does a K1 get returned before 1 week but it happens occasionally.  

[George & Roth 1,485]

17 minutes ago, NikLR said:

OP posted in a country specific forum.

 

I see that now, how the heck did I end up in the Canada forum? 🤣

 

🏒

 

 

[George & Roth 1,485]

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Canada&cty=&dfilter=5

 

hi OP, I used the above portal to get ideas about my country. You may find some information here, good luck 

[bcadenhead 18]

1 minute ago, George & Roth said:

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Canada&cty=&dfilter=5

 

hi OP, I used the above portal to get ideas about my country. You may find some information here, good luck 

Thanks I appreciate it! ☺ 

[bcadenhead 18]

27 minutes ago, NikLR said:

OP posted in a country specific forum.

 

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OP generally speaking k1 visas take 1-8 weeks after approval at interview to be issued   Unlike IR1/CR1 there is no background check until after interview since your case does not go to the NVC very long.  Rarely does a K1 get returned before 1 week but it happens occasionally.  

Thanks yeah i expect as much i guess you just have to wait and see what happens theres no predicting it! 

[NikLR 13,220]

Average wait time is normally 2-3 weeks.

[bcadenhead 18]

Hi all just an update for anyone looking.

 

I had my interview yesterday at the Montreal Consulate and got approved it went into administrative processing the same day and changed to ISSUED today.

 

I then received an email from the consulate with my courier tracking number and should be to me in 5 business days.

 

Thanks for all the help!