Once Immigration Visa Unit receives documents specified...

[SonofBaraka 1]

in Packet # 3, how long does it take(assuming there are no problems with them) on the average for them  to contact the applicant with an appointment date for the interview? I realize it can depend on how busy they are, the time of year, etc. If it seems unduly long, can she call the unit with her case number to get updates? 

[Waiting2005 18]

Our experience was about 2 weeks.  Just make sure you have everything together.  The interview was very easy for my wife and her friend that just went though it this month.

 

Good luck!!

[SonofBaraka 1]

On 8/15/2019 at 8:25 AM, SonofBaraka said:

in Packet # 3, how long does it take(assuming there are no problems with them) on the average for them  to contact the applicant with an appointment date for the interview? I realize it can depend on how busy they are, the time of year, etc. If it seems unduly long, can she call the unit with her case number to get updates? 

Thanks! BTW, the day of the interview, as I understand it, she first pays for the hoped-for visa, then has the interview. The $325 fee is non-returnable, regardless of whether or not she gets the visa. Is that right?

[payxibka 10,044]

6 hours ago, SonofBaraka said:

Thanks! BTW, the day of the interview, as I understand it, she first pays for the hoped-for visa, then has the interview. The $325 fee is non-returnable, regardless of whether or not she gets the visa. Is that right?

It's an application fee, not an issuance fee.

[Just Paul 4,591]

7 hours ago, SonofBaraka said:

The $325 fee is non-returnable, regardless of whether or not she gets the visa. Is that right?

Nothing is ever guaranteed or refundable.    In our case they reviewed her documents, sent her to the cashier, and then waited a few hours for the interview.