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Sean just got in last night! He had a bit of trouble at Heathrow with United because they struggled to check him in. They had several supervisors and someone had to make a call to the US to confirm that his visa was valid/figure out how to check him in? But they did confirm it and he was let through. He got through Immigration at Dulles but he said. it would be wise to make sure you have a few hours layover at least as it did take a while (luckily his flight was early so he had extra time!)
 
We are feeling very lucky and grateful to everyone here for sharing their experience

Sean just got in last night! He had a bit of trouble at Heathrow with United because they struggled to check him in. They had several supervisors and someone had to make a call to the US to confirm that his visa was valid/figure out how to check him in? But they did confirm it and he was let through. He got through Immigration at Dulles but he said. it would be wise to make sure you have a few hours layover at least as it did take a while (luckily his flight was early so he had extra time!)
 
We are feeling very lucky and grateful to everyone here for sharing their experience

Sean just got in last night! He had a bit of trouble at Heathrow with United because they struggled to check him in. They had several supervisors and someone had to make a call to the US to confirm that his visa was valid/figure out how to check him in? But they did confirm it and he was let through. He got through Immigration at Dulles but he said. it would be wise to make sure you have a few hours layover at least as it did take a while (luckily his flight was early so he had extra time!)
 
We are feeling very lucky and grateful to everyone here for sharing their experience

Congratulations! Ours just switched from Administrative Processing to Issued too! All within a couple of hours 😄
 
I'm due to collect mine from the DX delivery office in Chancery Lane so I'll give it a day or two before looking into going to collect it.
 
Happy Days!

I’ve got my passport  Flying to Miami tomorrow. A little emotional. Thank you to the whole community here for making this whole thing that little bit easier! 

The embassy has to pass it on to the courier office to package up and do the email. It doesn’t typically happen immediately after your status turns to issued. It used to be two days after “issued” but with so few visas being issued these days, the courier part is pretty fast right now. 

They didn’t have it yet but he told me to come back tomorrow any time from 8am  Going to book my 2pm to Miami!

Congratulations! Ours just switched from Administrative Processing to Issued too! All within a couple of hours 😄
 
I'm due to collect mine from the DX delivery office in Chancery Lane so I'll give it a day or two before looking into going to collect it.
 
Happy Days!

Congratulations! Ours just switched from Administrative Processing to Issued too! All within a couple of hours 😄
 
I'm due to collect mine from the DX delivery office in Chancery Lane so I'll give it a day or two before looking into going to collect it.
 
Happy Days!

DX just emailed me saying it will be ready to collect tomorrow but I think I'm going to go by there now just to see. Will update.

My case just changed to issued! I finally get to go home (I've been away from my actual home for two months since it was easier to stay in England with family than travel from Scotland during covid) and start making plans! I'm hoping to get out to Vegas Mid April.
 
Thank you so much for the support and helpful information everyone! Trust the process!!

Hi all,
 
Our case this morning was updated from "Ready" to "Administrative Processing".  Hopefully that means they are almost done with it rather than only just starting to deal with it this morning! We will provide a further update when the visa is actually issued. 
 
DQ date: 2nd October 2020
 
Interview date: 17th February 2021 (Original Date 26th January 2021 but rescheduled due to "consular resources")
 
Case updated to Administrative Processing: 1st March 2021

Hi all,
 
Our case this morning was updated from "Ready" to "Administrative Processing".  Hopefully that means they are almost done with it rather than only just starting to deal with it this morning! We will provide a further update when the visa is actually issued. 
 
DQ date: 2nd October 2020
 
Interview date: 17th February 2021 (Original Date 26th January 2021 but rescheduled due to "consular resources")
 
Case updated to Administrative Processing: 1st March 2021

Thanks!
 
Sean arrived at the Embassy about 30 minutes before his appointment and someone inside took his name and checked him off of a list but told him he needed to wait outside until it was 10:45 (appt was at 11). 
 
He said that they took his fingerprints and then took a few of his original documents such as our marriage certificate, his birth certificate, passport, etc. into another room to examine and brought all back but the passport. He was then called up to a window to swear an oath and then an officer asked him a few questions such as "When did you meet?, How did you meet? Why are you moving to America? Have you ever visited America? Have you met her family?" and then told him our application was approved. He was then given a paper that said the application/passport return could take 7-10 business days. He is going to pick it up from the drop-off location in London so hopefully it is ready soon before his Feb 28th flight or we will have to push it back a week. 
 
Overall very smooth, in and out in about 40 minutes. 

Thanks!
 
Sean arrived at the Embassy about 30 minutes before his appointment and someone inside took his name and checked him off of a list but told him he needed to wait outside until it was 10:45 (appt was at 11). 
 
He said that they took his fingerprints and then took a few of his original documents such as our marriage certificate, his birth certificate, passport, etc. into another room to examine and brought all back but the passport. He was then called up to a window to swear an oath and then an officer asked him a few questions such as "When did you meet?, How did you meet? Why are you moving to America? Have you ever visited America? Have you met her family?" and then told him our application was approved. He was then given a paper that said the application/passport return could take 7-10 business days. He is going to pick it up from the drop-off location in London so hopefully it is ready soon before his Feb 28th flight or we will have to push it back a week. 
 
Overall very smooth, in and out in about 40 minutes. 

I apologize if this is a repetitive or obvious question, but are those who have a valid immigrant visa (granted spouse IR1/CR1) allowed to enter the US (even from banned areas such as the UK)? I read the text of the Proclamation and it seems that any spouse of a US citizen is exempt from the ban. Just wondering if anyone has done this or if I'm missing something... 
 
Thank you!