ksarna

         Visa granted – Issued on 25^th March 21.

         Passport posted with Visa stamp 26^th March 21

18 hours ago, jMarti said:

Hi All,

 

My wife recently had her interview on March 16 where the officer let her know that the visa would technically be refused as she did not have her medical yet.  The officer, however, did take her passport and let her know that it would be approved pending medical.  Right after the interview she was able to get a medical appointment with Dr. Rappaport and the medical report was submitted to the consulate on March 19th.

 

Does anyone know how long it takes for the consulate to review the medical report to get the visa to approved status?

 

Thanks!

@jMartiTakes 2 days for medicals to reach consulate. My medical was done on 16th March and were sent to Sydney consulate on 18th March. Hope this helps. 

4 minutes ago, mpandmg0523 said:

Hi. My husband had his interview today too and the same happened/he heard the same thing. But the officer also made it very clear that the visa was approved (he specifically said those words). So let me know when your status changes!

@mpandmg0523Thanks for your reply. I surely will post an update if the status changes. Please do the same, in case there is any update. 

Thanks a lot.

Hi Group,

I have my CR1 visa interview today at US Consulat in Sydney. After the visa interview the officer said my case will be sent to Washington for further review, however he still kept my passport. 

What does this mean? The CEAC case status is administrative processing. 

Does that mean the case will be further reviewied by USCIS in Washington and they may refuse the visa?

Please share your experiences.

Thanks

4 hours ago, KeishaAB said:

Hi, I plan to check in an extra box. I'm getting a heavy duty storage box from Bunnings which we will be able to use for storing stuff as we already have a handful of luggage bags and don't need any more. I've got the Ezy storage bunker heavy duty storage tub. You can padlock them and you can purchase heavy duty wheels which you can remove. 

Thanks @KeishaABI am not 100% if i understood, i think what you are trying to say, to check in an extra bag i can get the heavy duty box from Bunnings. 

8 hours ago, Jaymit said:

Wow congratulations.

I don't have any such documents to attached but i just did my blood test few months ago and got diabetes can i attach that as a medical issue ?

Worth trying! All the Best.

3 hours ago, Jaymit said:

Thanks for your kind reply 

Can the reason only be emotional hardship and distress bcz  i don't have any documents as evidence?

@JaymitI got approved for expedite today. The reason for my case was emotional distress and hardships. But i attached certificate from my Doctor as i am undergoing treatment and had a medical history to attach as a supporting evidence.

Hope this helps.

On 3/2/2021 at 10:07 AM, Ravin Gill said:

@Jean Silva Thank you so much for sharing. Good luck on your interview! I hope and pray that everything goes well. Please do share your interview experience. 

@Jean SilvaHow did your interview go? Did your visa got approved and you received your passport?

On 3/2/2021 at 1:06 PM, ksarna said:

 

 

@Ravin GillGreat news! Congratulatios. Hope you get your interview date soon. Please keep posted for further updates. Thanks again!

@Ravin GillCan you please share your timeline? After your expedite approval on 26th Feb, what other emails recieved and when? Is your interview scheduled? If yes, what is the date? Please share. Thank you.

20 minutes ago, Ravin Gill said:

@ksarnaJust wanted to give you an update. Our expedite request, based on financial hardship/parent death/emotional trauma,  got approved on Feb 26. 

@Ravin GillHow long did it take for the expedite approval after your request?

10 minutes ago, Ravin Gill said:

@ksarnaJust wanted to give you an update. Our expedite request, based on financial hardship/parent death/emotional trauma,  got approved on Feb 26. 

10 minutes ago, Ravin Gill said:

@ksarnaJust wanted to give you an update. Our expedite request, based on financial hardship/parent death/emotional trauma,  got approved on Feb 26. 

10 minutes ago, Ravin Gill said:

@ksarnaJust wanted to give you an update. Our expedite request, based on financial hardship/parent death/emotional trauma,  got approved on Feb 26. 

@Ravin GillGreat news! Congratulatios. Hope you get your interview date soon. Please keep posted for further updates. Thanks again!

5 hours ago, Sharni said:

We moved with just two big suit cases and a carry on each.   Unless you can find a reasonable cost to ship your things, you may be better off selling it in Aus and purchasing it again in the US.

I think so. As i feel paying the shipping cost is not worth. The stuff is not as much as the transport cost. Thanks for sharing your experience. 

7 hours ago, Jean Silva said:

Hello,

When I received the date of the interview, I contacted the doctor and scheduled the exam. I took the exam last week.

 

My timeline:

 

3 Feb - I received the result the expedite
11 Feb - I received an email stating that the case was sent to the consulate
15 Feb - I received the interview date (2 March)
19 Feb - I had medical exams

Thank you for sharing.

2 minutes ago, mpandmg0523 said:

Oh wow. Have you not even gotten confirmation that they received it? We got DQ'd 2/12 and sent our expedite request 2/19. Waiting for confirmation that they've even received it. I'll keep you posted for sure, and you do the same too please!

Sorry I meant 02/25/21. My typo. Sure keep you posted if at all I hear anything. Thanks

4 hours ago, mpandmg0523 said:

Any others DQ'd and waiting to hear if NVC has received their expedite request? We send ours a week ago and haven't heard anything yet. I called NVC and they say they are receiving a huge amount right now (which makes sense). It'd be nice to hear from others who have recently submitted when they get confirmation and/or an answer!

@mpandmg0523i submitted my expedite request on 02/05/21. I week later than yours. Please keep posted if you hear anything. Thank you.

On 2/8/2021 at 6:29 PM, Jean Silva said:

Hi Guys,

 

Anyone here waiting for the interview?

 

My expedite interview was approved 10 days ago and I'm waiting for the email from the consulate.

@Jean SilvaHave you got your interview date? After how many days did you get it, if yes after expedite approval? Thank you.

Hi all,

On a seperate note, just a question all who are moving to US from Australia, how are you managing to take all your luggage along? I mean the airlines, only allow 2 bags (if i am not wrong 23 kgs each). And any additional checked baggage costs $200 USD.

I also checked a few luggage transfer websites and those work out to be even more expensive. 

Just to get some insights, how everyone is managing to take all their stuff along? 

Thank you. 

2 hours ago, Ravin Gill said:

@ksarna

 

SUBJECT:  Request to Expedite Spousal Immigrant Visa Interview, Case ID: ____________  and Invoice ID:_______________

 

Respected Sir/Madam:

 

I ,__________, am the petitioner of my husband, ___________________,  for his immigrant visa. I am writing to ask  that the immigrant visa interview for my husband to be scheduled as soon as possible at the U.S Consulate of Sydney  based on ___________.

 

Our case details are follows:

-Case ID/Invoice ID

-Principal Applicant's Name, Date of Birth, and Contact Information

-Petitioner's Name and Date of Birth 

 

Background: List your reasons and such. 

Emotional Distress:

Financial/Emotional Hardship:

 

 I am asking for your compassion you to quickly schedule my husband for his interview so that___________________.Please feel free to email me at  should have more questions.

 

Attach any evidences you have!

 

 

 

 

 

I emailed all of the following three to be on the safe because why not. I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED IF I RECEIVE ANY POSITIVE NEWS FROM MY EXPEDITE. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME!

 

nvcexpedite@state.gov,
sydneyiv@state.gov,
support-australia@ustraveldocs.com

 

 

 

@Ravin GillThank you. This is very helpful. We are thinking to send email soon too. Will keep you posted if we hear anything.

All the Best!

24 minutes ago, Ravin Gill said:

 

@ksarnaPlease give me 30-45 mins. I just had dinner. I will share full details.

Again, the consulate denied on our first attempt. So, I submitted yesterday for the second time as there are unlimited attempts to request an expedite. 

@Ravin GillThank you. Hopefully they accept it for you this time.

No worries. please post the details, when you get free. Thanks again!

20 hours ago, Ravin Gill said:

My husband is  in Melbourne while I am in the U.S.

We got DQ and everything approved from NVC on February 10, 2021. 

 

We submitted an expedite request last week based on financial hardship and emotional distress, but it was tried. We will attempt again. 

1.) Did anyone get their expedite request approved on the second or third attempt?

2.) Has anyone gotten an interview recently whose application was not expedited? I wonder when Syd will resume full operation and start to schedule interivews.  Thanks! 

 

@Ravin Gill - Do you mind sharing the template (not with details) how you sent an email for expedite request. And where do you send the email (email address)?. I have history of ongoing psychological/ distress issues and will try to use that to expedite my case as well. Thank you. 

15 hours ago, Ravin Gill said:

 

 

@AmurtazaCould you please share your timeline? How long did it taken after getting DQ to received an automated expedited?

@Amurtazasorry i have just joined this forum, so not 100% if i understood. Does that mean in 6 days after DQ, you got interview appointment?

8 hours ago, Ravin Gill said:

@ksarna Cool. Please  keep me updated. I will let you know if my second expedite request is approved. I doubt the Sydney Consulate will schedule interviews for normal cases anytime soon. Who knows  when they will resume normal operations.

@Ravin Gillplease can you share on what basis are you requesting expedition? Any updates please do share. Thank you.

@Ravin GillI got DQ on 18th Feb and same as you, like to know how much is the wait time from DQ to interview date scheduled by NVC? Appreciate, if you can share some insight on this.

Thanks