Hi all,
I am a British architect applying for a J1 visa (work trainee exchange program, 18 months).
Today I was denied an expedited visa appointment at the London embassy. My placement program starts soon, 18 October.
The earliest visa interview appointment in London is March 2022.
I cannot wait until March (I will lose my place on the program) and it seems no earlier appointments are becoming available.
What can I do? Can I go to another embassy with shorter waiting times, and request an expedited appointment there? (Perhaps outside Schengen area, e.g. Eastern Europe or the Caribbean).
Should I re-apply in London and attempt to request an expedited appointment again, perhaps with more explanation?
Any advice much appreciated.
Kind regards,
David