I submitted ds260 in 19th April 2023. I had visa until 2031 but they revoked it after my refugee claim. When I tried to get appointment it said you are eligible for interview waiver program. Send your documents to the consulate. (They issue new visa without interview). I sent my documents but they send me an email that says you need interview and we will send your documents back.What was your timeline waiting for an interview? I have heard waiting time is long
May 10 I got appointment for August 1st 2023. (From August 1st there were many appointments available). After that I checked same day and I found May 18th and I rescheduled my appointment. So I got appointment a week later.
When I was waiting for interview I met someone. He said we got early appointment because we have visa and we were eligible for interview waiver program. Normally wait time more than 600 days. I thought it was not real but I checked on the system yes it's too long.