I had a flight on 13th May. And I sent all my docs to NY office. My application was delivered at 19th, March. It has been 51 days (and I included a returning envelop in the package). No doubt I have to re-book a flight. I am worrying about my passport would have got lost by the office( after reading posts in this forum.)
I wrote couples of e-mails to them and state my situation, no responses at all. Three years away from home, this is my only shot during my phD., the New York consulate just blow it away without give a sh**.