Los Angeles Processing time

[iliv4u4ever]

Hi,
How long is it taking to process study permit at consulate general in Los Angeles for Sept entry.
I applied by Express mail.

I supplied the following Documents
Bank of America Letter stating that I had US $25,300 (in Savings and Checking accounts combined)
Investment report from Sharebuilder for last 4 months for US$34,800
My form W2 statement of wages taxes for year 2011 showing salary of US$78,600
Certified true copy of I-797
Original Passport with valid I-94 ( I also had Expired Canadian TRV in my passport issued in 2008 in Detroit on same day)
Sealed Academic Transcripts

My Profile:
MS USA GPA 3.7
B.Tech India 81%
Admission from: University of Windsor MBA
GMAT 630
ILETS Waived because of US degree and Experience

Can any one share their experience about CG Los Angeles

 

[RAJRAN]

oh great buddy...

I too applied for the student permit from LA embassy (got an admit from schulich for fall 2012)
They have a standard processing time of 5 weeks. And it actually took approx 5 weeks for me to get the permit. I got it last week.
The only problem is that within this time frame of 5 weeks they do not respond to either e mails or phone calls. It is an agonizing wait..to say the least
Let me know if have any questions.

My home phone is 559-271-0251.

 

[iliv4u4ever]

Thanks for the reply. I live in AL and so I am worried as new AL immigration rules state that you have to carry your original documents at all time. Can I request for case escalation/premium processing stating the rules?

Thanks

 

[RAJRAN]

you may try it at an canadian embassy near to AL...let us us hope they understand it...

 

[iliv4u4ever]

There is one in Atlanta but they don't process Study Permit so I applied to LA

 

[RAJRAN]

do not worry buddy...everything will fall in place..
good luck..

 

[iliv4u4ever]

I emailed consulate on 25th and got the standard reply that they have heavy volume and gave me a case number and is awaiting processing by a Visa Officer. They also cashed the money order on the same day hope they issue visa faster. I am going to work on public transport stupid Alabama laws.

 

[iliv4u4ever]

Got my passport back today. So it took 30 days as mentioned in their website

I just noticed something strange. He returned my transcripts without even opening them Just a waste of 20$ here and my uncles work back in India. Even returned the copies. Only documents retained by them are bank statements, passport copies and admission letter. Do I need original admission letter while entering like I-20 in USA?