srip, my letter doesn't say anything about sending to LA or NYC. I assume you can send your pp to either one. Below is the content of my letter:srip said:Hi,
I applied online on May 1st to NY consulate and I haven't received the PP request yet. Any idea how long does it take..?
Once I get the PP request, can I send it to LA consulate for visa stamping or would they specifically direct in the letter they send us to
include with the PP to send it to NY consulate only .? Any one has a draft message from that letter .?
I applied online on April 19th; got pp request on May 7th; pp received by LA on May 8th; they sent back my pp on May 15th. My case was really quick compared with others. The avg app review time is around 25 days. I strongly suggest you send your pp to LA based on others' sharing about NY office. I think Ottowa office is reviewing online apps because my visa is issued by that office (perhaps LA and NY are also reviewing a small portion). Actually there is really nothing you can do to expedite it. I don't think emailing and faxing would do it. But you can go to LA to pick up your pp in person because I know two guys in this forum did that! So if your travel date is around the corner but you are still waiting for pp, at least you can go there and try having them stamp your visa same day.srip said:meng5656, Thank you for sharing the letter and the info. I would probably send it to LA once I receive the PP request.
When do you apply and how .? Can you please share your timeline and any follow-ups will expedite it .?
Can I have my parents pick up the passport for me because they'll be in LA ?meng5656 said:I applied online on April 19th; got pp request on May 7th; pp received by LA on May 8th; they sent back my pp on May 15th. My case was really quick compared with others. The avg app review time is around 25 days. I strongly suggest you send your pp to LA based on others' sharing about NY office. I think Ottowa office is reviewing online apps because my visa is issued by that office (perhaps LA and NY are also reviewing a small portion). Actually there is really nothing you can do to expedite it. I don't think emailing and faxing would do it. But you can go to LA to pick up your pp in person because I know two guys in this forum did that! So if your travel date is around the corner but you are still waiting for pp, at least you can go there and try having them stamp your visa same day.
I sent the consulate an email asking about the status of my passport but on their website, they clearly state that they will not reply to any "Application Status Queries" within the designated Processing Times listed for the office you send your application to. For NY, they list it as 30 days, so i'm sure it was a futile attempt. Moreoever, the USPS link was activated yesterday afternoon so i highly doubt my email was even read by anybody in the office by then.NirvanaRocks said:strandedhelix and oz86 : Did you guys receive your visas from NY consulate yet..?
Seems like Doc1111 is lucky..
Doc1111: My passport was received by NY consulate on Apr 29th(1 day before you) and I am still waiting for any update...Did you contact somebody in NY consulate or you just got it on your own...Any advice?
Also, Does anyone know that the applications are processed as per passport received date or application submission date coz I submitted application on Apr 12th and Doc1111 had submitted on March 30th...
NirvanaRocks said:strandedhelix and oz86 : Did you guys receive your visas from NY consulate yet..?
Seems like Doc1111 is lucky..
Doc1111: My passport was received by NY consulate on Apr 29th(1 day before you) and I am still waiting for any update...Did you contact somebody in NY consulate or you just got it on your own...Any advice?
Also, Does anyone know that the applications are processed as per passport received date or application submission date coz I submitted application on Apr 12th and Doc1111 had submitted on March 30th...
I'm not sure. But at least you can have them try (perhaps you have to sign an authorization form).gunkub said:Can I have my parents pick up the passport for me because they'll be in LA ?