Posted On
10/18/2022
12:07:23 AM
by
Advice
CONT.....with MY POSTING WITH ADDITIONAL INFO...
Moreover, it is mentioned in the APPLICATION / VISA PROFILE portal that the passport is still with USA Embassy / Consulate and the visa status says "ISSUED".
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Posted On
10/18/2022
7:25:39 AM
by
Kwt Ac
Hi, is it B2 visa?
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Posted On
10/18/2022
8:32:02 AM
by
Advice
Thanks @ Kwt Ac
Yes, it is B2 visa - Tourist.
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Posted On
10/18/2022
9:08:51 AM
by
Zameer
You should get the SMS soon if status is shown ''issued''. Have patience :-)
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Posted On
10/18/2022
9:39:57 AM
by
SS
You will get a notification from Aramex once it is ready for dispatch or collection. It takes 10 to 15 days from your interview to get the passports. Then you can collect it from their Ardiya office.
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Posted On
10/18/2022
10:57:13 AM
by
Advice
Thank you very much @ ss and Zameer for your prompt reply.
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Posted On
10/18/2022
11:45:12 AM
by
Kwt Ac
@Advice please could you ping me at [email protected] if I could take few inputs from you regarding B2? TIA
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Posted On
10/18/2022
12:18:35 PM
by
applicant
@SS- Website shows visit visa processing time is 3 working days. Does it really take 10-15 days? We plan to travel to India after 5 days of the interview. Should we reschedule the travel?
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Posted On
10/18/2022
12:43:42 PM
by
SS
@applicant,
The information on US embassy website says "Please wait at least three business days following your visa interview to check on the status of your application." 3 days is only to check the status of your passport, not to actually get it. When you are tracking the status of your passport on the website if status shows "ready for pick up", it means you can go to the Aramex location you have chosen to pick up your passport. Aramex will also send a sms to collect your document. This takes approx 2 weeks. Please plan your travel accordingly.
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Posted On
10/18/2022
12:51:50 PM
by
ST
@Applicant,
Sorry, I dont have any contact info.
I went to Aramex Ardiya Office directly.
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Posted On
10/18/2022
12:53:29 PM
by
Applicant
@SS-Thanks for the reply. I was referring to the following website.
https://www.ustraveldocs.com/kw/kw-niv-waittimeinfo.asp
It shows Visa Processing time is typically 3 days.
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Posted On
10/18/2022
12:59:31 PM
by
Applicant
@ST- Thanks for your comments. It means it will be ready in 3 days.
As for Aramex, I have heard that if you choose Ardiya (free pickup), they will not send you a message but if you choose other locations (KD 4 charge), they will send you a message.
I am trying to contact Aramex (1820 011), there is no option to talk to a customer agent. Do you have any other contact details?
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Posted On
10/18/2022
4:33:17 PM
by
SS
@applicant
We got our visa application approved in May this year. We had selected Ardiya to collect the passport and received a message when the passport was ready for collection (I think 10 or 11 days after the interview).
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Posted On
10/18/2022
10:01:31 PM
by
Applicant
@SS- Thanks for the clarification. However, I am going ahead with the assumption of 3 days processing time.
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Posted On
10/18/2022
10:21:11 PM
by
Advise
I attended interview on 11th and as on date my visa status (B2 visa) states ''Issued'' and passport status states ''Still with USA Embassy / Consulate''.
The above info for ''applicant'' for his discretion.
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Posted On
10/20/2022
1:42:00 PM
by
sheri
You can check on whatsapp at following number
97145031111
They will provide you details of your shipment with in a minute
As sometimes SMS from ARAMEX are not receiving.
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Posted On
10/20/2022
9:54:59 PM
by
Kwt Ac
Hi, is there any travel agency or other who could provide support in applying for the B2 visa? Thank you. I know it could be done online however still wanted a pro advice before applying.
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Posted On
10/21/2022
10:11:22 AM
by
Advice
Thank you very much @ Sheri for your valuable input. Your tip gave me a great relief as I desperately needed the passport as I have planned to travel next weekend.
After checking the status in Aramex, I came to know that the passport is ready for collection for the past few days (interview held on 11th and passport is ready for collection since 15th). But the status in the APPLICATION / VISA PROFILE portal not updated correct status and shows that the passport is still with USA Embassy / Consulate.
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Posted On
10/23/2022
11:51:31 AM
by
Advise
My status update....
My passport was ready for collection within 4 working days from the date of interview.
Unfortunately, neither Aramex send SMS nor the passport status in the USA embassy updated to collect the passport.
However, I believe that as mentioned in the USA embassy website, the visa processing time is 3 to 4 days. (You can get the passport after 3 to 4 working days after interview) .
Thank you very much once again @ Sheri for your advice to check Aramex Whattsapp status check; without which I would not come to know my passport is ready for collection.
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Posted On
10/29/2022
10:24:24 PM
by
Applicant
Had interview last Monday and got back the passports on Thursday. We could travel to India on Friday as planned.
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Posted On
4/28/2024
2:06:34 PM
by
Passport
Just for the next person looking for this information.
The passport status was updated from "Accepted" to "Issued" as per below link the very next day after the interview.
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
You can know when it is ready to be released to Aramex as per the below link. It will be updated from "Passport is with US embassy" to "Passport is ready for pickup".
https://www.ustraveldocs.com/kw/kw-loc-passportcollection.asp
Following which you can check with Aramex customer care for the shipment tracking number as the UID provided at the Embassy will not work on Aramex website.
I am not sure how often Aramex collects the passports from US embassy, but thankfully they collected my passport on the same day the status was updated to "Issued". Aramex sent a msg on whatsapp once their internal system was updated to show as ready for collection.
All in all, I got the passport the 3rd day after submission.
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Posted On
4/28/2024
2:55:48 PM
by
FP
Passport and Advise
Can you share info about the processes and any guidance good to know tips, dos and don''ts ?
Thanks in advance.
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Posted On
4/28/2024
6:00:02 PM
by
Passport
I applied through Comfort Travels. You can do the entire process by yourselves as well if you require.
While they help in navigating the procedure, Pls note they enter your actual and true details which will be reviewed by the US embassy.
There was almost 90% rejection for single person tourists and weak business trip applications, you might have better luck going as a family.
If you have strong travel history, especially schengen areas then your application would be considered more favourably.
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Posted On
4/29/2024
10:48:13 AM
by
Visa Seeker
Hii, Please provide detail wat were you asked in interview and how you answered? Did u apply as single applicant or family. appreciate if you could provide little more detail regarding interview and how it got approved. also salary and job position and travel history (if any). I applied twice with family but rejected. so please suggest.
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Posted On
4/29/2024
11:45:02 AM
by
FP
Thank you Passport,
Visa Seeker can you also detail your experience what happened in your case? what are the reasons for rejection? At what salary range you applied two times? You have previous travel history? and you applies as a couple or family with kids?
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Posted On
4/29/2024
12:29:14 PM
by
Passport
Mine was a business visit with supporting letter from company detailing clearly travel dates, exhibition dates and that they would shoulder all expenses. In addition my position was a Sales manager with adequate salary for the embassy official''''s review.
Overall, Embassy officials need to be convinced that your travel plans are legitimate and that you will not stay back in USA after the mentioned travel duration. they are more likely to consider your application if you have strong travel history to Europe, UK, Singapore etc.. Travel to GCC countries , east European countries and India are not of much help.
even upon applying as family, it needs to be evident that you will not stay back based on your application itself, trying to excessively convince them may make it seem as if you are bluffing.
if you have an invitation for exhibition, conference or marriage, these are considered as stronger reasons than just applying for tourist visa without travel to other countries. giving simple reasons such as visiting relatives, siblings or friends in US are rejected outright.
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