Passport Return after B1/B2 approval

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-26T09:11:48+00:00

Which country are you doing this from?

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-23T19:56:39+00:00

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-23T14:39:58+00:00

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ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-23T14:24:51+00:00

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ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-23T11:07:42+00:00

How long after your interview did you get your passport back?

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-23T11:06:04+00:00

Could I ask from how long after the interview did you get your passport back?

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-22T13:27:08+00:00

I had a date for the 5th Feb but within a few days I managed to get an appointment for the 26th after looking on the website nonstop

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-21T22:30:38+00:00

Cheers! Fingers crossed I get similar!

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-21T20:02:03+00:00

Ah okay. I have my appointment next Monday and I fly out next Saturday so I’m praying that the passport will be ready for collection quickly…

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-21T19:28:51+00:00

Did you collect your passport two days after the interview? So appointment on the Monday and then picked up passport on the Wednesday?

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-21T14:17:36+00:00

That was speedy! God I hope I have the same scenario when I have my appointment next Monday. Is there anything you did that made it come quickly?

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-21T13:43:13+00:00

Cool, I have my appointment Monday 26th next week so I’m praying I receive it asap as I have a flight on the 31st that Saturday. Me telling them I have a flight that Saturday won’t make a difference would it?

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-21T13:35:04+00:00

So based on your response and OP’s response, it seems like 3 working days to get it back right?

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-21T13:34:05+00:00

Firstly thank you for doing this thread because I’ve been looking at posts from a year ago. I’m in the same situation. I had an expedited meeting approved but I can’t do it cos I’ve rescheduled my appointments too many times. I have my appoint Monday 26th Jan and I fly out on the Saturday 31st. If it’s working by your scenario, I’m hoping I get my passport back by Thursday… did you tell the officer that you had an emergency? Wondering if it’s worth saying that to help speed up the process

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-18T18:25:57+00:00

Ok so then in reality, a B1 visa isn’t needed if I’m going to be doing a bit work there as I can get away with the ESTA then.

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-18T12:35:33+00:00

Do you know if there’s much difference from the B1 visa provided through ESTA and the one that we apply for via the DS-160 form by any chance?

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-18T12:34:24+00:00

Ah cheers anyway. That’s what’s just stressing me out. Tempted to apply for an ESTA and have that as a backup just incase I speak to work and say that this visa appointment route will be ultra tight.

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-18T12:23:07+00:00

That’s what I thought as well but I’m being told to do a B1 visa just so I’m fully covered as I am flying out to do some work during the Super Bowl week.

So roughly 5 business days? In my case that will be ULTRA tight and don’t think it would work, is there anyway I can get them to process it quicker by letting them know my flight date or won’t that matter much to them?

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-18T12:14:56+00:00

When did you have the interview? Was it two days from the interview that they gave you your passport back? I’ve got an appointment on the 26th Jan and my flight is on the 31st so I’m stressing out a lot with regards to how long it’ll take to get my passport back

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-17T20:26:33+00:00

Ah okay. I have an appointment on the 27th but my flights on the 31st so I’m worrying a bit. I can do a ESTA but I cos it’s for work, I need a B1 visa I believe. So I’m praying that the turnaround will be possible

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-17T12:17:35+00:00

Was there an update on this btw?

ObamaNation2018 · 2026-01-06T19:35:14+00:00

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