Direct Airside Transit Visa : Urgent

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sachi

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My H1 B visa expired Jan 08 and I do have the I-797 confirming renewal, I will be getting my visa stamped on my upcoming trip to India,I will be transiting through London.

Therefore, I went for the biometrics and sent in my DATV application to the UK consulate in NY which they recieved on 10/10/08. However, I have not heard anything from them as yet and I need to travel on Nov 1st 2008.

Do they always e-mail when they open your application, because that would be they have not opened mine as yet?

What are the general processing times for such a visa?

If I do not hear from them by end of the week, should I cancel my application, get all my documents back and go to NY in person to get my visa in time for my travel?

Any responses are really appreciated. Thanks,
 
I tried calling the consulate, it is an automated message, there is no ways to talk to a real person
 
I've emailed the UK embassy and received a prompt reply before, so that may work. As for calling them, isn't there a 900 number that they provide?
 
Transit Visa

Sachi
Same issue for me. I applied on 10/14 and travelling on 10/23.

Have not heard back from them yet. I tried visiting the embassy, called their number... and all I get as an answer is

"You will receive an email once your application is opened, and another one when your application is processed". I have not received both yet.

Do someone know what is the usual turnaround time for DATV applications submitted to the consulate. I heard 2-3 business days, but its more than that in my case.

In the worst case, if i need to postpone my travel, It will help if I can foresee how long should i postpone my trip, to wait for the visa.

Thanks
 
My family received DATV visa in a week time. I read on Consulate Site that there was a problem in UK Consulate System and so the applications receieved before 10 Oct were delayed. But application after 10th Oct are processed as usual.

They recieved my application on Oct 27.
I recieved email on Oct 29 that my application is being processed.
and on Oct 31 our passports were shipped back with Visa stamped.
 
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