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FBI CIA IBIS Name check Security Delay**Explanation from Dept. of State
What U.S. Department of State says about "processing delay" &
"security check"? Here it is ...................................
"Visa Processing Time"
Recent changes in U.S. visa policy and procedures have increased the amount of time it can take to obtain a visa. Apply early!
**[Changes introduced shortly after September 11, 2001 caused long processing times, which varied from country to country. Backlogs accumulated and delays became indefinite in some cases.]**
Improved interagency and automated procedures have reduced delays and speeded up visa processing. The State Department’s goal is visa delivery no more than 30 days from the time of application in most cases. Sometimes it can take less than that, and sometimes longer. If your name or a close variation is matched in a database indicating law enforcement concerns, the process will take several weeks longer to resolve.
Even with the visa processing improvements that have been made and will continue to be made, it is inevitable that delays will sometimes occur. Processing times will vary.
If you want to visit the U.S., plan to submit your visa application well in advance of your departure date. Contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for a current time estimate and recommendations.
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"What’s the Same in U.S. Visa Policy?"
Many aspects of U.S. visa policy continue as before>
***[All applicants' names are routinely checked against a sophisticated government database for possible criminal or other information that may disqualify them.]***
The consular officer examines the application and supporting documents and data for facts indicating possible ineligibilities, inconsistencies or questions that may require clarification.
In many cases, the consular officer will request a personal interview with the applicant. He or she may ask for additional application review in Washington, D.C.
Visa applicants may need to undergo an extra review process if they seek to engage in a commercial exchange or academic pursuit involving certain designated fields of advanced technology.
References:
http://unitedstatesvisas.gov/visapolicy/time.html
http://unitedstatesvisas.gov/visapolicy/procedures_cont.html#same
What U.S. Department of State says about "processing delay" &
"security check"? Here it is ...................................
"Visa Processing Time"
Recent changes in U.S. visa policy and procedures have increased the amount of time it can take to obtain a visa. Apply early!
**[Changes introduced shortly after September 11, 2001 caused long processing times, which varied from country to country. Backlogs accumulated and delays became indefinite in some cases.]**
Improved interagency and automated procedures have reduced delays and speeded up visa processing. The State Department’s goal is visa delivery no more than 30 days from the time of application in most cases. Sometimes it can take less than that, and sometimes longer. If your name or a close variation is matched in a database indicating law enforcement concerns, the process will take several weeks longer to resolve.
Even with the visa processing improvements that have been made and will continue to be made, it is inevitable that delays will sometimes occur. Processing times will vary.
If you want to visit the U.S., plan to submit your visa application well in advance of your departure date. Contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for a current time estimate and recommendations.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"What’s the Same in U.S. Visa Policy?"
Many aspects of U.S. visa policy continue as before>
***[All applicants' names are routinely checked against a sophisticated government database for possible criminal or other information that may disqualify them.]***
The consular officer examines the application and supporting documents and data for facts indicating possible ineligibilities, inconsistencies or questions that may require clarification.
In many cases, the consular officer will request a personal interview with the applicant. He or she may ask for additional application review in Washington, D.C.
Visa applicants may need to undergo an extra review process if they seek to engage in a commercial exchange or academic pursuit involving certain designated fields of advanced technology.
References:
http://unitedstatesvisas.gov/visapolicy/time.html
http://unitedstatesvisas.gov/visapolicy/procedures_cont.html#same
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