how long does it take for visa evidence at washington office?

[Lru]

Hi,
I got a letter asking me to send my passport to washington office for visa evidence.
Does anyone know how long it takes for the office to return the visa?
Also, whats the most secure method of sending and receiving the visa?(ups/fedex/usps)?
-lrugnevm

 

[vahope4gc]

I went personally and it took 15 Mins only.

 

[Lru]

Thank you vahope4gc

I am in Florida.
Id rather mail it sometime next week rather than fly to DC.

Thanks again
-lrugnevm

 

[vahope4gc]

lrugnevm,

Yeah, in your case I think its better to send through fedex or UPS.

if you don't mind then what is your initial entry date condition. I have to enter before 08/01/2004

Thanks

 

[Lru]

The date is 10/25/04.
Still wondering how long it would take for the passports to be returned.I have requested these to be returned by overnight mail.
If I happen to send these next Monday, how long would I have to wait to get these back?
Is there any particular day in the week when they process all mailed passports?
-lrugnevm

 

[Lru]

any contacts/urls bfr move to Aus?

Hi,
Are there any organizations/more information as to where I can stay/buy house/land or otherwise in Australia?
Is there someone I can start talking to before I land there?
I am a citizen of India. An Indian organization would be a more comfortable forum for me to approach.Does anyone have any such details?
-lrugnevm

 

[Lru]

Takes 3-5 business days to get the passport back

Hi,
I was told it would take 2 weeks (based on letter from Embassy at Washington), the hotline service mentioned 5-7 business days, but I received it by overnight mail in 5 business days.
Impressive - total time of processing was one year and one month.Australia rocks...
-lrugnevm

 

[spirit]

Re: Australia PR

Before 9/11 it was 3 months!

Better to go for an initial visit and check out if you will like living there and also look around for jobs, before planning the final move.