US waiver of ineligibility

[Jammbo2000]

Help! My husband has been recommended for a waiver of ineligibility today. The email says processing is a minimum of 16 weeks, we fly in 8 weeks. Has anyone had theirs processed recently and how long did they wait? Thanks

[bednobs]

i haven't had it, sorry, but if im honest it sounds like you are not going (or at least he isn't) It could well be longer than 16 weeks

[Jammbo2000]

I was hoping that processing time would be less as he never went to jail and it was over 15 years ago. Hoping the email I got was their standard reply that everyone got and that less serious, older offences would be processed quicker.

[ephy]

When I applied in 2008 I was told the same thing 16 weeks however I was granted the visa after two weeks plus a further week to send my passport and get it back so 3 weeks in total. Same in 2009 it was even quicker got a response after a weeks and some days......

I have just applied again a couple of weeks ago I was told 20 to 22 weeks processing time, I am crossing my fingers and hoping for the best as I am due to travel on Friday. Good luck and all the best.

[237SJ]

The reason the times are so long at the moment (we had a message at work about it ) is because the US Embassy is busy sorting out the visas for the US Olympics teams.

[Jammbo2000]

Thanks, keeping my fingers crossed. Will let you know when it arrives. If anyone gets theirs soon or knows anything about current wait times please can you post it here

[whiskeryron]

http://london.usembassy.gov/ukaddres.html

Have you spoken to someone by 'phone & completely explained situation ?

W Ron.

[Jammbo2000]

I have rang the embassy, you cannot track this at all once the waiver of ineligibility has been referred to the dept of homeland security in US it's just a waiting game. Not good at all but I was told it could still come through in time as the conviction was not serious, community service only, and it was years ago. I will continue to post updates as it may help others. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

[Jammbo2000]

An update and a word of warning to anyone applying for a us visa. The embassy in Belfast emailed me today, wait times are increasing if you have to be referred for a waiver of ineligibility and are currently 18 weeks minimum. They have said we have no chance of hubbies visa coming through in time for holiday in 4 weeks time. You can do absolutely nothing to speed the process up, now my 11 yr old and I have to go on our dream holiday without hubbie - I am devastated