How Long After US Interview to Get the Visa?

"After your US visa interview, the time it takes to get your passport and visa depends on several factors — mainly the visa type, your case status, and the US embassy’s workload.

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Most cases: 5 to 10 working days after the interview.

Some cases: Up to 2–3 weeks if there are additional checks or administrative processing.

✅ If Your Visa Is Approved on the Spot

The officer will say something like “Your visa is approved.”

Your passport will be kept for visa stamping.

You can usually track your passport via the US Travel Docs website or the courier service.

Once ready, it will be delivered or available for pickup at the selected location.

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India: 3–7 business days.

Other regions: 5–10 business days, depending on courier speed.

⚠️ If Your Case Is Under Administrative Processing (221g)

You’ll receive a 221(g) notice requesting more documents or background checks.

Processing time: 2 weeks to several months, depending on your case type.

You can check your visa status at: https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC

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You’ll receive:

Your passport with the visa stamped inside.

A sealed immigration packet (for immigrant visas only, not visitor or student visas).

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If your travel date is near, you can contact the embassy or US Travel Docs support to request expedited passport delivery once the visa is issued."