Urgently request passport back from US embassy without visa. Processing time?
I applied for US tourist visa in the US consulate in Paris. They have taken longer than a month to issue the visa and the status says its under “administrative processing”. I’m presuming this to mean background check (?). I urgently needed my passport back for travels to another country and will not travel to the US till they approve the visa (in which case I’ll have to travel back to Paris for getting the stamp which is ok with me). Their website has a contact form but “passport request back” is not listed as a contact reason (EDIT: my apologies this statement is wrong. This is listed as an option I just checked it on a wider screen). I wanted to know how long it would take to get passport back if I request such a thing under “administrative processing” option. Is cancelling the visa process faster than requesting passport back while keeping visa process going in the background?
Also, has anyone had any similar experience? Do they only return it by mail or is it possible to request them to hand it to you at the embassy (might be faster) ?
Thanks in advance.
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I wanted to know how long it would take to get passport back if I request such a thing under “administrative processing” option.
There are no known publicly available statistics for such low frequency unusual events.
Is cancelling the visa process faster than requesting passport back while keeping visa process going in the background?
Primarily opinion based. Your best option is to call the embassy.
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How Long Does US embassy take to return passport?
If you were advised on the day of your interview that your application is successful, you should allow approximately 7 to 10 working days for your application to be processed. If additional information or documentation was required in your case, you must allow additional time.How long does it take to get a reply from US embassy?
Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa interview. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. You can check the status of your visa application on ceac.state.gov.How long can US Consulate hold my passport?
If your application is approved, your passport and visa will be returned either: to the CITIC Bank branch you previously selected. Please note that CITIC will hold your passport for only 15 days, after which it will be returned to the Embassy/Consulate. You must collect your passport within 15 days.How long does it take to get your passport back?
Routine processing is 8 to 11 weeks and expedite processing (for an additional $60) is 5 to 7 weeks. Our processing times begin the day we receive your application at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility.How To Get An Emergency US Visa (Within 2 Weeks)
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