USA E-3 and B1/B2 visa processing time on entry
I have an approved E-3 (non-immigrant) visa (basically an H-1B for Australians), but my partner (not married) was only granted a B1/B2 (tourist) visa.
Visa processing happens on entry to the USA, for us that will be at LAX.
How long should I allow between arrival time at LAX and the departure time of the next leg (via transit, luggage checked through, no security screen) out of LAX?
I have been told to allow 4 hours (and I've found a flight around then), but there's a flight departing 2.5 hours after arrival which would be better if it's enough time.
Does anyone have any experience or opinion on typical visa processing times?
More details requested from comments:
- Arriving on Qantas Melbourne->LA direct
- Domestic legs LA->Seattle (both earlier and later options) Alaskan Airlines
- Flights booked one one ticket, so luggage will be checked all the way through and we'll be in transit lounge LA
- All visas in passports, approved, stamped, etc
- No "brown envelope visa pack"
- All visas have expiry dates of 2 years from entry, but I was advised by the embassy here that my wife will (almost certainly) be given at least 6 months initially, but we can ask for 1 year and there's a good chance that will be granted
- There are also 2 small kids involved - they both have E-3Ds (E-3 dependents) also in passports, approved and stamped
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How long does it take to get us B1 B2 visa?
How long does it take to get my B1/B2 Visa? Similar to other application processes, the processing time is very difficult to predict. It could take anywhere between two to eight weeks for homeland security officials to verify the information in your B1/B2 visa.How much time does the US Embassy usually take to issue a visa after I have submitted my documents and a valid passport 221 g they have previously given?
In some cases, the processing may take weeks while for others it may take several months. If there are no additional documents needed and the consulate does not need additional information, the case can typically be processed and resolved within a 60-day period.How long does it take to process e3 visa?
The E-3 Visa process typically takes around 4 to 6 weeks. There's a number of dependencies such as how long it takes you to pull key documents together, embassy appointment availability etc.How long does it take to get an E2 visa?
The processing time for an E2 visa can vary by Consulate but generally ranges from about two weeks to four months. After an initial review is completed, the Consulate will set up an interview with the applicant and if the E2 visa is approved, it may take up to a week for the visa itself to be issued.USA B1/B2/ Tourist Visa | Visa Interview Appointment Waiting Time -27 May 2022
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