Receiving Your Passport After Visa Approval

After successful completion of the visa interview and approval of your visa, the consul will collect your passport for visa stamping. You will know the result immediately on the day of the interview, as the consul will inform you about the visa approval or refusal. 1. The passport remains at the embassy If your visa is approved, your passport will remain at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for visa issuance. The process typically takes 3-5 business days unless otherwise noted. It is important to check ahead of time to find out exactly how passport delivery or pickup is handled in your area. 2. Delivery procedure A passport with a visa is usually sent to the address indicated in your application form via a courier service. It is very important to provide all the correct information when you schedule your interview to avoid problems with delivery. Instructions for passport delivery are usually available on the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your area. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with these instructions in advance or consult with your IEC representative to avoid misunderstandings. 3. Checking the information on the visa After receiving your passport, carefully check all the details on the visa. Make sure that your name, surname, date of birth, and other details are correct. Pay attention to the validity period of the visa - it should cover the dates of your program as indicated in the DS-2019 form. 4. What should I do if there are delays? If more than 5 working days have passed and you still have not received your passport, check the status through the official appointment or passport delivery service used in your country of application, or contact the courier service. If you have questions, contact the consulate or your program representative. Now that you have your passport and visa in hand, you can gather all the necessary documents for your Work and Travel USA program and get ready to travel! Related topics: - Possible Visa Interview Outcomes