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Collection time of visa from US Embassy, Singapore
I was wondering if you apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa (H class) and it gets approved, what are the chances that you can go and collect your visa stamped passport that evening itself. (Appointment would be in the morning 8:15 AM.)
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Currently you will have to allow around 30 days for the appointment and an additional 3 days for processing after the appointment. Forget about picking it up in the evening.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/ ... &x=77&y=11
http://singapore.usembassy.gov/visas.html
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/ ... &x=77&y=11
http://singapore.usembassy.gov/visas.html
http://travel.state.gov/visa/a_zindex/a ... _4353.htmlTemporary Closure
Temporary Suspension of Visa Services
The Consular Section will be closed for renovations November 11-18. No visa services will be provided during that time. In order to accommodate persons with immediate travel needs, additional visa appointments will be offered October 31-November 4. Please go to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/sg/ for information on how to make a visa appointment.
We will reopen for visa services at 1:30 PM on Monday, November 21.
About Visa Processing Wait Times – Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
Information about nonimmigrant visa wait times for interviews and visa processing time frames are shown on this website, as well as on U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites worldwide. It should be noted that the “Wait Times for a Nonimmigrant Visa to be Processed”
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Yes, I checked that. But I think that's the upper bound generally. For instance, I know from experience that good numer of visas are stamped and the passports are returned away right that evening at the Mumbai US Consulate. I was hoping if someone who probably has done this before can share his/her experience.
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You do realize that she was talking about 4 years ago. And you were talking about Mumbai US Embassy. Each embassy may have different waiting periods. You would have known that already had you 'carefully' read the links supplied. I would suggest you read the links/forms and give them exactly what they ask for. Or, just go in there and just tell 'em you got masters. .....
Aren't you the same person talking about their Visa in Singapore after finishing their degree back in June or July? Already trying to collect visas?
Aren't you the same person talking about their Visa in Singapore after finishing their degree back in June or July? Already trying to collect visas?

SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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I'm still talking about the US Embassy in Singapore, SMS. 
I wanted to know in practice how long it takes for the US Embassy in Singapore. I gave an example of the US Consulate in Mumbai acting faster than the time they mention on their website to show practice and official can be different.
Yes, I'm the same guy. As much as I hate to be "collecting" visas, it turns out the work at this company isn't exactly good. (Three people of a team of 7 already left in 4 months. If that doesn't ays something, 2 have already resigned and are on their notice period. That's attrition rate. The employer doesn't even accept resignations or lets you buy out notice period easily which I believe is against the Singapore Employment Act. - I'm no lawyer but that's from what I understood reading it.)

I wanted to know in practice how long it takes for the US Embassy in Singapore. I gave an example of the US Consulate in Mumbai acting faster than the time they mention on their website to show practice and official can be different.
Yes, I'm the same guy. As much as I hate to be "collecting" visas, it turns out the work at this company isn't exactly good. (Three people of a team of 7 already left in 4 months. If that doesn't ays something, 2 have already resigned and are on their notice period. That's attrition rate. The employer doesn't even accept resignations or lets you buy out notice period easily which I believe is against the Singapore Employment Act. - I'm no lawyer but that's from what I understood reading it.)
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This is Singapore. The timing is what it is. The consulate is manned by Singaporeans with the exception of the consular officer, so I reckon you will get it when it says. Grease only works in Malaysia, Indonesia & India. 
I don't need a visa so haven't had to apply for one.

I don't need a visa so haven't had to apply for one.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
And Vietnam!sundaymorningstaple wrote:Grease only works in Malaysia, Indonesia & India.![]()
USD$50 turned a bunch of local immigration officials doing their best Singlish impersonation of "Cannot!" into an exit visa stamped and approved 20 minutes later. I suspect they knew it would have cost USD$100 to reschedule my flight out.
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Surely there is only one embassy list? but be prepared with anything that you have that can prove ties to Singapore and why you will return... While I was in the queue the chief reason for being denied a visa was inability to show adequate ties to Singapore - time in a job, house, money in bank account etc.TheRealStig wrote:I see. Thanks for sharing. Could I also ask you how was the interview and what documents do they require - because there's different "official" lists of documents around.
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There's no official list released to the public. The embassy's stand (and I think legally too) is that the burden of proof is on the applicant--how he presents his case is up to him. I think in some countries they release a list because people are too damned stubborn to follow common sense and it's a waste of time for the embassy processing applications that have no backing whatsoever.carteki wrote:Surely there is only one embassy list? but be prepared with anything that you have that can prove ties to Singapore and why you will return... While I was in the queue the chief reason for being denied a visa was inability to show adequate ties to Singapore - time in a job, house, money in bank account etc.TheRealStig wrote:I see. Thanks for sharing. Could I also ask you how was the interview and what documents do they require - because there's different "official" lists of documents around.
"A quokka is what would happen if there was an anime about kangaroos."
+1carteki wrote:Surely there is only one embassy list? but be prepared with anything that you have that can prove ties to Singapore and why you will return... While I was in the queue the chief reason for being denied a visa was inability to show adequate ties to Singapore - time in a job, house, money in bank account etc.TheRealStig wrote:I see. Thanks for sharing. Could I also ask you how was the interview and what documents do they require - because there's different "official" lists of documents around.
I had a similar experience at the US Embassy in London (I described it at length here last year, if anyone cares to search for it).
In a nutshell, the presumption seems to be that if you're applying for a visa you're intending to go to the US for good. So the burden is on the applicant to convincingly establish why that is not the case.
I'm not sure the OP could make a solid enough case for having 'ties to Singapore', from how I read his posts he is from India.
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