How long does it usually take to get the passport back after the interview?

[dragonminds]

Hello Everyone,

I had a K1 Interview with Mumbai Consulate on 04th October, 2019. I was told that my visa is approved, and that I would be intimated via Email or SMS within the next 3 to 5 business days. However for the 10 days post interview, the status on the consular website was Non Immigrant Visa Application - "Application Received". On 15th Oct, the status date was updated to 15th Oct, yet the status was application received.

I checked with the US Travel Docs, it says the passport is still with the US Consulate/Embassy. On 14th Oct, 2019 however, the status changed to "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted."

When I call the customer care, I usually get the update as"Your documents are with the post". Should I be really concerned about this situation. Has anyone who has gone through the similar thing tell me how long did it take for you to receive the Passport back?

[PKumar01]

This happens all the time. The Mumbai consulate is the only one in India that processes K visas. So, things are normally backed up several weeks. You will just have to be patient. If 1-2 more weeks pass, you should email them and push them a bit to give you an update. In my experience, you will hear back any day now...