When you give visa interview and visa officier approve your visa and keep passport?

Question

how long does it take till u get your passport back with visa on it.

I applied for F-1 student visa and got interview on july 1st in islamabad, pakistan. is anybody having any idea, when do i expect my passport, since my classes begin on 3rd september 2008. and i mentioned that i want to go to usa on 21st august 2008. Is it possible to get it soon so that i can buy confirm tickets.

Answer 1

july 1st has allready passed so maybe you mean august 1st?

anyway dont confirm your tickets until you get your passport with the visa.

i think its supose to take 2-3 weeks to get your passport.

but again wait till u have your passport dont confirm before.

Answer 2

It should take about 3 weeks to get your passport back.  Don't confirm travel until you get the passport.  You will not be able to go without it so it is best to just wait.  If you do not have your passport back by the end of July then try to contact the agency.  Everything will work out fine.