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TSprophetjul
post Sep 8 2023, 09:47 AM, updated 2y ago

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Intending to go US in end Oct.
My last visa expired during Covid. They last 10 years.
Last time, applying the visa was pretty easy. Apply online, get an interview at US embassy and approved.

Anyone applied recently? How was your experience?

Thanks in advance
imboss..
post Sep 8 2023, 09:58 AM

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bit tough nowadays
but doable


TSprophetjul
post Sep 8 2023, 10:00 AM

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QUOTE(imboss.. @ Sep 8 2023, 09:58 AM)
bit tough nowadays
but doable
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Tough as in? Could you elaborate your experience?
imboss..
post Sep 8 2023, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(prophetjul @ Sep 8 2023, 10:00 AM)
Tough as in? Could you elaborate your experience?
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hope this help
https://www.traveloka.com/en-my/explore/des...alaysian/217697
TSprophetjul
post Sep 8 2023, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(imboss.. @ Sep 8 2023, 10:01 AM)
Yeah
I have seen that. I just want to know the experiences here. biggrin.gif
Lembu Goreng
post Sep 8 2023, 10:07 AM

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QUOTE(imboss.. @ Sep 8 2023, 10:01 AM)
from what I can tell, dont think it changed much in the last 10 years or so

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post Sep 8 2023, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(prophetjul @ Sep 8 2023, 09:47 AM)
Intending to go US in end Oct.
My last visa expired during Covid. They last 10 years.
Last time, applying the visa was pretty easy. Apply online, get an interview at US embassy and approved.

Anyone applied recently?  How was your experience?

Thanks in advance
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Nothing much changed, however secure your interview slots ASAP. Last year when I apply, I can only slot an appointment like 3 months later from the day I submit my application
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post Sep 8 2023, 10:26 AM

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It'll be easier since got applied before but need booking
TSprophetjul
post Sep 8 2023, 11:28 AM

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QUOTE(Robottoes @ Sep 8 2023, 10:25 AM)
Nothing much changed, however secure your interview slots ASAP. Last year when I apply, I can only slot an appointment like 3 months later from the day I submit my application
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WoW! That would be too late. icon_question.gif
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post Sep 8 2023, 12:21 PM

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Funny that you asked...
my SiL just applied and got it. Sunday night apply and pay, monday was able to select interview slot for Wednesday 945am. Other options were scattered around for next week and the week after that. However bulk of the slots are for the end of the month, so the website is pretty accurate showing interview availability in 3-4 weeks.

also check if you qualify for interview waiver: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/my/en/renew-visa/

This post has been edited by miuk: Sep 8 2023, 12:27 PM
TSprophetjul
post Sep 8 2023, 12:32 PM

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QUOTE(miuk @ Sep 8 2023, 12:21 PM)
Funny that you asked...
my SiL just applied and got it. Sunday night apply and pay, monday was able to select interview slot for Wednesday 945am. Other options were scattered around for next week and the week after that. However bulk of the slots are for the end of the month, so the website is pretty accurate showing interview availability in 3-4 weeks.

also check if you qualify for interview waiver: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/my/en/renew-visa/
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That's fast!
i just googled to find out the appointment wait times presently. 75 days! cry.gif

Thanks for the last bit! thumbup.gif
i might be qualified for waiver since i had a 10 year visa before.

This post has been edited by prophetjul: Sep 8 2023, 12:32 PM
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post Sep 8 2023, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(miuk @ Sep 8 2023, 12:21 PM)
Funny that you asked...
my SiL just applied and got it. Sunday night apply and pay, monday was able to select interview slot for Wednesday 945am. Other options were scattered around for next week and the week after that. However bulk of the slots are for the end of the month, so the website is pretty accurate showing interview availability in 3-4 weeks.

also check if you qualify for interview waiver: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/my/en/renew-visa/
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What is the visa cost now?


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post Sep 8 2023, 12:43 PM

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QUOTE(prophetjul @ Sep 8 2023, 12:32 PM)
That's fast!
i just googled to find out the appointment wait times presently. 75 days!  cry.gif

Thanks for the last bit!  thumbup.gif
i might be qualified for waiver since i had a 10 year visa before.
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My mom didn't get the interview waiver, her old visa expired in 2012.

She had to go for the interview, brought along letter stating reason for visit.

Also brought, payslip and epf but they didn't use it. Perhaps more straightforward since she has visited before.
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post Sep 8 2023, 12:43 PM

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QUOTE(prophetjul @ Sep 8 2023, 09:47 AM)
Intending to go US in end Oct.
My last visa expired during Covid. They last 10 years.
Last time, applying the visa was pretty easy. Apply online, get an interview at US embassy and approved.

Anyone applied recently?  How was your experience?

Thanks in advance
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attended the interview yesterday. appointment was 10am and got out at 10.50am. they did not even check my supporting docs and just asked how long me gonna stay there. compared to my previous application, more info to submit online. paid myr869.50 for the applciation.
TSprophetjul
post Sep 8 2023, 12:44 PM

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QUOTE(green_algae @ Sep 8 2023, 12:43 PM)
My mom didn't get the interview waiver, her old visa expired in 2012.

She had to go for the interview, brought along letter stating reason for visit.

Also brought, payslip and epf but they didn't use it. Perhaps more straightforward since she has visited before.
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The reason may be

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My previous U.S. visa is still valid or recently expired within the last 48 months.

TSprophetjul
post Sep 8 2023, 12:45 PM

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QUOTE(ahjummma @ Sep 8 2023, 12:43 PM)
attended the interview yesterday. appointment was 10am and got out at 10.50am. they did not even check my supporting docs and just asked how long me gonna stay there. compared to my previous application, more info to submit online. paid myr869.50 for the applciation.
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How long to wait to get the appointment for the interview from the date that you applied online?
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post Sep 8 2023, 12:54 PM

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QUOTE(prophetjul @ Sep 8 2023, 12:32 PM)
That's fast!
i just googled to find out the appointment wait times presently. 75 days!  cry.gif

Thanks for the last bit!  thumbup.gif
i might be qualified for waiver since i had a 10 year visa before.
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Are you sure you're looking at the correct website?

Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) 20 Calendar Days
Interview Required Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) 22 Calendar Days
Interview Required Crew and Transit (C, D, C1/D) 29 Calendar Days
Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) 29 Calendar Days
Interview Waiver Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) 1 Calendar Day
Interview Waiver Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) 1 Calendar Day
Interview Waiver Crew and Transit (C, D, C1/D) 1 Calendar Day
Interview Waiver Visitors (B1/B2) 1 Calendar Day
TSprophetjul
post Sep 8 2023, 12:59 PM

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QUOTE(miuk @ Sep 8 2023, 12:54 PM)
Are you sure you're looking at the correct website?

Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) 20 Calendar Days
Interview Required Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) 22 Calendar Days
Interview Required Crew and Transit (C, D, C1/D) 29 Calendar Days
Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) 29 Calendar Days
Interview Waiver Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) 1 Calendar Day
Interview Waiver Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) 1 Calendar Day
Interview Waiver Crew and Transit (C, D, C1/D) 1 Calendar Day
Interview Waiver Visitors (B1/B2) 1 Calendar Day
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Yeah. It's the one you gave me.

https://www.ustraveldocs.com/my/en/renew-visa/


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post Mar 11 2024, 10:53 AM

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after approved during interview, how many days till the passport is back?
TSprophetjul
post Mar 11 2024, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(surf-it @ Mar 11 2024, 10:53 AM)
after approved during interview, how many days till the passport is back?
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1 week or so

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