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Normal waiting time for visa procession

 
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revilo



Joined: 05 Oct 2013
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Location: Mos Eisley
PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:22 am    Post subject: Normal waiting time for visa procession Reply with quote
I turned in my visa package to a visa agency in DC (last Aug. 23) and I sent my check for the processing. (about $450 Mad )

They cashed the check last week and no word from them so far. Is this a case where no news is good news? Confused
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currentaffairs



Joined: 22 Aug 2012
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Many people are on holiday right now because of Eid.. Normal services should resume next week..
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nomad soul



Joined: 31 Jan 2010
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's your timing. They were likely closed for Eid al Adha (holiday), which I believe was Aug. 26 - Sept. 6.
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revilo



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Location: Mos Eisley
PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
So even if my visa gets approved this month, there will be another holiday in mid Sept. (National Day)?

That means I look at 4 walls of my apt. while my iqama is processed. The next holiday in KSA will be in Jan. or Dec.?
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currentaffairs



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Academic calendar hasn't been set yet because of late start.. There will be a break around mid January. You will probably get clearance to head out in a few weeks..
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sicklyman



Joined: 02 Feb 2013
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
revilo wrote:
That means I look at 4 walls of my apt. while my iqama is processed. The next holiday in KSA will be in Jan. or Dec.?

there will be days to come where you will long to do nothing but look at those four walls. Grab a beer and enjoy the moment.

Stuff happens in Saudi when it happens. Are you aware that your orientation has already started?
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scot47



Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I never went on a procession for mine. Ever.
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sicklyman



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
things have changed since you left. Now, it's so rare to get a visa they have a procession for you. Makes it all worthwhile Laughing
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scot47



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 3:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I left a long time ago but the scars never heal.
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revilo



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