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Ways to Expedite Visa Issuance in States?

 
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benjaminthunderbolt



Joined: 30 Jan 2010

PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:50 am    Post subject: Ways to Expedite Visa Issuance in States? Reply with quote

I haven't been able to find any answers on this one, so I'm wondering:

Once my school issues me my visa number, and I have to send my docs/passport to the Korean consulate, is there any way to expedite this process? I tried to find a courier in Chicago (the closest location) but they made it seem like the Korean consulate does things at their own speed.

Aside from paying for same-day delivery and crossing my fingers, is there any way to speed this crucial last step up a bit?

Thanks.
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Hokie21



Joined: 01 Mar 2011

PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

no
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seoulsurvivor8



Joined: 25 Aug 2011

PostPosted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You just have to wait for the consular officer to give you the visa. There's nothing that can be done to speed that up.
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SteveSteve



Joined: 30 Jul 2010
Location: Republic of Korea

PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've submitted a visa application via USPS express to the consulate in Houston and also the one in New York City. I received my passport with visa with 48 hours. In my experience, they work very quickly.
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Hokie21



Joined: 01 Mar 2011

PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I sent my Visa overnight by Fedex on a Monday to the one in NYC....it was ready for pick up on Thursday.

This was back in Jan of this year. I live relatively close to NYC so I was able to pick it up in person.
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