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How long does it take to receive an approved visa after the status changes to 'pending approval'?

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Jun 5, 2025

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Donetta ********

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Does anybody know usually how long does it take after your status changes from “pending document check” to “pending approval” that you receive your actual approved visa?

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The duration to receive your approved visa after the status changes to 'pending approval' varies depending on several factors, including the country of the consulate where you applied. For some, it might take additional time if there are documentation issues, as indicated by a commenter who experienced delays due to missing documents.

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Donetta ********

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This is for a dependent visa and I applied at the Los Angeles consulate

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If document check means something wrong I think. My agency chased turn out they need black n white pdf of immigration entry stamp. Please chase if you can. Or it will stall there

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Anonymous participant 917 they did a document request last week where they asked for my passport to be uploaded. And then today it changed to pending approval.

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pending approval is a bit of a misnomer. What that status really means is it has now passed the initial checks and the information is correct and it has now been passed to someone more senior to approve or not

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Its depend on the country of embassy

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