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What are the average processing times for DTV applications at different US consulates?

Mar 13, 2025
21 days ago
Longest time it took to get approved? Shortest time? Slowest/fastest consulate in the US? Chicago is the one I had to pick, I submitted my DTV app on 3/4 and I'm still waiting. Haven't had any request for add'l documents, just shows "pending document check"Edit: Guess I spoke too soon, just got an email they want a copy of my resume' - I'm nervous
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses the varying processing times for DTV visa applications at different US consulates, with specific experiences from applicants. The original poster submitted their application in Chicago and initially faced delays, while comments reveal diverse experiences: one applicant reported approval from Chicago in one day after a resume request, another mentioned a month-long process in Los Angeles, and additional delays experienced at the DC consulate requiring multiple document requests.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
DTV Approved, apped on
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to Chicago, they asked for a resume yesterday, approved today. Feel free to ask me any questions.
Mustavi ********
DC took over a month. Asked me for docs 3 times, they finally approved after an interview over the phone.
Anonymous ******************
Los Angeles took 31 days for me.
Anonymous *************
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Has anyone here uploaded a simplete 3-4 page. pdf? I've read the instructions and gone over it 10 times and I CAN NOT figure it out, and I'm no dummy. I'm using Safari. Maybe a different browser?
Tee *********
I just got a request for 2 yrs tax returns from the Washington office. I am scrambling to file lol , and the amount was low so I don’t know if they will approve it but I will be positive
Seun **********
@Tee ********
I'm curious, what category did you file under?
Tee *********
@Seun *********
workation
Seun **********
@Tee ********
hmm, I see. I'm thinking to use Soft Power: Cooking Class. I wonder if they'll ask the same
John *******
@Tee ********
you didn’t file?
Tanisha ******
@John ******
Some people haven't filed taxes for 2023 yet because the deadline is April 15
John *******
@Tanisha *****
2024 taxes are due in April. 2023 were due last year. You might be able to submit 2022 and 2023
Alex *********
I applied at the LA consulate on March 2nd still pending document checks
Anonymous *************
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I'm a meteorologist, started my own firm a year ago I can work anywhere in the world, when I wasnt on tV i was doing multiple CSR jobs from home
James ********
What do you do and for how long have you been doing it ?