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What is the time limit for submitting requested documentation for my visa application in Washington DC?

Jun 28, 2025
10 months ago
Ron *******
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Question: When documentation is requested (via Washington DC) how long do we have to submit the requested paperwork? I ask because I would like to wait for my June Statement to print…i have 18,700 K USD on that one. In May I had 17,500K but in april I did not have the amount I think I was at like 14k USD. Also my full name is not on this account just my First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name. Should I include a page explaining situation? On initial submission i submitted one statement, a current screen shot of the balance and two tax returns. What do you guys recommend?
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The user inquires about the time frame for submitting additional documentation requested by the U.S. embassy in Washington DC for a visa application. They wish to wait for their June bank statement to show a higher balance. Community responses indicate that while there may not be a strict time limit, the submission should ideally be made within 10 working days to avoid application cancellation.
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It seems that there are only 10 working days, and if it exceeds the deadline, your application will be cancelled.
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Anonymous ******************
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but yours has a star by *each month so you might want to email them!
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Washington embassy in my application it is only the final balance has to be 16k. I upload final month 16k, other 2 months had 8k and 10k.
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Ron *******
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Anonymous participant 425 yes thats my dilemma im going to wait to get junes and i will have 2 but i will have to plead my case as far as the 3rd one hopefully it works out
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@Golden ***
you mean 10 working days in total from when i first applied or 10 working days to respond with the information from date they email me the extra request? Its already been 10 working days from when i first applied for them to even look at my application. They just emailed me yesterday and i applied on the 11th
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Calculate from the moment you receive the email requesting the files. It is best to submit the required documents as soon as possible.
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@Golden ***
ok thank you
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Anna *********
I don’t think there is a time limit, but the longer you take to send it the longer they’ll take to approve it.
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@Anna ********
understood. I may just wait until my June statement populates thats a few days from now. That way i can at least have 2 statements over the 16k amount and ill just explain that there were constant deposits on the one that doesnt show
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@Anna ********
understood. I may just way until my June statement populates thats a few days from now. That way i can at least have 2 statements over the 16k amount and ill just explain that there were constant deposits on the one that doesnt show
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you have about 14 days to respond
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Ron *******
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@Wannikea ********
did you see this some where? I definitelt wont be taking 14 days more like 4
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yes I've seen it. It's also the same 14 days for applications started on the e-visa website but not submitted, they will expire and be deleted.
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really? Good to know 😀Where did you see that or is an educated guess?
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@Anna ********
it's an official timeline
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Ron *******
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Thanks in advance for any advice. I mean’t when they request extra documentation how long do we have to submit it?
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