Hey guys, been reading up of here the last few weeks, thought id share my story. I got a conviction for theft 7 years ago, only a small item.
I didn't do enough research, before i applied, so Already putting a deposit down for my honeymoon i had my interview on March 8th 2012 was told they couldnt approve it due to moral turpitude, waiting time was 3 months, i was told i was lucky i had plently of time to get a answer.
3 months later, got no response, so i emailed the consulate. I was informed the response time was now 19 weeks.
19 weeks passed, got no response, so i emailed the consulate. I was informed the response time was now 21 weeks.
waited another 2 weeks for the same thing to happen,so i emailed the consulate. I was informed the response time was now 23 weeks. Now getting closer to the date, i really needed to either give up and organize something else, or wait and hope for the best.
so i though id give it 1 last go, I sent another email off asking what was happening, to my surprise i got a response saying my case had been escalated. 2 days later (this Morning) i received a email from the consulate saying my visa was approved.
it took its time and i finally got it.
best of luck to everyone still waiting. My total wait time was 169 Days.