Conversely, if there are a number of areas the visa officer needs to look at, the interview will take as long as necessary to cover all the concerns. Obviously if the visa officer finds new concerns, he or she will discuss these with you as well. Wherever possible, the visa officer will advise you at the conclusion of the interview whether or not your application will be approved. At the very least, if he or she is unable to make a decision at that point in time, the visa officer will advise you what needs to be done to reach a decision. During working hours it can often take up to an hour or more depending on traffic to reach our office in the city centre.
Buses are available to the city centre as well as taxis and rental cars.
Whether approaching Seattle from north or south, you will enter the city centre on Interstate 5. If approaching downtown on I-5 South, exit at Stewart Street, continue straight until you reach 6th Avenue. I-5 North, you will exit at Seneca Street, which brings you to 6th Avenue. Take a right and follow 6th to Stewart St. The Consulate is located at the corner of 6th and Stewart in the Plaza 600 building opposite the Westin Hotel.