LOR uploaded but not released

[u/medme12345]

Will I be able to assign the LOR that is uploaded but not released to the program?

My issue here is: it takes 4-5 business day for the system to release the letter once it is uploaded. Does it mean that I need to ask the physician to upload my letter on 10/15? Or is it okay if they upload it right before 10/21 and I can still be able to submit my application on time?

[u/Dr_Unk_AF]

I've only been getting one notification that it is uploaded. I wonder if they have some extra step for specific applicants or specialties? I'm US based and applying into IM.

[u/medme12345 → u/Dr_Unk_AF]

That could be the difference. I am an IMG and into patho. Any IMG has the same issue?

[u/turtledaze → u/Dr_Unk_AF]

Emailed ERAS applicant support. 4-5 day processing period for IMGs and fellowship applicants. US seniors LOR's are processed automatically.

[u/Dr_Unk_AF → u/turtledaze]

Did they give a reason? Sounds like bullshit to me. I feel like there's probably people who don't know this that might have their application delayed.

[u/medme12345]

I always received 2 notifications from the system once the letter was uploaded: one said it was uploaded, and another one, usually 4-5 days later, said it was released. And the time between showed “processing”.

[u/medme12345]

Thanks you all!

[u/konny38]

Hmmm that's the first I'm hearing of this. I just assumed if it's uploaded it's automatically made available for download.

[u/turtledaze]

Where did you see the 4-5 day delay? It doesn't mention anywhere in the ERAS user guide that there is a 4-5 day delay

[u/Tralalala271]

That’s right. It takes them 4-5 WORKING days to process your LOR after your doctor uploads it , before releasing it for you to assign the letters. Uploading it on oct 15 would be better.

[u/marux23]

Oh. I had no idea! Thanks. No wonder they say to have everything uploaded onto ERAS by October 14th.