When will the AP start after K1 Interview?

[Grace & Irfan 6]

My fiance had his K1 visa interview in Islamabad on October 15th, 2012 . After the interview the officer told him that they believe our relationship but require additional information. They gave us a refusal worksheet 221(g) and marked two sections. Section one said AP was required on the case , and section two required we submit additional tax forms for the co sponsor. It had now been one month since the interview and my fiance and I have finally submitted the required information by courier to The US embassy.

My question is if the AP started immediately following the interview , or if they embassy waited on the required information before starting the AP. I have read in several places that AP in Islamabad is averaging about 2 months. If this is true and the AP started directly following the interview it is possible we only have one month more to wait. However, if they possibly waited to start AP until after we submitted the documents , that could mean we still have a total of 2 months more to wait.

If anyone has had experience with a similar situation I would love to hear your story. Any advice or insight would be greatly appropriated .

[carolynhotstuff 252]

I don't know where you read that AP in Pakistan averages only 2 months. AP can last for many months depending on your case.

I really have no idea when they would start his AP. It seem logical that they would wait until they received his new documents then begin background checks. Only the embassy would really know the answer to your question.

[Schneider 5]

AP will start after they receive the requested information/documents. Don't expect that AP finishes in 2 months, it takes longer, and have no time frame for immigrant visa applications. This is the time to sit back keep researching about your case. There is nothing anyone can do to shorten the AP.

[Grace & Irfan 6]

I don't know where you read that AP in Pakistan averages only 2 months. AP can last for many months depending on your case.

I really have no idea when they would start his AP. It seem logical that they would wait until they received his new documents then begin background checks. Only the embassy would really know the answer to your question.

I took this paragraph from the webpage http://travel.state.gov/visa/a_zindex/a_zindex_4353.html

Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by a Consular Officer. Applicants are advised of this requirement when they apply. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa interview.

I have also read similar information on about 10 other sites.

[Louza 10]

I think AP starts after the embassy receives the additional documents. You should call DOS regularly to follow up.

Good luck.