AP in Jamaica - How long can it really last

[BeanCamp 28]

We have been in AP over 7 weeks. Pretty much since 6/21 we have had CEAC updates weekly, usually on Tuesdays. At this point I don't know what to do or think. Orignially was going to involve congress person but embassy replied to my inquiry after I was told by DOS we were denied under 221(g). Embassy affirmed no descrepancy and case admin processing. Kingston site says admin can last 60 days so I guess have to wait till then before involving congress person...i hope I don't have to. I just really am at a loss. I wonder if I keep emailing the embassy will it futher delay our processing? We have no missing documents, not criminals. Initially i thought it could be name snag but then why so many CEAC updates? Wouldn't they stop processing (i.e. status updates on CEAC site) if sending to DC?

I searched all Jamaica K1 timelines and longest one to receive visa after interveiw was 73 days. Gosh I hope not.

I know there aren't many options, but any advice anyone could offer is appreciated.

[rohandlulu 22]

there really is no rhyme or reason on what is going on with the embassy. our visa said issued last week, 5 weeks post interview, mind u,but still no visa in hand, no waybill info, no nothing i email them every day several times a day, they dont respond,... so i understand what its like to be in limbo, specially being technically done, but not yet done...kmt!

i wud tell u to hang in there, but being told that constantly is maddening, im so irritated i could kick a dog ( i wont, but still)

keep emailing.... they gotta respond at some point, they lucky they get to hide behind a keyboard, otherwise id be blowing their phone lines up

Edited July 16, 2013 by rohandlulu

[Jawaree 717]

My personal beliefs is that constamt emailing leads to delay & being ignored,

don't get me wrong one should send emails re: concerns on delay, but I read

Jamaica can take up to 10 wks to issue visa, bear in mind visa have to be printed

for thousands and if issued the green receipt & approved, all one can do is wait,

that's the reason they advise ppl not to purchase tickets, sell stuff or resign jobs

untol visa is in hand & the same reason that gives U 6 mths to depart after one

receives the visa ( 6 mths to get your business in order after its issued),

Even though JA does not stay in AP as MENA countries, its possible in

any country for dragged out AP and its nothing to change the wait

[rohandlulu 22]

You have to stay on them because of their incompetency ...they called my fiance telling us we need to tell dhl to come get our visa.... that's not the process.. that was done when we registered for dhl service. U can say it takes 10 weeks but there are so many instances where the embassy is just effing up. Waiting to hear from them first gets u screwed

[LearningLesson 8]

I'm right in the same boat, It's crazy at the amount of time it takes to complete the process of looking over paper work that has already been looked over by a few different government agencies before it was shipped there. If they were working as much as the person who is updating the status it would have been done! They are quick at taking payments but not at completing jobs.. This ish is ridiculous

[BeanCamp 28]

My personal beliefs is that constamt emailing leads to delay & being ignored,

don't get me wrong one should send emails re: concerns on delay, but I read

Jamaica can take up to 10 wks to issue visa, bear in mind visa have to be printed

for thousands and if issued the green receipt & approved, all one can do is wait,

that's the reason they advise ppl not to purchase tickets, sell stuff or resign jobs

untol visa is in hand & the same reason that gives U 6 mths to depart after one

receives the visa ( 6 mths to get your business in order after its issued),

Even though JA does not stay in AP as MENA countries, its possible in

any country for dragged out AP and its nothing to change the wait

[BeanCamp 28]

Do u speak from experience regarding email? Your timeline does not display. I can't understad how k1'ers after us are issued. Another k1'er same interview date still not issued either. They were mssng a doc which was submitted ad acknowledged. Got the green stub do not sure what the problem is.

[Sureshot53 11]

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Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicants 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. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visa, well in advance of the anticipated travel date.

Important Notice: Before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants or their representatives will need to wait at least 60 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later.