K1 administrative processing after interview

[liz&Ivan 6]

I had my interview on march 19. We had all our paperwork in order. More than enough evidence of a concrete relationship for 1 year and 8 months. Dont know what the problem was that they put us in AP. They interviewed both of us seperate and all our answers matched. I am freaking out. I wouldnt know what to do if we get denied. Can anyone give me advice that have been through this

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

~ Moved from K-1 Process to Waivers and Administrative Processes - topic is about being in AP | 4 duplicate posts removed ~

Edited March 31, 2014 by Jay-Kay

[Girl from Celebes 588]

I had my interview on march 19. We had all our paperwork in order. More than enough evidence of a concrete relationship for 1 year and 8 months. Dont know what the problem was that they put us in AP. They interviewed both of us seperate and all our answers matched. I am freaking out. I wouldnt know what to do if we get denied. Can anyone give me advice that have been through this

Was this the second interview? I'm wondering since many K-1 filers that petitioners had involved in their beneficiaries interview -Stokes Interview- after the consular officer did not satisfy for the previous one.

[Peace&Love 26]

Here is the link with info about AP http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/administrative-processing-information.html

More info about AP: http://forum.murthy.com/index.php?/topic/29512-221g-administrative-processing-isnt-exactly-a-black-box-heres-why

I hope soon the issue will be resolved. Good luck

[liz&Ivan 6]

Was this the second interview? I'm wondering since many K-1 filers that petitioners had involved in their beneficiaries interview -Stokes Interview- after the consular officer did not satisfy for the previous one.

This was our first interview

[Sarah&Michel 6]

I am sorry you are going through this. You are the third couple (with a Cuban beneficiary) in recent months who have had to undergo AP after the interview. My guess is that the US Interests Section is receiving a lot more visa requests and are therefore scrutinizing each case more.

My fiance and I also had to go through AP. They never really told us the reason why but my guess is that it had to do something with his profession (he is a microbiologist.) After 30 days, we got our senator and congressperson involved. He was finally approved 45 days after the interview.

Did they return your fiance's passport?

There's really not much you can do at this point but wait. If 30 days pass, I would suggest contacting your senator and/or congressperson and ask them to make an inquiry on your behalf.

Good luck!

[liz&Ivan 6]

I am sorry you are going through this. You are the third couple (with a Cuban beneficiary) in recent months who have had to undergo AP after the interview. My guess is that the US Interests Section is receiving a lot more visa requests and are therefore scrutinizing each case more.

My fiance and I also had to go through AP. They never really told us the reason why but my guess is that it had to do something with his profession (he is a microbiologist.) After 30 days, we got our senator and congressperson involved. He was finally approved 45 days after the interview.

Did they return your fiance's passport?

There's really not much you can do at this point but wait. If 30 days pass, I would suggest contacting your senator and/or congressperson and ask them to make an inquiry on your behalf.

Good luck!

Good to hear i wasnt the only one. Did they retain your fiances passport? They gave him his passport. Did they request more evidence while on AP

[Sarah&Michel 6]

Good to hear i wasnt the only one. Did they retain your fiances passport? They gave him his passport. Did they request more evidence while on AP

They did keep his passport. After they interviewed us, they told us that he was initially approved but that they needed a copy of his CV. He brought his CV they next day and they told him to check back in a week. When he went a week later, that is when they told him that the case had to undergo further AP.

Did they give you any indication as to why or did they request additional information?

[liz&Ivan 6]

They did keep his passport. After they interviewed us, they told us that he was initially approved but that they needed a copy of his CV. He brought his CV they next day and they told him to check back in a week. When he went a week later, that is when they told him that the case had to undergo further AP.

Did they give you any indication as to why or did they request additional information?

No they didnt tell us why or request anymore information. My packet was done by an attorney. Nothing was missing. The only thing i can imagine is they are doing a background check maybe cause he was in the military service but you know that is mandatory for men in cuba he just served his two years and he never belong to any communist party

[pepper44 18]

oh this frightens me. I am waiting till after my fiancee's tourist interview this month on the 20th to see if he is approved to visit here before I file for a visa. We might end up getting married while he is here visiting and then I would apply for the spouse visa vs. the fiancee visa..

We do not talk but maybe 2-3 times a month and emails are few and far between due to the lack of internet in Cuba..

We also have a laguage barrier when apart. When together we understand one another lol but over the phone ha not a chance.

Im fearing we will get denied due to all this but I have everything needed photos, phone records, emails, boarding passes, passport stamps, his family and friends.

I hope that everything works out for you and they get back to you soon with an approval!! Keep us posted and GOOD LUCK

[liz&Ivan 6]

oh this frightens me. I am waiting till after my fiancee's tourist interview this month on the 20th to see if he is approved to visit here before I file for a visa. We might end up getting married while he is here visiting and then I would apply for the spouse visa vs. the fiancee visa..

We do not talk but maybe 2-3 times a month and emails are few and far between due to the lack of internet in Cuba..

We also have a laguage barrier when apart. When together we understand one another lol but over the phone ha not a chance.

Im fearing we will get denied due to all this but I have everything needed photos, phone records, emails, boarding passes, passport stamps, his family and friends.

I hope that everything works out for you and they get back to you soon with an approval!! Keep us posted and GOOD LUCK

Wow you only talk 2 to 3 times a month how do you do it? I talk to my fiance at least twice a day. I have a good service if you are interested

[Peace&Love 26]

Liz, what is the phone service you use? I use Cuballama.com for text, we do text each other from 10-15 times a day. I call him using AVT app on my Iphone which is 0.62/m. I use Simple Mobile for my cell provider, and they have free unlimited international text. So when I send him text it is free, but for him to text me using cuballama 0.19 plus 0.9cent from his credit. It is always good to know and share what is out there. Let me know what you use.

I hope soon your case will be approved!

[pepper44 18]

I don't call him often because of the costs. I am not working right now and a cell bill of 200 dollars kills me. So we email back and forth and talk once a a week here and there.

I will have to look into the app you just posted zetete!

[liz&Ivan 6]

I don't call him often because of the costs. I am not working right now and a cell bill of 200 dollars kills me. So we email back and forth and talk once a a week here and there.

I will have to look into the app you just posted zetete!

I use am ap that is called rebtel.com they have a deal for $24.90 they give you 50 minutes you just have to use the minutes in 7 days i always use them cause we talk a lot. Thats 49 cents a minute

[liz&Ivan 6]

Good to hear i wasnt the only one. Did they retain your fiances passport? They gave him his passport. Did they request more evidence while on AP

Do you know if there were other couples in the cuba portal who got denied after AP