AP TRACKER

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

ok it is 3:34am, I have managed to disturb my sleep enough to call the embassy... Found out that we are STILL under AP freaking awesome...I asked her if we were under internal processing or was our case being reviewed in Washington and she said we were under internal processing that the visa officers are reviewing my Husbands case right now it will just take some more time... I mean no big deal on that one right all we have is some more time... Sooo the million dollar question was... How much more time??? She said this process should take 4 to 8 weeks.... ding ding ding... ummm I told her we have already been waiting over 4 weeks <dont you think she could see that and would of changed her generic answer to something more believable> so then she says ok well then about 4 more weeks <wow I am really impressed that she can do math!!!> SO... this means the time has changed, because 4 weeks ago they told me that it would take 4 - 6 weeks and now... it is 4 - 8 weeks.... I guess in a couple of weeks when I get my crazy urge to call them back they will extend this date also... Ok.. thats my update...

[arwilson80 0]

London had a webchat this AM so i posted a few questions hoping that in their haste to answer questions i may have got a different response to things... here are the questions (and answers).

I had my visa (K1) interview at the US Embassy, London recently. While at the ‘first window’ I was advised that there was 1 part of our documentation that they couldn’t find (I had everything in duplicate with me) which I submitted there and then. I later arrived at the ‘second window’ and was asked a few questions, had my passport and x-rays returned and told that ‘they had a few more checks to do on my case’ and I would hear ‘in about a week’.

The week that I was advised of has now elapsed and I’ve not received any contact regarding my case.

I had hoped to be with my fiancée next month… Given the current situation:

Can I still travel to see her (a MAXIMUM of 3 weeks), and is it advisable? (as wouldn’t want to jeopardize my case or delay it further)

If yes, then what effect (if any) would this have on our case?

If your fiancée visa is pending, we would not recommend that you attempt to travel to the United States on the Visa Waiver Program. However, the decision about whether or not to admit you to the US on the VWP is made by the officers at the port of entry from the US Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.

I mentioned earlier about ‘additional checks’ on my application, and the timescale of 1 week for a response. As this has now elapsed, how long should I expect to wait (based on an ‘average’ case)?

If you were told at the time of your interview that additional administrative processing or review is needed on your case, it is impossible to give a timeline for this. Every case is different. Please be patient and you will be notified by the Immigrant Visa Unit when they are ready to resume processing on your application.

[arwilson80 0]

Also, 1 more question... those that were in AP and have finally 'escaped'. How did you get the notification?

[ScottThuy 140]

I have heard of people getting email, snail mail as well as phone calls from the consulate...

I was amazed at the choice of words they used... "when they are ready to resume processing on your application." In a nutshell this says they let the case ist in a box somewhere until someone decides to look at it and finish the work...

[Kevbev09 1]

I have heard of people getting email, snail mail as well as phone calls from the consulate...

I was amazed at the choice of words they used... "when they are ready to resume processing on your application." In a nutshell this says they let the case ist in a box somewhere until someone decides to look at it and finish the work...

Yeah, doesn't surprise me. Kevin's convinced ours is being used as someone's elbow pad on a desk somewhere.

[ForeverWaiting2 0]

Hey everyone, I'm new here but unfortunately not new to the AP thing. I have been tracking everyones progress and its truly the only thing that keeps me going. Well my husband and I got married in July 2008 and I started his I-130 in Sept 2008. He than had his interview in July 2009. It seemed everything went well, however they just asked for the newest taxes at that time and said you can just mail it which he did. It took them until October to reply saying your case is complete however there is administrative processing. Well, we assumed like ok one month or two month, but unfortunately here we are almost July of 2010 and nothing. I contacted the embassy they say its in AP, i contacted DOS, they say pending. When i asked like if it already went to washington shes like yea but its being reviewed. I have no idea wat that means or by who. Its been almost a year since his interview and 9 months in AP. I contacted my senator and they said to give them 30- 60 days which i have no idea wat they can do for me. I am so annoyed and scared. To add to my concern, I'm pregnant and expecting in October of 2010. I dont want to bea single mom.... What can I do now?

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

Hey everyone, I'm new here but unfortunately not new to the AP thing. I have been tracking everyones progress and its truly the only thing that keeps me going. Well my husband and I got married in July 2008 and I started his I-130 in Sept 2008. He than had his interview in July 2009. It seemed everything went well, however they just asked for the newest taxes at that time and said you can just mail it which he did. It took them until October to reply saying your case is complete however there is administrative processing. Well, we assumed like ok one month or two month, but unfortunately here we are almost July of 2010 and nothing. I contacted the embassy they say its in AP, i contacted DOS, they say pending. When i asked like if it already went to washington shes like yea but its being reviewed. I have no idea wat that means or by who. Its been almost a year since his interview and 9 months in AP. I contacted my senator and they said to give them 30- 60 days which i have no idea wat they can do for me. I am so annoyed and scared. To add to my concern, I'm pregnant and expecting in October of 2010. I dont want to bea single mom.... What can I do now?

awwww... i feel for you.. I am not sure what you can do if anything except to continue to wait... Hopefully someone will come along with some more knowledge and give out some good advice... <<hugs>>

[ForeverWaiting2 0]

awwww... i feel for you.. I am not sure what you can do if anything except to continue to wait... Hopefully someone will come along with some more knowledge and give out some good advice... <<hugs>>

Hey Melody, thanks for the support, i guess thats all we can give each other right now. i noticed in a few of ur posts that whenever you would call they would say ur under review. like, when i called dos last time i was told that as well but i mean isnt everyone in AP under "review"? im trying to pick up on even the small words to excite me lol. i did ask if his case went to washington and they confirmed it had but i really dont know wats the final step. like you said maybe someone will come along and answer these questions.....

[Whatznext 2]

Hey everyone, I'm new here but unfortunately not new to the AP thing. I have been tracking everyones progress and its truly the only thing that keeps me going. Well my husband and I got married in July 2008 and I started his I-130 in Sept 2008. He than had his interview in July 2009. It seemed everything went well, however they just asked for the newest taxes at that time and said you can just mail it which he did. It took them until October to reply saying your case is complete however there is administrative processing. Well, we assumed like ok one month or two month, but unfortunately here we are almost July of 2010 and nothing. I contacted the embassy they say its in AP, i contacted DOS, they say pending. When i asked like if it already went to washington shes like yea but its being reviewed. I have no idea wat that means or by who. Its been almost a year since his interview and 9 months in AP. I contacted my senator and they said to give them 30- 60 days which i have no idea wat they can do for me. I am so annoyed and scared. To add to my concern, I'm pregnant and expecting in October of 2010. I dont want to bea single mom.... What can I do now?

honestly your senator can do nothing unless you have some extreme issues. From all back post you will see if the senator contacts the Embassy they will write you back with the exact info you already have so my hats off to your senator for saying give it 60 or 90 days I think that was good advice and hopefully by your time frame you will be done with the AP most case are done within 7- 10 months some go to around 13 months but not many unless there is problems good luck and welcome let me know if you want to be added to the tracker

[ForeverWaiting2 0]

honestly your senator can do nothing unless you have some extreme issues. From all back post you will see if the senator contacts the Embassy they will write you back with the exact info you already have so my hats off to your senator for saying give it 60 or 90 days I think that was good advice and hopefully by your time frame you will be done with the AP most case are done within 7- 10 months some go to around 13 months but not many unless there is problems good luck and welcome let me know if you want to be added to the tracker

hey, thanx for the insight. if ur right that i only have one more month to go i would be ecstatic. contacting dos tomorrow again hope to get someone nice and helpful. this ap thing is beginning to get to me. but feel free to add me to the tracker. his interview was july 19 2009 and have been waiting for a visa since than. hows your case status doing?

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

We are not calling DOS or the embassy this week... lets see which one of us breaks first I think I have more will power than Hubby..

So my Husband consulted an astrologer and they told him that he will get his visa and be with me the last week of July first week of August... so I was like what the hell I consulted my astrologer here in the states and she said that he will be comming in November.... Soo just jaking around yesturday with my mom and got her to read my Taro cards... and they said that we will have an illusion of success but I would have a delay before a positive outcome.... < My question was when was my Hubby going to be here with me> So, DOS cant tell me Sh!t the embassy refuses to tell me Sh!t and the stars and moon changes with everyone that we talk to There is this little place down the street off the highway... its this run down singlewide trailor with a big neon sign that says physic readings... think I might pop in there to cover all my bases... maybe she will have some crystal ball or something that she can look into <knowing my luck she will charge me $100 to tell me that I am in so grave delay.... wwwwoooooo... and I see great pain in your future... ooooo..> and then she will want another $100 to continue to tell me something that I already know.. ok ok I talked myself out of seeing her.. ooor have I

[treehugger 23]

I called a short while ago for my weekly update - when I asked her if the agency checks were finished she got angry and put the phone down! It's been 18 weeks since my interview

[lostinlove03 2]

I called a short while ago for my weekly update - when I asked her if the agency checks were finished she got angry and put the phone down! It's been 18 weeks since my interview

What do you mean she put the phone down? She hung up on you?

[treehugger 23]

What do you mean she put the phone down? She hung up on you?

Yup. She had of course said the immortal line 'it's still pending' before I asked her about the agency checks.

[lostinlove03 2]

Yup. She had of course said the immortal line 'it's still pending' before I asked her about the agency checks.

Wow!!!