what's the hold up??????

[dphus 0]

It's been two months waiting for my wife's K3 visa. The embassy told her after a month had passed she needed to submit a certificate of marriage (aka marriage index) which she did promptly. As of nov 4th I was informed that they had reviewed the case again, yet we still have no answer as to if a visa will be issued or not. Is this normal that after a case is re-reviewed it can take this amount of time or longer? What's the hold up?

[Jose Rizal 1]

What's the hold up?

Around 6,000 cases backlogged rumored. USEM is no longer scheduling interviews for Nov/Dec.

Edited November 14, 2008 by Jose Rizal

[Gumbolette 58]

What's the hold up?

Around 6,000 cases backlogged rumored.

OMG!

[PingLocalHostess 1]

Check out this very active thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...&start=1320

Your wife is not the only one waiting. Perhaps it might give you some insights. I had to wait 5 weeks after my interview before my visa was released. There are people that waited longer than i did.... some are still waiting.

[minang 0]

It's been two months waiting for my wife's K3 visa. The embassy told her after a month had passed she needed to submit a certificate of marriage (aka marriage index) which she did promptly. As of nov 4th I was informed that they had reviewed the case again, yet we still have no answer as to if a visa will be issued or not. Is this normal that after a case is re-reviewed it can take this amount of time or longer? What's the hold up?

Hi there dphus! I am F1 visa. I've been waiting for 7 weeks now, nearly two months. I go to usem twice a week for follow ups. They always say that it's under review. I even emailed them and thank God they replied. Last Nov. 13, thursday, i went to usem again and i'm pissed with this fat lady because her statement is like a recording that doesn't change at all. It goes like this, " Mam, your CO is reviewing your case" i asked her how long will they review it? "Mam maghintay na lang po tayo, I can't tell you about the issuance of your visa, because of backlog kaya po nagtatagal".

[dphus 0]

Check out this very active thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...&start=1320

Your wife is not the only one waiting. Perhaps it might give you some insights. I had to wait 5 weeks after my interview before my visa was released. There are people that waited longer than i did.... some are still waiting.

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Thanks for the link. Sometimes i feel like we are in the dark because there is no way of getting a hold of someone at the embassy and when we do they avoid telling us exactly why our visas are taking so long. The insight gives us answers and maybe light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks again.

dan

[dphus 0]

It's been two months waiting for my wife's K3 visa. The embassy told her after a month had passed she needed to submit a certificate of marriage (aka marriage index) which she did promptly. As of nov 4th I was informed that they had reviewed the case again, yet we still have no answer as to if a visa will be issued or not. Is this normal that after a case is re-reviewed it can take this amount of time or longer? What's the hold up?

Hi there dphus! I am F1 visa. I've been waiting for 7 weeks now, nearly two months. I go to usem twice a week for follow ups. They always say that it's under review. I even emailed them and thank God they replied. Last Nov. 13, thursday, i went to usem again and i'm pissed with this fat lady because her statement is like a recording that doesn't change at all. It goes like this, " Mam, your CO is reviewing your case" i asked her how long will they review it? "Mam maghintay na lang po tayo, I can't tell you about the issuance of your visa, because of backlog kaya po nagtatagal".

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Hey minang,

I feel your strife with these embassy employees. It's like they always have to hide something from us and never tell us the whole story. I don't think it takes weeks upon weeks to review a case. I heard somewhere it only takes 15 minutes......am I wrong? If they are going to tell us our status they should say that our case is pending to be reviewed, not that it is being reviewed. It is misleading. Best wishes that your visa comes soon.

dan

[Jose Rizal 1]

I heard somewhere it only takes 15 minutes......am I wrong?

I'm not sure if reviewing actually takes 15 minutes. It may be less for all we know. But one thing's for sure. IT TAKES THEM FOREVER TO ACTUALLY DO IT!!!

[lovers_in_love 0]

What's the hold up?

Around 6,000 cases backlogged rumored. USEM is no longer scheduling interviews for Nov/Dec.

OPs! I've got one friend she will be having her interview on Dec 9. 2008. Take note they just scheduled it last NOv 11...hehehe