STUCK @ NVC for AP

[mandyu1 5]

Well it looks like I am now a member of this group. Quite frankly I would have rather not joined this group. Am sure you all feel the same as well. But at least were in the same boats and not alone.

NVC received my case on 7/16

I would say welcome, but this really isn't a place where anyone wants to be. Hope things move fast for you

[yankepeach 2]

I would say welcome, but this really isn't a place where anyone wants to be. Hope things move fast for you

As I wish for you and the others in this group.

[mandyu1 5]

Well I called NVC again today and our case is still there. I asked if there was a difference between "additional processing" and "administrative processing," (I have read on this thread that some people were claiming there was) and was told nope, its all the same thing. I then stated that a K1 is a nonimmigrant visa and that it was my understanding it just passes thru NVC on the way to the consulate, she said well its just clerical work that needs to be done. Told me to call back at the end of the week and see if there is any update.

[yankepeach 2]

Well I called NVC again today and our case is still there. I asked if there was a difference between "additional processing" and "administrative processing," (I have read on this thread that some people were claiming there was) and was told nope, its all the same thing. I then stated that a K1 is a nonimmigrant visa and that it was my understanding it just passes thru NVC on the way to the consulate, she said well its just clerical work that needs to be done. Told me to call back at the end of the week and see if there is any update.

Was told basically the same thing last night when I called. Sure wish they would have some sort of respect for the stress it causes for folks.

[Charina&Scott 3]

Well now I also belong to this group. NVC has been performing additional administrative processing on our visa since 7-2-10. In reading the prior posts, I am guessing that ours was also flagged for a security clearance. So I guess I can't complain if that is why. Too bad NVC won't tell us, to at least give us a little peace while we wait.

I am glad to see the average AP time is now less than than a month, so Charina & I are about halfway through it then. All this waiting is so tough, Im keeping myself busy gathering together the papers and info for the embassy interview.

[mandyu1 5]

Well now I also belong to this group. NVC has been performing additional administrative processing on our visa since 7-2-10. In reading the prior posts, I am guessing that ours was also flagged for a security clearance. So I guess I can't complain if that is why. Too bad NVC won't tell us, to at least give us a little peace while we wait.

I am glad to see the average AP time is now less than than a month, so Charina & I are about halfway through it then. All this waiting is so tough, Im keeping myself busy gathering together the papers and info for the embassy interview.

The not knowing is whats killing me Please keep us posted and good luck!!!

[yankepeach 2]

Well now I also belong to this group. NVC has been performing additional administrative processing on our visa since 7-2-10. In reading the prior posts, I am guessing that ours was also flagged for a security clearance. So I guess I can't complain if that is why. Too bad NVC won't tell us, to at least give us a little peace while we wait.

I am glad to see the average AP time is now less than than a month, so Charina & I are about halfway through it then. All this waiting is so tough, Im keeping myself busy gathering together the papers and info for the embassy interview.

I am going with the attitude that the squeaky wheel gets the oil....Probably not, but allow me my illusion in this case please. Am calling them in the morning and being very nice and polite and then again in the evening again being nice and polite. (So Sweet Sugar wouldn't melt in my mouth.) Figure that maybe they will just get tired of me and kick our packet out just to make the stickiness go away.

[mandyu1 5]

I am going with the attitude that the squeaky wheel gets the oil....Probably not, but allow me my illusion in this case please. Am calling them in the morning and being very nice and polite and then again in the evening again being nice and polite. (So Sweet Sugar wouldn't melt in my mouth.) Figure that maybe they will just get tired of me and kick our packet out just to make the stickiness go away.

I'm doing the same thing. I am willing to bet my life that my nagging over our request to change the embassy put us in this boat. I think the supervisor got tired of me calling her (I called her 2x), did what she had to do and now is deliberately making us go thru AP. Its kinda ironic how they received the case on 7/13 and when I called it was just "processing," and when I spoke with the supervisor she gave me the impression it was urgent to fix the embassy before it left. Then after 2 days of calling about it, my request was granted and suddenly I'm in AP.

[ScottThuy 140]

Squeaking does not help when it comes to AP... They often run FBI checks or other forms of investigations.. often when the petitioner was married before... nobody can speed up the FBI.. not even a congressional inquiry.. been there done that... its only a few weeks extra in the scheme of things... if you let this get to you, it will make the rest of the journey more painful..

[mandyu1 5]

Squeaking does not help when it comes to AP... They often run FBI checks or other forms of investigations.. often when the petitioner was married before... nobody can speed up the FBI.. not even a congressional inquiry.. been there done that... its only a few weeks extra in the scheme of things... if you let this get to you, it will make the rest of the journey more painful..

I was married before so perhaps that is one of the things they are looking into. And actually the day we received our NOA2 my fiance and i were saying how we hope things go a little slow (because of his work contract not being up), then that night I received the approved email. So I don't really mind it being held up for a 2-3 weeks, however its the not knowing that is killing me, and also the fact that my fiance comes from a "T" country makes it worse. It has be wondering if they are looking at him more closely and keeping my case held up for months.

[Charina&Scott 3]

Great news. I was patient all week and resisted the urge to call. So tonight I called and was informed that they finished, and my paperwork is on the way to Manila. So 20 days in AP.

I just called Charina, and we are so happy.

Thanks for the support from this forum, it did help ease the time a bit.

Charina & I pray everyone here will be on their way soon also.

[mandyu1 5]

Great news. I was patient all week and resisted the urge to call. So tonight I called and was informed that they finished, and my paperwork is on the way to Manila. So 20 days in AP.

I just called Charina, and we are so happy.

Thanks for the support from this forum, it did help ease the time a bit.

Charina & I pray everyone here will be on their way soon also.

Thats great!! Congrats!! Hope the rest of the journey goes more smoothly for you!!

[mandyu1 5]

Well I'm still here They have had our case for 13 days, hoping that something will happen soon. Going to try and fight the urge to call all week, and I have a friend coming to visit me for a week on Sunday so that should help to keep my mind off of this. Good Luck to everyone else in the boat!!

[mandyu1 5]

I am going with the attitude that the squeaky wheel gets the oil....Probably not, but allow me my illusion in this case please. Am calling them in the morning and being very nice and polite and then again in the evening again being nice and polite. (So Sweet Sugar wouldn't melt in my mouth.) Figure that maybe they will just get tired of me and kick our packet out just to make the stickiness go away.

Any news on your case? Also, did you happen to receive a letter from them stating they received your file and it would be sent to the embassy within 1 week or something along that line? I have heard others who have, even while being in AP, and I have not received anything so I called them today to ask why and was told that with my type of case a letter is not sent until the case has been forwarded.

[yankepeach 2]

Any news on your case? Also, did you happen to receive a letter from them stating they received your file and it would be sent to the embassy within 1 week or something along that line? I have heard others who have, even while being in AP, and I have not received anything so I called them today to ask why and was told that with my type of case a letter is not sent until the case has been forwarded.

Nope notta nothing.....same thing every day.....in AP....and have received nothing either. Have been told though that it shouldnt take but two weeks to go through AP. So here is to hoping.