What is "Additional Processing" in NVC?

[Lisa and Ian 7]

I called NVC this morning and they got our case (yay!) but... They said it's undergoing "additional processing" and they "don't have timeline" for it. Convenient wording aside, I asked what that means and they said "we don't know" but I then asked "do other cases all undergo this additional processing?" and they very confidently said "some do, some don't". So, local experts, - what is it? and how long of a delay am I looking at here?

Thanks in advance!

Us, too. You're not alone!

[Badgerella 5]

I consulted with attorney and he said the Administrative Processing is not the same as Additional Processing. NVC doesn't give details on what each process consists of but apparently those cases in Administrative Processing take longer. Also, apparently many cases (percentage-wise) go through additional processing. The only other difference that was notices between them is that Administrative Processing seems to be done on the cases with obvious red flags.

I don't really hate to say it, but most attorneys don't really know anything about immigration processes, other than how to milk your money.

So, once more, Administrative Processing and Additional Processing are the same. We went through both while our case was there. Why? Because I talked on the phone with different people every time I called. Some used neither phrase, they were just being very descriptive. Just some cases go through any processing other than 'Hi, bye'. Most of it is random. Administrative/Additional Processing is done to ALL the cases with obvious red flags.

Ours had no red flag at all, obvious or hidden. It just went through some sleeping at someone's desk, likely, or they ran it through their databases as a random sample.

You'll never find out, anyway. And it'll be easier for you to just learn to live with the fact that your case will take (a bit) longer to get to its respective embassy. Because of Administrative Processing, that is also known as Additional Processing.

[MRStee 19]

It may not be a name hit. I was told at interview it was random.

Right, so the delay is equally random. Could be short though - it happens.

Had to create another thread on this as this seemed to have lost to me - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=209375

In essence Additional Processing is confused here with Administrative Processing and does not take long at all - and is also done on 100% of cases, so some people just don't know that they hit it and others think they're in AP when the operator tells them they're doing additional processing still.

Actually we are well aware of what they do on 100% of the case and it doesn't take 8 weeks. Usually it is in and out of NVC within a week. Call it what you will, it can get hung up there for 8 weeks or more and I am sure you will have your own choice words for that. The shortest I know of "additional processing" (not routine) taking is about 10 days and that was fairly recently

I understand what you guys are saying, but what I think is funny in regards to my own case, I have fingerprints, criminal background checks, and child abuse clearences, because Im about to become a school teacher. You would think they wouldn't have put me through so much security. I also work with a shipping company so we deal with immigrations and customs on the regular. This AP to me is just another way of saying "we will process your case when we feel like it"

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Jamaica

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02-18-2009: Filed I-129F and Sent I-129 via USPS

02-24-2009: VSC received I-129F

02-26-2009: NOA1 received

06-30-2009: NOA2 received

07-10-2009: NVC Received

07-15-2009: Case number assigned, Yay!

07-16 to 08-03: Additional Processing, #######????

08-04-2009: Case left NVC

08-07-2009: Case Arrived at Embassy, Yay!!!

Comments : Received NO2A the same day we got engaged, 06-30-09

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 126 days from your NOA1 date

[MRStee 19]

I consulted with attorney and he said the Administrative Processing is not the same as Additional Processing. NVC doesn't give details on what each process consists of but apparently those cases in Administrative Processing take longer. Also, apparently many cases (percentage-wise) go through additional processing. The only other difference that was notices between them is that Administrative Processing seems to be done on the cases with obvious red flags.

Maybe my "red flag" is a great distance in our ages.

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Jamaica

******************************

02-18-2009: Filed I-129F and Sent I-129 via USPS

02-24-2009: VSC received I-129F

02-26-2009: NOA1 received

06-30-2009: NOA2 received

07-10-2009: NVC Received

07-15-2009: Case number assigned, Yay!

07-16 to 08-03: Additional Processing, #######????

08-04-2009: Case left NVC

08-07-2009: Case Arrived at Embassy, Yay!!!

Comments : Received NO2A the same day we got engaged, 06-30-09

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 126 days from your NOA1 date

[mypinay 0]

It may not be a name hit. I was told at interview it was random.

i believe it was our age difference she is much yonger than i , I have talked to others here with a large age difference, and they are stuck here 2 like a red flag system as irs,just a theory

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Moving to NVC forum...

[lenaandbilly 0]

They said it's undergoing "additional processing" and they "don't have timeline" for it. Convenient wording aside, I asked what that means and they said "we don't know" but I then asked "do other cases all undergo this additional processing?" and they very confidently said "some do, some don't". So, local experts, - what is it? and how long of a delay am I looking at here?

After being at USCIS almost 6 months and now being stuck for AP at NVC I would compare it to having your face rubbed in the ####### that was just kicked out of you by their "partners in bureaucracy."

It could be worse and I know it often is, but it could also be better.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

They said it's undergoing "additional processing" and they "don't have timeline" for it. Convenient wording aside, I asked what that means and they said "we don't know" but I then asked "do other cases all undergo this additional processing?" and they very confidently said "some do, some don't". So, local experts, - what is it? and how long of a delay am I looking at here?

After being at USCIS almost 6 months and now being stuck for AP at NVC I would compare it to having your face rubbed in the ####### that was just kicked out of you by their "partners in bureaucracy."

It could be worse and I know it often is, but it could also be better.

AMEN! That sums up my feelings on AP @ NVC to a T.

[crazymazy 0]

agreed

[Palladin 18]

Damn!

I thought they did not get my DS-3032 and re-submitted it. And today here is the response I get from NVC Inquiry:

This petition is currently undergoing additional processing. We will send further instructions once this processing is completed.

It makes me nervous exactly what is this "Additional Processing" and how much extra longer does it take at the NVC? Any one of you guys experienced this before can tell?