interview, white slip, approval, and further investigation. WTH

[wayno 9]

Wife had her interview in San Jose Costa Rica on the 12th. I was there. The lady fingerprinted her, made her swear that all is true before signing the second part of the DS-230. Then asked her several questions. Then she called me up and asked basically the same things. My petitions were loaded with evidence so she didn't need to see anything that I had with me and told us that she sees no reason to deny it. "Congratulations", as she handed over a little white slip telling her to pick up her visa two days later as her fingerprints weren't ready for picking it up the same day.

Wife goes back to the embassy on Friday at 3:00, as specified, and they said it's still not ready, "we'll call you on Monday and let you know when to pick it up.

Monday (today) comes and they call. "Your visa is being held for further investigation, we'll call you in 1, 2, 3 weeks, or longer.

What's up with that? I thought "approved" meant APPROVED! Isn't the white slip the good one? I guess it doesnt mean squat. Just more head games they want to play.

[wayno 9]

They even took her passport and stated that it would be returned with her visa stamped in it. Even showed her where it would be put.

Edited August 18, 2009 by wayno

[Chris Me lil D 17]

Wife had her interview in San Jose Costa Rica on the 12th. I was there. The lady fingerprinted her, made her swear that all is true before signing the second part of the DS-230. Then asked her several questions. Then she called me up and asked basically the same things. My petitions were loaded with evidence so she didn't need to see anything that I had with me and told us that she sees no reason to deny it. "Congratulations", as she handed over a little white slip telling her to pick up her visa two days later as her fingerprints weren't ready for picking it up the same day.

Wife goes back to the embassy on Friday at 3:00, as specified, and they said it's still not ready, "we'll call you on Monday and let you know when to pick it up.

Monday (today) comes and they call. "Your visa is being held for further investigation, we'll call you in 1, 2, 3 weeks, or longer.

What's up with that? I thought "approved" meant APPROVED! Isn't the white slip the good one? I guess it doesnt mean squat. Just more head games they want to play.

I'm so sorry, I can understand how you feel - I've been through that before (even though a dif type of visa) It's very disappointing But they kept her passport and that's something. Best wishes and a sooner visa in hand

[AbbynSheryl 0]

they kept the passport that is good sign. just be patience they might have to check some paper work over, that is my opinion but wait other will tell u exactly what to do. i can wish u good luck and hope soon u get ur visa, abby n sheryl

[jpcanon 0]

Wife had her interview in San Jose Costa Rica on the 12th. I was there. The lady fingerprinted her, made her swear that all is true before signing the second part of the DS-230. Then asked her several questions. Then she called me up and asked basically the same things. My petitions were loaded with evidence so she didn't need to see anything that I had with me and told us that she sees no reason to deny it. "Congratulations", as she handed over a little white slip telling her to pick up her visa two days later as her fingerprints weren't ready for picking it up the same day.

Wife goes back to the embassy on Friday at 3:00, as specified, and they said it's still not ready, "we'll call you on Monday and let you know when to pick it up.

Monday (today) comes and they call. "Your visa is being held for further investigation, we'll call you in 1, 2, 3 weeks, or longer.

What's up with that? I thought "approved" meant APPROVED! Isn't the white slip the good one? I guess it doesnt mean squat. Just more head games they want to play.

Good luck- i hope it does't drag on too long for you guys....

Joe