Is there a difference between "Security administrative Review" and "Additional Processing" at NVC

[isitasham 1]

My K-1 petition approved by USCIS was received by NVC a week ago. Till yesterday, I was being told by the NVC staff that my case is under Additional Processing at NVC and there is no time limit for that.

Today, when I called, the lady told me that my case was under "Security administrative Review" .

My question: Is it just a terminology difference or is it that "Security administrative Review" is different from "Additional Processing" at NVC.

What do these terms actually mean?

Please note that this is my re-filed (second) K-1 for the same fiancee as my previous K-1 had expired and the Consulate didn't renew it.

Thanks!

[Starlight95 1]

My K-1 petition approved by USCIS was received by NVC a week ago. Till yesterday, I was being told by the NVC staff that my case is under Additional Processing at NVC and there is no time limit for that.

Today, when I called, the lady told me that my case was under "Security administrative Review" .

My question: Is it just a terminology difference or is it that "Security administrative Review" is different from "Additional Processing" at NVC.

What do these terms actually mean?

Please note that this is my re-filed (second) K-1 for the same fiancee as my previous K-1 had expired and the Consulate didn't renew it.

Thanks!

Hmm... this is a strange term they used as I never hard this. Usually, additional processing could mean several things. I would think they are just doing a background check. You will get out of NVC soon, usually they don't take too long.

Star

[Darnell 8,479]

There's all different types of checks.

Have a read?

http://www.usaimmigrationattorney.com/Secu...tiveReview.html

[isitasham 1]

Thanks Starlight95 for your support.

I hope it doesn't take very long because the uphill battle with CO is yet to come. I was hoping for this stage to go through quickly.

[sara..... 371]

i dont know but i think it all means the same thing.......call next week and they will prolly tell you that your case has been sent to the embassy

sara

[isitasham 1]

There's all different types of checks.

Have a read?

http://www.usaimmigrationattorney.com/Secu...tiveReview.html

Darnell, thank you for the link. That was very helpful.

I was aware of some of these checks but was not expecting them at this stage at NVC............may be at the Consulate.

Last time around my K-1 was stuck in the Delhi embassy for months and they basically let the petition expire........... guess what, I heard from them right after the expiration of my petition................... figure that. They couldn't find anything else other that the usual bull........... evidence does not support relationship and that 129F expired..........

[isitasham 1]

i dont know but i think it all means the same thing.......call next week and they will prolly tell you that your case has been sent to the embassy

sara

Thank you Sara......... I really hope so.

[isitasham 1]

i dont know but i think it all means the same thing.......call next week and they will prolly tell you that your case has been sent to the embassy

sara

Wanted to let everyone know that my case was sent to the US Consulate today!

Sigh of relief!!

Now the real oddsey begins at the consulate.............hope all goes well.

Thanks everyone for the support.