AR/AP processing times in EGYPT

[LaL 418]

Some people are approved the same day and get their visa the same day... how can they ensure picking up their visa the same day if they go on AP/Ar?

I am sure there are a myriad of reasons I am not familiar with, however the simplest example would be, no name hit, no TAL trigger or level of education concern, military background (where applicable).

I am just giving examples. Like I said, I do happen to believe there is a pattern.

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ouch.

[Bosco 1]

My parents have many Egyptian Christian friends and they seem to have relative ease in obtaining tourist visas. My parents will send a letter of invite that of course mentions their religion in some way, and next thing you know they are here. The have ties to Egypt, but nothing overwhelming (bank accounts, job, apartment).

And as Salwa mentioned, Egyptian Christians often have distinctly different names.

Rebecca

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Yeah but my birth certificate says Iam Muslim ..and the translation too

Yeah Rebecca what you said is very true ..that's why I noticed in the embassy by being there 3 times ..Christian is definetly getting it so easy ..do you see any one here in ME from Egypt and married to Christian and waiting on AR/AP I doubt it!!!

[jordanianprincess 0]

Some people are approved the same day and get their visa the same day... how can they ensure picking up their visa the same day if they go on AP/Ar?

I am sure there are a myriad of reasons I am not familiar with, however the simplest example would be, no name hit, no TAL trigger or level of education concern, military background (where applicable).

I am just giving examples. Like I said, I do happen to believe there is a pattern.

I think the "name hit" is valid. But level of education is questionable, Zoloft said her man is a physician. What do you mean by military backround? Do you mean they served or did not serve?

I mean I can definitly see some things people have in common, but no patterns, but then again we only what is told here on VJ. Maybe if we knew all the details we could come to a better conclusion.?

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Hmm.. Ok.. I wasn't trying to be weird or anything... just curious.. carry on

[jordanianprincess 0]

Yeah but my birth certificate says Iam Muslim ..and the translation too

Yeah Rebecca what you said is very true ..that's why I noticed in the embassy by being there 3 times ..Christian is definetly getting it so easy ..do you see any one here in ME from Egypt and married to Christian and waiting on AR/AP I doubt it!!!

we will find out on Feb 27, 2007.

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why Feb 27 ..2007??

Jb ..I said from Egypt you are from Jordon ..Right..lol

[JElsafty 0]

What do you mean by military backround? Do you mean they served or did not serve?

In Egypt I believe you have to (or at least they used to) serve in the military. Wael was in the army for 3 months 26 years ago.

[jordanianprincess 0]

why Feb 27 ..2007??

That's when my interview is. My fiance and I are both Jordanian, both Christian, so we will see what happens.

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Yeah but my birth certificate says Iam Muslim ..and the translation too

Yeah Rebecca what you said is very true ..that's why I noticed in the embassy by being there 3 times ..Christian is definetly getting it so easy ..do you see any one here in ME from Egypt and married to Christian and waiting on AR/AP I doubt it!!!

we will find out on Feb 27, 2007.

and I'll be waiting with my dabka shoes on

[LaL 418]

Some people are approved the same day and get their visa the same day... how can they ensure picking up their visa the same day if they go on AP/Ar?

I am sure there are a myriad of reasons I am not familiar with, however the simplest example would be, no name hit, no TAL trigger or level of education concern, military background (where applicable).

I am just giving examples. Like I said, I do happen to believe there is a pattern.

I think the "name hit" is valid. But level of education is questionable, Zoloft said her man is a physician. What do you mean by military backround? Do you mean they served or did not serve?

I mean I can definitly see some things people have in common, but no patterns, but then again we only what is told here on VJ. Maybe if we knew all the details we could come to a better conclusion.?

Level of education is a pretty big concern which is why we have such difficulty letting educators, nurses and doctors in anymore from other countries. Needless delays for those people.

The fact that high education is a concern is laughable. You would think the US would want educated people! This is what is considered triggering a TAL (technological Alert List/ MANTIS check) and if you fit into one of these categories, you will have a level of AR. It can be subjective based on the CO's understanding of your career/education.

Having military involvement can be an issue, but I do not know to what extent since my husband was exempt.

Edited August 2, 2006 by lal_brandow

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OMG and why your inteview ..is that FAR AWAY?????

[jordanianprincess 0]

What do you mean by military backround? Do you mean they served or did not serve?

In Egypt I believe you have to (or at least they used to) serve in the military. Wael was in the army for 3 months 26 years ago.

I think that is a requirement in Jordan too, but at the moment they don't need recruits. So as long as my fiance goes every 2 years to get pardoned he is fine. Is that not the case in Egypt?

OMG and why your inteview ..is that FAR AWAY?????

The embassy in Iraq was closed, and cases transferred to Jordan. Jordan serves as an embassy for Jordanians, Iraqi's, and Palistinians.

It took 6 mos to get my K-1 approval, and 10 month wait for interview. Hopefully there will be no AP/AR

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OH JB that really sucks ...I really pray for you my goodness all this wait!!!!!

God be with you