Administrative Processing

[Amy and Michael 21]

Michael had his interview last Wednesday, May 12th and was told "I am happy to process and approve your Visa application, Congratulations". He was told three to five business days. Today was only the 4th business day following the interview. His last day at work is this Friday, and we've been making plans for him to travel next Wednesday May 26th, though we have not yet purchased any flight tickets. When we enter the info into the courier website, we get "Sorry, this combination of tracking number and postcode do not correspond with our records. Please check and try again.". I called D.O.S. today and she said that we are in Administrative Processing and I should call back next week. She couldn't tell me anything more.

So, has anybody else been informed they were in "administrative processing" from London? How long have you been waiting. I know treehugger has been waiting 12 weeks as of today. Anybody else?

Or, any tips?

Thank you!

[Boiler 45,525]

It is very rare for the UK, usually associated with MENA countries.

I am sort of surprised a Welsh name would produce a hit.

[Justine+David 218]

They told me I was in "AP" too but it can be used as a general term that they are just doing routine checks i.e. taking their sweet time on printing the visa. Some people didn't get their UK visas for 2 weeks, so I wouldn't worry just yet. Keep calling and ask if they've printed the visa.

If it's true AP, you'll know if takes longer than 3-4 weeks.

in the meantime, don't buy a planet ticket! until you have the actual visa in hand (even the couriers can be useless sometimes...)

Edited May 19, 2010 by Justine+David

[nickm 1]

I read on VJ somehere that during the printing time the DOS when contacted will say that it is in AP but that it is not true AP.

I cant remember where i saw this but it here somewhere.

I also remember reading that the average time to recieve the visa is six working days.

Hope you get it sorted soon.

Nick

[nickm 1]

I just thought i would also add that the DX tracking site will not show the package in their system until the visa package is in their hands and on its way to you.

[addgelcat 0]

hi all,

i am also put in AP. had my interview on 14 may at US embassy london. they asked for my CV. kept my passport, took fingerprints and gave back original birth and marriage certificates and my x ray record in sealed envelop. gave me blue letter. Bit dissappointed but where there is hope there is wait ........ huh what a line i just invented !!

Edited May 19, 2010 by addgelcat

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I read on VJ somehere that during the printing time the DOS when contacted will say that it is in AP but that it is not true AP.

Absolutely. Keep following up on this -- if you're still waiting after 2 weeks it's likely "real" AP is afoot.

[Leenie 15]

I read on VJ somehere that during the printing time the DOS when contacted will say that it is in AP but that it is not true AP.

I really hope this turns out to be the case for you guys! I, like others, am surprised that they would pick your case for AP.

Hope you find out quickly

[Amy and Michael 21]

Thank you so very much everybody for your responses, thoughts, and for your words of encouragement and support! I am very happy to report that the courier's tracking website today (sometime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. UK time) was updated to show that the passport is scheduled to be delivered to Michael's house. So, thankfully I didn't have to call D.O.S. again, especially next week like she suggested!!!

So, if everything works out, we are still hoping for a POE date of next Wednesday 05/26/2010. Thank you so much again everybody, and wishing everyone a speedy journey. It is unbelievably stressful, worriesome, etc.

[nickm 1]

Thank you so very much everybody for your responses, thoughts, and for your words of encouragement and support! I am very happy to report that the courier's tracking website today (sometime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. UK time) was updated to show that the passport is scheduled to be delivered to Michael's house. So, thankfully I didn't have to call D.O.S. again, especially next week like she suggested!!!

So, if everything works out, we are still hoping for a POE date of next Wednesday 05/26/2010. Thank you so much again everybody, and wishing everyone a speedy journey. It is unbelievably stressful, worriesome, etc.

Thats great news, my visa has shown up on the DX site now too.. I will have it in hand on monday :-)

[treehugger 23]

So, if everything works out, we are still hoping for a POE date of next Wednesday 05/26/2010. Thank you so much again everybody, and wishing everyone a speedy journey. It is unbelievably stressful, worriesome, etc.

Glad to hear that Michael got his visa, and hoping that you manage to get a flight for the 26th

[Adrian+Mike 2]

Thats great news, my visa has shown up on the DX site now too.. I will have it in hand on monday :-)

lol thats 3 people including myself now that are receiving their visa on monday.. hope they get around to all of us! hehe

[Amy and Michael 21]

So, we were scheduled to get it Friday, Michael's last day at work. Michael's mother & brother stayed home all day waiting for the courier to arrive. It still hadn't arrived at 4 p.m., so his brother phoned the courier but was told to call back in an hour. They called back and were told the courier truck had broken down, and since they only work until 5, had to report back to the main office!!!!! They were told the earliest the courier can deliver it is Tuesday!!! I can't believe that if they have an issue where they fail to deliver on the scheduled day, they don't do everything they can to deliver it asap.

Michael got hom at 6 p.m. and tried phoning them, but was told the offices were closed until Monday. We're still hoping he can fly Wednesday. The very lucky thing for us, is my cousin works for American Airlines and has helped us out with a guest pass for standby tickets. So, we won't be out money, we will just have to cancel the "reservation". We still pay for his flight, but it is cheaper than booking online or thru a travel agent.

Still hoping he gets his Visa & Passport back soon!!! Congratulations to everyone receiving theirs soon, and we wish we could be with the Monday group!!

[Amy and Michael 21]

Michael got his Passport back with Visa yesterday at this time Today, he's just getting to Heathrow with his family and flying over. He arrives in Chicago tonight!!!!!!!!