AP @ New Delhi 2010

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

Hey, just wanted to start a topic for ppl that are on AP from the New Delhi Consulate. I know there is more than just me out there... if not.. I have just managed to start my own thread to freak out in so I might stop bothering other ppls threads.... anyways... would love to hear from you and share and compare notes... I will go first

Interview of course was May 27th, 2010 we had an early appointment at 7:45... the interview went great and the CO told us that we were approved and would recieve the visa in 1 week. They kept his passport and gave us a Welcome to America pamplet... welp.. that never happened... Here we are 7 weeks after the interview and we are still on AP.

This is what I have done:

*Called the embassy <once a week since this began>

*Called DOS <twice a week since this began>

*emailed the embassy

*emailed my senator

*emailed the President of the US <not my brightest moment>

*emailed the media <a friend of mine> to tell them about my case

*filed an FOIA

*emailed the embassy <2nd time>

so far... nothing has helped... the only benifit that I see in doing all this is that I have passed 7 weeks... so atleast being proactive is keeping my mind at bay.

My Hubby is planning on going to the embassy in person this week.. I will post to let everyone know if they will allow him past those two old guards.

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

I recieved this email today in response to my inquiry:

Dear Petitioner:

Thank you for your e-mail inquiry.

Some applications require additional administrative processing, which requires additional time. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. The processing is mandatory, must be completed, and cannot be expedited. Section 221(g) of the INA prohibits the issuance of a visa to an individual whose application is incomplete or inconclusive, or whose eligibility has not been firmly established. As soon as this processing is complete or if require additional information, we will contact you.

We hope this information is useful to you.

Sincerely,

Consular Information Unit

Consular Section

U. S. Embassy

New Delhi, India

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

I called DOS to ask them a question today...I have read alot of different opinions on VJ and wanted to clarify it with someone that might know something... this is ... When you contact the Embassy does it put a negitive mark on your file with them.. say you email the embassy once a week and your spouse calls them twice a week... will this urk them and they subsequently deny your visa... Or will this delay the process because everytime you call they pull your case out and then it puts you at the bottom of the list... Dana from DOS almost laughed at me... but, what she said is that you could call them everyday and email them everyday and it would not negitively affect your case. She said that you can call DOS everyday and check on your case and that would not have any impact on the outcome of your visa... then I confirmed with her that the Embassy DOES make a notation on your account everytime that you call... but she said this isnt in a negitive or positive way... it is kinda the same as when USCIS "touched" your case and made an update in the system.

I honestly dont know how I feel about this... I am personally not contacting the embassy anymore except once a month.. I dont see how calling them all the time will make a difference and I dont really want to risk urking someone off just because I am inpateint. This of course is just my 2 cents

Edited July 13, 2010 by Amit-N-Melody

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

I have seen this question alot and found a quick easy answer... What is the difference between Administrative Review/Processing:

Administrative Review: Is when your case is being looked at more closely for accuracy and to make sure all security name and fingerprint checks have cleared and your visa can be adjudicated.This review is normally done at the Embassy Level.

Administrative Processing: Means once you have interviewed it is in security checks for any of these situations: you have had a name hit in one of the many data bases, background checks for fraud, or has missing and incomplete information that must be submitted and the rechecked. Processing is more in depth and than the review process and there is no time limit for this processing to complete. Administrative processing can last a few days or months and in some cases it has endured for years.

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/a_zindex/a_zindex_4353.html

this is interesting... they claim that most AP gets resolved in 60 days.. I wonder.. You think this is 60 buisness days? LOL

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/a_zindex/a_zindex_4353.html

this is interesting... they claim that most AP gets resolved in 60 days.. I wonder.. You think this is 60 buisness days? LOL

Well.. if this is the case then August 19th would be my 60th buisness day... lets see.. I am going to do my best not to call or email them until this date...

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/consular/refused-or-pending-visa/221g-administrative-processing.html

After your visa interview, if you were found temporarily ineligible for a visa you received a pink, green, or yellow Section 221(g) handout.

If you received a pink handout, you can check the status of your case online.

Check Case Status Here

The case status report is updated twice a week. Note: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the case status report may not get updated every Tuesday and Friday. Do not contact the Embassy as there is no cause for concern.

Please note: The Embassy cannot begin processing your application until you have provided all of the requested documentation. Your case will not appear in the on-line case status report until we have all of your documents.

If you received a green or yellow handout, the information on this page and in the case status report is not relevant to you. Instead you will be contacted by the Embassy if and when further action is required. Do not contact the Embassy.

How to interpret the case status report

Find your BATCH ID in the "Check Case Status" link above case above and note the case STATUS. There are only four case status remarks: PENDING PROCESS, CONTACT EMBASSY, SEND PPT, and PROCESSED. Each remark is explained below and instructions are given where applicable.

PENDING PROCESS

Your case is still pending administrative processing. The Embassy cannot issue you a visa before completion of the processing. The Embassy cannot waive the processing. Do not contact the Embassy.

CONTACT EMBASSY

Your case has been processed and the Embassy needs additional information from you to process the case to completion. Please e-mail the Embassy (nivadmin@state.gov) and request the list of documents you must submit. In the subject line of your e-mail state your BATCH ID and then write "Contact Embassy." Submit requested documents as explained below.

SEND PPT

You are required to submit your passport for issuance of the visa. Submit the passport as explained below.

PROCESSED

The visa has been issued, or the case is closed and no action can be taken at this time.

Document or Passport Submission

Please submit requested documents and passports via VFS. You may submit them at the nearest U.S. VFS application Center. To locate the VFS center closest to you, please check www.vfs-usa.co.in, and click on US Visa Application Center.

Be sure to include a copy of the pink 221(g) handout with your submission, and mark all packets of documents "Attention: U.S. Embassy - Administrative Processing. Do NOT submit any ORIGINAL personal documents (degrees, mark sheets, etc.). Documents submitted will NOT be returned (other than passport and petitions).

Note that VFS will charge a fee for this service.

For more information, contact VFS.

Helpline: +91-(0)11-4222-0000

E-mail: infousdelhi@vfshelpline.com

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/consular/refused-or-pending-visa/221g-administrative-processing.html

After your visa interview, if you were found temporarily ineligible for a visa you received a pink, green, or yellow Section 221(g) handout.

Isnt it funny... I havent been able to find any information on... no 221g handout but being told that you were approved at the interview handed a Welcome to America pamplet and would recieve your visa in 1 week... Im still searching

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

I think I have found the answer to a question that I asked in a different thread... After you visa interview are you allowed to go back to the embassy to inquire about your case.. if so how is this done?

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/uscis.html

U. S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) was formerly a part of the Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS). When the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) came into being in March 2003, the INS was divided into several components and placed under DHS. USCIS is the component that provides immigration benefits.

USCIS is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration service polices and priorities.

A primary goal of USCIS New Delhi is to ensure that the correct benefit goes to the right person at the right time, while providing exceptional customer service.

The New Delhi Sub Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is located at the American Embassy and can be accessed through the visa gate.

USCIS operates Monday through Thursday, between 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - without appointments.

You can make an appointment for Friday by sending an email to:

cis.ndi@dhs.gov

USCIS is closed on American and Indian holidays.

Contact Information:

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)

American Embassy

Shantipath, Chanakyapuri

New Delhi 110 021

India

We can also be contacted via e-mail at CIS.NDI@dhs.gov. Our fax numbers are (Country Code 91) + (City Code 11) + 2419-8730.

SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE:

Processing of Orphan Petitions (I-600/I-600A)

Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (I-407)

Application for Immigrant Waiver referred through Consul (I-601)

Lawful Permanent Residents [LPRs] – General Information

Petition for U.S. Immediate Relative (I-130)

Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special Immigrant (I-360)

Distribution of Reentry Permits for Lawful Permanent Residents

Refugee Processing (limited to UNHCR referrals only)

Visas 92/Form I-730: Processing family members of asylees

[Pman's Wife 0]

OMG, it really is your own thread...

Way to go Melody

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

OMG, it really is your own thread...

Way to go Melody

Hello... helllo.... is someone there?

hehehehehehehehhe

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

~USCIS Journey~

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : New Delhi, India

07/04/2008: Met online

07/25/2009: Marriage

10/22/2009: I-130 Sent

10/28/2009: I-130 NOA1

02/09/2010: I-130 Approved

02/16/2010: NVC Received

~NVC Journey~

02/16/2010: NVC Case # assigned <would'nt accept email information>

02/17/2010: verified both emails and cell numbers with NVC operator

02/22/2010: NVC emailed AOS Bill/ DS-3032

02/22/2010: DS-3032 email sent to NVC

02/22/2010: AOS Bill paid <shows in process>

02/23/2010: AOS shows paid

02/24/2010: printed cover sheet for AOS package

02/24/2010: hard copy DS-3032 mailed to NVC

02/25/2010: DS-3032 accepted

02/25/2010: IV Bill generated

02/25/2010: IV Bill paid shows <shows in process>

02/26/2010: IV Bill shows Paid

02/26/2010: Printed Cover Sheet for IV package

02/28/2010: Freaking out over sending in the AOS, wanting to mail it tomorrow..

quadmillion checking it before I do it <eek!>

03/01/2010: FedEx'd the AOS package <total weight 3.2 lbs>

03/02/2010: AOS package delivered @ 10:11 am signed for by DESMOND

03/03/2010: DS-230 documents recieved from hubby... package asembled and mailed!

03/05/2010: DS-230 delivered at 9:15 am signed by K.STLAURENT

03/18/2010: 7:13... had an heart attack

03/18/2010: LOG IN FAILED!! OH YEA BABY!

03/19/2010: AVR has changed.. Case Complete on March 18th!!

22 days at NVC

03/25/2010: Called NVC .. INTERVIEW May 27 @ 7:45!! Woot Woot

05/27/2010: Interview <CO told us he was Approved!!>

06/02/2010: Called the Embassy after not recieving passport and visa and was told that Hubby was put on AP

Edited July 14, 2010 by Amit-N-Melody

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

Well.. if this is the case then August 19th would be my 60th buisness day... lets see.. I am going to do my best not to call or email them until this date...

Well I find that my 60th buisness day is also my 90th day. October 4th is my 90th buisness day excluding holidays also.. Such a big difference.. I might call DOS and ask them what should I use when counting the days... This process is so depressing

Edited July 14, 2010 by Amit-N-Melody

[SimAsh 0]

Well.. if this is the case then August 19th would be my 60th buisness day... lets see.. I am going to do my best not to call or email them until this date...

Five more days for Aug 19th

[AALI 0]

Well I find that my 60th buisness day is also my 90th day. October 4th is my 90th buisness day excluding holidays also.. Such a big difference.. I might call DOS and ask them what should I use when counting the days... This process is so depressing

Hello Melody,

I am a US Citizen...My Wife had her interview in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 7th. She received a light green paper at the end of the interview stating temporarily refused for administrative processing. The paper also states that it can take 2-3 months but no maximum time. They kept her passport and gave her token...As I stated I have been calling DOS and they keep saying under administrative processing..We got married last year, June 10th 2009.

It's a waiting game, just wait and pray and pray and wait...From what I heard, females don't get AP (only 1% of them)...today is the 68th day since her interview and we are still awaiting...I also heard that candidates coming from Muslim countries always get placed in AP compared to other regions and especially if you’re a male then AP is a must...I wish they would do the AP thing prior to the interview or at least make a centralized place for people like you and me to check the status online or track it because calling DOS is not working at least in my opinion...someone else in VJ sponsored her Husband and had interview in Islamabad and it took about 5months and a 1week for her Husband to get the visa. She also posted that prior to 2 days, she contacted DOS and they said it is still under administrative processing and then she said like 2 days later, they called for her Husband to pick up the visa...we just gotta wait and wait unfortunately:-(

And it’s so funny, I have also spoken to Dana (the person that you are mentioning at DOS)…I have been calling everyday and I will continue to do so…let’s keep in touch and let me know if you get any updates...

Thank you so much!!!