Pink slip in email - CR1 interview chennai

[wait4hubby 0]

Hello All,

I am in a totally confused situtation.

My husband had his CR1 interview on February 14, 2011 at chennai.

The lady was very nice and polite and asked few basic questions.

At the end she said, 'I dont see any problem with you application, your visa is approved'.

They took his passport and returned all other documents.

On Feb 16, 2011, he got an email from Chennai IVU asking for additional documents and that his visa cannot be issued at this moment.

The contents in the email matches pink slip samples I have seen somewhere as noted below:

This office is unable to issue your visa at this time, as we require additional information. Further action in your case has been suspended under Section 221(g) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act pending the receipt and review of the information and documents requested below.

Please provide the following information to continue your application. Detailed and complete answers will enable us to process your case quickly. Incomplete or vague answers may result in further delays.

Send the information requested below via e-mail to: ChennaiIVU@state.gov

Send attached documents in the Word format only (*doc or &docx) format. (Except Invitation letter see below)

Title the e-mail subject line: Passport # -- Full Name (example: A1234567 -- Reddy, Raghu).

Name of applicant, passport number, and date and place of birth.

Names of all accompanying travelers. If you are traveling to the U.S. as a member of a team, please list the names and passport numbers of all team members.

Trip itinerary and contact information for the place you will stay.

Description of your current or most recent research/professional projects in detail, and description of practical applications of your most recent research or study. Assume that you are describing your work to a technical expert, scientist, or professional in your field.

Description of your planned subjects of research, study, or project in the U.S., and the practical applications of your planned research or study.

Scanned letter of invitation from your U.S. sponsor in PDF format. The letter should include details about your visit and technical activities.

Your organizations goals and objectives as related to your visit to the U.S.

Plans after completion of study/work (i.e., where will you live/study/work?).

Description of your professional and academic background. Please attach a complete CV/resume and a complete list of publications and professional/research references.

Details of previous U.S. visa(s), including date of issuance, expiry, and classification.

Dates and countries for all previous travel abroad.

Sponsoring institutions (U.S. and/or Indian) funding your travel, research, or education.

Advisor or contact person in the U.S., and his/her address, phone number, and e-mail address.

Export License number, if applicable (or, if pending, the Export License Application number).

We cannot process applications that are not in the format stipulated aboveBE ADVISED: Additional processing takes approximately 2-4 weeks after the receipt of your e-mail response. If more than 6 weeks have elapsed, you may send an e-mail to ChennaiIVU@state.gov with your case number, included in the subject line.

My question is,

1. why sould they ask more about his professional background. His case is that of CR1 and I, his wife, is sponsoring him. He is MS holder in chemical Enginerring.

2. Why would they take his passport in first place, if they were to put him on AP?

Its been 2 years since we got married and staying apart... I cant take this anymore.

Did anyone of you heard of such experiences?

Edited February 18, 2011 by wait4hubby

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Topic moved from K-1 forum to US Embassy and Consulate Discussion forum as the more appropriate location for this question.

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Moderator hat off . . .

About 2 years ago one of the CR-1 applicants sponsoring her Canadian husband ran into a similar situation. The Consulate in Montreal did not approve the visa but instead sent a list of questions related to her husband's professional background, training and work experience. They especially wanted a copy of his resume and educational documents. They too were perplexed, but sent in the requested information. They waited quite some time as the husband was put on Administrative Processing. When they finally managed to find out the reasons why, it turned out that the husbands professional career - another engineer and I don't recall the exact specifics - raised some security concerns. They were eventually approved but it did take quite some time and I believe the intervention of the wife's political representative.

I suspect that because your husband is a chemical engineer they are concerned about any potential terrorist links or security concerns about the knowledge he might have or projects with which he might have been involved. It was totally ludicrous for the Canadian situation as there was no involvement anywhere in anything that could be considered remotely related to terrorism or security problems, but some over-officious officer somewhere raised an alarm about the high level of professional training he had received and that was enough to trigger the AP. This sounds like it is exactly the same situation.

Edited February 18, 2011 by Kathryn41

[wait4hubby 0]

Ohh my GOD !!!

I dont want to imagine this .... My husband took his MS in chemical engineer from South Korea.

My husband is from India and holds Indian passport.

But, his passport was taken by the CO ?

If they had so much of concern, why would they take his passport?

Does US consulate hold a foreign passport for indefinite amount of time?

[wait4hubby 0]

My worst fear has come true!!

My husband's visa is put in AP and is awaiting further clearance from Washington.

I think his academic background in Material science and engg triggered AP.

The consulate emailed back saying it may take a minimum of 45 days.

I never expected this to happen in case of an immigrant visa (CR1/IR).

So bad that we all are born in this bloody age of terrorism...

[wait4hubby 0]

Good News !!!

My hubby's AP is completed and visa issued today as per email from consulate.

[max+patricia 24]

Good News !!!

My hubby's AP is completed and visa issued today as per email from consulate.

Great news!

I was surprised to hear the reason for the AP, we need more educated people in this country! Good luck to you both

[navjeet 0]

Hi,

Congratulations to you on uniting with your husband! I understand your pain and frustration you must have been through.

My wife went for an interview today at New Delhi and she came across the same situation. After reviewing her application, they interviewer said everything was OK, kept her passport, and handed her the PINK slip you mentioned. She has an MS in Pharmaceutical Engineering from the US itself.

I was wondering what did you end up answering for some of the irrelevant questions like below:

• Sponsoring institutions (U.S. and/or Indian) funding your travel, research, or education.
  
• Scanned letter of invitation from your U.S. sponsor in PDF format. The letter should include details about your visit and technical activities.
  
• Your organization’s goals and objectives as related to your visit to the U.S.
  

My wife doesn't have a sponsoring institution.

There's no Scanned letter of invitation ... My wife doesn't have a sponsor. Should she just mention so?

She is not a part of any formal organization.

I know they want you to be very detailed while answering each question. I wonder if I could just put "not applicable" in the questions above that don't apply to her.

Thanks in advance for your time!

-N

Edited July 8, 2011 by navjeet