Getting Worried. Interview passed, still waiting

[Simply_Human 0]

Hi Guys,

I need some advice.

I was interviewed April 11th 2011. It is now May 24th 2011. Well over a month. I filed through DCF for myself, my wife is a US citizen and I am a Canadian Citizen. I went through the whole process, and I got all my medical done and everything, went to Montreal. I got all my papers submitted, paid fees, then got called for interview, everything was perfect, they interviewed and everything was fine. At the end the interviewing officer says "ok everything looks good, we just need to do some homework on our end so we will let you know, thanks"

And that just threw me off, I was ready to hand in my passport at get my visa that same day!

So I asked her what she meant by that

she said "Well, You guys obviously are a nice couple and everything checks out, its just because of your name, we just have to do a bit more of a longer check. I am sure everything will come up clear and you will receive an E-mail to send in your passport", she gave me an estimated time of a month.

Is there any number I can call to find out status at this point? I have no idea which of my email addresses they will email to, I keep checking all daily, including junk folders. My name has Muhammad in it and I think that is what she was hinting at. I am only 26, so it's not like I have much of a history living anywhere but Canada.

Any advice/help is greatly appreciated.

[Inky 1,111]

You could call DOS for updates on your case.

Seems as tho they put you in AP for background name checks.

Sorry they are discriminating against your name. Honestly do not think that is a fair thing to do.

[Simply_Human 0]

It is now more than 4 months since I have been waiting to get out of this hell they call "Administrative Processing"

I have called the DOS numerous times and they have told me that it is in Administrative Processing and that is all. They do not provide me with any more information or help on how I can assist them in speeding up this process.

It is killing me. Most people say less then a month, some say 2-3, I am now well past my 4th month. I had sold some furniture thinking the interview was the last step, since time kept going by I had to go out and buy some new "temporary" furniture since we have no idea how long this can take.

I am even closing in on my lease, I was hoping to have moved before that was up. I can't sign on for another YEAR!

This is just ridiculous.

[mujdxb 0]

my name got Muhammad in it too, its been almost 9 months we filed petition and had 1st interview here in Dubai, U.A.E, i was called again in May to give remaining documents, 2nd interview, visa fee, finger prints etc at that time visa officer said its going for ADDITIONAL administrative processing and i should get visa in days... been almost three months since then still here and i have just renewed my UAE resident visa for 2 yrs and a tenancy contract for another year Ridiculous is not the correct word i guess !!!

[Simply_Human 0]

my name got Muhammad in it too,...

Well I guess its no coincidence then. I am from Dubai too. I was raised there for 13 years, then moved to Canada and been here for the past 13 years. I don't see what I could have done when I was a child in Dubai that would cause administrative processing. I married a American born citizen, and the officers told me this is a easy open and close case and I will also have a request for my passport to attach the visa in days. I really hope you get yours as well. It all comes down to how busy they are. I still don't think it is fair to just throw us into this pile and not get back to us. I've already provided them with a criminal record check. I have proof every time I crossed the border that I have been going to visit my wife, so it is nothing illegal or something that should flag anything.

I just hope my visa comes soon. I have talked to me landlord and gotten a month-month lease, but the rents gone up thanks to that. I don't know if I should sell my car or not just yet, its not something you can quickly sell in even a month.

Anyway, good luck.

[Bugsey34 0]

Sorry to hear it. Your wife should contact her US congressman/woman and Senator from the area where you will intend to live. They have someone in every office that can help.

[Simply_Human 0]

Guys!!....

Call it dumb luck or whatever but I JUST got an email from the Montreal office telling me that I have completed the Administrative Process and to send in my passport to complete the visa issuance part.

I am so freaking happy! I hope that mujdbx also has my some of my luck and gets his status soon as well.

I was very down so a few days ago I went through all the email addresses for all the offices I had gone through for this process, I emailed all of them asking for a status, explaining my situation that I will not have a place soon due to the lease, and all of a sudden I have this response. I don't know if it was due to my mass emailing, or if it happened on its own.

all I know is that I am really really really happy! I can't wait to surprise my wife and my in-laws with this news. She moved to Canada for me, but things just weren't working for both of us here. We both know a much better life awaits for us in VA with all our family and friends.

I will never forget Canada though, I love Canada with all my heart and will always secretly be a Canadian. But America is where my family is at.

Thanks for all your help guys