NVC: Cairo Embassy IR-1/CR-1

Wendy<3Ahmed · February 4, 2012

So this are the responses we have received with each emailed sent. (Keep in mind that the CO at the interview said our case would go to Washington and if he was eligible for the visa we would be notified.)

Interview date 10/3/11 – Status Replies for Emails Sent

10/18 is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing.

11/3 is still pending mandatory administrative processing.

12/5 is still pending administrative processing.

12/18 is still pending administrative processing.

12/29 is currently undergoing mandatory administrative processing.

1/4 is still pending review.

1/16 is still being reviewed.

1/18 is currently undergoing mandatory administrative processing.

1/22 is currently undergoing administrative processing at our office.

1/24 This kind of administrative processing will not be displayed on the website.

2/3 (no reply yet)

Wendy<3Ahmed · February 4, 2012

Oh yeah forgot to add that each week its says "We were not able to identify Case # --CROxxxxxxxxxx, Please make sure you have entered your Case Number correctly." and here is the answer without the CRO, "We were not able to identify Case # --xxxxxxxxxx, Please make sure you have entered your Case Number correctly.", when checking on the embassy website.

NOTHING AS ON TODAY!

together4evr · February 4, 2012

So this are the responses we have received with each emailed sent. (Keep in mind that the CO at the interview said our case would go to Washington and if he was eligible for the visa we would be notified.)

Interview date 10/3/11 – Status Replies for Emails Sent

10/18 is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing.

11/3 is still pending mandatory administrative processing.

12/5 is still pending administrative processing.

12/18 is still pending administrative processing.

12/29 is currently undergoing mandatory administrative processing.

1/4 is still pending review.

1/16 is still being reviewed.

1/18 is currently undergoing mandatory administrative processing.

1/22 is currently undergoing administrative processing at our office.

1/24 This kind of administrative processing will not be displayed on the website.

2/3 (no reply yet)

Very impressive notes

I think together we will figure out the embassy system and we can figure out how to get out of AP soon.

Wendy appears to be on a mission tonight....Go Wendy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wendy<3Ahmed · February 4, 2012

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Thanks. Its been a long day. One more thing to add, on the 18th we wrote to our Senator's office. Maybe I wrote this earlier, oh well, this is what my mind does all day, details stir like crazy. Here it goes, after sending a inquiry to the embassy by my senator's office then received a reponse last week. The embassy said that they would long into my case and reply back within a week with an answer.

Im thinking, could it be be that its just sitting there on someone's desk collecting dust. My hubby's opinion on their reply is that someone is finally going to worry about getting the case done since now they are getting pressure from the senator's office and they should have a conclusion within a week. Inshallah he is right, n they will put their gears at full force.

together4evr · February 4, 2012

omg I hope so Wendy!! OMG I truly hope.

I have seen others get the visa within days of getting a positve response. So I am feelig very good about it

And yes, many files collect dust just waiting for someone to finish tracking the family tree and when the senator or someone else inquires it FORCES them to make a decision-either approve it as clean or approve it as having some derogatory info and make embassy do final decision.

Because if he had a real hit they could have just denied long ago

I am excited!!!!

What State do you live in?

I do not even know my politicians views on immigration. I tried to research them but they are so vague I cannot tell if they like immigrant spouses or not!!

Wendy<3Ahmed · February 4, 2012

I live in Florida. Didn't really research on their views. They have elective political positions, its their duty to see if they can help us, and not have their personal opinions inpact their decision on which cases they will help. I cant complain, the employee of my senator's office who is assigned to our case is very friendly. Actually she remembers me when I requested the senator's help when our NOA2 was taking too long.

MahaAhmed · February 4, 2012

I live in Florida. Didn't really research on their views. They have elective political positions, its their duty to see if they can help us, and not have their personal opinions inpact their decision on which cases they will help. I cant complain, the employee of my senator's office who is assigned to our case is very friendly. Actually she remembers me when I requested the senator's help when our NOA2 was taking too long.

I should try to look into this but how do you actually contact a senator? I think you guys are right about some cases just sitting there....the way the lawyer made it sound is if it takes a while you make an inquiry to shake them into working on it.

Wendy<3Ahmed · February 4, 2012

I should try to look into this but how do you actually contact a senator? I think you guys are right about some cases just sitting there....the way the lawyer made it sound is if it takes a while you make an inquiry to shake them into working on it.

Will be glad to help you when your ready. Going to try to catch some zzzzzzzzzzzz. Inshallah, will speak to you guys tomorrow, inshallah.

together4evr · February 4, 2012

Habibi got her husband a visa in 5 days from interview

thiis is a post of hers in another thread

#20 habibi83

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Posted Today, 10:42 AM

deepvision, on 03 February 2012 - 05:42 PM, said:

is it better to email the consul general or send him a lettere?? and also can i have my husband write it then i can print it out and mail it from morocco instead of mail it from usa to get there faster

I don't think your husband should write anything; The petitioner needs to do it; so just write few letters explaining your situation; also state in the letter specifically how long have you been in AP and the norm for Morocco. (so that way they can see it has been over the norm); it doesn't need to be long but just to the point. I faxed over notorized letter to the US embassador in Cairo and fax over the same letter to two congressmen from my state. After few days, I have recieved a call from the congresmen's office; (my letter was regarding the extreme long wait time in Cairo for getting an interview scheduled; the embassy had been behind on interview dates for over 4months or so; do to revolution last year-well the revolution is not my problem they should get more people to process it or work overtime like we do in the US:) so I just kind of said that in a nice pleading way). My husband finally got an interview after 5 or 6 months which was a normal (delayed wait time) but he did not need to go through an AP process; He had an interview 12/15 and visa was granted 12/20. I'm not sure if this was because of my requests but just writing the letters of plead for assistance made me feel much better. Try it, it doesn't hurt and see what happens

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Wendy<3Ahmed · February 4, 2012

Habibi got her husband a visa in 5 days from interview

thiis is a post of hers in another thread

#20 habibi83

Member

Group: Members Joined: 12-September 11 Location:Chicago Filed for: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Filing Location: California Service Center Local USCIS Office: Chicago Country: Egypt

Timeline Photos

Posted Today, 10:42 AM

deepvision, on 03 February 2012 - 05:42 PM, said:

is it better to email the consul general or send him a lettere?? and also can i have my husband write it then i can print it out and mail it from morocco instead of mail it from usa to get there faster

I don't think your husband should write anything; The petitioner needs to do it; so just write few letters explaining your situation; also state in the letter specifically how long have you been in AP and the norm for Morocco. (so that way they can see it has been over the norm); it doesn't need to be long but just to the point. I faxed over notorized letter to the US embassador in Cairo and fax over the same letter to two congressmen from my state. After few days, I have recieved a call from the congresmen's office; (my letter was regarding the extreme long wait time in Cairo for getting an interview scheduled; the embassy had been behind on interview dates for over 4months or so; do to revolution last year-well the revolution is not my problem they should get more people to process it or work overtime like we do in the US:) so I just kind of said that in a nice pleading way). My husband finally got an interview after 5 or 6 months which was a normal (delayed wait time) but he did not need to go through an AP process; He had an interview 12/15 and visa was granted 12/20. I'm not sure if this was because of my requests but just writing the letters of plead for assistance made me feel much better. Try it, it doesn't hurt and see what happens

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Interesting post, thanks. I think I will give a week or two to see what the embassy tells my seator's office. If not ill be asking you guys for ideas for writing the letter to the embassador.

Edited February 4, 2012 by Wendy<3Ahmed

kokylolo · February 5, 2012

I can make one suggestion in any letter you write to the embassy. The first sentence should always say, "My congressman suggested I write this letter to you regarding my husband's visa."

...and then be direct, write as little words as possible to be clear and to the point.

meno-is-mine · February 5, 2012

I hope everyone and/or their spouse is doing well and staying safe in Egypt right now. I'm hearing about and seeing alot of violence everywhere. It's very disturbing and worrying. Whatever religion you are, pray that this turmoil ends soon and Egypt finds its peace soon.

together4evr · February 5, 2012

CONGRATS Yesterdaysrain!! They are printing the visa as of the 2nd!!!!!!!!!

1.Wendy<Ahmed-----------------Oct 2, 2011---He is still waiting for Visa

2.Cami & Eslam(luv4eslam)-----Nov 13, 2011 He put his visa on hold for maybe a year to stay in egypt-MAN

3.Nababdurrahman -------------Nov 20, 2011- told within 7-10 days after more papers------------- HE GOT IT IN 39 DAYS

4.Mero Rob -------------------Nov 22, 2011 -needed to send more papers----------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 44 DAYS

5.wghabour-interview ---------Nov 22 more papers needed -MAN

6.Tp1986 ---------------------Nov 22, 2011 needed more papers-MAN--------------------------------------HE GOT IT 65 DAYS

7.Rami & Yosra----------------Nov 29, 2011 Told you will get it in 7---------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS

8.Aly174 ---------------------Dec 1, 2011-was told possibly 1-2 weeks MALE

9.pyramids -------------------Dec 4, 2011 -told within 1 week------------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

10.TamerA --------------------Dec 6, 2011 She was Told 1-2 weeks-------------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

11.Marymina119 ----------------Dec. 8, 2011- told approx 1 week ---------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS

12.Yesterdaysrain23 -------------Dec 11, 2011-more papers-MALE-VISA PRINTED fEB 2ND!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

13.Zawgyosama -------------------Dec 13, 2011-more evidence needed. MALE----********SHE GOT AN EMAIL THE VISA IS BEING PRINTED!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

14.(Ruby56) Bev&Hadi ------------Dec 14, 2011-more papers needed Man

15.MagdaEssam(habibi83) ---------Dec 15, 2011-told 10days -2 weeks max---------------------------HE GOT IT IN 14 DAYS

16.Stu_Mathews interview---------Dec 14 told he will get it in 10 days----------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS

17.Lina Tarek(jralsibai)---------Dec 19, 2011-----NO UPDATES-IT WOULD BE NICE TO HEAR AN UPDATE

18 Sherif23 ---------------------Dec 21, 2011-He was told 2 weeks--------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 20 DAYS

19 keko -------------------------NO UPDATES-IT WOULD BE SO NICE FOR YOU TO UPDATE US

20 Mohamed1980 ------------------Jan 5, 2012-She was told in 1 week-----------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 13 DAYS

21 MahaAhmed --------------------Jan 9, 2012 HE GOT APPROVED with AP 1-2 MONTHS

22 bondokw5o5a4ever--------------Jan 9, 2012 SHE WAS TOLD 7 DAYS TILL SHE GETS THE VISA

23 Soza Joe----------------------Jan 11, 2012-SHE-told she will get it within 7 days and--------SHE GOT IT IN 7 DAYS

24 madanisgirl ------------------Jan 12, 2012-HE-----Approved told AP 1-6 weeks

25 merorafo22 -------------------Jan 12, 2012-SHE GOT APPROVED----------------------------------SHE GOT VISA IN 12 DAYS

26 CarolBasha (and Ahmed) -------Jan 17, 2012-HE-APPROVED Visa in 1 month after more papers.

27.Togetherforever13 ------------Jan 19, 2012-HE APPROVED WITH 14 WEEKS AP

28.AhmedAnna---------------------Jan 19, 2012--------------------------------------------------HE GOT THE VISA IN 7 DAYS

29.Emad Desouky -----------------Jan 19, 2012-HE-APPROVED-SUBMIT MORE PAPERS

30.mer&damby308 -----------------Jan 22, 2012-HE APPROVED!! HE WAS TOLD 3 WEEKS

31.mariekemo --------------------Jan 24, 2012-HE APPROVED-more papers and wait 15 days

32.ESra Hassan ------------------Jan 30, 2012-HE---------------------TOLD 1-2 WEEKS

33.Kokylolo----------------------Feb 13, 2012-HE--------------------------------------HE IS NEXT!!!!!!!

34.J.G.I (Sarah and John DCF FILERS)----------Feb 21, 2012-HE

together4evr · February 5, 2012

Esraa Hassan says passport is on its way!!! I hope there is a visa in it!!!!!!!!