Quite confused about the outcome of interview, help please?

[ellione28 0]

Hello, everyone! I tried searching posts from the recent ones until early 2010 and couldn't really find an answer... (Yeah, i have time to spare as it's christmas vacation).

I'm on F2A (unmarried minor daughter of LPR mother). I had my interview last dec. 14th and the CO did say the words, "Your visa is approved". I didn't receive any form (i.e. 221(g)).. But I just want to know if there is that tiny bit of possibility that they may have to delay my visa because they need to review some things (like an AR)?

The reason for my (probably unnecessary) worry is that my mom's name on her birth certificate is different from what she actually uses. In fact, the name on her birth cert is the only inconsistent one among all the other legal documents she has. The pre-screener and CO asked me several times why this was so and I didn't have data that my mom took steps in changing her name. Because, like I said, it's only her birth cert that had a different name.

Insights, anyone? Thank you so much!

[bigdog 377]

As long as you know and listed the AKA, I am not sure of the legal ramifications. I think it would cause a delay at the bare minimum.

[ellione28 0]

As long as you know and listed the AKA, I am not sure of the legal ramifications. I think it would cause a delay at the bare minimum.

It's not exactly her AKA. It's not also declared in her NBI (police) clearance that it's an AKA of hers. I'm just hoping that since I didn't receive anything at the end of the interview, that everything really is in order. I haven't read posts in VJ stating that their visas were delayed despite not receiving a form.

Thanks for the quick reply though

[Leatherneck 693]

The CO told you that you're approved and you still have worries about an issue the CO never brought up?

Not sure why you would be worried about a non-issue the CO never mentioned.

Relax, the CO gave you the magic words, "approved."

Edited December 18, 2011 by Leatherneck

[ellione28 0]

The CO told you that you're approved and you still have worries about an issue the CO never brought up?

Not sure why you would be worried about a non-issue the CO never mentioned.

Relax, the CO gave you the magic words, "approved."

Hmm... in the 3rd sentence of the 3rd paragraph of my post, i did say that the CO and pre-screener kept asking me about it. You're right, why would I be worried about a non-issue if it was never mentioned. However, that issue was half of what they kept questioning me about. Thus, my worries. I'm just being cautious-- i know my visa will come. But I'm trying to find out if I may have to wait longer for it. I still have 1 more year of college to finish and I'm planning out which months I should be in the US to avoid being out of there for more than 6 months.

[ellione28 0]

Actually, this is my only question: Is it possible that a visa issuance is delayed because they need to review a case although I didn't receive a form?

Just that. Have you ever heard of a situation where things looked fine and no 221(g) was given BUT the visa didn't arrive within the expected date and when the applicant inquired about it apparently the case is still under review...

Or actually, never mind. I'm just gonna wait until January 2012.

[Leatherneck 693]

Hmm... in the 3rd sentence of the 3rd paragraph of my post, i did say that the CO and pre-screener kept asking me about it. You're right, why would I be worried about a non-issue if it was never mentioned. However, that issue was half of what they kept questioning me about. Thus, my worries. I'm just being cautious-- i know my visa will come. But I'm trying to find out if I may have to wait longer for it. I still have 1 more year of college to finish and I'm planning out which months I should be in the US to avoid being out of there for more than 6 months.

You did not get the dreaded 221(g) then you are ok, especially considering the CO told you that you're approved.

Edited December 18, 2011 by Leatherneck

[Leatherneck 693]

Actually, this is my only question: Is it possible that a visa issuance is delayed because they need to review a case although I didn't receive a form?

Just that. Have you ever heard of a situation where things looked fine and no 221(g) was given BUT the visa didn't arrive within the expected date and when the applicant inquired about it apparently the case is still under review...

Or actually, never mind. I'm just gonna wait until January 2012.

There is no expected date to receive your visa, there is a window or range of days that is, I guess reasonable when you are approved.

But, as an example, the visa could arrive in 5 days or 20 days after your interview.

[ellione28 0]

You did not get the dreaded 221(g) then you are ok, especially considering the CO told you that you're approved.

It's good to hear that. I feel like all that questioning was just some ploy to confuse me. Thanks so much!

[Leatherneck 693]

It's good to hear that. I feel like all that questioning was just some ploy to confuse me. Thanks so much!

Well, they would be derelict in their duties if they saw the discrepancy as in your case and not questioned you about it.

But I guess the CO felt it was no big deal, since he approved you despite that.

Did he notice the issue with the name before he approved you or after?

PS. Sorry I overlooked the part in your initial post about this issue, I was not trying to be a jerk.

You're welcome and best wishes to you!

Edited December 18, 2011 by Leatherneck

[Tahoma 2,292]

Actually, this is my only question: Is it possible that a visa issuance is delayed because they need to review a case although I didn't receive a form?

^^^ Yes.

The Embassy sometimes reviews cases. They sometimes order documents from the NSO or the NBI. The review causes a delay in issuing the visa.

[ellione28 0]

Did he notice the issue with the name before he approved you or after?

He noticed it before he approved me. Actually, the Filipino pre-screener saw it first and had more questions about it than the CO. =/ That's why i'm this confused about it... haha

The Embassy sometimes reviews cases. They sometimes order documents from the NSO or the NBI. The review causes a delay in issuing the visa.

Oh, so this happens despite not receiving a 221(g) form. Thanks!

[ellione28 0]

Hey! I'd like to share that I received my visa today.

Looks like I didn't even have to worry at all. For now, I'd say that if the CO clearly says it's APPROVED, then it really is.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Congratz !

[Hank_ 9,174]

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