approved....now AP?

[danielleNJ 1]

VJer's,

I'm frantic again. Shannon had his interview this Tuesday the 13th. The CO told him he was approved and even commented on how organized we were and how impressed he was that we had all our correct documents ready. The CO asked him when he was planning on traveling to the US, in which Shannon responded "next week". The CO noted this on his form and said he would receive his visa in the mail by the end of this week or early next week.

I just got off the phone with DOS because I wanted to call and see if it had been issued and sent yet so that Shannon can go ahead and book his flight. The woman told me that his case is under AP and "wasn't sure why he was told he was approved". What the hell does this mean and what am I supposed to do? She couldn't give me much other information. This doesn't make sense to me. HELP!

Danielle

[TimeTravel 78]

May be, call again and ask about what kind of AP is that? Is it related to background or name check, etc etc?

[danielleNJ 1]

May be, call again and ask about what kind of AP is that? Is it related to background or name check, etc etc?

She couldn't give me much detail. I asked a million questions and all she could say was "it differs from case to case". What the hell am I supposed to do?

[together4evr 360]

EMAIL OR CALL the embassy

They will give you better information

DOS sometimes gives wrong information

Sorry. I hope they were wrong

They told me my husband was still in AP after the embassy had told me visa was issued...I asked her are you sure and she said yess. I said then why would embassy say visa is printed?

Then she said oh yes it says approved.

I do not even know if they look at a computer when they talk

[danielleNJ 1]

EMAIL OR CALL the embassy

They will give you better information

DOS sometimes gives wrong information

Sorry. I hope they were wrong

They told me my husband was still in AP after the embassy had told me visa was issued...I asked her are you sure and she said yess. I said then why would embassy say visa is printed?

Then she said oh yes it says approved.

I do not even know if they look at a computer when they talk

That makes sense. Every time I've calle DOS they always seem clueless and give me different information every time. I did email the embassy though. Hope I hear back today. Thank you!

[Laure&Colin 558]

Did she say "administrative processing"? Or did she use another term?

I've read here a few times that after interview and by the time the visa is issued, DOS sees the case as administrative review, which is basically the embassy working on the case to print out the visa.

Better try to get in touch with the embassy.

[danielleNJ 1]

Did she say "administrative processing"? Or did she use another term?

I've read here a few times that after interview and by the time the visa is issued, DOS sees the case as administrative review, which is basically the embassy working on the case to print out the visa.

Better try to get in touch with the embassy.

This makes me feel a bit better. So what youre saying is that it's possible that this review or processing is simply because the visa has not physically been printed or issued yet. Doesn't necessarily mean it will be stuck there for weeks. The officer told him he would receive the visa by end of this week or early next week. Doesn't make sense why he would have told him this if we were going to be stuck in processing for weeks. Should I be worried? I've emailed the embassy. Thanks

[Laure&Colin 558]

This makes me feel a bit better. So what youre saying is that it's possible that this review or processing is simply because the visa has not physically been printed or issued yet. Doesn't necessarily mean it will be stuck there for weeks. The officer told him he would receive the visa by end of this week or early next week. Doesn't make sense why he would have told him this if we were going to be stuck in processing for weeks. Should I be worried? I've emailed the embassy. Thanks

No it wouldn't make much sense at all. Someone is mistaken here, either the CO who said everything was fine when in fact the case had to be put in AP, or, most probably, the DOS.

Just wait for the embassy's reply. I'm sure eveything's gonna be alright.

[danielleNJ 1]

No it wouldn't make much sense at all. Someone is mistaken here, either the CO who said everything was fine when in fact the case had to be put in AP, or, most probably, the DOS.

Just wait for the embassy's reply. I'm sure eveything's gonna be alright.

I'm pretty sure the officer wouldn't have been mistaken. Especially after commenting on how organized we are. And confirming that he would finish the paperwork that day (or asap) and he would have his visa soon! Sydney embassy hasn't been the best at responding to our emails thus far but hopefully they can respond to us today. Why is everyone at DOS so clueless?

[together4evr 360]

I just want to say that Egypt CO's all say yo will get your visa in 1-2 weeks..... and about 66% of males go thru AP there!! (that is my own personal VJ %)

I am glad your country is more truthful than Egypt.

They were honest with my husband and said check back in 14 weeks.

Was your man born in another country?

Did he travel out of his country?

Is he Muslim?

[Laure&Colin 558]

Yeah it's common in some countries but not in Australia. The CO would have told him if he knew there would be AP.

[danielleNJ 1]

I just want to say that Egypt CO's all say yo will get your visa in 1-2 weeks..... and about 66% of males go thru AP there!! (that is my own personal VJ %)

I am glad your country is more truthful than Egypt.

They were honest with my husband and said check back in 14 weeks.

Was your man born in another country?

Did he travel out of his country?

Is he Muslim?

He was born in Australia and has lived there his whole life. He is not Muslim and has no criminal record.

Yeah it's common in some countries but not in Australia. The CO would have told him if he knew there would be AP.

Exactly. Not in Australia. Even the lady at DOS said. The officer would have told him if we were in review.

[KLS2010 30]

Don't bother calling DOS - they have absolutely nothing to do with the case and usually give out incorrect information.

If you have concerns - they need to be directed to the Sydney Consulate - they are the ones in charge of approving and issuing visas.

Having said this - I think it's likely that you have been given incorrect info from DOS. It is rare for Australians to be put on AP (and by rare I mean I have never heard/read any cases where this has happened).

The CO's in Australia do not usually lie - if they say he's approved, then he's approved. Did they give him a slip of paper saying 'approved' at his interview? I got one at my interview on a Tuesday and had my visa on the Friday.

Just relax....he will probably get his visa in the next couple of days.

[danielleNJ 1]

Don't bother calling DOS - they have absolutely nothing to do with the case and usually give out incorrect information.

If you have concerns - they need to be directed to the Sydney Consulate - they are the ones in charge of approving and issuing visas.

Having said this - I think it's likely that you have been given incorrect info from DOS. It is rare for Australians to be put on AP (and by rare I mean I have never heard/read any cases where this has happened).

The CO's in Australia do not usually lie - if they say he's approved, then he's approved. Did they give him a slip of paper saying 'approved' at his interview? I got one at my interview on a Tuesday and had my visa on the Friday.

Just relax....he will probably get his visa in the next couple of days.

That's what I'm beginning to think. The officer would not have lied. I'm just hoping for a response from the embassy at some point today. It's reassuring to know that it's extremely rare for AP to happen in Aus. Thank you! How long does it take most people to have their visas in hand after an interview in Sydney?

[danielleNJ 1]

Don't bother calling DOS - they have absolutely nothing to do with the case and usually give out incorrect information.

If you have concerns - they need to be directed to the Sydney Consulate - they are the ones in charge of approving and issuing visas.

Having said this - I think it's likely that you have been given incorrect info from DOS. It is rare for Australians to be put on AP (and by rare I mean I have never heard/read any cases where this has happened).

The CO's in Australia do not usually lie - if they say he's approved, then he's approved. Did they give him a slip of paper saying 'approved' at his interview? I got one at my interview on a Tuesday and had my visa on the Friday.

Just relax....he will probably get his visa in the next couple of days.

P.s. yes he did get a slip saying he was approved!