Admistrative Processing

[basitirfan 0]

Today my wife had the interview for IR-1/CR-1 visa at Montreal Consulate. I went along with her and we were first to be called for interview. She asked how we met, what I do and where she intends to live. During this time, she returned all the original civil documents and took the medical. After this, she went away and came back with the letter stating that Administrative Processing needed and will call for passport. She did not say that it was denied but told us that more processing is required and will contact my wife and then have her mail the passport to the consulate.

My query is that we have our reception planned in July 15th in New York. We have invested a lot of money and while this was mentioned to the Officer she said that my wife would not have problem crossing border but I do have other plans where we would not be returning back to US or Canada before end of September. What time frame should I expect to get a response back?

[lisers76 1]

Did they say why administrative processing is required? Is your wife originally from another country that has a high fraud rate? Or were her parents? I have read that sometimes that is what causes administrative processing. I know one girl was waiting in administrative processing for a couple months. I am not sure what the longest time frame is though. Fingers crossed it all works out for you!

Today my wife had the interview for IR-1/CR-1 visa at Montreal Consulate. I went along with her and we were first to be called for interview. She asked how we met, what I do and where she intends to live. During this time, she returned all the original civil documents and took the medical. After this, she went away and came back with the letter stating that Administrative Processing needed and will call for passport. She did not say that it was denied but told us that more processing is required and will contact my wife and then have her mail the passport to the consulate.

My query is that we have our reception planned in July 15th in New York. We have invested a lot of money and while this was mentioned to the Officer she said that my wife would not have problem crossing border but I do have other plans where we would not be returning back to US or Canada before end of September. What time frame should I expect to get a response back?

[basitirfan 0]

Did they say why administrative processing is required? Is your wife originally from another country that has a high fraud rate? Or were her parents? I have read that sometimes that is what causes administrative processing. I know one girl was waiting in administrative processing for a couple months. I am not sure what the longest time frame is though. Fingers crossed it all works out for you!

well she was born in Pakistan. So i guess that might be the reason why they need further processing.

[decocker 7,198]

the reason she was put into ap is because she was born in pakistan, no question.

hopefully - she will clear the background checks quickly.

unfortunately - ap isn't given often from montreal - so there probably won't be very many people in a similar situation able to come forward with their wait times.

[CDN2US 10]

Hello, my husband was placed into AP on Dec 2, and we received word it was over on Feb 7. Our best guess is that although he was born in Canada, his parent emigrated from Egypt. Best of luck to you.

[CDN2US 10]

I should have also added: my husband had no problem crossing to visit over Christmas.

[MCMLXXXII 29]

My wife is also Pakistani and a Canadian Permanent Resident. I have been under the impression that she will probably be placed in AP too. I also had a reception in July that I have now rescheduled for December. I hope it will be swift inshaAllah. Please keep us posted with the progress. I hope it will be soon. There was also this other person who also went through this http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/341790-administrative-processing/

Just curious, were you also present at teh interview?

[basitirfan 0]

My wife is also Pakistani and a Canadian Permanent Resident. I have been under the impression that she will probably be placed in AP too. I also had a reception in July that I have now rescheduled for December. I hope it will be swift inshaAllah. Please keep us posted with the progress. I hope it will be soon. There was also this other person who also went through this http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/341790-administrative-processing/

Just curious, were you also present at teh interview?

Yes I was at interview. Lady took the medical, gave the civil documents back and said to wait for letter so passport can be sent back for visa

[Inky 1,110]

AP can take a few months to a year. There is no set time and they decide how long they need / want to take. AP is required for people from Pakistan.

[basitirfan 0]

My wife is also Pakistani and a Canadian Permanent Resident. I have been under the impression that she will probably be placed in AP too. I also had a reception in July that I have now rescheduled for December. I hope it will be swift inshaAllah. Please keep us posted with the progress. I hope it will be soon. There was also this other person who also went through this http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/341790-administrative-processing/

Just curious, were you also present at teh interview?

Yes I was at interview. Lady took the medical, gave the civil documents back and said to wait for letter so passport can be sent back for visa

[SF2007 48]

Unfortunately, there is no time frame for AP. It takes however long they need. It is unwise to make any definitive plans before your wife has her visa in hand.

[basitirfan 0]

I understand that if it was a male than they would require more time but since it is an AP for a female, would that be in my favour as to the time frame of this process being completed? Im sure it is because she was born in Pakistan but being a female that could help her out?

[Inky 1,110]

I understand that if it was a male than they would require more time but since it is an AP for a female, would that be in my favour as to the time frame of this process being completed? Im sure it is because she was born in Pakistan but being a female that could help her out?

No, AP takes as long as it takes them - they have sole discretion as to how long to take.

[basitirfan 0]

when should i start emailing the consulate and contacting DOS to find out whats happening and how frequent should this contact be? Btw, I was interviewed by the nice black lady with dreadlocks, have heard on this forum that she is very nice. She was nice to us so maybe that could help. She also stated that she will keep in mind that we have july reception date when the case comes back to her.