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tina1133   0

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Hi everybody,

i have a question regarding J-1 visa. I have been on J-1 visa for 3 years. Recently I left US and since my visa was expired I applied for a new J-1 visa. i was accepted in the interview but I am coming from one of the countries that needs background check so my passport will be stamped after this process is done. What has made me really worried is that the visa officer took my DS-2019 and kept it with my CV for background check. i am not sure if he made a mistake and kept my DS-2019 or they will give it back to me when the background check is done. As far as i remember 3 years back when i applied for the visa for the first time they didn't take my form for background check.

I am very worried about that, DS-2019 is a very important form. i am wondering if there is anyone here with the same situation? i really appreciate if you share your experiences with me.

Thank you and good luck

Tina

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Hey, don't worry about it.. If you know that you haven't done anything that's illegal, just sit back and wait for the process to complete.. Believe me, you'll get it.. It takes less than two months most of the time.. I just got my F1 yesterday after waiting for about 25 days:)

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I am having same issue, had my interview yesterday and they have handed me a 221(g) form. My parentts think its down to the muslim name so they have to check up.

My internship is due to start on 5th Sept, I dont think I will be able to go now due to this problem!

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Youll get the visa.Worrying will only make matters worse.Just keep yourself ready incase the visa comes on time.If it gets delayed,then have a plan B..Either re-apply for internship or do the internship some other place.My visa got delayed and I missed my reporting date for Summer.Now,the visa is here but I-20 has expired.So,I already applied for Fall semester and Im waiting for the new I-20.The embassy is holding my passport waiting for the new I-20. Once I get it,I will simply post it to the embassy and get my visa issued.

I did my interview on 07 May 12 and got a reply pertaining to the admin processing on 02 Jul 12..So,just hang in there and pray it works out..

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I should have applied in advance for my visa, but was told not to by the people who i got my ds-2019 form from.

They returned my passport to me, which i'm guessing means they have to investigate my paperwork and credentials.

I hope this doesnt take 3 months :(

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This old thread is now closed to further comment.

A recent post has been split from this thread and given its own topic title: "Will I Get DS-2019 Back after Background Check? [split topic]."

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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