Visa approved at interview but now told undergoing administrative process/review

[Sarah&Michel 6]

Hi-

My fiance had his interview in Havana on June 21 (I went with him.) The officer really scrutinized our case as we both have applied for K-1 visas before (mine was in 2004 and his ex-girlfriend had filed a 129-F but never completed the K-1 process.) However, we were told at the end of the interview that his visa was approved. They requested that he bring them a copy of his CV, and that once they received that, the visa should be ready within a week. He asked the officer if it mattered that the CV were in English and Spanish and she said that either was fine. That same afternoon, he delivered his CV in Spanish to the Interests Section, but was called soon after to say that it needed to be in English. I delivered it the next day and was told that the it would now take up to 2 months to review his case. My fiance was not deterred and since the woman who interviewed us had told him to come back in a week, he went today to inquire about the status of his visa. He was told that our case was being investigated and that they had to wait for additional approval from DOS before issuing the visa, which could take 6 months. They said that he should check back in 10 days.

I am feeling so discouraged now. I sent a message to someone I know at DOS to see if there is anything we can do to expedite the process. I am not sure if our case has been flagged because of our prior applications or because of his occupation- he is a microbiologist. It seems that only people of certain professions need to submit their CVs.

If anyone is in the same boat, I would love to hear about it.

Thanks!

Sarah

Edited July 2, 2012 by Sarah&Michel

[Mayi y Omar 0]

Hi-

My fiance had his interview in Havana on June 21 (I went with him.) The officer really scrutinized our case as we both have applied for K-1 visas before (mine was in 2004 and his ex-girlfriend had filed a 129-F but never completed the K-1 process.) However, we were told at the end of the interview that his visa was approved. They requested that he bring them a copy of his CV, and that once they received that, the visa should be ready within a week. He asked the officer if it mattered that the CV were in English and Spanish and she said that either was fine. That same afternoon, he delivered his CV in Spanish to the Interests Section, but was called soon after to say that it needed to be in English. I delivered it the next day and was told that the it would now take up to 2 months to review his case. My fiance was not deterred and since the woman who interviewed us had told him to come back in a week, he went today to inquire about the status of his visa. He was told that our case was being investigated and that they had to wait for additional approval from DOS before issuing the visa, which could take 6 months. They said that he should check back in 10 days.

I am feeling so discouraged now. I sent a message to someone I know at DOS to see if there is anything we can do to expedite the process. I am not sure if our case has been flagged because of our prior applications or because of his occupation- he is a microbiologist. It seems that only people of certain professions need to submit their CVs.

If anyone is in the same boat, I would love to hear about it.

Thanks!

Sarah

[Mayi y Omar 0]

what is a CV... Maybe it is because of his background. I thought that after the interview you did not have to turn in anything else just go pick up your visa

[deararizona 2]

what is a CV... Maybe it is because of his background. I thought that after the interview you did not have to turn in anything else just go pick up your visa

A CV is a summary of your professional experience, like a resume but more detailed. It is mainly for people in academic positions.

[Sarah&Michel 6]

CV= curriculum vitae. It seems that certain professions may be flagged and thus the applicant may be required to provide more information like his CV/resume.

Edited July 2, 2012 by Sarah&Michel

[L&A <3 0]

Awww!! Sarah !! Im so sorry to hear that !! I know that day, ur interview was the longest one... I was relieved when I saw you guys leaving smiling!!!! I hope everything gets solved really fast. My BF has to go and pick up the visa on July 12th. Good Luck!! :thumbs:

[Sarah&Michel 6]

Awww!! Sarah !! Im so sorry to hear that !! I know that day, ur interview was the longest one... I was relieved when I saw you guys leaving smiling!!!! I hope everything gets solved really fast. My BF has to go and pick up the visa on July 12th. Good Luck!! :thumbs:

Thanks, L&A! Hopefully in 10 days they will tell us good news. Fingers crossed!

[Mayi y Omar 0]

I do wish the best for you both..... Just have faith and if its true love what both of you have then you will be together soon!!!!

[X Factor 1,112]

I do wish the best for you both..... Just have faith and if its true love what both of you have then you will be together soon!!!!