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RFE - Processing time for visa after DNA test

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I sponsored my wife's 14 yo daughter for a visa to be issued from Manila. My wife and daughter went to an interview at the US Embassy on June 6th 2012. CO requested a DNA test for my wife and step daughter. They only take DNA tests once a week at the US Embassy, so because there are a lot of people taking the test we were told that the soonest would be June 27. They got their test done, and the results were back by the 3rd of July. It is now July 24 and we have not heard anything. My wife was told that the DNA test was all that they needed. Does anyone know how long we can expect to wait for the visa? I was told that the DNA test was forwarded to the CO on the 11th of July. I'll appreciate any input. Thanks

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I sponsored my wife's 14 yo daughter for a visa to be issued from Manila. My wife and daughter went to an interview at the US Embassy on June 6th 2012. CO requested a DNA test for my wife and step daughter. They only take DNA tests once a week at the US Embassy, so because there are a lot of people taking the test we were told that the soonest would be June 27. They got their test done, and the results were back by the 3rd of July. It is now July 24 and we have not heard anything. My wife was told that the DNA test was all that they needed. Does anyone know how long we can expect to wait for the visa? I was told that the DNA test was forwarded to the CO on the 11th of July. I'll appreciate any input. Thanks

Never mind... The visa got approved yesterday, Wednesday July 25, 2012. I'm so happy...

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we are in the same boat. This has to be the most frustrating process in the world. The buerocracy and red tape is out of control. Unless you have a porno of the act they want an expensive DNA test now. Delays everything by months.

Never mind... The visa got approved yesterday, Wednesday July 25, 2012. I'm so happy...

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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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