DOMEX - Dominican Republic

[tmarie838 4]

My fiance had his visa interview on October 9th and he was approved. They told us it would take about 2 weeks for him to get his visa. Earlier this week, we looked up his tracking number on the DOMEX website and it said the embassy still had his case. Yesterday morning I called the Department of State to see if his visa had been issued yet and they said it's in administrative processing. Today we checked the DOMEX website again and it says "No Data" when we put in the tracking number. Does anyone know what that means? Why would it not show any data at all? I'm starting to get really worried.

Edited October 19, 2012 by tmarie838

[MrTee12 64]

It looks like you are in "administrative processing". Read the info below. Sorry about this, it's a pain in the a$$

Administrative Processing

The Department of State is committed to facilitating legitimate travel and providing prompt and courteous service. At the same time, we must ensure that applicants are both qualified for the visa and do not pose a security risk to the United States. Applicants sometimes require additional screening to determine whether they are eligible for the visa. The term “administrative processing” refers to various additional checks that must be done before their visas can be issued.

Yes, but what specifically does administrative processing mean?

Administrative processing does NOT mean that the U.S. government has identified the applicant as a security risk. Many factors can trigger these checks. For security reasons, the consular officer will not be able to provide specific information regarding what additional checks are to be performed. In some cases, the consular officer may need to request additional information from the visa applicant.

How long will it take?

Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa interview, but the timing can vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. The Department of State is continuously working to improve processing and expedite visas and we appreciate your patience.

What’s the next step?

The procedures can vary by embassy and consulate, but usually the consular section will contact the applicant once the administrative processing is complete. If 60 days have passed since your interview and you still have not received your visa, you can contact the consular section to inquire about your case sending an e-mail to the Public Liaison Hub. Please provide all the relevant information you can, including your name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and when you applied for your visa.

How can I ensure that I receive my visa in time for travel?

Apply as early as possible! Many applicants wait until the last minute to apply for their visas. In order to ensure that you receive your visa in time for your trip, please apply as soon as possible. That way, if your case requires administrative processing, it is less likely to interfere with your travel plans.

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/administrative_processing.html

Edited October 19, 2012 by MrTee12

[MrTee12 64]

Additional Info:

My case is in administrative processing. What does that mean and how long will it take?

The Department of State is committed to facilitating legitimate travel and providing prompt and courteous service. At the same time, we must ensure that applicants are both qualified for the visa and do not pose a security risk to the United States. Applicants sometimes require additional screening to determine whether they are eligible for the visa. The term “administrative processing” refers to various additional checks that must be done before their visas can be issued.

Administrative processing does NOT mean that the U.S. government has identified the applicant as a security risk. Many factors can trigger these checks. For security reasons, the consular officer will not be able to provide specific information regarding what additional checks are to be performed. In some cases, the consular officer may need to request additional information from the visa applicant.

Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa interview, but the timing can vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. The Department of State is continuously working to improve processing and expedite visas and we appreciate your patience. The best way to ensure your visa will be ready in time for your trip is to apply as early as possible. Many applicants wait until the last minute to apply for their visas. In order to ensure that you receive your visa in time for your trip, please apply as soon as possible. That way, if your case requires administrative processing, it is less likely to interfere with your travel plans.

[thalisha1 0]

domex wed page have problem i put my tracking number and all time say the same not data and when i call there the line is busy rrrrrrrrrrrrrr i need my pasaporte

[tmarie838 4]

My fiance had his visa interview on October 9th and he was approved. They told us it would take about 2 weeks for him to get his visa. Earlier this week, we looked up his tracking number on the DOMEX website and it said the embassy still had his case. Yesterday morning I called the Department of State to see if his visa had been issued yet and they said it's in administrative processing. Today we checked the DOMEX website again and it says "No Data" when we put in the tracking number. Does anyone know what that means? Why would it not show any data at all? I'm starting to get really worried.

So I'm still not getting any information when I check DOMEX, but I called the Department of State again yesterday and found out his visa has been issued! I'm so relieved. He called DOMEX yesterday to see if he can pick up his passport rather than have it delivered. They don't have it yet, but they said he could pick it up when they get it. I'm so relieved!

[Positiva 0]

I am in this same predicament please advise what number you called to communicate with the Department of State. Many thanks!!