221 (g) pending further administrative processing

[NickUSMC 3]

Okay so we were like 10 people for the interview. Only 2 or 3 got approved. My turn, I walk in front of the window and she made me swear, I did.Asked where I met my wife, I answered. Then suddenly she asks me how I could afford 5 flight back and forth from the US. I told her I worked and saved money and also had a little help from my father. She almost laughed and told me this is funny you're 20 how can you afford all these flights and stay in the US? I told her again the same thing. She then said ok I see you live in the US. I asked her what does she mean by saying that. She smiled and said I will tell you in a minute. She handed me a paper saying 221(g) pending further administrative processing.They had all the papers, affidavit of support, marriage license everything. But gave me this. She didn't even ask for proofs. When I asked her to explain she kept saying good bye. What does that mean?

Edited February 27, 2013 by NickUSMC

[Done--Really 331]

Big red flag with the age difference between you and your wife--you are 20 and she is 42 according to one of your posts, so they want to investigate further.

[NickUSMC 3]

Yes but the funny thing is that they didnt say anything about that. Just how I could afford this and that. I think they suspected I was working in the US. even though it makes no sense at all.. But what happens now?

[a+j 77]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/a_zindex/a_zindex_4353.html

You were put in administrative processing. They are going to review your case more in depth and I guess you'll eventually get your visa unless you lied or hid something in your application.

The CO seemed to think you actually live in the US, have you ever overstayed a visa?

Edited February 27, 2013 by a+j

[NickUSMC 3]

No i never overstayed ! Always stayed there 1 month 1/2 month and leave. Stay in Italy for a while and then go back! I did not lie at all. I told her I always followed the law and regulations. I don't need to lie. So basically it's not "over" yet? Is there still hope for us?

[a+j 77]

Then I'm sure you'll be fine. You'll need to wait until admin processing is over though; unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be a way of knowing how long it takes.

I found this post that you might be interested in reading http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/353159-administrative-processing/

Edited February 27, 2013 by a+j

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

Were you born in Italy?

How long in the past year have you spent in America?

[NickUSMC 3]

I've spent last year a total of 2 months and half. 2 weeks in August and the rest December/January :-/

[sugarbritches 1]

I have an upcoming interview (hasn't been scheduled yet) and I'm very worried I will be put in administrative processing due to a previous overstay (which was not entirely my fault) yet they will not see it that way.

I overstayed a few years ago when I was 20 due to being married to a US citizen who kept promising to file my AOS but never did. I had no option but to leave after he told me ICE were looking for me (I'm not sure if this is true or not). After I left the US I was barred for 3 years. If you are an abused spouse of a citizen you are supposed to be exempt from the bar but although he did mistreat me (which I can't prove) he was not physically abusive.

While I was barred (but before I knew I was barred) I applied for a visitors visa which was denied and they told me at the interview I was barred temporarily due to unlawful presence.

Some time after that I annulled the marriage based on his poor moral character and lies/fraud. A couple of years later I met my current husband and he has filed for my CR1 visa but I'm so worried about getting the 221 (g) slip due to the overstay and visa denial. I am going to be honest with them about everything at the interview but I still don't know whats going to happen and I'm extremely worried about not being believed. I know if you've ever had a visa denial they think you are just trying to get an immigrant visa to get to the US and not because you are in love.

Please help!

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

I've spent last year a total of 2 months and half. 2 weeks in August and the rest December/January :-/

Were you born in Italy?

[sugarbritches 1]

I forgot to mention that the bar is now over and I was born in the UK.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

I forgot to mention that the bar is now over and I was born in the UK.

I only asked him because it seems that Italian filers who were born in MENA countries got AP as well.

I think you'll be just fine though.

[NickUSMC 3]

Yes i was born in Italy ! Never overstayed. Not a single Criminal record, nothing. Always followed the rules and got married for love.

[Sveta & Ron 23]

this comes to my mind per your post

( She then said ok I see you live in the US. )

( I told her I worked and saved money and also had a little help from my father )

maybe from this she feels you are living and working in america?

[Sweettea8687 4]

That lady sounds like a b*tch