Just a quick question - AP

[zahrasalem 114]

Who's "they"? If you're referring to our case, we had our interview yesterday and there is no indication that we are in AP, which is why I'm asking b/c the consular officer wasn't very clear and I wasn't about to ask straight out if they were going to put us in Admin Processing. She said there would be no more processing from their side and only mentioned paperwork to be completed at the POE. But she also wouldn't put a timeline on how long we should expect to wait for the phone call from them, saying "a couple weeks". So I'm not sure what to think, but am hoping/praying for the best!

Did they give a sheet of paper checking off any box (AP = 212(g) for example) ?

We had Ahmed's interview in Qatar (see our timeline), the CO said he believed we have a valid marriage and there were no problems with our case, but that AP was a "standard" process that we had to wait out. They didn't keep his passport, but they called him to bring in his passport as soon as AP was over (12 weeks).

I agree keeping the passport is a good sign they'll give the visa right away...best wishes!!

[Roosha 51]

Hey Roosha, I got my appointment date today ( 04/29) and It's scheduled for June 17th!! I am due on June 3rd... I will go ahead and email, call, fax my embassy with a request for an earlier interview, like you did I really have some serious medical issues and my husband is really needed to be with me. I hope my interview gets pushed back as yours I was wondering if you can share the email you sent to your embassy asking for a faster interview date.. You have no idea how much that would help me so much

By the way, I am SO sure you are not going thru AP, because ALL the people from Arab countries that I have seen on VJ who got any kind of "expedite" at the NVC/embassy stage, are getting their visa within a week or so! I am estimating you will get your husband's visa the beginning of next week inshallah...

Again, congratulations and thank you for inspiring me to ask for a faster interview I am waiting your reply concerning the email you sent please!

YAY Sarsoor congrats on your date! I really hope you'll be able to request an earlier one, I know how busy Egypt's consulate is! Check your messages, I'll send you the email in a bit!

Did they give a sheet of paper checking off any box (AP = 212(g) for example) ?

We had Ahmed's interview in Qatar (see our timeline), the CO said he believed we have a valid marriage and there were no problems with our case, but that AP was a "standard" process that we had to wait out. They didn't keep his passport, but they called him to bring in his passport as soon as AP was over (12 weeks).

I agree keeping the passport is a good sign they'll give the visa right away...best wishes!!

Nope, they didn't give us any papers at all, just took the passport and told us they'd call us when the visa is ready, no mention of AP or any other processing. Thanks Zahra!

[Roosha 51]

Ugh. Status on ceac website changed to Admin Processing. This is the explanation:

"Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days. Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, Immigrant Visas for "Diversity Visas" cannot be issued after September 30th of the year in which you were selected to apply for a Diversity Visa. For example, entrants into the Diversity Visa Program in Fall of 2011 were selected for Diversity Visa 2012 Program, and selectees MUST apply and receive their visa prior to September 30, 2012 otherwise they lose eligibility to receive a Diversity Immigrant Visa, regardless of additional administrative processing. In addition, please note that some immigrant visas may not be able to be issued if the annual numerical limit for that category has been reached."

Anyone heard of AP taking 2 weeks or so?

[RFQ 110]

Same status update on mine ofc different nationality and embassy... Unfortunately from what I can tell, there seems to be no rhyme or reason to knowing how long or how short 'AP' can be, except if you're male Muslim in general, you seem to get much longer. We have a case of visa in hand in 2 days for a b2 visa and student visa for my husband in the last 15 years. That seemed to be irrelevant. 4 weeks in AP for us so far and counting- they kept our passport. The girl who interviewed after me already has her visa in 2 weeks.

IsA with an expedite yours will be over much quicker.

[Roosha 51]

UHHHHHH GUUUUYYYYYSSSSS

Status changed to:

"ISSUED

Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated contact information, you will be contacted."

Embassy called husband today to go pick up his passport tomorrow! SSSQQQUUUEEEEE it's really happening! We're getting OUT of here! TOGETHER!

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

UHHHHHH GUUUUYYYYYSSSSS

Status changed to:

"ISSUED

Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated contact information, you will be contacted."

Embassy called husband today to go pick up his passport tomorrow! SSSQQQUUUEEEEE it's really happening! We're getting OUT of here! TOGETHER!

Woohooo I knew it !!!!

Awesome finish, Roosha - a huge congratulations to your and your husband !

[mymarriagejourney 113]

UHHHHHH GUUUUYYYYYSSSSS

Status changed to:

"ISSUED

Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated contact information, you will be contacted."

Embassy called husband today to go pick up his passport tomorrow! SSSQQQUUUEEEEE it's really happening! We're getting OUT of here! TOGETHER!

[Roosha 51]

thank you thank you thank you!! Dunno what i would have done w/out VJ!

[Sarsoor 8]

UHHHHHH GUUUUYYYYYSSSSS

Status changed to:

"ISSUED

Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated contact information, you will be contacted."

Embassy called husband today to go pick up his passport tomorrow! SSSQQQUUUEEEEE it's really happening! We're getting OUT of here! TOGETHER!

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! I told you... this week you will get it for sure! Elhamdoallah

I am so happy for you...

[Myra&Ashiq 10]

UHHHHHH GUUUUYYYYYSSSSS

Status changed to:

"ISSUED

Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated contact information, you will be contacted."

Embassy called husband today to go pick up his passport tomorrow! SSSQQQUUUEEEEE it's really happening! We're getting OUT of here! TOGETHER!

Wow congrats.... wishing you guys a safe journey !!!

[RFQ 110]

congratulations!! Safe travels to you both or should I say the 'three' of you

[Roosha 51]

Thanks everyone!

Actually RFQ it'll be four of us insha'allah!!