FINALLY! A website that explains Administrative Processing limbo

[Gary and Susana 10]

I know this website says Kuala Lumpur, but it explains that even when you have been approved, the CEAC site will still say "Administrative Processing" for your status.

We have been so stressed and frustrated by this process. It really need to be updated to be more informative. After all, we are doing it legally!

I hope this puts other couples at ease as it did us.

Good luck everyone.

http://blogs.usembassy.gov/malaysia/2012/12/27/check-the-status-of-your-visa-online-ceac-status-check/

[stevie b 141]

I know this website says Kuala Lumpur, but it explains that even when you have been approved, the CEAC site will still say "Administrative Processing" for your status.

We have been so stressed and frustrated by this process. It really need to be updated to be more informative. After all, we are doing it legally!

I hope this puts other couples at ease as it did us.

Good luck everyone.

http://blogs.usembassy.gov/malaysia/2012/12/27/check-the-status-of-your-visa-online-ceac-status-check/

actually that is misleading.. too many folks here on ap for more than the "several weeks" stated in your link

[Gary and Susana 10]

At least it tells you that the consul can tell you that you are approved, but your status will still be AP.

[Artisan 138]

The consul often will congratulate people and tell them they are approved. However there is one final double check after the interview and that is why some people have delays and remain in AP for much longer. It is entirely possible for someone that has been told they are approved in the interview to have the final check not clear and have their application go back into the system.

[Gary and Susana 10]

I understand but this is infuriating. We have jumped through every hoop. The paperwork is meticulous.

[My Mistake 2]

I know this website says Kuala Lumpur, but it explains that even when you have been approved, the CEAC site will still say "Administrative Processing" for your status.

We have been so stressed and frustrated by this process. It really need to be updated to be more informative. After all, we are doing it legally!

I hope this puts other couples at ease as it did us.

Good luck everyone.

http://blogs.usembassy.gov/malaysia/2012/12/27/check-the-status-of-your-visa-online-ceac-status-check/

Thank You for posting the link, it was helpful!

[TBoneTX 45,875]

*** Thread moved from Embassy/Consulate forum to the Waivers/AP forum -- topic is applicable to AP status. ***

[adamjan 1]

I know this website says Kuala Lumpur, but it explains that even when you have been approved, the CEAC site will still say "Administrative Processing" for your status.

We have been so stressed and frustrated by this process. It really need to be updated to be more informative. After all, we are doing it legally!

I hope this puts other couples at ease as it did us.

Good luck everyone.

http://blogs.usembassy.gov/malaysia/2012/12/27/check-the-status-of-your-visa-online-ceac-status-check/

Thanks for the link. I have been frustrated with what those statuses mean!

[julitathomas0810 30]

The consul often will congratulate people and tell them they are approved. However there is one final double check after the interview and that is why some people have delays and remain in AP for much longer. It is entirely possible for someone that has been told they are approved in the interview to have the final check not clear and have their application go back into the system.

What exactly is this final check ? What do they look at for the final decision ? Do they just double check the papers submitted in the original I129F and relationship proof and Support added at the interview ?

[Shiobhan 235]

Quick final check...had U been getting arrested or got a lie in your package when they do last go-over

after approval

[Artisan 138]

What exactly is this final check ? What do they look at for the final decision ? Do they just double check the papers submitted in the original I129F and relationship proof and Support added at the interview ?

They appear to reevaluate the NVC investigation and double check that all required paperwork is in order. There may also be checks to see if any new criminal activity has appeared on either the petitioner's or beneficiary's records. It is not unheard of for people to get an RFE after being 'approved' during the interview. I have also heard of people having their cases sent back to the USCIS due to a file having been improperly sent to the NVC. That is rare though and you shouldn't worry about it.

[Gary and Susana 10]

Thank you for your replies. No arrests in our lives and i make six figures +. Why all this delay? I am really sick of this. Why didn't i bring her to Mexico and just drive her across? This system is really the worst!

[Winky 4]

Thank you for your replies. No arrests in our lives and i make six figures +. Why all this delay? I am really sick of this. Why didn't i bring her to Mexico and just drive her across? This system is really the worst!

I know, right? It's been a month now on my part since the interview and no visa is being issued yet.

Edited July 7, 2013 by Winky

[BeanCamp 28]

I'm with you. We have been in AP 41 days and counting. We were told by DOS that case is under 221(g) but fiance never got a denial reason. My fiance's name is not common but mines is. I wonder if this is what is causing the delay for us.