should I believe DOS or CEA status check

[Naima01 1]

hello

so my fiance had his interview on july/1/2013 and told everything look good but he was missing one document to send thru DHL and he was also told he is on AP so when we read his yellow sheet it said that he is in AP for determination of eligibility any how the second day of July the CEA website status said this

"Ready"

Your case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints, and required documents. If you have already had your interview, please check your status after two business days. If no interview was required, please check back in two business days for the status of your application.

so I call DOS today to be sure and they told me is still under AP so am wondering if DOS is bit slower to get the update from the embassy when the AP is embassy level or if DOS is giving the correct info regardless of what the CEA website says

We will appreciate any input with this matter

[TBoneTX 46,348]

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The embassy will always have more up-to-date knowledge of your status than will DOS. I learned this from a sharp immigration attorney when we ourselves were facing an AP-type situation.

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Edited July 4, 2013 by TBoneTX

[Moudyan 2]

hello

so my fiance had his interview on july/1/2013 and told everything look good but he was missing one document to send thru DHL and he was also told he is on AP so when we read his yellow sheet it said that he is in AP for determination of eligibility any how the second day of July the CEA website status said this

"Ready"

Your case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints, and required documents. If you have already had your interview, please check your status after two business days. If no interview was required, please check back in two business days for the status of your application.

so I call DOS today to be sure and they told me is still under AP so am wondering if DOS is bit slower to get the update from the embassy when the AP is embassy level or if DOS is giving the correct info regardless of what the CEA website says

We will appreciate any input with this matter

What was ur spouse missing that made him being put in AP ?

[Naima01 1]

He was missing an affidavit of birth certificate could that be enough reason?

well even though after 24 hours the CEA page said from AP to "Ready" and DOS said its still AP so am confused now

[Moudyan 2]

He was missing an affidavit of birth certificate could that be enough reason?

well even though after 24 hours the CEA page said from AP to "Ready" and DOS said its still AP so am confused now

Did he have a birth certificate though ? I would make the the affidavit and send it as soon as possible. Did u already do that or ? and then I would follow up with the embassy. There's been someone here in VJ who was asked to send in the affidavit and he did asap and they had it approved. I wouldn't trust the DOS or CEA page if I were u....call and follow up with Nairobi embassy because the ball is in their court.

Did he have a birth certificate though ? I would make the the affidavit and send it as soon as possible. Did u already do that or ? and then I would follow up with the embassy. There's been someone here in VJ who was asked to send in the affidavit and he did asap and they had it approved. I wouldn't trust the DOS or CEA page if I were u....call and follow up with Nairobi embassy because the ball is in their court.

I am referring to someone who's spouse was from Somalia.

[Naima01 1]

Was that somali spouse under AP for that missing Affidavit BC tho? If so do knw how long he waited for an action. ? Yes he has his origin birth certificate and Somalian affidavit birth certificate but they said make an affidavit BC in Kenya since they don't recognized Somalia as an countery so he make one easlt sent and DHL showed it got there any got signed off and as soon as thw packet got digned off the CEA updated in like an hour and so so am starting to think maybe the CEA is sort of correct tool so now we r patiently waiting hope all goes smooth one more thing DOs said the same thing as of yesterday so am kind of confused and trying to be calm thanks for all of your infos

[Moudyan 2]

Was that somali spouse under AP for that missing Affidavit BC tho? If so do knw how long he waited for an action. ? Yes he has his origin birth certificate and Somalian affidavit birth certificate but they said make an affidavit BC in Kenya since they don't recognized Somalia as an countery so he make one easlt sent and DHL showed it got there any got signed off and as soon as thw packet got digned off the CEA updated in like an hour and so so am starting to think maybe the CEA is sort of correct tool so now we r patiently waiting hope all goes smooth one more thing DOs said the same thing as of yesterday so am kind of confused and trying to be calm thanks for all of your infos

No, he was not on AP. they just told them to send the affidavit and after that it was approved. Hang in there In shaa Allah. May Allah make it easier for u and him. I am waiting for an interview date....so lets pray that Allah re-unites us with our spouses/fiancé In shaa Allah. Keep us updated and pliz let us know what questions was asked during the interview so it can help me as well.

[Naima01 1]

Thank you Moudyan

his interview date was on Julay 1 @ 7:15AM he arrived 6AM and went thru the Security check till 740Am

while he got inside he took number and sit in the waiting area till like 9

he was called for one of the windows by a nice Kenyan Lady who asked him his documents all the DS affidavit of support, Etc and check than she asked if he was married now or before and his nationality than she picked up the Affidavit support and said Somalian Affidavit support is not recognized and YOu will be getting one from Kenya than she ask him to sit back down

in like 10 min he was called again for his actual interview by another nice American lady, the CO was smiling and didn't make him nervous at all she asked him only four questions

How long have you known your fiancee?

why didn't you get married in your country?

how old is your son?

can you show me pictures?

so he showed the three of us's pics and she said your son is very cute and looks like you

she didnt ask any ongoing relationship evidence just looked some of the pics

than she said go ahead and send us this missing DOC Affidavit of birth shouldn't take more than 2days to complete she even told him where and how to get it and she said tell your fiancee thanks bc everything looks organized and safe us a lot of time she also told him as of now you are under Administrative process and we soon will contact you with update but do send this DOC ASAP

my fiance was out by 10am and he said his interview was like a friendly chat nothing like what we expect but well I wish there was no AP

any way am about to call them today and ask them our status

goood luck with your interview be calm and hope all goes smooth

[Moudyan 2]

Thank you Moudyan

his interview date was on Julay 1 @ 7:15AM he arrived 6AM and went thru the Security check till 740Am

while he got inside he took number and sit in the waiting area till like 9

he was called for one of the windows by a nice Kenyan Lady who asked him his documents all the DS affidavit of support, Etc and check than she asked if he was married now or before and his nationality than she picked up the Affidavit support and said Somalian Affidavit support is not recognized and YOu will be getting one from Kenya than she ask him to sit back down

in like 10 min he was called again for his actual interview by another nice American lady, the CO was smiling and didn't make him nervous at all she asked him only four questions

How long have you known your fiancee?

why didn't you get married in your country?

how old is your son?

can you show me pictures?

so he showed the three of us's pics and she said your son is very cute and looks like you

she didnt ask any ongoing relationship evidence just looked some of the pics

than she said go ahead and send us this missing DOC Affidavit of birth shouldn't take more than 2days to complete she even told him where and how to get it and she said tell your fiancee thanks bc everything looks organized and safe us a lot of time she also told him as of now you are under Administrative process and we soon will contact you with update but do send this DOC ASAP

my fiance was out by 10am and he said his interview was like a friendly ###### chat nothing like what we expect but well I wish there was no AP

any way am about to call them today and ask them our status

goood luck with your interview be calm and hope all goes smooth

Thanks Naima and May Allah make it easier for u as well. My spouse is from Somalia and we already have his birth certificate but I think I will have him make the affidavit of birth as well. Its good to know this info well ahead of time. Thanks again for sharing. Take care!