How to avoid administrative processing

[anitar 1]

Our case recently was completed at the NVC Now just awaiting an interview date. I'm a little nervous though. My husband and I have had a long online relationship, and when we met we got married on the first meeting. Not because we planned it that way, but because of our culture. I am an american citizen, but because of my Indian culture..dating is forbidden It was very hard for us to meet once, so we knew..it's either getting married now or never. I have kept all our call logs, chats, pictures, emails, and any other type of proof I could gather..I did. Now that I am married to him, I will go back once more before his interview and spend more time with him. But we know getting married on the first meeting doesn't look good, and is a red flag. Is there any way we can avoid AP? He is my life and can't wait for him to be with me in the US.

Thanks!!

[NikLR 13,227]

Sometimes AP is mandatory depending on the person's birth country. You should read reviews of your husband's embassy/consulate and make notes!

[bigdog 376]

Check the UAE forum and see what is happing in the AP arena. With tension high in the region expect more scrutiny.

[anitar 1]

Sometimes AP is mandatory depending on the person's birth country. You should read reviews of your husband's embassy/consulate and make notes!

I have read all the reviews for the consulate in the UAE. It doesn't seem mandatory, because a lot of people got approved and were just asked to come back in a few days to get their visa's...but because of our situation, I'm worried we will be one of those cases sent to AP for God knows how long

[NikLR 13,227]

Just provide lots of proof of your ongoing genuine relationship. That's all you can do. If AP isn't mandatory (make sure to check for men, sometimes men will get mandatory AP and women will be hit or miss) then that's the best you can do. Best of luck!

[anitar 1]

Check the UAE forum and see what is happing in the AP arena. With tension high in the region expect more scrutiny.

Yup, that's another worry of mine..because it's the middle east, and with everything going on nowadays..things might get even more difficult

Just provide lots of proof of your ongoing genuine relationship. That's all you can do. If AP isn't mandatory (make sure to check for men, sometimes men will get mandatory AP and women will be hit or miss) then that's the best you can do. Best of luck!

Thank you love, we are making sure to get all the proof together we can.

[aamirpearl 47]

Our case recently was completed at the NVC Now just awaiting an interview date. I'm a little nervous though. My husband and I have had a long online relationship, and when we met we got married on the first meeting. Not because we planned it that way, but because of our culture. I am an american citizen, but because of my Indian culture..dating is forbidden It was very hard for us to meet once, so we knew..it's either getting married now or never. I have kept all our call logs, chats, pictures, emails, and any other type of proof I could gather..I did. Now that I am married to him, I will go back once more before his interview and spend more time with him. But we know getting married on the first meeting doesn't look good, and is a red flag. Is there any way we can avoid AP? He is my life and can't wait for him to be with me in the US.

Thanks!!

Sorry there's no way to avoid AP. tell your husband not to be nervous on the interview day, keep gathering proofs as much as you can.everything depends on CO n on your husband that how he explains things to him if this thing comes up getting married on first date he has to explain to him everything if this question is asked...Well getting marry on first meeting is just out of question.btw did his family or your family attained the wedding ?n sorry COs dont care for cultural stuffs they have to follow the law requirments...but again everything depends on Co that hw he/she handle your case at interview...Dont worry you will be approved,, Good luck

[anitar 1]

Sorry there's no way to avoid AP. tell your husband not to be nervous on the interview day, keep gathering proofs as much as you can.everything depends on CO n on your husband that how he explains things to him if this thing comes up getting married on first date he has to explain to him everything if this question is asked...Well getting marry on first meeting is just out of question.btw did his family or your family attained the wedding ?n sorry COs dont care for cultural stuffs they have to follow the law requirments...but again everything depends on Co that hw he/she handle your case at interview...Dont worry you will be approved,, Good luck

Thank you! And u are right it depends on the CO and my husbands confidence in talking and telling our story. His family was at the wedding and is okay with our marriage. But family was in America and does not approve of our marriage. Because he is Pakistani and I am Indian.

[aamirpearl 47]

Thank you! And u are right it depends on the CO and my husbands confidence in talking and telling our story. His family was at the wedding and is okay with our marriage. But family was in America and does not approve of our marriage. Because he is Pakistani and I am Indian.

Thats great his family was there at wedding. try to have lots of family pics proofs fb.skype chat logs n ph rec nd keep reading interview reviews in uae portal... and dont worry too much sis inshaAllah he'll be aproved...good luck

[together4evr 360]

He is Pakistan and working in UAE?

There is a thread for the VERY long APs of Pakistan men in a few countries. Some men for 7 years of AP now

I feel since you are both similar cultures that yu will not have much issues.

Godd Luck

[Olakunle39 11]

"My husband and I have had a long online relationship, and when we met we got married on the first meeting"

You dont have to worry about meeting and getting married in your first time of meeting your spouse...CO will never use that against you.....different couples with different private reason of doing things..for example in my own case, there was nobody to babysit for our 2 kids when she wanted to visit me for the time and also, we were trying to save some money on flight ticket as we all know the current global economy crisis affecting average family all around the globe. All your spouse needs to do is get all necessary papers and have a reasonable response to the CO. Good luck

[Cathi 5,748]

Sorry there's no way to avoid AP. tell your husband not to be nervous on the interview day, keep gathering proofs as much as you can.everything depends on CO n on your husband that how he explains things to him if this thing comes up getting married on first date he has to explain to him everything if this question is asked...Well getting marry on first meeting is just out of question.btw did his family or your family attained the wedding ?n sorry COs dont care for cultural stuffs they have to follow the law requirments...but again everything depends on Co that hw he/she handle your case at interview...Dont worry you will be approved,, Good luck

AP does not necessarily depend upon the CO, in many cases AP is because of a name hit, in this case AP is not the CO's decision and it's 100% unavoidable My husband had AP, but it was not because of missing documents or because the CO did not think we had a bonafide marriage, we were told it was because he had a name hit and more extensive background checks had to be done. We were told the day of the interview his visa was approved pending further checks on the Washington DC level, not because we were missing anything, in fact the CO was very upfront with us and said it's just name checks and there was nothing to worry about. We didn't need to provide any further documentation or evidence the day of the interview, and he didn't ask for us to bring anything further.

[Ashi Sajid 5]

Our case recently was completed at the NVC Now just awaiting an interview date. I'm a little nervous though. My husband and I have had a long online relationship, and when we met we got married on the first meeting. Not because we planned it that way, but because of our culture. I am an american citizen, but because of my Indian culture..dating is forbidden It was very hard for us to meet once, so we knew..it's either getting married now or never. I have kept all our call logs, chats, pictures, emails, and any other type of proof I could gather..I did. Now that I am married to him, I will go back once more before his interview and spend more time with him. But we know getting married on the first meeting doesn't look good, and is a red flag. Is there any way we can avoid AP? He is my life and can't wait for him to be with me in the US.

Thanks!!

Hey Sis...

Let's say I am somewhat in the same shoes as you are, I am also an American Citizen.

We got married the first time we met, I spent a year and a half with my husband; I am still with him.

I waited this long so he can get his Visa and we go together (Which I am still praying for).

My husband had his interview on July 17th 2013 and unfortunately the CO said he will be placed in AP.

I told the CO I waited for my husband all this time, I am also pregnant..blah blah blah crying in front of him and trying to beg him for my husbands Visa.

But the CO said all proofs and documents are legit BUT it is not in his hands, and he cannot do anything about it.

The CO said he forwarded the Case to the DOS but he also told them that there is nothing wrong or missing in the case.

P.S: We had loads of pictures of the wedding, of our honeymoon as well.

Good Luck........

[amysummer13 7]

Our case recently was completed at the NVC Now just awaiting an interview date. I'm a little nervous though. My husband and I have had a long online relationship, and when we met we got married on the first meeting. Not because we planned it that way, but because of our culture. I am an american citizen, but because of my Indian culture..dating is forbidden It was very hard for us to meet once, so we knew..it's either getting married now or never. I have kept all our call logs, chats, pictures, emails, and any other type of proof I could gather..I did. Now that I am married to him, I will go back once more before his interview and spend more time with him. But we know getting married on the first meeting doesn't look good, and is a red flag. Is there any way we can avoid AP? He is my life and can't wait for him to be with me in the US.

Thanks!!

My advice! Just be real. Show no fear and let him go in faith, supply enough evidences as available/needed and pray something good comes out. Genuineness is never hidden. If he's in with you for real, then be rest assured the visa will be granted. CO's are humans and sometimes have the mind of God to do things right.

[Al422 221]

This is an Arab nation. Extra scrutiny is pretty much a given. Ntohing to do with you and everything to do with the country