Visa Status after Interview at the Embassy

[Stuart and Ginita 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm kind of new here, even though my K1 Visa process journey is leading to an end, I'm having some issues that I'll state here.

• The 30th of October, I received a letter from the embassy (Paris) telling me my interview will take place the 7th of November. Problems started as none of the 2 doctors could receive me for a medical appointment before that date. After a few calls, I decided to go to my interview without this sealed envelope containing my medical file.

• The 7th of November, I went to my interview, handed my documents in, I explained my situation and this was apparently not a problem as I could submit the concerned envelope later on. This was confirmed when I was called by the consular officer, who after our interview, verbally approved my visa and said I would receive it with my passport and other documents within 7 to 10 days. After noticing I had a missing file, she corrected herself, and said that I'll receive this packet within the same time frame once they'll receive the missing document.

• The 14th of November, I went to my medical appointmenet, except the fact I was a little bit late, everything went well (meaning I was healthy enough to leave...) and the doctor handed me the documents. I sent these documents the week after (to avoid seeing them sent over the weekend) on monday, file was received by the embassy the day after (19th of November).

Now that you have a good timeline of what happened, here is my inquiry :

I haven't heard from the embassy from the date of my interview, despite emailing the Immigrant Visa Unit of the embassy. I had to go under my own researchs to find out, on the 3rd of December, about this site : https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

Here is what it has been saying :

- Case Creation Date : 26-Nov-2013

- Status Updated Date :

- 3-Dec-2013 : Administrative Process (AP)

- 4-Dec-2013 : AP and then changed the same day to Ready.

- 6-Dec-2013 : AP.


I know we're far from the 7 to 10 days "delivery" I was told, but I acknowledge the fact it was maybe supposed to take longer as I had to send back a document, but without any green slips nor 221g.

I just wanted to know if you guys already experienced a similar situation concerning these different Visa Status updates, what you think about it and when should I except my Visa to be delivered/issued.

Thank you !

Edited December 6, 2013 by Stuart and Ginita

[SparklePony 238]

I've seen a lot of people go from Ready to AP. Usually, a few days later, it changes from AP to Issued.

I would think you're ok to go, just need to wait a bit longer.

[Stuart and Ginita 0]

Thank you, patience is the key since the beginning...

But my fiancée and I based our wedding date (30 Dec 2013) according to estimates to plan it early on and have a nice ceremony and reception. I know it was kind of risky but it could be worth it. My growing impatience mostly comes from this.

[raflen 1]

Soon it will be issued, same for me

[SoCalMark 49]

Hi everyone,

I'm kind of new here, even though my K1 Visa process journey is leading to an end, I'm having some issues that I'll state here.

Most people might say that the K1 process is leading to the BEGINNING of a new life

On your AP you just have to wait it out - there is no time guessing here but it is on it's way (so is Christmas)

[Sweet Rascals 0]

I was in the same status as yours, changing from AP to Ready then back to AP, but after that waiting was shorter, status changed in hours or within a day. Mine now is ready for pick up. Hopefully to get my Visa tomorrow. Your waiting will not be longer, you might get it by next week!

[Stuart and Ginita 0]

Thank you all for your supporting messages.

What annoys me the most in this process is that my fiancée and I have done everything fast, right and on our own, and then, when things go faster on their side (precipitated interview leading to an impossible medical appointment before hand) it's to finally add some waiting time at the end.

I know it's only a matter of days until I have my visa in hand, and that it represents almost nothing compared to the whole process or other people process, but still annoying.

@SoCalMark : the only thing a K1 Visa process can lead to is to learn the virtue of patience. The beginning of my new life will start once I'll move in with my other half, and it's demoralizing to have to go under such a process for this aimed beginning.

[immihelp99 21]

I sent the Pakistan embassy missing documents on 9/23. The visa wasn't issued until 11/29. You are lucky to live in a place where your documents will be reviewed and visa will be issued in 7-10 days. Maybe this will help your patience :)

[TBoneTX 46,067]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

[didopage 337]

From the CEAC updates, it seems that it will come soon. Probably next week.

Don't rely on the 7-10 days, some get it after 2 days, some others after more than a month. It's just a small interval average. Plus it's business days, so weekends and holidays don't count.

Courage, you're almost done.

Edited December 7, 2013 by didopage

[Stuart and Ginita 0]

My status finally changed to issued this morning !

Y a-t-il des français dans la place pour me dire s'il est possible de récupérer une enveloppe Chronopost à l'agence de tri local ? Au cas où mon petit paquet arriverait près de chez moi la veille de sa livraison à mon domicile.

[Stuart and Ginita 0]

Visa arrived this early morning along with the sealed envelope. Taking the plane tomorrow, POE : JFK. Wedding on December 30th !

I'll enjoy my victory against this waiting time and will come back to you guys when filing for AOS, EAD and co.

Season's Greetings to everyone !