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kdf2a   3

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My wife had her interview today at the Mumbai consulate and was verbally approved by the CO. The CO returned all the original documents and said everything looks fine and she should get an SMS to pick up here passport.

This is really exciting for us because we have waited to be together for a long time now.

However, when I checked CEAC it showed that the case was under "Administrative Processing" but the CO never gave my wife any 221(g) forms. Also, I checked the status for some other interviews done today on Mumbai Consulate and their status shows as Issued. Is something wrong with our case here? Also, when I enter the passport on the passport tracking site at usatraveldocs.com it says that "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted"

Can someone please verify if this is normal or do we now have to go through the agony of waiting all over again?

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My wife had her interview today at the Mumbai consulate and was verbally approved by the CO. The CO returned all the original documents and said everything looks fine and she should get an SMS to pick up here passport.

This is really exciting for us because we have waited to be together for a long time now.

However, when I checked CEAC it showed that the case was under "Administrative Processing" but the CO never gave my wife any 221(g) forms. Also, I checked the status for some other interviews done today on Mumbai Consulate and their status shows as Issued. Is something wrong with our case here? Also, when I enter the passport on the passport tracking site at usatraveldocs.com it says that "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted"

Can someone please verify if this is normal or do we now have to go through the agony of waiting all over again?

Administrative processing doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. Preparing to issue the visa (printing and stuff) is also administrative processing. Wait for a couple of days and check again. There are several instances like yours but status changed to issued in hours or days.

My wife had her interview today at the Mumbai consulate and was verbally approved by the CO. The CO returned all the original documents and said everything looks fine and she should get an SMS to pick up here passport.

This is really exciting for us because we have waited to be together for a long time now.

However, when I checked CEAC it showed that the case was under "Administrative Processing" but the CO never gave my wife any 221(g) forms. Also, I checked the status for some other interviews done today on Mumbai Consulate and their status shows as Issued. Is something wrong with our case here? Also, when I enter the passport on the passport tracking site at usatraveldocs.com it says that "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted"

Can someone please verify if this is normal or do we now have to go through the agony of waiting all over again?

Administrative processing doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. Preparing to issue the visa (printing and stuff) is also administrative processing. Wait for a couple of days and check again. There are several instances like yours but status changed to issued in hours or days.

Marriage (if applicable): 2007-09-08

I-130 sent: 2008-08-05

I-130 approved: 2009-04-08

Case Completed at NVC: 2009-04-08

IR-1 Visa Received: 2011-01-21

US Entry: 2011-01-29

SS card received: 02-26-2011

10 years GC Received: 03/10/2011

Citizenship eligibility Criteria: 3 years

10-31-2013: Eligibility Date

02-07-2014: Application Sent

02-11-2014: Application Received

02-11-2014: Priority Date

02-18-2014: NOA Received

02-20-2014: Bio-metric Letter sent Date

03-11-2014: Bio-metric Date

03-13-2014: In-line for Interview

04-10-2014: Interview Letter Sent Date

05-20-2014: Interview Date

06-19-2014: Oath Ceremony

06-21-2014: Applied for U.S passport Book (expedite-$60)

06-23-2014: Passport Application received

06-26-2014: Passport Completed processing and mailed

06-27-2014: Passport Received

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My wife had her interview today at the Mumbai consulate and was verbally approved by the CO. The CO returned all the original documents and said everything looks fine and she should get an SMS to pick up here passport.

This is really exciting for us because we have waited to be together for a long time now.

However, when I checked CEAC it showed that the case was under "Administrative Processing" but the CO never gave my wife any 221(g) forms. Also, I checked the status for some other interviews done today on Mumbai Consulate and their status shows as Issued. Is something wrong with our case here? Also, when I enter the passport on the passport tracking site at usatraveldocs.com it says that "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted"

Can someone please verify if this is normal or do we now have to go through the agony of waiting all over again?

Perfectly normal. Should change to issued either tomm or in a couple of days.

 

 

 

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Papaya07   3

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bdawn and vkrishn - Thanks for the replies, it sounds more comforting now smile.png

Please keep us posted when you get the visa issued. We have our interview next week and are eagerly waiting to be united soon here in states :)

NVC

2013-10-10: NVC received the case.

2013-10-15: Received Case number, IIN, Beneficiary number

2013-10-17: Received AOS and IV visa fee invoice email and paid both.

2013-10-21: AOS Fee status changed to PAID.

2013-10-21: IV Fee status changed to PAID. DS-260 is available.

2013-10-26: AOS Docs sent/IV Docs sent/DS-260 Submitted Online.

2013-10-28: NVC received the docs in the morning(Based on Fedex tracking).

2013-11-21: Checklist.

2013-12:20: Case complete : By Phone

2013-12-28 : Case complete email from NVC

2014-01-29: Called DOS for Interview date. Set for March 21,2014.

2013-01-29 Night: Interview Letter by email.

2014-02-03: Finished fingerprinting and Photograph at VAC

2014-02-08: CEAC status changed to "Ready"

2014-02-13: Medical scheduled

2014-03-18: Will try to fly out to Mumbai to be with my wife for her Interview. Not sure if the embassy will let me in but at least want to be there. :-)

2014-03-21: Interview

2014-03-21: VISA approved as per CO. We were told to expect the passport in 3-5 business days.

2014-03-21: CEAC Status"Issued" SAME DAY.

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errata:

1. all cases go through administrative processing after the interview. When it's finished, CEAC status will change (cause a human changed it) to ISSUED. Expect 1 to 8 days on this.

2. ustraveldocs passport info is specious. Don't rely on it.

3. When CEAC changes to ISSUED, expect another wait, 2 to 12 days, for the visa packet to be compiled, put in the mailroom, and a courier pick it up.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Papaya07   3

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Hi everyone, just wanted to update that the status was changed to ISSUED today. So happy that my wife can finally come and stay with me smile.png

Many congratulations!!!! Glad your family can now stay together, priceless.

NVC

2013-10-10: NVC received the case.

2013-10-15: Received Case number, IIN, Beneficiary number

2013-10-17: Received AOS and IV visa fee invoice email and paid both.

2013-10-21: AOS Fee status changed to PAID.

2013-10-21: IV Fee status changed to PAID. DS-260 is available.

2013-10-26: AOS Docs sent/IV Docs sent/DS-260 Submitted Online.

2013-10-28: NVC received the docs in the morning(Based on Fedex tracking).

2013-11-21: Checklist.

2013-12:20: Case complete : By Phone

2013-12-28 : Case complete email from NVC

2014-01-29: Called DOS for Interview date. Set for March 21,2014.

2013-01-29 Night: Interview Letter by email.

2014-02-03: Finished fingerprinting and Photograph at VAC

2014-02-08: CEAC status changed to "Ready"

2014-02-13: Medical scheduled

2014-03-18: Will try to fly out to Mumbai to be with my wife for her Interview. Not sure if the embassy will let me in but at least want to be there. :-)

2014-03-21: Interview

2014-03-21: VISA approved as per CO. We were told to expect the passport in 3-5 business days.

2014-03-21: CEAC Status"Issued" SAME DAY.

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Darnell Grand Master

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Hi everyone, just wanted to update that the status was changed to ISSUED today. So happy that my wife can finally come and stay with me smile.png

and now yer in the another wait, a new queue...

Still, one less thing in the order of events, so that's a plus.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Papaya07   3

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Hi everyone, just wanted to update that the status was changed to ISSUED today. So happy that my wife can finally come and stay with me smile.png

Hi kdf2a, A quick question, my wife is scheduled for interview tomorrow. How much time will she take before she comes out of the consulate? I know it can vary but just wanted to know how long it took for your case. What would be the best time to reach at the consulate? our interview is at 730 am.

NVC

2013-10-10: NVC received the case.

2013-10-15: Received Case number, IIN, Beneficiary number

2013-10-17: Received AOS and IV visa fee invoice email and paid both.

2013-10-21: AOS Fee status changed to PAID.

2013-10-21: IV Fee status changed to PAID. DS-260 is available.

2013-10-26: AOS Docs sent/IV Docs sent/DS-260 Submitted Online.

2013-10-28: NVC received the docs in the morning(Based on Fedex tracking).

2013-11-21: Checklist.

2013-12:20: Case complete : By Phone

2013-12-28 : Case complete email from NVC

2014-01-29: Called DOS for Interview date. Set for March 21,2014.

2013-01-29 Night: Interview Letter by email.

2014-02-03: Finished fingerprinting and Photograph at VAC

2014-02-08: CEAC status changed to "Ready"

2014-02-13: Medical scheduled

2014-03-18: Will try to fly out to Mumbai to be with my wife for her Interview. Not sure if the embassy will let me in but at least want to be there. :-)

2014-03-21: Interview

2014-03-21: VISA approved as per CO. We were told to expect the passport in 3-5 business days.

2014-03-21: CEAC Status"Issued" SAME DAY.

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kdf2a   3

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Papaya07, it usually takes between an hour to hour an half to get through the entire process. She will first be taken inside and given a token and then her documents will be checked and verified by an Indian agent after which she will be asked to be seated and then interviewed by an American CO.

Best of luck for the interview and do let us know what happens.

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Papaya07, it usually takes between an hour to hour an half to get through the entire process. She will first be taken inside and given a token and then her documents will be checked and verified by an Indian agent after which she will be asked to be seated and then interviewed by an American CO.

Best of luck for the interview and do let us know what happens.

Thanks, really appreciate. Will keep you posted!

NVC

2013-10-10: NVC received the case.

2013-10-15: Received Case number, IIN, Beneficiary number

2013-10-17: Received AOS and IV visa fee invoice email and paid both.

2013-10-21: AOS Fee status changed to PAID.

2013-10-21: IV Fee status changed to PAID. DS-260 is available.

2013-10-26: AOS Docs sent/IV Docs sent/DS-260 Submitted Online.

2013-10-28: NVC received the docs in the morning(Based on Fedex tracking).

2013-11-21: Checklist.

2013-12:20: Case complete : By Phone

2013-12-28 : Case complete email from NVC

2014-01-29: Called DOS for Interview date. Set for March 21,2014.

2013-01-29 Night: Interview Letter by email.

2014-02-03: Finished fingerprinting and Photograph at VAC

2014-02-08: CEAC status changed to "Ready"

2014-02-13: Medical scheduled

2014-03-18: Will try to fly out to Mumbai to be with my wife for her Interview. Not sure if the embassy will let me in but at least want to be there. :-)

2014-03-21: Interview

2014-03-21: VISA approved as per CO. We were told to expect the passport in 3-5 business days.

2014-03-21: CEAC Status"Issued" SAME DAY.

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Thanks everyone, it was very smooth she was out in 40 minutes and the we were told we should get the passport in 3-5 business days.

NVC

2013-10-10: NVC received the case.

2013-10-15: Received Case number, IIN, Beneficiary number

2013-10-17: Received AOS and IV visa fee invoice email and paid both.

2013-10-21: AOS Fee status changed to PAID.

2013-10-21: IV Fee status changed to PAID. DS-260 is available.

2013-10-26: AOS Docs sent/IV Docs sent/DS-260 Submitted Online.

2013-10-28: NVC received the docs in the morning(Based on Fedex tracking).

2013-11-21: Checklist.

2013-12:20: Case complete : By Phone

2013-12-28 : Case complete email from NVC

2014-01-29: Called DOS for Interview date. Set for March 21,2014.

2013-01-29 Night: Interview Letter by email.

2014-02-03: Finished fingerprinting and Photograph at VAC

2014-02-08: CEAC status changed to "Ready"

2014-02-13: Medical scheduled

2014-03-18: Will try to fly out to Mumbai to be with my wife for her Interview. Not sure if the embassy will let me in but at least want to be there. :-)

2014-03-21: Interview

2014-03-21: VISA approved as per CO. We were told to expect the passport in 3-5 business days.

2014-03-21: CEAC Status"Issued" SAME DAY.

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Thanks everyone, it was very smooth she was out in 40 minutes and the we were told we should get the passport in 3-5 business days.

congrats Papaya07

I-130

2012-04-11: I-130 Sent

2012-04-16: Priority Date

2012-04-24: I-130 NOA1

2013-06-28: I-130 Approved

NVC

2013-10-16: DS-260 Submitted Online

2013-10-17: Confirmation page received of DS-260 via email

2013-10-17: AOS Docs sent/IV Docs sent

2013-11-26: Checklist received for AOS

2013-12-06: Response to Checklist sent

2014-01-06: Case complete : By Phone

2014-01-30: Interview Letter by Email

2014-02-04: CEAC status changed to "In Transit"

2014-02-05: CEAC status changed to "Ready"

2014-02-19: Medical at Mumbai

2014-03-03: Biometrics at VAC

2014-03-06: Interview at Mumbai Consulate

2014-03-06: Visa Approved as per CO

2014-03-06: CEAC status changed to "Administrative Processing"

2014-03-06: CEAC status changed to "Issued" on same day :-)

2014-03-07: Passport Ready for pickup from VAC in Mumbai
2014-03-07: Picked up passport with VISA

2014-04-05: POE (POE was supposed to be 2014-04-04, but connecting flight in UK was cancelled and postponed for a day)

2014-04-16: SSN Received

2014-05-07: Green Card Produced

2014-05-08: 10 Year Green Card Received

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