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ausomekc   2

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hi everyone! I had my interview last April 7, 2014 and was approved. i checked the online status, case updated April 8, 2014 it shows " READY". Then just this afternoon April 11,2014 , case was updated again and shows " ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING". how long does it take to finally have the visa in our hands?

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(F) AOS TIMELINE (F)
07/21/14= AOS packet sent
07/28/14= NOA1 text and email received
08/01/14= NOA1 hard copy received
08/15/14= Biometrics letter received
08/29/14= Biometrics done
09/18/14= AP/EAD online status "APPROVED" AND "MAILED"
09/26/14= AP/EAD card on hand
11/17/14= interview letter received
12/16/14= Interview "APPROVED"
12/24/14= GC on hand
:goofy: K1 Visa Timeline :goofy:
12/03/13= documents sent
12/13/13= NOA1
12/16/13= AR No. changed
02/06/14= NOA2 (55 days from NOA1)
02/10/14= NOA2 hardcopy received
03/05/14= NVC received
03/11/14= USem received
03/31/14= Medical Exam (Passed)
04/07/14= Interview (Approved)
04/14/14= CEAC status "ISSUED"
04/21/14= got a text from 2GO express (VISA will be delivered)
04/23/14= visa on hand yay!!!
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carton025   38

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For some reason the USEM needs additional time to review existing evidence you provided or will need to request additional evidence and/or time in order to approve your petition. Typically, AP (Adminstrative processing) should take no more than 90 days. Some here at VJ will tell you that their AP only took a couple of day and/or weeks. This may also be your case but, you should be prepared to wait at least 90 days for an answer.

Best of luck!

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carton025   38

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In MOST cases, if there is no special circumstances surrounding your case, it usually takes 7 to 10 days to finally get visa on hand. You're so close. Good luck!

Hey, i guess you don't think that "AP" is a special circumstance, eh. In my experience, anyways, AP can delay a petition up to 90 day..., or more.

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Mr.&Mrs.EMB   55

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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For some reason the USEM needs additional time to review existing evidence you provided or will need to request additional evidence and/or time in order to approve your petition. Typically, AP (Adminstrative processing) should take no more than 90 days. Some here at VJ will tell you that their AP only took a couple of day and/or weeks. This may also be your case but, you should be prepared to wait at least 90 days for an answer.

Best of luck!

I know what AP means. As you've said "some" took just days or week. But yes, you are correct that AP "may" take up to 90 days. I didn't say that the OP's case will only take 7 to 10 days.

But anyway, thank you for clearing that up so that OP can have a better picture of what to expect. Cheers.

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ausomekc   2

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thank you everyone for your replies. My status was updated again today to " ISSUED". yay!!! I hope i will have it within this week.

(F) AOS TIMELINE (F)
07/21/14= AOS packet sent
07/28/14= NOA1 text and email received
08/01/14= NOA1 hard copy received
08/15/14= Biometrics letter received
08/29/14= Biometrics done
09/18/14= AP/EAD online status "APPROVED" AND "MAILED"
09/26/14= AP/EAD card on hand
11/17/14= interview letter received
12/16/14= Interview "APPROVED"
12/24/14= GC on hand
:goofy: K1 Visa Timeline :goofy:
12/03/13= documents sent
12/13/13= NOA1
12/16/13= AR No. changed
02/06/14= NOA2 (55 days from NOA1)
02/10/14= NOA2 hardcopy received
03/05/14= NVC received
03/11/14= USem received
03/31/14= Medical Exam (Passed)
04/07/14= Interview (Approved)
04/14/14= CEAC status "ISSUED"
04/21/14= got a text from 2GO express (VISA will be delivered)
04/23/14= visa on hand yay!!!
ausomekc Contributor

ausomekc   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Congratulations !!! ???

thank you. yours will be change to ISSUED soon. Just stay positive. God bless you

(F) AOS TIMELINE (F)
07/21/14= AOS packet sent
07/28/14= NOA1 text and email received
08/01/14= NOA1 hard copy received
08/15/14= Biometrics letter received
08/29/14= Biometrics done
09/18/14= AP/EAD online status "APPROVED" AND "MAILED"
09/26/14= AP/EAD card on hand
11/17/14= interview letter received
12/16/14= Interview "APPROVED"
12/24/14= GC on hand
:goofy: K1 Visa Timeline :goofy:
12/03/13= documents sent
12/13/13= NOA1
12/16/13= AR No. changed
02/06/14= NOA2 (55 days from NOA1)
02/10/14= NOA2 hardcopy received
03/05/14= NVC received
03/11/14= USem received
03/31/14= Medical Exam (Passed)
04/07/14= Interview (Approved)
04/14/14= CEAC status "ISSUED"
04/21/14= got a text from 2GO express (VISA will be delivered)
04/23/14= visa on hand yay!!!
 
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