Approved at Interview ... but then AP :'(

[Sweetmelissa 82]

I was approved at my interview on Thursday July 10th (last week) ... was so excited I even cried. They said my passport would be delivered to me in 5-7 business days. The day after my interview it changed from ready -> AP and now its not changing at all. I am so scared that this is not normal and now I am not going to get my visa anymore, because every other vancouver review I can find says it was issued like the next day. Has anyone else had this experience? Am I just freaking out over nothing? Please help, any encouragement and support would be greatly appreciated.

Melissa

U.S. Department of State
NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Administrative Processing

Application ID or Case Number: VACxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Case Creation Date: 11-Jul-2014
Status Updated Date: 11-Jul-2014

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks, or longer. As explained on the day of your interview, if further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved when administrative processing is finished, you will receive notification to collect the passport with the visa from the Loomis branch you selected when you booked your appointment.

For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Vancouver.

Edited July 16, 2014 by Sweetmelicious

[Jojo_Jess 8]

That's what happened when my Fiancee's interview was approved also, then a couple of days later it said Issued. If you read it carefully, it is for two different situations. They are preparing your package for delivery, so I wouldn't worry about it, you got approved, so relax and congratulations!

Edited July 16, 2014 by Jojo_Jess

[Cody and Daisy 373]

That's what happened when my Fiancee's interview was approved also, then a couple of days later it said Issued. If you read it carefully, it is for two different situations. They are preparing your package for delivery, so I wouldn't worry about it, you got approved, so relax and congratulations!

Exactly.

Everyone says AP before issued.

Mine was in AP for only two days before issues but it's different in every country to how long it takes.

Calm down, you were approved.

[Sweetmelissa 82]

still no update since IV -> NIV AP on July 11th.

[Sweetmelissa 82]

Issued today!

[Dohan 133]

Congratulations! Glad that all went well!

[Sweetmelissa 82]

Congratulations! Glad that all went well!

Thanks

I emailed the Consulate yesterday to see whats up, and they replied today saying:

There was a delay in the processing of your K-1 visa because late last week there was a severe worldwide computer issue and our systems were down. Once the system came back up on Monday, it basically took time to catch up on all the cases that were affected by this computer problem. We have since issued your visa, your package is being shipped to Loomis this afternoon. Please wait for Loomis to contact you by email to advise you when to pick up your package at the Loomis location you selected.

Not sure if it only affected the visas being issued at the Vancouver consulate, or other places as well.

M

[Ayaanadil 0]

On 7/18/2014 at 12:27 PM, Sweetmelissa said:

Thanks

I emailed the Consulate yesterday to see whats up, and they replied today saying:

There was a delay in the processing of your K-1 visa because late last week there was a severe worldwide computer issue and our systems were down. Once the system came back up on Monday, it basically took time to catch up on all the cases that were affected by this computer problem. We have since issued your visa, your package is being shipped to Loomis this afternoon. Please wait for Loomis to contact you by email to advise you when to pick up your package at the Loomis location you selected.

Not sure if it only affected the visas being issued at the Vancouver consulate, or other places as well.

M

Hi Melissa,

 

I am in similar situation like yours, can you please share the email address of the Consulate you sent an email to? I will really appreciate your help.

Please give me the email address for Vancouver Consulate.

 

Thanks,

Adil