My fiancee got blue slip

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My fiancee went to Guangzhou Consulate, China and got a blue slip, saying it needs additional processing.....

We feel so bad, don't know what to do, anybody knows how long it will take? is there any chance that she will be denied a visa?

we are applying k1 visa

Edited November 24, 2014 by botlike

[TBoneTX 45,328]

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

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we are all good people, no bad records, why they do this to us?

[TBoneTX 45,328]

On second thought, moving thread into China regional forum for country-specific input.

[jamesv 3]

This happened after the interview? I am not familiar with a "blue slip".. ?

[Pitaya 2,577]

My fiancee went to Guangzhou Consulate, China and got a blue slip, saying it needs additional processing.....

We feel so bad, don't know what to do, anybody knows how long it will take? is there any chance that she will be denied a visa?

we are applying k1 visa

Welcome to the forum.

Very sorry to hear about your fiancee receiving a blue slip, indicating "Additional Processing" (AP) will be necessary on her visa application. The amount of time associated AP is pretty variable and is dependent on the individual visa application and/or interview. There is a possibility that she will be approved and issued a visa, of course she may also be denied. Hope for the best. You can contact the DoS Hotline @ 202-485-7600, press 1, then 0, for a visa specialist. I would suggest that you contact them at least twice weekly until this issue is resolved. You could try to contact the GUZ IV unit, but they can only be contacted via email, and it can take them 1-2 days to respond to your message. Your best bet is the DoS Hotline. (They changed numbers a while ago, I believe that is the current number. If not use the forum's custom Google search function to find the current number.)

Take some time, check in, and review some of the threads at the China regional forum. This isn't the first time someone has gotten a blue slip at the GUZ consulate. There may be some members with some pearls of wisdom for you.

While you are waiting, It helps everyone that uses, or is helped by the forum.

Good luck and hang in there. Hopefully it will be resolved to your satisfaction quickly.

[botlike 1]

This happened after the interview? I am not familiar with a "blue slip".. ?

yes, after the interview.

later they called my fiancee and me, asked a lot details

[botlike 1]

Welcome to the forum.

Very sorry to hear about your fiancee receiving a blue slip, indicating "Additional Processing" (AP) will be necessary on her visa application. The amount of time associated AP is pretty variable and is dependent on the individual visa application and/or interview. There is a possibility that she will be approved and issued a visa, of course she may also be denied. Hope for the best. You can contact the DoS Hotline @ 202-485-7600, press 1, then 0, for a visa specialist. I would suggest that you contact them at least twice weekly until this issue is resolved. You could try to contact the GUZ IV unit, but they can only be contacted via email, and it can take them 1-2 days to respond to your message. Your best bet is the DoS Hotline. (They changed numbers a while ago, I believe that is the current number. If not use the forum's custom Google search function to find the current number.)

Take some time, check in, and review some of the threads at the China regional forum. This isn't the first time someone has gotten a blue slip at the GUZ consulate. There may be some members with some pearls of wisdom for you.

While you are waiting, It helps everyone that uses, or is helped by the forum.

Good luck and hang in there. Hopefully it will be resolved to your satisfaction quickly.

Thanks, what Dos can do for my case? please explain further

[Pitaya 2,577]

Thanks, what Dos can do for my case? please explain further

To provide you with a method to help you keep current on the status of the case. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. You have to proactive in this situation, and not just sit back and wait for them to determine you and your fiancee's fate. DOS has the same electronic information as the GUZ consulate. As mentioned in my response, It is often quicker to talk with someone at DOS than to send an email the the GUZ IV unit at the consulate in China.

Edited November 25, 2014 by A&B

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To provide you with a method to help you keep current on the status of the case. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. You have to proactive in this situation, and not just sit back and wait for them to determine you and your fiancee's fate. DOS has the same electronic information as the GUZ consulate. As mentioned in my response, It is often quicker to talk with someone at DOS than to send an email the the GUZ IV unit at the consulate in China.

Thanks, I 'll call them

[Ryan H 3,812]

Is she a CCP member? If so, then a blue slip is automatic after the interview. The consulate won't issue a visa until they receive a Security Advisory Opinion is complete in Washington DC.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Thanks, I 'll call them

OP:

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Is she a CCP member? If so, then a blue slip is automatic after the interview. The consulate won't issue a visa until they receive a Security Advisory Opinion is complete in Washington DC.

she is not

[Dan & Juan 12]

Be vigilant in this! remember also you could always get married in China and apply for the CR-1 visa and gather a LOT of evidence of bonafide relationship. Hopefully it is just a routine red tape and you are approved. Good luck this is worth fighting for!

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Be vigilant in this! remember also you could always get married in China and apply for the CR-1 visa and gather a LOT of evidence of bonafide relationship. Hopefully it is just a routine red tape and you are approved. Good luck this is worth fighting for!

Thanks!