Interview and..Administrative Processing. Please, thoughts/suggestions

[danielenglish 3]

Guys,

I am in tears while writing this..

As per the title of the topic - after one year and half - my wife had her interview and got Administrative Processing.

We are really speechless and immensely confused as we were not expecting such conclusion after the extremely frustrating process we have been going through.

I applied for her as a permanent resident back in april 2014 and since there - in orded to fully comply with all the requirement and avoid any complications - we travelled only two times to see each other.

Anyways, I would like to give you some detail of our story to see if something like that happend to some of you as well and, more in general, to see what you think about all of this.

We started seeing each other 8 years ago and got married in February 2014 just before I left London to move to the United States the following month.

We made the decision to get married after I got the green card (in april 2012) because we didn't feel ready at that time; on the other hand, when it was time for me to move to the US we decided to celebrate our love once for always, also in order to apply for her green card as soon as possible.

However, our case is pretty unique because my wife has double citizenship (Italian and Iranian) and she has been currently living in London, where she works.

I am telling you this because, at time of interview, the consular officer seemed to be a little bit puzzled by the fact my wife has two citizenship, resides in UK and wants to settle down in the US.

Anyways, this was only one of the issue the CO found during the - one hour lasting - interview.

The other, and apparently more important thing that made the CO particularly unhappy was the fact that - after I got the GC (through the DV-Lottery) - I didn't move right away to the US but after 8 months.

At that time, I was aware that I was risking some issue and Port of Entry but, at the same time, I was calm inside because sure of the reason which made me postpone my permanent entrance in US.

And in fact, I was attending a master in London and - after having paid it - I didn't feel like I wanted to just quit and - being aware of the difference between entering within 6 months, after 6 months and more than one year later, I just gathered all the documentations to prove my bonafide (certificate of attendande of the master) and took my "risk".

At the PO they asked me why I waited 8 months before entering the States, I gave them my explanation and they didn't even want to see the master certificate.

However, when my wife had her interview, the CO was very upset about that, saying that I wasn't grateful because I should've moved immediately.

The CO then started doubting the bona fide of our marriage and my wife was strong enough to keep the emotion under control, explaining the CO that we really love each other (of course!) and that she also had brought picture showing our life together over this 8 years.

All that to say the interview wasn't very satisfying and - although the CO told my wife "you are done, good luck" - my wife left the consulate with a bitter taste.

The interview took place on friday last week and - the strange thing is that we checked the CEAC website straight away and the staus kept saying "READY" and the page was updated the same day.

Same thing yesterday: status "READY" and updated the same day.

Today, when I checked this morning I noticed that - even though the status still was saying "READY" - the update was from yesterday.

After couple of hours we checked again and the status had changed in "ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING" with today's date update.

Now we are really down...traumatized and don't know what to do.

Actually, we know (becuase we read online) we just should wait for them to contact my wife but we wonder why they kept the passport if they hold our case, what went wrong, what we can do other than pray...

I am sure some of you guys can feel what we have inside but, really, after 1 year and half away from each other, doing whatever we could to let the process going smooth (no checklist, prompt response and so on) we feel like our destiny may be change drastically if - in the worst case scenario - they should end up denying my wife to live in the US.

Do you know if something like that has ever happened without they ask for other documents (since I believe this is what they are looking for - although I have no idea of what exactly the need)?

I mean, is there anyone here that experienced the same situation or can tell us what to do rather than just waiting..

Please, we are desperate and completely blind as we don't understand why this is happening..

Many, many thanks from the bottom of my heart to anyone who can contribute on this.

Thank you.

Daniele

[WeAreTooCool 17]

From what I have read on here, after it changes from ready to AP then within a day or 2 it will change to issued, they are most likely just printing the visa right now. Try not to stress too much good luck to you and I hope you will get to be reunited with your wife soon

[danielenglish 3]

Thanks a lot for your answer, "wearetoocool"!

I am getting the same answer from the regional part of the forum where I post the same message.

Actually, they are telling me that in London the "AP" step is something in between "ready" and "issued".

Well, I didn't know that and really hope it is like you guys say

You know, the thing that keeps some hope in me is that they kept the passport.

I believe that if they had found some problem they would've let my wife know during/at the end of the interview.

Don't you think?

Thank you!!

[WeAreTooCool 17]

Exactly the fact that they kept the visa is a great indicator that she passed her interview.

[Andy16 0]

Let's pray for a change of status soon, please let us know how all turns out, my best wishes for you two, I'm sure you'll be reunited soon...

[danielenglish 3]

Thank you guys for your support

The following day, the status was already changed to "issued" and today my wife picked up her passport with the visa printed on it.

I was worried because I didn't know the "AP" is the step between "Ready" and "Issued".

Again, thanks a lot for your kind words

[Manent modest 5]

Congratulation enjoy And have a great life!!!

[danielenglish 3]

Thanks a lot!!