Husband visa under AP in Santo Domingo

[Judith1735 0]

I just called they said they found it weird that the consulate hasn't gotten in contact with me and that they would take the case to a higher level, and they would send an email to find out what's going on with my case. That I should expect an email in 1 or 2 days.... I feel like is BS I'm so annoyed that they BS people in that way every time you call.

[Judith1735 0]

Received an email from the Dominican consulate requesting additional documents, my ceac was updated again today and although I am delighted they decided to get back to me.... I know this is just a small step to what is yet to come, my husband will drop off the documents tomorrow, however I heard that it may be a good idea for him to give in his passport even though they didn't technically ask for him to drop it off, you guys think my husband should?

[dillygoose 21]

Any updates to your case?

What happened with giving the passport to the embassy?

[Judith1735 0]

Refused to accept the passport and was now put back on AP, I guess until they review the documents hopefully they get back to me....

[Caykay1 71]

Still on AP,thanks Ken I hope it'll be faster then that it really sucks like why did the consule officer say it was going to take a week ... I have no other choice but to wait, next Monday it'll be a month , I'll call and send emails... I checked ceac website and it's been updated the date had been changed 3 times from march21 , April 8th and April 12th does that mean anything ?

People with no criminal records gets put in AP. Of course the consulars have to make sure they're not bringing any criminal in this country because I'm sureAmerica has enough criminals already. Just hold one because there are 1000 people who visit that embassy every week same as every other embassy. It will get to your turn. Pray nothing negative comes up during their investigation and your husband will be on his way. Good luck.

[Judith1735 0]

So an update finally... Consulate called to ask for the passport and some additional paper work... two weeks ago, it was dropped off but now still Back on AP, I called today they said I have to wait until they call me again for my husband to pick up the issued passport ... Hopefully this means it'll be issued soon? Fingers crossed !

[dillygoose 21]

So an update finally... Consulate called to ask for the passport and some additional paper work... two weeks ago, it was dropped off but now still Back on AP, I called today they said I have to wait until they call me again for my husband to pick up the issued passport ... Hopefully this means it'll be issued soon? Fingers crossed !

Any updates Judith? They have all your documents and passport now.

Hopefully you won't be waiting much longer

[Judith1735 0]

hey dillygoose.... It's been 30days since they took the documents and the passport and still on AP... I thought it would be sooner, I emailed two weeks ago and they said I have to wait 60days since the last documents and passport were received.... This is the email that I got :

Thank you for your message. Please be advised that we received the documents. However, the cases are processed in the order in which they are received. As soon as the case is processed and passed to an officer for final review, the applicant will be inform of the steps that follow. However, due to heavy volume, there may be delays in processing the documents received.

If we can be of further assistance dont hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

MC

Consular Communication Unit (CCU)

Embassy of the United States

Santo Domingo

So it seems I have to keep waiting, I'll contact them again after 30 more days and pray that it'll be done... on ceac website last time it was updated was July 22... Still on AP ... I've become more and more frustrated hopefully soon, It'll be issued.

[dillygoose 21]

Fingers crossed!

Its nice that the embassy responded. I've heard there are lots that don't write at all.

Keep us posted.

[Judith1735 0]

I am super frustrated ! Here's a quick update, still under AP my case has been touched since July 28... It was being touched weekly then it stopped. So next Monday marks 60 days since the documents were submitted with Passport. So I emailed consulate today and asked them what's next, specifically asked them if I have to make a congressional inquiry. They anwsered me in less then 15 minutes with this

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your message . The immigrant visa application of Mr. Peña is still undergoing administrative processing in order to verify his qualifications for this visa. Administrative processing often lasts about 90 days, but in some instances, it can take several months or significantly longer.

We realize that these extended time periods cause frustration to many individuals, and we are sensitive to the fact that the purpose of the immigrant visa program is to re-unite families. Nonetheless, the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, like all U.S. Embassies and Consulates, must adjudicate visas in accordance with the provisions of the law, and, in some cases, this involves extensive administrative processing. While we cannot predict when the processing of the visa for the applicant will be completed, please be assured that the Department of State, including the Embassy, is aware of your concern. We will do all we can to see that the visa is adjudicated as soon as his qualifications have been verified.

As soon as this process is finished, we will contact the Mr. Peña.

We hope this information is helpful, and we regret that our response cannot be more substantive at this time.

If we can be of further assistance dont hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

MC

Consular Communication Unit (CCU)

Embassy of the United States

Santo Domingo

Seems like it might be a long AP for me ?????

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Wow, at least your consulate responds to your inquiry and concerns. I'm impressed that they respond to you in such a manner. Should make you feel good knowing they acknowledge your strife and seem to care. We didn't get that at all.

I know how hard the waiting can be. Keep faith and know in time God's will be done. Soon you will be with your husband. All these days gone by will seem like a flash. I will be praying for issued soon! Good Luck!

[Judith1735 0]

Lioness Dion.... Thank you so much for your kind words... I really apriciate them, it's so nice to have people who understand exactly what you going through, send love and support your way. The encouragement I get from this site is unreal. I will be praying for all you guys to get issued soon. It's extremely hard what we all have to go through. But we are here to support one another!! ???

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Yes for sure! I feel the same. Your so welcome.