Can they disapprove NOA2?

[NYGirl 0]

I was just wondering can they disapprove NOA2 and what would be the reason and what are the next steps then?

has anyone ever got it?

just curious on a snowy and cold friday morning in new york.

[Turboguy 6]

I was just wondering can they disapprove NOA2 and what would be the reason and what are the next steps then?

has anyone ever got it?

just curious on a snowy and cold friday morning in new york.

People will tell you no, that NVC does nothing more than process paperwork and makes no decisions but it is not true. About the only thing that can happen between the NOA-2 and the interview is that you get flagged for Administrative Review which is what happend to me at the NVC. It is a big black bottomless pit that you don't want to fall into.

[NYGirl 0]

I was just wondering can they disapprove NOA2 and what would be the reason and what are the next steps then?

has anyone ever got it?

just curious on a snowy and cold friday morning in new york.

People will tell you no, that NVC does nothing more than process paperwork and makes no decisions but it is not true. About the only thing that can happen between the NOA-2 and the interview is that you get flagged for Administrative Review which is what happend to me at the NVC. It is a big black bottomless pit that you don't want to fall into.

what is administrative review and how can anyone avoid it?

[john_and_marlene 162]

Petitions get disapproved all the time. The disapprovals are based on not meeting the filing requirements. Not having met in the past 2 years will prompt a disapproval. One of the parties not being free to marry on the filing date will prompt a disapproval.

[NYGirl 0]

Petitions get disapproved all the time. The disapprovals are based on not meeting the filing requirements. Not having met in the past 2 years will prompt a disapproval. One of the parties not being free to marry on the filing date will prompt a disapproval.

But don't they know that they can't marry unless they are divorced and it's final?

it's only logical!

so when can you refile?

[john_and_marlene 162]

But don't they know that they can't marry unless they are divorced and it's final?

it's only logical!

You would think so. But there have even been questions posted on VJ asking if it was OK to submit the petition earlier if they would be free to marry before the consulate interview.

so when can you refile?

When you meet the requirements. It's only logical!

[NYGirl 0]

But don't they know that they can't marry unless they are divorced and it's final?

it's only logical!

You would think so. But there have even been questions posted on VJ asking if it was OK to submit the petition earlier if they would be free to marry before the consulate interview.

so when can you refile?

When you meet the requirements. It's only logical!

ok and what is administrative review and what is it all about?

[john_and_marlene 162]

But don't they know that they can't marry unless they are divorced and it's final?

it's only logical!

You would think so. But there have even been questions posted on VJ asking if it was OK to submit the petition earlier if they would be free to marry before the consulate interview.

so when can you refile?

When you meet the requirements. It's only logical!

ok and what is administrative review and what is it all about?

Quality Control.

[Turboguy 6]

Quality control is a pretty good answer.

Administrative review is when they think they see a red flag someplace. It might be that the applicants name is Al Capone and they want to make sure the real one is really dead. I am guessing it is more common since the IMBRA law. I see a lot more people talking about it than I used to. I have even seen a case go into Administrative Review after the interview where they were told it passed and before the visa was sent out. Mine hit at NVC after my NOA-2 and before the packet was sent to the Embassy.

I have no idea why mine was flagged. It is the second K-1 for me but if that was a problem it would have been decided at VT. It is also the second K-1 for my fiancee. I have a feeling they saw there had been another K-1 for a beneficiary with the same name and address and flagged it to make sure she returned to her country and did not overstay the visa which she did not.

I don't think there is anything you can do to avoid it. Typically it will delay you about 3 months. One vj'er has been in A/R for 9 months. I have heard of one lasting 3 years and another lasting 8 years.

Good luck. I hope yours goes smoother than mine.

[Yodrak 7]

NYGirl,

Who is "they"? The Department of State after they receive the approved petition from the USCIS?

Yodrak

I was just wondering can they disapprove NOA2 and what would be the reason and what are the next steps then?

has anyone ever got it?

just curious on a snowy and cold friday morning in new york.

[NYGirl 0]

NYGirl,

Who is "they"? The Department of State after they receive the approved petition from the USCIS?

Yodrak

I was just wondering can they disapprove NOA2 and what would be the reason and what are the next steps then?

has anyone ever got it?

just curious on a snowy and cold friday morning in new york.

YES

[john_and_marlene 162]

NYGirl,

Who is "they"? The Department of State after they receive the approved petition from the USCIS?

Yodrak

I was just wondering can they disapprove NOA2 and what would be the reason and what are the next steps then?

has anyone ever got it?

just curious on a snowy and cold friday morning in new york.

YES

Then that's a whole different question.

I thought you meant USCIS disapproving the petition.

DOS cannot disapprove an approved petition. They can, however, choose not to issue a visa and recommend to USCIS that they review their approval and reverse their decision.

[NYGirl 0]

NYGirl,

Who is "they"? The Department of State after they receive the approved petition from the USCIS?

Yodrak

I was just wondering can they disapprove NOA2 and what would be the reason and what are the next steps then?

has anyone ever got it?

just curious on a snowy and cold friday morning in new york.

YES

Then that's a whole different question.

I thought you meant USCIS disapproving the petition.

DOS cannot disapprove an approved petition. They can, however, choose not to issue a visa and recommend to USCIS that they review their approval and reverse their decision.

So in any case they can be disapproved?

[john_and_marlene 162]

NYGirl,

Who is "they"? The Department of State after they receive the approved petition from the USCIS?

Yodrak

I was just wondering can they disapprove NOA2 and what would be the reason and what are the next steps then?

has anyone ever got it?

just curious on a snowy and cold friday morning in new york.

YES

Then that's a whole different question.

I thought you meant USCIS disapproving the petition.

DOS cannot disapprove an approved petition. They can, however, choose not to issue a visa and recommend to USCIS that they review their approval and reverse their decision.

So in any case they can be disapproved?

What exactly is your question? Is it possible that someone will not get a visa even after getting a petition approval? Yes.

[TimsDaisy 0]

Snowy cold day in NY?

It's 80 degrees and sunny here in California! That's the trade off between Vermont Service Center and California Service Center!

Oh wait, I'd rather have the snow.