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K1 Montreal Approval but now Administrative Processing

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NucknFutz   6

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Hello all,

I apologize in advance for the rather frantic nature of this post, but in short, I'm panicking. My fiance and I went to the interview in Montreal on May 18th, he was told he was approved on the spot and to expect his visa within 1-2 weeks. CEAC status was "Ready" from that date until Friday the 27th when it switched to Administrative Processing, which it claims can take weeks. We were hoping to move him down the week after next. Please tell me this is all normal and that we are good to go. Please?

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Adjustment of Status:

 

5/03/2017:  I-485, I-131, and I-765 packets mailed to Chicago lockbox

5/08/2017:  USPS delivers I-485, I-131, and I-765 packets to Chicago lockbox

5/10/2017:  Check cashed by USCIS

5/12/2017:  Received NOA1's for all three

5/12/2017:  Biometrics appointment letter received with an appointment date of 5/30/2017

5/30/2017:  Biometrics completed (Cincinnati Field Office)

7/26/2017:  USCIS reports I-485 ready to be Scheduled for Interview

8/02/2017:  USCIS scheduled interview for 9/7/2017

8/27/2017:  EAD/AP combo card approved

8/31/2017:  Received EAP/AP combo card

9/06/2017:  Applied for SSN

9/07/2017:  AOS Interview - APPROVED!

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Hello all,

I apologize in advance for the rather frantic nature of this post, but in short, I'm panicking. My fiance and I went to the interview in Montreal on May 18th, he was told he was approved on the spot and to expect his visa within 1-2 weeks. CEAC status was "Ready" from that date until Friday the 27th when it switched to Administrative Processing, which it claims can take weeks. We were hoping to move him down the week after next. Please tell me this is all normal and that we are good to go. Please?

Everyone goes through Administrative Processing. Some only goes through it for a few days, others months some poor people get stuck longer. Usually low fraud countries (such as Canada) is only in it for days or weeks. It just means they're preparing your package with your passport and the sealed envelope.





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All K1 in Canada do AP. It can take a few days to a few weeks. Don't make any travel plans until the visa is in hand. You have 6 months from medical date in which to move.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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NucknFutz   6

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Thank you both for the quick replies. This whole process is just nerve-wracking. I swear I've aged 5 years in the last 6 months. Why can't they just tell you exactly what they're doing in each step instead of using these vague far-too-often-used canned statuses that can mean something, nothing, or everything. Currently doing my very best to not just crumple into a ball.

Adjustment of Status:

 

5/03/2017:  I-485, I-131, and I-765 packets mailed to Chicago lockbox

5/08/2017:  USPS delivers I-485, I-131, and I-765 packets to Chicago lockbox

5/10/2017:  Check cashed by USCIS

5/12/2017:  Received NOA1's for all three

5/12/2017:  Biometrics appointment letter received with an appointment date of 5/30/2017

5/30/2017:  Biometrics completed (Cincinnati Field Office)

7/26/2017:  USCIS reports I-485 ready to be Scheduled for Interview

8/02/2017:  USCIS scheduled interview for 9/7/2017

8/27/2017:  EAD/AP combo card approved

8/31/2017:  Received EAP/AP combo card

9/06/2017:  Applied for SSN

9/07/2017:  AOS Interview - APPROVED!

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Hi just wanna ask hows the interview with ur fiance in Canada??.Hope u don't mind.:)How many mos all the process.We really need advice. What do u mean the Advance Parole??.I know u can apply AP after u are and your fiance in US then u can apply..I'm confused.

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Hi just wanna ask hows the interview with ur fiance in Canada??.Hope u don't mind.:)How many mos all the process.We really need advice. What do u mean the Advance Parole??.I know u can apply AP after u are and your fiance in US then u can apply..I'm confused.

AP during K1 = Administrative Processing

AP during AOS = Advance Parole or Travel Authorization

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*** Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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NucknFutz   6

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Just as an update. It switched to Issued this morning. Huzzah!!

Adjustment of Status:

 

5/03/2017:  I-485, I-131, and I-765 packets mailed to Chicago lockbox

5/08/2017:  USPS delivers I-485, I-131, and I-765 packets to Chicago lockbox

5/10/2017:  Check cashed by USCIS

5/12/2017:  Received NOA1's for all three

5/12/2017:  Biometrics appointment letter received with an appointment date of 5/30/2017

5/30/2017:  Biometrics completed (Cincinnati Field Office)

7/26/2017:  USCIS reports I-485 ready to be Scheduled for Interview

8/02/2017:  USCIS scheduled interview for 9/7/2017

8/27/2017:  EAD/AP combo card approved

8/31/2017:  Received EAP/AP combo card

9/06/2017:  Applied for SSN

9/07/2017:  AOS Interview - APPROVED!

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