Administrative processing after interview US embassy in Cairo

[MrAhmed 3]

18 minutes ago, GegeAli said:

My husband has been on AP for 3 months and I meet my senator on Monday and he helping me with my husband case ... He send them inquiry same  day January 29 Embasy in Cairo and today first time they update my husband case...

We did this twice  the senator  send to Embassy and they say the  same reply

we are now 5 month AP and i get  2 updat my case

I hope everyone will hear agood news soon

[Super Uber 27]

On 1/30/2018 at 4:39 PM, Halalbrother said:

I disagree with you, because you will find a couple are Engaged ...or married ( they don't have kids ) or ( they have kids together ) and they are still going through AP ( but a personal experience I see it's back to the consular 100% to issue this visa or not , because the reason behind delay the consular ..because if he/she wants to double check or delay anything it will be from his/her side. anyway I'm not trying to convenes you or anyone here, I'm just sharing a personal experience.and I wish for you the best.

Welcome back @Halalbrother bro, it's good to see you again. 

I hope you are well, always ya rab.

 

The truth is there's a rule and an exception. What I was talking about was the rule, and what you mentioned is the exception. Every case is different, there are so many factors that come into play with the initial decision (given during the first interview or after 120 days).

 

Today, and this maybe news for most of you guys, there are deliberate delays for almost all cases, and most cases are finished within 1 and a half to 2 years time.

The reported delays are not just limited to Cairo's embassy anymore, but also involve almost ALL U.S embassies around the world. I have this from a reliable source. A lot of people are already complaining about this.

 

After trump, expect anything and everything. They're using U.S immigration law that allows AP as a cover for this delay, this I'm 100% sure of.

 

I'm also sure that everything is destined to be, and it's all for own good in shaa Allah.

 

About AP, I've been in AP for at least 1 year and 2 months.

[GegeAli 5]

3 hours ago, MrAhmed said:

We did this twice  the senator  send to Embassy and they say the  same reply

we are now 5 month AP and i get  2 updat my case

I hope everyone will hear agood news soon

Exsept senator I meet the emagration lower more experience he told me u can’t do anything Egypt AP in mandatory everybody case is different who ever coming from Middle East he or she have to be AP 6 or 7 mounts..Like u say i hope  everybody have a good news soon I miss my husband 😔🙏

[mosha1972 3]

13 hours ago, Super Uber said:

Welcome back @Halalbrother bro, it's good to see you again. 

I hope you are well, always ya rab.

 

The truth is there's a rule and an exception. What I was talking about was the rule, and what you mentioned is the exception. Every case is different, there are so many factors that come into play with the initial decision (given during the first interview or after 120 days).

 

Today, and this maybe news for most of you guys, there are deliberate delays for almost all cases, and most cases are finished within 1 and a half to 2 years time.

The reported delays are not just limited to Cairo's embassy anymore, but also involve almost ALL U.S embassies around the world. I have this from a reliable source. A lot of people are already complaining about this.

 

After trump, expect anything and everything. They're using U.S immigration law that allows AP as a cover for this delay, this I'm 100% sure of.

 

I'm also sure that everything is destined to be, and it's all for own good in shaa Allah.

 

About AP, I've been in AP for at least 1 year and 2 months.

Thank you for your insight... while I wish this on no one, it does feel good to know that we are not alone in this nightmare. Having this little bit of info is more than we've gotten from anywhere else. at least now we have some kind of idea of what's going on.  Thanks again! and I wish Inshaa Allah that we are reunited with our loved ones soon. 

[db2016 100]

18 hours ago, Super Uber said:

Welcome back @Halalbrother bro, it's good to see you again. 

I hope you are well, always ya rab.

 

The truth is there's a rule and an exception. What I was talking about was the rule, and what you mentioned is the exception. Every case is different, there are so many factors that come into play with the initial decision (given during the first interview or after 120 days).

 

Today, and this maybe news for most of you guys, there are deliberate delays for almost all cases, and most cases are finished within 1 and a half to 2 years time.

The reported delays are not just limited to Cairo's embassy anymore, but also involve almost ALL U.S embassies around the world. I have this from a reliable source. A lot of people are already complaining about this.

 

After trump, expect anything and everything. They're using U.S immigration law that allows AP as a cover for this delay, this I'm 100% sure of.

 

I'm also sure that everything is destined to be, and it's all for own good in shaa Allah.

 

About AP, I've been in AP for at least 1 year and 2 months.

do you recommend holding off from apply from a CR-1 until Trump is out of office?

[Super Uber 27]

23 minutes ago, db2016 said:

do you recommend holding off from apply from a CR-1 until Trump is out of office?

No. However, I recommend that you should do everything in your power to ensure that you're not going to be put in AP, or refused, for a trivial reason.

I believe that you should apply ASAP to get the process started and be done with, as long as you're sure you're ready.

 

For example, many married couples apply for a IR1/CR1, BUT most IR1 cases get approved on the spot (even during trump era), if all documents are valid and the relationship bona fides hold up. CR1 on the other hand is looked at more closely, as most couples just rush to apply for it as soon as theire married.

Why do I seem to be an advocate for IR1? Well, IR1 cases are for couples who have been married for 2 or more years. Hence, the bona fides could simply be them having 1 or more kids, and this is one of the strongest types of evidences, if not the strongest ever.

 

For more about evidence types for married couples, I suggest you make your own research, ask/post here, or pm someone who you think can help you.

[db2016 100]

3 minutes ago, Super Uber said:

No. However, I recommend that you should do everything in your power to ensure that you're not going to be put in AP, or refused, for a trivial reason.

I believe that you should apply ASAP to get the process started and be done with, as long as you're sure you're ready.

 

For example, many married couples apply for a IR1/CR1, BUT most IR1 cases get approved on the spot (even during trump era), if all documents are valid and the relationship bona fides hold up. CR1 on the other hand is looked at more closely, as most couples just rush to apply for it as soon as theire married.

Why do I seem to be an advocate for IR1? Well, IR1 cases are for couples who have been married for 2 or more years. Hence, the bona fides could simply be them having 1 or more kids, and this is one of the strongest types of evidences, if not the strongest ever.

 

For more about evidence types for married couples, I suggest you make your own research, ask/post here, or pm someone who you think can help you.

i am one of those who applied for K1, withdrew and got married and now applying for the CR-1. you and i have exchanged convos before and I know youre feeling on the IR-1. Which I agree makes sense. I am going to be submitting our CR-1 application on Monday. We have everything required of us, pretty bona fide but so do most of the people on here on AP which is what worries me.

[Super Uber 27]

Just now, db2016 said:

i am one of those who applied for K1, withdrew and got married and now applying for the CR-1. you and i have exchanged convos before and I know youre feeling on the IR-1. Which I agree makes sense. I am going to be submitting our CR-1 application on Monday. We have everything required of us, pretty bona fide but so do most of the people on here on AP which is what worries me.

I remember you, no worries.

I have to remind you that there's a difference between how things look like to us (applicants and petitioners), and how things may look like to the case officer. Two completely different perspectives and scales of bona fides.

You're welcome to revise everything with me prior to your submission, in private of course.

[Halalbrother 23]

On 1/30/2018 at 12:43 PM, Ayman taha said:

Do you think that having a lawyer would help us any? 

Some people have advised me to talk to a lawyer for help ... even recommended a certain one from Egyptian origins ... he is called el-sharnouby or something along that line ... he has a big office called the immigration law center, PC 

I never had a lawyer during my journey and heard they don’t really do anything special except for the clear info and making sure the papers are right and in order and so

but u know how we can be thinking about anything at this point.

sorry for the length ... what do u think?

To be honest, I never see it help except if you are doing something form your side and instead of taking a long time he will make it short , but when it comes to consular, Even USA president can't make any change about it ( it call a federal case ) 

[Halalbrother 23]

On 1/30/2018 at 3:07 PM, Ahmed & Farrah said:

Ok guys I’m waiting for my interview date to be scheduled but since I read this topic and saw your struggle with AP it makes me feel sad and sick too I wish you all the best insha’allah and everyone of you will hear a great news soon 

Don't worry gather all the information and documents that you need before the interview and wish for you a good day and easy interview.

[Halalbrother 23]

20 hours ago, GegeAli said:

My husband has been on AP for 3 months and I meet my senator on Monday and he helping me with my husband case ... He send them inquiry same  day January 29 Embasy in Cairo and today first time they update my husband case...

it will be update when they are checking open the case. don't worry that is normal because your senator request that case to update and they will give him what they can give you ( same response ) so don't worry it's just about time.

[mosha1972 3]

I think I'm a little confused.. by the previous message about CR1 vs IR1. 

I was married to my husband for 6 yrs before we first filed but we were put  into category CR1.  Did I mistakenly file for the wrong thing ( 1-130) or is it something that USCIS chooses which category (CR1 vs IR1) to put you in? 

 

Thank you in advance😊

Edited February 1, 2018 by mosha1972
added info

[Super Uber 27]

1 minute ago, mosha1972 said:

I think I'm a little confused.. by the previous message about CR1 vs IR1. 

I was married to my husband for 6 yrs before we first filed but we were put  into category CR1.  Did I mistakenly file for the wrong thing or is it something that USCIS chooses which category to put you in?

The type of petition case is Form I-130 (this is what you filed), and the type of visa you receive varies on 2 things:

-The relationship length.

-The type of visa case (IR1 or CR1) you choose when you register on ustraveldocs.com.

 

The latter being a very important step, you shouldn't (and must not) mistaken both types during the creation of the profile (prior to your appointment).

 

Successful applications are usually ones that choose the type of visa/case correctly during profile creation.

You said you were put into CR1? I don't believe so. I think you or your husband choose the wrong category during that stage.

[Ahmed & Farrah 29]

1 hour ago, Halalbrother said:

Don't worry gather all the information and documents that you need before the interview and wish for you a good day and easy interview.

Thank you so much @Halalbrother I wish you the best of luck but I have a question about the family registration should I get it before the interview and if I need to get where to get from 

[GegeAli 5]

1 hour ago, Halalbrother said:

it will be update when they are checking open the case. don't worry that is normal because your senator request that case to update and they will give him what they can give you ( same response ) so don't worry it's just about time.

Thank u how many time u can do senator  inquiry they never told him he will be AP Ambassy call him October 20 request his passport and they send me message it’s a finall processing and October 26 AP start ...