Administrative processing after interview US embassy in Cairo

[Halalbrother 23]

151 days with no update.

[Sata 1]

151 days with no update.

yeah I know how you feel, 63 days gone for me without any update and abu dhabi embassy website for checking status is out of reach today, hope when its back I'll be cleared

[dillygoose 21]

151 days with no update.

I really don't understand how they can make us wait like this. Other embassies have some progress or their visa.

This waiting is making me nuts!

[Halalbrother 23]

Kristyn,

be patient and everything will happen on time, try to enjoy your time with your Fiancee.

[dillygoose 21]

I always enjoy my time on vacation with my fiancé.

We don't worry then because we are together. The vacation isn't nearly long enough though.

I'm tired of waiting on the embassy. Literally hundreds of other countries and day after day many of them get their visas after only a few months while we are waiting. That's frustrating.

[Halalbrother 23]

I know.

[Sata 1]

I realize most people who has their interview on march and is on AP, got their visa now... any one here had interview on March?

[dillygoose 21]

I realize most people who has their interview on march and is on AP, got their visa now... any one here had interview on March?

We interviewed March 15th in Cairo.

[Halalbrother 23]

March.3.2016

[Halalbrother 23]

I don't know when this AP will end, it's really enough.

[Halalbrother 23]

Kristyn,

did you contact the embassy and made an inquiry about your case?

[lukamari 6]

I'm so sorry to see you @dillygoose and @Halalbrother on AP still.

Little update on us. Interviewed June 20th. Didn't have medical results cause husband needed a tuberculosis culture. That completed July 25th. He sent the results yesterday with the passport as the CO officer requested on the white paper he was given. Nothing else was marked. I asked the officer if we needed AP. She asked if I meant administrative processing. I said yes. She replied that they tell applicants at the time of the interview if that is needed. I took that as we don't need it as she didn't tell us or mark it on the paper we were given.

Since the interview, we've had 4 or 5 updates. 2 are from when I emailed. The most recent update was today. I told them we sent the medical results and passport. I asked how long until we receive his visa. I also asked about how his name will be on his permanent residence card because he has five names. We'd like to drop the last two if possible. They replied with:

"Thank you for your e-mail message.

Please note that your case is currently undergoing mandatory administrative processing. The time needed to review an individuals case is difficult to predict. Once this process is complete, we will notify you of the next step in your case.

Regards,

Consular Staff"

Seems very automated or copy and paste type of reply. Especially because there is no reply to my second question. I don't know what to think. The officer gave the impression AP wasn't needed and didn't give us any paper with that indicated on it.

I'm wondering how deeply these people who reply check our cases. Yes, CEAC states we're in AP, but I just assumed it stated that because they were waiting for us to send the passport and medical results. Now, I'm not sure.

I'm luckier than most as I've been with my husband a year and a half yesterday. I've been able to live with him most of the time we've been going through the visa process. We started Oct 2014. I miss my family, home, and country. Living in Egypt is hard. I don't regret it, but my patience with life here is wearing thin.

Anyone have any insight?

I'm so sorry to see you @dillygoose and @Halalbrother on AP still.

Little update on us. Interviewed June 20th. Didn't have medical results cause husband needed a tuberculosis culture. That completed July 25th. He sent the results yesterday with the passport as the CO officer requested on the white paper he was given. Nothing else was marked. I asked the officer if we needed AP. She asked if I meant administrative processing. I said yes. She replied that they tell applicants at the time of the interview if that is needed. I took that as we don't need it as she didn't tell us or mark it on the paper we were given.

Since the interview, we've had 4 or 5 updates. 2 are from when I emailed. The most recent update was today. I told them we sent the medical results and passport. I asked how long until we receive his visa. I also asked about how his name will be on his permanent residence card because he has five names. We'd like to drop the last two if possible. They replied with:

"Thank you for your e-mail message.

Please note that your case is currently undergoing mandatory administrative processing. The time needed to review an individuals case is difficult to predict. Once this process is complete, we will notify you of the next step in your case.

Regards,

Consular Staff"

Seems very automated or copy and paste type of reply. Especially because there is no reply to my second question. I don't know what to think. The officer gave the impression AP wasn't needed and didn't give us any paper with that indicated on it.

I'm wondering how deeply these people who reply check our cases. Yes, CEAC states we're in AP, but I just assumed it stated that because they were waiting for us to send the passport and medical results. Now, I'm not sure.

I'm luckier than most as I've been with my husband a year and a half yesterday. I've been able to live with him most of the time we've been going through the visa process. We started Oct 2014. I miss my family, home, and country. Living in Egypt is hard. I don't regret it, but my patience with life here is wearing thin.

Anyone have any insight?

[Sata 1]

We interviewed March 15th in Cairo.

March.3.2016

I hope and wish both of you guys got your visa soon....

[Halalbrother 23]

Mari,

I understand what they're saying to you but they said same thing to me two months and now I'm five months and three days and still so I wish they really finish yours fast.

Sata,

Allahum Ameen,thank you for your wish and wish you same.

[Sata 1]

we all here together dealing with same situation we just need to support each other at least with our words and pray, so happy that Kamal got his Visa, next I wish we'll get our visa one by one