Case in Gugangzhou from "Ready" to "Administrative Processing"

[NAT2016 18]

How come somebody got their Packet 3 so quick? I sent an email to Consulate and got the formatted answer saying it's under pre-interview process. Next week they are having 5 days off and the following Columbus Day

[james1520 4]

Not sure. Mines took only 3 days to get it after consulate received it , or only 30 days after NOA2. But had it been taking 5 weeks for most people after consulate receives it in the past. I didn't put a chinese mailing address. So the a GZ rep actually called fiancee for a chinese mailling address for EMS delivery.

packet 3 just contains the pk3 letter with your GUZ case number and instructions, a copy of the approved I-129F, and asking you to "Prepare Documents" in the "K Visa Instructions Sept 2016". After sending the DS-160 confirmation, passport copy, and photos, etc. Got Pk4 e-mail after 7 days, a letter asking to make appointment, pay visa fees, medical, and finish "Prepare Documents" before interview.

Also, gathering up the Chinese Notary White Books from the local notary taking longer than expected. Usually it takes less than 5 days but with Chinese National holiday it taking 2 weeks for us.

Fill in your timeline. Look at mines but everyone timelines will be slightly difference.

[NAT2016 18]

Not sure. Mines took only 3 days to get it after consulate received it , or only 30 days after NOA2. But had it been taking 5 weeks for most people after consulate receives it in the past. I didn't put a chinese mailing address. So the a GZ rep actually called fiancee for a chinese mailling address for EMS delivery.

packet 3 just contains the pk3 letter with your GUZ case number and instructions, a copy of the approved I-129F, and asking you to "Prepare Documents" in the "K Visa Instructions Sept 2016". After sending the DS-160 confirmation, passport copy, and photos, etc. Got Pk4 e-mail after 7 days, a letter asking to make appointment, pay visa fees, medical, and finish "Prepare Documents" before interview.

Also, gathering up the Chinese Notary White Books from the local notary taking longer than expected. Usually it takes less than 5 days but with Chinese National holiday it taking 2 weeks for us.

Fill in your timeline. Look at mines but everyone timelines will be slightly difference.

Thanks for the information, especially those "5 weeks" which was really comforting to me . You guys were lucky and I guess besides being patient we can't do anything. My fiance usually doesn't answer any incoming phone calls with the numbers he doesn't know or familiar (scam calls), so I don't know if he missed EMS calls.

[NAT2016 18]

Can anybody please tell me what's going on? We are still waiting for P3 and today when I checked CEAC for case status, it shows "Administrative Processing" and states will take several weeks. We have already waited more than 30 days under "Ready" status. Really frustrated and worried.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Hang tough, sometimes the folks at the GUZ consulate dance to the beat of a different drum. If you really want to get into the middle of it, email the consulate and inquire. Though I wouldn't expect much in the way of concrete information. Looking at your timeline, your case seems way ahead of the usual timelines, be patient.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[NAT2016 18]

Hang tough, sometimes the folks at the GUZ consulate dance to the beat of a different drum. If you really want to get into the middle of it, email the consulate and inquire. Though I wouldn't expect much in the way of concrete information. Looking at your timeline, your case seems way ahead of the usual timelines, be patient.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Thanks for your response. I did sent them an email 10 days ago and was told the case is under pre-interview processing. Just don't know what this AP means and seeing other people got P3 within 10 days really worries me.

[Chris and ZhiJia 146]

Can anybody please tell me what's going on? We are still waiting for P3 and today when I checked CEAC for case status, it shows "Administrative Processing" and states will take several weeks. We have already waited more than 30 days under "Ready" status. Really frustrated and worried.

You are most likely back to AP status because as of Oct 1st, the embassy is observing Chinese National Day, they will be closed from October 1st through October 5th, resuming business on October 6th.

[Chris and ZhiJia 146]

Thanks for the information, especially those "5 weeks" which was really comforting to me . You guys were lucky and I guess besides being patient we can't do anything. My fiance usually doesn't answer any incoming phone calls with the numbers he doesn't know or familiar (scam calls), so I don't know if he missed EMS calls.

If you appropriately provided his Chinese address written in Chinese, they won't call for confirmation, at least they didn't for my Wife.

[NAT2016 18]

If you appropriately provided his Chinese address written in Chinese, they won't call for confirmation, at least they didn't for my Wife.

Hey, Chris and/or Zhijia,

Thanks for your replies. Really appreciate your information.

[Ryan H 3,812]

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