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samirlisa98   0

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H, I was wondering if there were any other couples from Egypt that have been waiting in AP for 5 months or more. We have been in AP since June 21st ..all that was needed to finish our via was 4 papers. ..birth certificate for hubby's daughter, marriage and divorce decree from his ex and a family history. .all which were given within 3 days. Our case has been updated several times but with no end in sight. Very frustrating especially seeing that they have had my husband's passport this entire time. Feeling like we're being held hostage at this point. .wanting to know if others from the Cairo Area are in the same situation or is this unique to us.....

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to MENA regional forum; OP is specifically asking about Egypt cases.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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MA & SY   34

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H, I was wondering if there were any other couples from Egypt that have been waiting in AP for 5 months or more. We have been in AP since June 21st ..all that was needed to finish our via was 4 papers. ..birth certificate for hubby's daughter, marriage and divorce decree from his ex and a family history. .all which were given within 3 days. Our case has been updated several times but with no end in sight. Very frustrating especially seeing that they have had my husband's passport this entire time. Feeling like we're being held hostage at this point. .wanting to know if others from the Cairo Area are in the same situation or is this unique to us.....

We are so sorry to hear, we know how it feels we were under the same pressure but thnx allah we got out of this AP last week.

you can follow people here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/598855-administrative-processing-after-interview-us-embassy-in-cairo/page-75#entry8393980

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H, I was wondering if there were any other couples from Egypt that have been waiting in AP for 5 months or more. We have been in AP since June 21st ..all that was needed to finish our via was 4 papers. ..birth certificate for hubby's daughter, marriage and divorce decree from his ex and a family history. .all which were given within 3 days. Our case has been updated several times but with no end in sight. Very frustrating especially seeing that they have had my husband's passport this entire time. Feeling like we're being held hostage at this point. .wanting to know if others from the Cairo Area are in the same situation or is this unique to us.....

Same with us , we've been in Ap since 5th of October , at the interview they gave us our passports back and said they would keep all the documents till we get the joint sponsor , I have the required document but haven't send it yet.

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MA & SY   34

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How long were you in the AP Process...if you don't mind my asking?

Yea sure, we have been for 22 days. we know its nothing compare with u or others who have been for several times. call DOS tomo morning and inquire about your visa status, and keep emailing the embassy.

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MA & SY   34

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Same with us , we've been in Ap since 5th of October , at the interview they gave us our passports back and said they would keep all the documents till we get the joint sponsor , I have the required document but haven't send it yet.

it's better to send it faster, otherwise ur case will be forgotten!

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H, I was wondering if there were any other couples from Egypt that have been waiting in AP for 5 months or more. We have been in AP since June 21st ..all that was needed to finish our via was 4 papers. ..birth certificate for hubby's daughter, marriage and divorce decree from his ex and a family history. .all which were given within 3 days. Our case has been updated several times but with no end in sight. Very frustrating especially seeing that they have had my husband's passport this entire time. Feeling like we're being held hostage at this point. .wanting to know if others from the Cairo Area are in the same situation or is this unique to us.....

After 60 days you can involve your US senator. If you haven't already, I would be emailing the Embassy for an update as well and calling the DoS to confirm that they have not received your case back from the Embassy. Don't just sit quietly and wait. It is a fine line to walk, but you need to be pro-active and patient.

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MA & SY   34

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After 60 days you can involve your US senator. If you haven't already, I would be emailing the Embassy for an update as well and calling the DoS to confirm that they have not received your case back from the Embassy. Don't just sit quietly and wait. It is a fine line to walk, but you need to be pro-active and patient.

%100 Agree,

between that, what happened with u guys?

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%100 Agree,

between that, what happened with u guys?

We are still waiting for an update. The status still says READY for interview, but we did get our very first Status Date change on Friday, Nov 25th. Nothing today though. :(

We're really hoping that we get the visa this week. My oldest son's 18th birthday is coming up in mid-December and he really wants my fiancé to be here for it.

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MA & SY   34

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We are still waiting for an update. The status still says READY for interview, but we did get our very first Status Date change on Friday, Nov 25th. Nothing today though. :(

We're really hoping that we get the visa this week. My oldest son's 18th birthday is coming up in mid-December and he really wants my fiancé to be here for it.

Happy Birthday to your son :):dancing: that is a good sign too. what happened with us after 21 days under AP the status update once then turned to ISSUED. have a faith and trust Allah, it will happen insh'a allah.

we were in the same boat, we know how it feels. insh'a allah will happen soon enough. all the best dear!

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There are people from Egypt who have waited 7 months or more in AP. Its not strange or uncommon.

We waited 5 months before we were approved.

You can email the embassy and your congressperson. We did both of those things.

It won't help. But it won't hurt either. And at the very least it feels like you're doing something.

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