221g at London Embassy

[sachaerin76 1]

My husband had his interview on January 18th and everything went fine, CO said he was approved pending receipt of his medical as they had not received it from Knightsbridge Doctors (that appointment happened on the 10th January) so he received the 221g form which is fine as we were told it was just a formality until they receive the medical and that we it would be issued in 5-10 working days.

 

Fast forward to today and he's still in AP, his case on CEAC hadn't been updated since the interview but was finally updated on January 30th and stayed on AP. My husband spoke to Knightsbridge Doctors on Monday and they said that his medical was in a batch that was delayed in getting to the embassy because the embassy wasn't picking them up for a little over a week after they moved but that his medical was approved and signed off and valid for 6 months from the date it took place.

 

Honestly, I don't understand what the hold up is as there was nothing else that was needed for our case. They've got his passport. We can't do anything for our move until it moves to Issued. Should he contact the embassy? If so, through the online form? Feel like his file has fallen into a blackhole and is just sitting on someone's desk... Any advice or words of encouragement is greatly appreciated.

[Nitas_man 3,100]

1 hour ago, sachaerin76 said:

My husband had his interview on January 18th and everything went fine, CO said he was approved pending receipt of his medical as they had not received it from Knightsbridge Doctors (that appointment happened on the 10th January) so he received the 221g form which is fine as we were told it was just a formality until they receive the medical and that we it would be issued in 5-10 working days.

 

Fast forward to today and he's still in AP, his case on CEAC hadn't been updated since the interview but was finally updated on January 30th and stayed on AP. My husband spoke to Knightsbridge Doctors on Monday and they said that his medical was in a batch that was delayed in getting to the embassy because the embassy wasn't picking them up for a little over a week after they moved but that his medical was approved and signed off and valid for 6 months from the date it took place.

 

Honestly, I don't understand what the hold up is as there was nothing else that was needed for our case. They've got his passport. We can't do anything for our move until it moves to Issued. Should he contact the embassy? If so, through the online form? Feel like his file has fallen into a blackhole and is just sitting on someone's desk... Any advice or words of encouragement is greatly appreciated.

When I have issues or questions like this I (petitioner) contact the embassy to find out what the problem is.  I email IV and copy citizens services.

[uufarouk 7]

We are in a similar Situation,my wife and had their interview on the 3rd january,but she was requested to submit uk police report which she did on the 18th,but since then they've been AP and no any update.

[Lazybones18 261]

guys from being on this forum for last 1 year i have noticed if there is a missing document or additional piece of evidence needed at interview ... they take some time to issue visa AFTER that document is received

 

seems like it takes them a while to process the additional document

 

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[sachaerin76 1]

From what I've seen from others doing a filing through the embassy in London it typically has a couple of days turnaround if missing the medical. I think we are just a case of unfortunately bad timing wit the new embassy and things not moving along as they should have. My husband has sent an email through the contact form on the Embassy's website for IV's.

[uufarouk 7]

Am not even trying to write the Embassy,because the will reply with an automatic messaging and you won't get any info from them, we just have to wait in agony

[sachaerin76 1]

Checked the CEAC again today and it was updated again but still says Administrative Processing. Very strange. Again my husband called Knightsbridge Doctors to make sure the medical was all OK and sent off. They confirmed medical was approved and signed off and valid until July 10th. So the CO approved our case, they were waiting for the medical to arrive, they have the medical but still have not issued the visa. And they have my husband's passport. So baffled at what is going on. We had our interview 3 weeks ago tomorrow and are still waiting... wish I knew how long we will be waiting for. :-(

[uufarouk 7]

Its been 15 working days since we submitted the requested additional document( UK Police certificate) and there is no update when i check the CEAC website, it still says "last updated January 18th,I don't really know whats going on and it still in"administrative processing"

[sachaerin76 1]

Just to update that today my husband's visa status on CEAC has moved to Issued! So happy! Now waiting for the courier instructions. 

[uufarouk 7]

Congrats! So how long have u been in AP for ?This is our 3rd week.

[sachaerin76 1]

We had been in AP since the 18th of January (date of our interview). I sent an email last friday through the contact form and honestly think that's what kicked it into gear. Best of luck and keep us posted!

[uufarouk 7]

Thanks I will

[uufarouk 7]

My case status date was updated on the 9th of february but still stays in AP,very strenge ,but i hope it means something,@sachaerin76,have u had ur visa in hand yet?

[sachaerin76 1]

Apologies, yes we got my husband's visa a few days after it was issued. How's yours coming along?

[uufarouk 7]

Not yet, but the dates keep on changing, and for the first time my son's date changed without my wife's.I don't know what they still want, the status is still in Administrative Processing.

Congrats on having ur visa