Its been more than 10 business days since K1 visa approval

[realjojo 1]

It is now 12 days since K1 visa was approved by the embassy in Lagos, typically visas should be ready for collection within 10 business days after approval at the interview.

Now frustrations and curiosity are setting in because the CEAC STATUS CHECK is still showing “Administrative processing”, but on the USTRAVELDOCS.COM  website the initial message changed from "Your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate"  and now showing "Document Delivery Information:" . I am a bit worried, because I read it could take 3 to 4 weeks for administrative processing status, is this true? Was there something wrong after the interview was approved? Please I’m seeking advice per my situation, is this normal or “very” abnormal?

Please help, what can I do ?

Thank you

realjojo

[Loren Y 2,755]

AP is like the black hole in the immigration process. Every one usually has to go thru it, and I have seen it range for 2-3 days, to 2-3 weeks, months, and there is a few people on here that have been in AP for over a year.its one of those things that noone knows how long it will take. There are lots of speculation, but no hard numbers. Best idea is to check out some similar timelines as yours by searching the timelines and seeing how long it took others doing a K1 from your embassy to receive their passport.

Edited April 3, 2019 by Loren Y

[Unlockable 7,314]

1 hour ago, realjojo said:

It is now 12 days since K1 visa was approved by the embassy in Lagos, typically visas should be ready for collection within 10 business days after approval at the interview.

Now frustrations and curiosity are setting in because the CEAC STATUS CHECK is still showing “Administrative processing”, but on the USTRAVELDOCS.COM  website the initial message changed from "Your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate"  and now showing "Document Delivery Information:" . I am a bit worried, because I read it could take 3 to 4 weeks for administrative processing status, is this true? Was there something wrong after the interview was approved? Please I’m seeking advice per my situation, is this normal or “very” abnormal?

Please help, what can I do ?

Thank you

realjojo

This is normal, per say. AP is undeterminate. Nobody knows when your visa will be ready. And if it takes a long time, it doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. That is why they call AP a black hole.

 

Give it another week then after that start inquiring.

[ifeco 21]

14 hours ago, Unlockable said:

This is normal, per say. AP is undeterminate. Nobody knows when your visa will be ready. And if it takes a long time, it doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. That is why they call AP a black hole.

 

Give it another week then after that start inquiring.

I also have similar issue, have been sitting on AP for almost 60days now...

[realjojo 1]

15 hours ago, ifeco said:

I also have similar issue, have been sitting on AP for almost 60days now...

well, God is faithful and all what He started , I know He is able to complete it......

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[Greenbaum 12,259]

Where did you read 10 days? Each embassy is different and Nigeria runs about 30 t0 60 days but most are closer to 6 months. 

[CharleneB 112]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Where did you read 10 days? Each embassy is different and Nigeria runs about 30 t0 60 days but most are closer to 6 months. 

They say so in the K1 packet. 

[realjojo 1]

On 4/4/2019 at 7:46 PM, CharleneB said:

They say so in the K1 packet. 

cant you read it understand approximately 10 business day after the interview? LOL

[Greenbaum 12,259]

On ‎4‎/‎4‎/‎2019 at 8:46 PM, CharleneB said:

They say so in the K1 packet. 

 

Thank you for that reference. Unfortunately Nigeria doesn't adhere to what they print in their K-1 packet. Real world experience has be 30-60 days but can be shorter or longer and nobody know for sure when. Sorry. More patience is needed. BTW calling the embassy is not going to move your visa along any faster.

[CharleneB 112]

4 hours ago, realjojo said:

cant you read it understand approximately 10 business day after the interview? LOL

Can’t you read? I was saying the same thing. The question was where did you see that. I answered it’s in the k1 packet. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, CharleneB said:

Can’t you read? I was saying the same thing. The question was where did you see that. I answered it’s in the k1 packet. 

Sometimes it's just best to move. Add a question if your not sure and we'll try helping you. Good luck and thanks for your reply to me.