Administrative Processing Hold 221(g) Due to ACRO

[JTSF 2]

Hi All,

 

I know this topic has been covered extensively, and there won't be any really official answers anyone will be able to provide, but I'm getting so nervous and am not sure what else to do but turn to others for advice. 

 

My fiance had his interview on the 24th of April, and was handed a 221(g) refusal for ACRO confirmation for a common assault caution 10 years ago. He called in, was told the charge should be no problem, and had the information emailed over the same day, and the "Case Last Updated" date was updated the following day on the 25th. The status date was again updated on the 30th, but we are still in "Immigrant Visa Administrative Processing". For cases really similar to ours, we were reading of people pushing through to "Issued" within a short period of time, so now we're a bit nervous, especially with the second update and no move to even "Non-Immigrant Visa Administrative Processing". Should I be worried? Is there anything we can do to see if any additional documentation is needed?

 

Thank you in advance!

[Khallaf 650]

48 minutes ago, JTSF said:

Hi All,

 

I know this topic has been covered extensively, and there won't be any really official answers anyone will be able to provide, but I'm getting so nervous and am not sure what else to do but turn to others for advice. 

 

My fiance had his interview on the 24th of April, and was handed a 221(g) refusal for ACRO confirmation for a common assault caution 10 years ago. He called in, was told the charge should be no problem, and had the information emailed over the same day, and the "Case Last Updated" date was updated the following day on the 25th. The status date was again updated on the 30th, but we are still in "Immigrant Visa Administrative Processing". For cases really similar to ours, we were reading of people pushing through to "Issued" within a short period of time, so now we're a bit nervous, especially with the second update and no move to even "Non-Immigrant Visa Administrative Processing". Should I be worried? Is there anything we can do to see if any additional documentation is needed?

 

Thank you in advance!

AP can take 60-90 days to be fully resolved interview wasn't that long ago, just need to be patient I am sure all will go fine.

[Boiler 45,947]

There is no specific timeline, depends on how quickly they get back to looking at your case. Common Assault is not usually a CIMT, they would need to no doubt check it is not an issue.

[Newuser4453454 79]

We had a "No live trace" on the ACRO and also provided the SAR. For us, it was traffic related (failure to stop, 15+ years ago, was really just a misunderstanding that was over and handled peaceably) It took us from Dec 14th to Jan 8th to get through from The interview date/221g to Issued. Keep in mind that included non business days like Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Years as well as a few others. Did they keep your passport? I'd say you're looking at about another 1-2 weeks if all goes well and your case was anything like ours.

[JTSF 2]

On 5/5/2019 at 8:12 PM, NearEthereal said:

We had a "No live trace" on the ACRO and also provided the SAR. For us, it was traffic related (failure to stop, 15+ years ago, was really just a misunderstanding that was over and handled peaceably) It took us from Dec 14th to Jan 8th to get through from The interview date/221g to Issued. Keep in mind that included non business days like Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Years as well as a few others. Did they keep your passport? I'd say you're looking at about another 1-2 weeks if all goes well and your case was anything like ours.

Thanks for the feedback, bank holidays have been killing us also. We’re still stuck in immigrant visa processing with no date change since the 30th despite an interview on the 24th. He didn’t submit a SAR to begin with because the charge was more than 10 years ago so now I’m at a loss. He mentioned things in his interview that weren’t actual charges and don’t appear on his record, just things he had gotten confronted about previously....do you think this will hurt us? There hasn’t been an update since the 30th and we’re desperate 

[Newuser4453454 79]

I think what's happening is the consulate is trying to reach out to these agencies to corroborate the stories. It may be you get a request for a SAR, so I would recommend requesting one from the same place you got the ACRO. Usually they can email it. It's good to be proactive and have one on hand in case they do need it (You'll need court records for the AoS later as well so if there are any of those getting that while you wait would be a good step too). That, and it will make you feel like you're doing something productive while you wait, which is really all you can do now. 

[JTSF 2]

Hi All,

 

Today we had a strange status update - moved to nonimmigrant Application Received. It's not one I've seen before - this seems like a good sign, right? Has anyone else had this status update before? 

[geowrian 22,338]

Non-immigrant is usually the last stop or next-to-last stop before issued.

Nothing is definite, but it is a good sign. Keep watching it.

[Newuser4453454 79]

You're flip flopping around. That's good.  You may shoot into another Administrative Processing that will last another 5-10 business days. You may go right to Issued. Sometimes (rarely, but I've seen it here once) this step can take a while as well.

GL

[JTSF 2]

Didn't expect it to happen so quickly, but checked this morning and got Issued! Thank you for all the help - made an extremely stressful situation much easier to navigate!

[Wuozopo 4,293]

42 minutes ago, JTSF said:

Didn't expect it to happen so quickly, but checked this morning and got Issued! Thank you for all the help - made an extremely stressful situation much easier to navigate!

 

So it took about 3 weeks from interview to issued. You should fill out your timeline.

[JTSF 2]

17 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

So it took about 3 weeks from interview to issued. You should fill out your timeline.

Yes correct, almost exactly 3 weeks! Just filled in my timeline with the information I have on hand, will update again when I can hunt down more dates - good tip. 

 

 

[Newuser4453454 79]

That was pretty much exactly how long it took for us with a similar issue, we just had Christmas/New Year thrown in for added fun. Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!

make sure you wait for Visa in hand to plan any trips, just in case something like a mistake on the Visa (Which will be printed accross two pages in your passport) or your packet comes opened. (But that's all rare)

[Charlee.Alex 48]

On 5/3/2019 at 6:18 PM, JTSF said:

Hi All,

 

I know this topic has been covered extensively, and there won't be any really official answers anyone will be able to provide, but I'm getting so nervous and am not sure what else to do but turn to others for advice. 

 

My fiance had his interview on the 24th of April, and was handed a 221(g) refusal for ACRO confirmation for a common assault caution 10 years ago. He called in, was told the charge should be no problem, and had the information emailed over the same day, and the "Case Last Updated" date was updated the following day on the 25th. The status date was again updated on the 30th, but we are still in "Immigrant Visa Administrative Processing". For cases really similar to ours, we were reading of people pushing through to "Issued" within a short period of time, so now we're a bit nervous, especially with the second update and no move to even "Non-Immigrant Visa Administrative Processing". Should I be worried? Is there anything we can do to see if any additional documentation is needed?

 

Thank you in advance!

I have a reprimand for shoplifting theft when I was 25, over 10 years ago, no conviction and didn’t go to court or anything- which I’m expecting to show on my ACRO. I’ve asked for a SAR too but I’m terrified this is going to get me denied. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

17 minutes ago, Charlee.Alex said:

I have a reprimand for shoplifting theft when I was 25, over 10 years ago, no conviction and didn’t go to court or anything- which I’m expecting to show on my ACRO. I’ve asked for a SAR too but I’m terrified this is going to get me denied. 

 

I am confused because you also posted the following:

 

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I’m the beneficiary and I have a reprimand (like a caution) forshoplifting  when I was 14, over ten years ago - no conviction or anything like that. im absolutely terrified this is going to kill my chances. Just ordered the acro and SAR.

That's an 11 year discrepancy, and the difference between a juvenile vs adult offense.