221g Administrative Processing.

[Jenn&Matt 3]

9 hours ago, JacobP said:

From what I've heard, "Refused" is the normal terminology for AP these days. It's a really confusing and intimidating word to use. Your timeline said you did your interview a few weeks ago, did they just ask for your passport last week?

Hi @JacobP, Yes they did, and they finally received it (Canadapost has been so delayed!). 

Thanks for clarifying the "Refused" detail - it is very intimidating and disheartening terminology!

[jp178686 6]

On 6/9/2020 at 7:33 AM, Jenn&Matt said:

Hi @JacobP, Yes they did, and they finally received it (Canadapost has been so delayed!). 

Thanks for clarifying the "Refused" detail - it is very intimidating and disheartening terminology!

Hi @Jenn&Matt I've been in 221g status since March, 2020. Montreal received my passport in March, but I have assumed because the consulate is shut down, they are not doing any processing. Are you saying that you have had correspondence with them regarding your case within the last few weeks? Thanks.

Edited June 26, 2020 by jp178686
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[Jenn&Matt 3]

7 minutes ago, jp178686 said:

Hi @Jenn&Matt I've been in 221g status since March, 2020. Montreal received my passport in March, but I have assumed because the consulate is shut down, they are not doing any processing. Are you saying that you have had correspondence with them regarding your case within the last few weeks? Thanks.

Hi @jp178686, Yes I did have correspondence with the Consulate this entire time. They ARE still working (although, with a skeleton crew). I had my interview and got my passport processed during the months of April to June. I would try emailing the Consulate and following-up.

As an aside, when I was on AP, I had the help of my state Senator's office support my case. My AP was apparently for bureaucratic reasons - my application was a spousal sponsored green card (which was not considered an expedited visa) rather than an employment based green card which would've been expedited - so after explaining my frustration to the my State representative, they helped "ping" the Consulate to ensure the Consulate (and visa office in Washington DC, where APs are apparently further processed) were reminded of my case. I'm not sure if that helped but it definitely made me feel better. 

GOOD LUCK, and know that they are not fully shut down!