administrative processing during COVID

[UlianaG 1]

hello to everyone and hope everyone is safe! 

My story is:

I had an interview in Jan 30 2020 and was refused under 221g for further administrative processing. I'm not sure what was th reason ( im guessing because my fiance is ex military and I have visited the US three times during our relationship). It had been two months of AP when the embassy shut down because of covid. It's still closed and my medical expires this week. And it's been already year since we filed the petition. 

I am so lost, confused and devastated, tired of waiting and of unknown future. Haven't seen husband to be in a year already. 

What would you recommend hiring an attorney for a lawsuit or just wait? Is there anyone in the same situation? What are your thoughts on this mess? 

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

12 minutes ago, UlianaG said:

hello to everyone and hope everyone is safe! 

My story is:

I had an interview in Jan 30 2020 and was refused under 221g for further administrative processing. I'm not sure what was th reason ( im guessing because my fiance is ex military and I have visited the US three times during our relationship). It had been two months of AP when the embassy shut down because of covid. It's still closed and my medical expires this week. And it's been already year since we filed the petition. 

I am so lost, confused and devastated, tired of waiting and of unknown future. Haven't seen husband to be in a year already. 

What would you recommend hiring an attorney for a lawsuit or just wait? Is there anyone in the same situation? What are your thoughts on this mess? 

An attorney would be useless.....a lawsuit would be useless.........Your fiance being ex-military and your visits are not the reasons for AP.  Please fill in your timeline.  Knowing your home country would be useful and might provide valuable information.

First, I would email the consulate and ask for a current status. 

[UlianaG 1]

Just now, Lucky Cat said:

An attorney would be useless.....a lawsuit would be useless.........Your fiance being ex-military and your visits are not the reasons for AP.  Please fill in your timeline.  Knowing your home country would be useful and might provide valuable information.

First, I would email the consulate and ask for a current status. 

ops sorry, forgot to mention my country. 

My fiance ( petitioner) is of course a us citizen and I am from Russia. As far as I know Russia is not included in the list of countries they are most alerted about. 

Petitioned filed July 2019 

Approved petition November 2019 

Interview and medical January 2020

Last update of the case is March 19 2020 the day when they sent my passport back and closed down due to the covid outbreak. 

I keep emailing them and all they say is that they aren't processing immigrant or non immigrant visas. So frustrating. 

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

Just now, UlianaG said:

ops sorry, forgot to mention my country. 

My fiance ( petitioner) is of course a us citizen and I am from Russia. As far as I know Russia is not included in the list of countries they are most alerted about. 

Petitioned filed July 2019 

Approved petition November 2019 

Interview and medical January 2020

Last update of the case is March 19 2020 the day when they sent my passport back and closed down due to the covid outbreak. 

I keep emailing them and all they say is that they aren't processing immigrant or non immigrant visas. So frustrating. 

I understand the anxiety.  Hopefully, they will resume normal processing soon.  Then you can get another medical, and proceed.  Good luck.

[UlianaG 1]

Just now, Lucky Cat said:

I understand the anxiety.  Hopefully, they will resume normal processing soon.  Then you can get another medical, and proceed.  Good luck.

Thank you:) 

[Rose2019 45]

50 minutes ago, UlianaG said:

ops sorry, forgot to mention my country. 

My fiance ( petitioner) is of course a us citizen and I am from Russia. As far as I know Russia is not included in the list of countries they are most alerted about. 

Petitioned filed July 2019 

Approved petition November 2019 

Interview and medical January 2020

Last update of the case is March 19 2020 the day when they sent my passport back and closed down due to the covid outbreak. 

I keep emailing them and all they say is that they aren't processing immigrant or non immigrant visas. So frustrating. 

I am going through something similar but a little worse as we have been in administrative processing for over 16 months now. My fiancé’s interview was in March 2019. I really am sorry you are going through this and understand how you feel. I hope you hear something good real soon and are re-United with your husband  positive vibes your way 

[UlianaG 1]

Just now, Rose2019 said:

I am going through something similar but a little worse as we have been in administrative processing for over 16 months now. My fiancé’s interview was in March 2019. I really am sorry you are going through this and understand how you feel. I hope you hear something good real soon and are re-United with your husband  positive vibes your way 

Omg since March 2019.... that's way too long. Have you considered an attorney? 

 

[Rose2019 45]

2 minutes ago, UlianaG said:

Omg since March 2019.... that's way too long. Have you considered an attorney? 

 

Yes I really have to file the writ of mandamus. I actually posted about it just last night on here. However, a lot of people were suggesting I wait some more instead of filing the writ of mandamus. I don’t know what to do anymore to be honest. It’s very exhausting and frustrating 

[UlianaG 1]

Just now, Rose2019 said:

Yes I really have to file the writ of mandamus. I actually posted about it just last night on here. However, a lot of people were suggesting I wait some more instead of filing the writ of mandamus. I don’t know what to do anymore to be honest. It’s very exhausting and frustrating 

If i was you, I'd at least consult with an attorney. Because man 16 months 

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

3 minutes ago, UlianaG said:

Omg since March 2019.... that's way too long. Have you considered an attorney? 

 

Administrative Processing cannot be waived or expedited.  An attorney would be a waste of money.

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

1 minute ago, Rose2019 said:

Yes I really have to file the writ of mandamus.

A WOM only pushes a decision sooner......not always a positive outcome.

[UlianaG 1]

Just now, Lucky Cat said:

Administrative Processing cannot be waived or expedited.  An attorney would be a waste of money.

How come they (attorneys) claim to " get your cases out of AP" and blah blah?(( 

[Rose2019 45]

1 minute ago, Lucky Cat said:

A WOM only pushes a decision sooner......not always a positive outcome.

Yes I know. I will probably wait it out although and just move to Germany for a while. 

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

3 minutes ago, UlianaG said:

How come they (attorneys) claim to " get your cases out of AP" and blah blah?(( 

They lie........simple as that.  They have no effect on AP.  AP is a wide ranging term for actions occurring inside, as well as outside, US agencies.  Background checks can take a long time.

Edited July 21, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[UlianaG 1]

Just now, Rose2019 said:

Yes I know. I will probably wait it out although and just move to Germany for a while. 

Hope we'll be reunited with our loved ones asap