I don't know what to do.

[JimBette 14]

Sent the US embassy in South an email and got this automated response.

What do I do ? I am loosing hope I have been approved of visa way before the pandemic, since Oct 24th, I need your prayers guys

 

                        PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE CAREFULLY 

Updated July 16, 2020

The United States Consulate General, Johannesburg, remains unable to resume routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services at this time. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date. The MRV fee is valid and may be used to schedule an interview appointment in the country where it was purchased within one year of the date of payment. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/ to request an emergency appointment. 

 

Immigrant visa applicants should review Presidential Proclamation 10052 and should write JohannesburgIV@state.gov only if you have reason to believe you may qualify for one of the exceptions listed in the Proclamation here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-following-coronavirus-outbreak/. Please note Presidential Proclamation 10052 continued Presidential Proclamation 10014. 

 

American Citizen Services 

U.S. citizens should contact the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit by email at acsjohannesburg@state.gov for questions about consular services for U.S. citizens. Please note that per section 222(f) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, we are not permitted to answer questions about visa applications for the friends, family or business contacts of U.S. citizens.

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

I’m a bit confused... so your visa has been approved since October of last year and you don’t have your passport back with it? What is your question.

[SalishSea 17,836]

18 minutes ago, JimBette said:

Sent the US embassy in South an email and got this automated response.

What do I do ? I am loosing hope I have been approved of visa way before the pandemic, since Oct 24th, I need your prayers guys

 

                        PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE CAREFULLY 

Updated July 16, 2020

The United States Consulate General, Johannesburg, remains unable to resume routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services at this time. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date. The MRV fee is valid and may be used to schedule an interview appointment in the country where it was purchased within one year of the date of payment. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/ to request an emergency appointment. 

 

Immigrant visa applicants should review Presidential Proclamation 10052 and should write JohannesburgIV@state.gov only if you have reason to believe you may qualify for one of the exceptions listed in the Proclamation here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-following-coronavirus-outbreak/. Please note Presidential Proclamation 10052 continued Presidential Proclamation 10014. 

 

American Citizen Services 

U.S. citizens should contact the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit by email at acsjohannesburg@state.gov for questions about consular services for U.S. citizens. Please note that per section 222(f) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, we are not permitted to answer questions about visa applications for the friends, family or business contacts of U.S. citizens.

What do you mean?  Oct 24 of last year was long before the consulates closed due to Covid.  Why didn't you get your visa and travel at that time?

[Chancy 6,241]

5 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

I’m a bit confused... so your visa has been approved since October of last year and you don’t have your passport back with it? What is your question.

 

10 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

What do you mean?  Oct 24 of last year was long before the consulates closed due to Covid.  Why didn't you get your visa and travel at that time?

 

From OP's post history, visa has not actually been approved.  CEAC status is "Refused" (AP).

 

OP, you will just have to keep waiting, unfortunately.

 

 

[SalishSea 17,836]

1 minute ago, Chancy said:

 

 

From OP's post history, visa has not actually been approved.  CEAC status is "Refused" (AP).

 

OP, you will just have to keep waiting, unfortunately.

 

Ah, thanks for checking.  That makes much more sense.