CR1 Visa Delay After Approval

[Moses_ 1]

Hey family..

I greet each and every one of you.

 

It's been over a month since i last did my interview at Lagos, Nigeria. Interview was on the 18th December, i got approved by the Consular Officer. He told me I have been approved and my Visa will be issued within 2 weeks time and kept my passport.     

 

It has been over a month since i had my interview, and my case status still showing as "Refused" case was only last updated on the 30th of December 2020. My wife is already worried and this delay is already causing issues, my marriage is already having issues as a result of as this delay.. 😥

 

I really do not know what else to do, I have called and written the U.S.A Embassy in Lagos, yet my Visa still not yet issued..

Please what else should i do, I'm so confused at this point... 😔😔😢

[Olu111 10]

There is nothing you can do. My children was placed on Administrative processing since Feb 2020 and we've been waiting since then. 

It's very frustrating.

This whole thing is the first thing on my mind when I wake up and the last thing on my mind before going to bed. They asked for additional information which we submitted in December 2020 and the last time they opened the case was on the 30th of December 2020. 

Just keep hope alive.

It will all end in praise.

[Moses_ 1]

Oh my God!!!! 

Did you say since February 2020...? 

Now I'm really and totally speechless trust me!!! 😲😲😲😲

[Crazy Cat 42,028]

What is the status of the Nigerian immigrant ban?  

[Moses_ 1]

7 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

What is the status of the Nigerian immigrant ban?  

The status? 

I don't really know what that means though, but I was sure given a Presidential Proclaimation on the day of much interview (A Waiver). Those that  day approved who got approved for Immigrant Visa gets a waiver during their interview..

 

My passport was kept my the Consular Officer, he said I'll receive my Visa in 2weeks time. And it's already past a month, whereas people been getting their passport back...

 

What should I do??

 

Edited January 20, 2021 by Moses_

[Crazy Cat 42,028]

1 minute ago, Moses_ said:

The status? 

I don't really know what that means though, but I was sure given a Presidential Proclaimation (A Waiver). Everyone who got approved and gets approved for immigrant Visa gets a waiver during their interview..

 

My passport was kept my the Consular Officer, he said I'll receive my Visa in 2weeks time. And it's already past a month, whereas people been getting their passport back...

 

What should I do??

 

Other than emailing the consulate, there is nothing you can do.  It sounds like some form of administrative processing.

[Moses_ 1]

1 minute ago, Lucky Cat said:

Other than emailing the consulate, there is nothing you can do.  It sounds like some form of administrative processing.

Yes that was what i was told when i called, they said "Refused & Administrative Processing" both the same thing, that I should wait..

 

Thing is, i have been seeing people i had interview with same day receive their Visa etc.... So i don't just understand anymore..

[Crazy Cat 42,028]

1 minute ago, Moses_ said:

Yes that was what i was told when i called, they said "Refused & Administrative Processing" both the same thing, that I should wait..

 

Thing is, i have been seeing people i had interview with same day receive their Visa etc.... So i don't just understand anymore..

Every case is different.  Some cases require additional checks, etc. after the interview  prior to being issued.  

Edited January 20, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Moses_ 1]

3 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Every case is different.  Some cases require additional checks, etc. after the interview  prior to being issued.  

Additional check even after approval and all..??

Don't even know what to say again, it is well..

 

[Crazy Cat 42,028]

1 minute ago, Moses_ said:

Additional check even after approval and all..??

Don't even know what to say again, it is well..

 

Visas are not approved until after the interview and after any other administrative processing is complete.  This can takes hours, days, or longer.  Just watch for the status to change to issued.  That is the only way to know the visa was approved.  Hopefully, your status will change soon.

[Olu111 10]

The good thing is they kept your passport, so don't worry too much. 

They did not keep my children's passport was returned to them and nothing since then.

[Mr & Mrs O 11]

2 hours ago, Moses_ said:

Hey family..

I greet each and every one of you.

 

It's been over a month since i last did my interview at Lagos, Nigeria. Interview was on the 18th December, i got approved by the Consular Officer. He told me I have been approved and my Visa will be issued within 2 weeks time and kept my passport.     

 

It has been over a month since i had my interview, and my case status still showing as "Refused" case was only last updated on the 30th of December 2020. My wife is already worried and this delay is already causing issues, my marriage is already having issues as a result of as this delay.. 😥

 

I really do not know what else to do, I have called and written the U.S.A Embassy in Lagos, yet my Visa still not yet issued..

Please what else should i do, I'm so confused at this point... 😔😔😢

Wow! Yes the waiting is crazy. But I’m sure it will be issued very soon. 

[Moses_ 1]

1 hour ago, Mr & Mrs O said:

Wow! Yes the waiting is crazy. But I’m sure it will be issued very soon. 

Hopefully i pray it gets issued soon, many out there also facing what I'm facing and it is really not funny at all.....

[Moses_ 1]

2 hours ago, Olu111 said:

The good thing is they kept your passport, so don't worry too much. 

They did not keep my children's passport was returned to them and nothing since then.

Oga are you for real...??

Have you tried contacting them via email or calling them?? 

 

Because i have their phone number i have been calling all these while and also sending them mails...

 

Don't you think it would be better you do so? Or have you been hearing from them...???

[HRQX 4,145]

2 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

What is the status of the Nigerian immigrant ban?  

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/presidential-proclamation-archive/presidential-proclamation9645.html

How do the Proclamations address waivers?

 

An applicant who is subject to either P.P. 9645 or P.P. 9983 and otherwise eligible for a visa, but who does not qualify for an exception, will be refused but is automatically considered for a waiver by the consular officer during the visa interview.  Each applicant’s eligibility for a waiver is evaluated on a case-by-case basis; waivers may not be granted categorically.  A waiver may be available if:

1. the foreign national has previously been admitted to the United States for a continuous period of work, study, or other long-term activity, is outside the United States on the applicable effective date under Section 7 of P.P. 9645 or Section 4 of P.P. 9983, seeks to reenter the United States to resume that activity, and the denial of reentry would impair that activity;
2. the foreign national has previously established significant contacts with the United States but is outside the United States on the applicable effective date under Section 7 of P.P. 9645 or Section 4 of P.P. 9983 for work, study, or other lawful activity;
3. the foreign national seeks to enter the United States for significant business or professional obligations and the denial of entry would impair those obligations;
4. the foreign national seeks to enter the United States to visit or reside with a close family member (e.g., a spouse, child, or parent) who is a United States citizen, lawful permanent resident, or alien lawfully admitted on a valid nonimmigrant visa, and the denial of entry would cause the foreign national undue hardship;
5. the foreign national is an infant, a young child or adoptee, an individual needing urgent medical care, or someone whose entry is otherwise justified by the special circumstances of the case;
6. the foreign national has been employed by, or on behalf of, the United States Government (or is an eligible dependent of such an employee), and the foreign national can document that he or she has provided faithful and valuable service to the United States Government;
7. the foreign national is traveling for purposes related to an international organization designated under the International Organizations Immunities Act (IOIA), 22 U.S.C. 288 et seq., traveling for purposes of conducting meetings or business with the United States Government, or traveling to conduct business on behalf of an international organization not designated under the IOIA;
8. the foreign national is a Canadian permanent resident who applies for a visa at a location within Canada;
9. the foreign national is traveling as a United States Government-sponsored exchange visitor; or
10. the foreign national is traveling to the United States, at the request of a United States Government department or agency, for legitimate law enforcement, foreign policy, or national security purposes.