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Administrative Processing......How long is too long?

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Cathi
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That's quite a long time for Jordan, my husband and I were in AP for 7 weeks through Amman and I've only heard of a few other couples who were in AP longer than we were and I've been on this site sinc

Crazy Cat
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Well, those are the facts.  The only option, other than waiting, is to file a legal writ of mandamus.  It might force them to make a decision.  However, it does not guarantee a favorable decision.  I

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lol.....    would you rather have the truth in terms of potential length of AP, or people who will placate with false reassurances?   Because VJ is full of those, too.

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Administrative Processing can not be expedited or waived.  

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 hours ago, Gahmad said:

We have been waiting for a Department's decision for over 14 months.....how long is too long?  what can we do?    

14 months is long but I've read cases in AP for 2 or 3 years as well....Good luck.

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5 minutes ago, Gahmad said:

That didn't help, it made me feel worse.

Well, those are the facts.  The only option, other than waiting, is to file a legal writ of mandamus.  It might force them to make a decision.  However, it does not guarantee a favorable decision.  I have seen some succeed....and others fail.  If they deny the case after the writ was filed, you would be forced to start all over.....and the case would, likely, be sent to extended AP again.  

What country?  

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 minute ago, Lucky Cat said:

Well, those are the facts.  The only option, other than waiting, is to file a legal writ of mandamus.  It might force them to make a decision.  However, it does not guarantee a favorable decision.  I have seen some succeed....and others fail.  If they deny the case after the writ was filed, you would be forced to start all over.....and the case would, likely, be sent to extended AP again.  

What country?  

Jordan

 

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3 minutes ago, Gahmad said:

Jordan

 

Unfortunately, extended Administrative Processing is not uncommon for cases in that region of the world.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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8 hours ago, Gahmad said:

That didn't help, it made me feel worse.

lol.....    would you rather have the truth in terms of potential length of AP, or people who will placate with false reassurances?   Because VJ is full of those, too.

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34 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

lol.....    would you rather have the truth in terms of potential length of AP, or people who will placate with false reassurances?   Because VJ is full of those, too.

I do rather have the truth, this is just frustrating.    Not knowing if we have to wait 1,2 months, or another 14 months.

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1 hour ago, MZK said:

We are just close to 13 months; one month short of yours, being in AP. Best option is to wait. Last resort would be to file a writ of Mandamus with the help of a lawyer. Of course, I don't know all the details of your case so.

This waiting is awful, the not knowing what the final decision will be or how long it will take.

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18 minutes ago, Gahmad said:

This waiting is awful, the not knowing what the final decision will be or how long it will take.

Yes it is, and it is an expected part of the process when we decide to immigrate or sponsor immigrants.

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9 hours ago, Gahmad said:

Jordan

 

That's quite a long time for Jordan, my husband and I were in AP for 7 weeks through Amman and I've only heard of a few other couples who were in AP longer than we were and I've been on this site since 2012. Did you have any RFE's and if so, what were they for?

Get in touch with the immigration liaison at one of your U.S. Senator's office and ask them to inquire on your behalf. They cannot speed up AP but inquiring just might get the consulate to look at your case. While we were in AP I emailed the consulate in Amman every two weeks and they always responded to my inquiries(the liaison recommended that we email). The email is listed on the consulate's website.

Also, what type of visa? And I do NOT recommend a writ of mandamus, it may not work in your favor.

 

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