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I had my interview at the US embassy for Cr1 case. They approved me verbally but did not give me any paper. Then few days later I got an email my passport was sent back to me and another email stating to the form DS5535. When I picked up my passport it said I am in administrative processing. My Ceac status says refused and have already emailed the form back to them. What is the timeline for this background check? Why did they approve and then changed their mind?

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They didn't really approve your case.  Approvals are always after the interview and ALL administrative processing is done and the status changes to "Issued".  Sadly, there is no way to predict how long the AP will take.  It is not uncommon for MENA case to take several months,,,or more.  Hopefully, your checks will be completed soon.  You have your passport, correct?

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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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9 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

They didn't really approve your case.  Approvals are always after the interview and ALL administrative processing is done and the status changes to "Issued".  Sadly, there is no way to predict how long the AP will take.  It is not uncommon for MENA case to take several months,,,or more.  Hopefully, your checks will be completed soon.  You have your passport, correct?

Yes I have my passport. Does following up through  the Senator and congressmen help?

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7 minutes ago, Happylovelife111 said:

Yes I have my passport. Does following up through  the Senator and congressmen help?

No.  Administrative Processing cannot be waived or expedited......just have to be patient for a while longer.  Good luck.

"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.

______________________________________

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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53 minutes ago, Happylovelife111 said:

Yes I have my passport. Does following up through  the Senator and congressmen help?

If it stays that way for next 2 years, getting their help is a good idea just to get to know wat's going on. 

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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I am not sure why they do not make it clear that you passed their bit

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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5 hours ago, Happylovelife111 said:

I had my interview at the US embassy for Cr1 case. They approved me verbally but did not give me any paper. Then few days later I got an email my passport was sent back to me and another email stating to the form DS5535. When I picked up my passport it said I am in administrative processing. My Ceac status says refused and have already emailed the form back to them. What is the timeline for this background check? Why did they approve and then changed their mind?

 

When they provide a verbal approval at the interview, it is only in regards to the I-130, I-864, DS-260 and all supporting documents.  They do not run a background check until after the interview (in order to save time and resources - the background check is wasted effort if the person is denied at the interview).

 

Unfortunately for Pakistan and MENA countries the AP can take weeks to months to a year or more.  

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10 hours ago, Happylovelife111 said:

Yes I have my passport. Does following up through  the Senator and congressmen help?

No.  

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Boiler Grand Master

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No way of knowing but assuming nothing weird can not imagine it takes that long to check an Abu Dhabi citizen.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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there is nothing to do but wait

What is your birth country?

u can google ds5535 and see all the posts on this subject of ds 5535

many wait a year and more

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Ds 5535 is black hole,can take months or even years for them to decide, unfortunately  most muslim and asian citizens  have  to go through this,there is nothing you can do to speed up  the process .all you  can do   is just wait it out and hope for the best inshaALLAH. 

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The answers will be the same as you got on the recent post you made on same topic:  AP can last days, months or years.  You cannot expedite or waive any part of the process.

 

 

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Threads on same topic have been merged.  Please keep all future inquiries and posts in this thread.

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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