221(g) AP - Technology Alert List background checks

[Cindy and Matt 20]

After my interview on the 16th September I am STILL waiting for any feedback from the Embassy.  I sent all the requested additional information on the 20th of Sept so that's 2 months now without a word.

 

I tried to email them after 2 weeks and I was pretty much told "don't call us, we'll call you".  I only did this because I was given the impression, nay told by them, this part should only take a couple of weeks.  I have my passport back in hand after asking for it so I could travel.

 

All this because I work in Cybersecurity 😡

[SalishSea 17,827]

48 minutes ago, Cindy and Matt said:

After my interview on the 16th September I am STILL waiting for any feedback from the Embassy.  I sent all the requested additional information on the 20th of Sept so that's 2 months now without a word.

 

I tried to email them after 2 weeks and I was pretty much told "don't call us, we'll call you".  I only did this because I was given the impression, nay told by them, this part should only take a couple of weeks.  I have my passport back in hand after asking for it so I could travel.

 

All this because I work in Cybersecurity 😡

AP cannot be waived or expedited, and certain jobs often land people in extended AP.....

[Cindy and Matt 20]

I know, just having a little vent.

[justkeepwaiting 20]

2 hours ago, Cindy and Matt said:

I know, just having a little vent.

Have you tried getting in touch with your Senator/Congressperson?

 

Our embassy stuff was dragging on when it shouldn't have been so we got in touch with my wife's senator and that got things moving again.

[Uktous11 2]

I think it would be more than just a job, did you also serve in military or spend time abroad in any high risk countries? That may add a delay for the additional checks but you should be fine!

Edited November 23, 2021 by Uktous11

[Cindy and Matt 20]

1 minute ago, Uktous11 said:

I think it would be more than just a job, did you also serve in military or spend time abroad in any high risk countries?

Yes I served in both Afghan and Iraq but under US/Joint command.  At one point my UK clearance was accepted for access to certain US systems.

 

From what I have read it is mostly to do with the Tech Alert List.  

[Uktous11 2]

Just now, Cindy and Matt said:

Yes I served in both Afghan and Iraq but under US/Joint command.  At one point my UK clearance was accepted for access to certain US systems.

 

From what I have read it is mostly to do with the Tech Alert List.  

Fingers crossed you hear back soon, I think it can be up to 3 months but looks like that's only a few weeks away for you?

[Cindy and Matt 20]

1 hour ago, Uktous11 said:

Fingers crossed you hear back soon, I think it can be up to 3 months but looks like that's only a few weeks away for you?

Thanks, I have heard some go on as long as 6 months!

[Wuozopo 4,293]

3 hours ago, Cindy and Matt said:

Thanks, I have heard some go on as long as 6 months!

Do you think the closure of the embassy in Kabul complicates retrieving information they need? I know they sometimes request file information from another post if it’s not in a database, but the Afghan embassy destroyed documents and computers before evacuating. 

[Cindy and Matt 20]

16 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Do you think the closure of the embassy in Kabul complicates retrieving information they need? I know they sometimes request file information from another post if it’s not in a database, but the Afghan embassy destroyed documents and computers before evacuating. 

I doubt it, I didn't have much interaction with Kabul and when I did it was the UK Embassy (one of several unbelieveable stories from that tour). I reckon there must be delays in the DOS.

[Saqib-s 188]

@Cindy and Matt

 

Have you had any further news on this? 

[Cindy and Matt 20]

6 hours ago, Saqib-s said:

@Cindy and Matt

 

Have you had any further news on this? 

Nothing.  Getting more than fed up at this point.

[Cindy and Matt 20]

Still no news from the Embassy. 4 and a half months now.

 

Has anyone ever tried the mandamus lawsuit route?

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

2 hours ago, Cindy and Matt said:

Still no news from the Embassy. 4 and a half months now.

 

Has anyone ever tried the mandamus lawsuit route?

The thread I'm about to share is from Montreal and for people who were asked to fill the DS-5535, but you might find it useful for your specific case as they're all waiting for background checks related to the technology alert list and visiting certain countries. 

 

 

[Saqib-s 188]

3 hours ago, Cindy and Matt said:

Still no news from the Embassy. 4 and a half months now.

 

Has anyone ever tried the mandamus lawsuit route?

Try getting your Senator involved, having them make an inquiry on your behalf may help.