F2 issued but F1 still in AP

[Khaled92 0]

Hello,

So I applied for an F1 back in Oct 2021 and received my F1 visa immediately. However, I decided not to go to that school (I informed that school that I would not be able to attend a month before school starting date and they cancel my sevis record). Now, I got another acceptance and I needed to apply for a new visa.

 

Had my interview on June 21, They took my passport and informed me that everything is ok. However, my visa will take a week to get issued. I did not receive my visa yet. Sent them an email to expedite the process and they informed me that "we are still waiting for feedback from concerned authorities". I am not sure how much time it will take. any thoughts or ideas? they will have my passport.

My Ph.D. program starts on August 21 and I am so concerned. FYI, i did my master's in the United States.

[SalishSea 17,980]

18 hours ago, Khaled92 said:

Hello,

So I applied for an F1 back in Oct 2021 and received my F1 visa immediately. However, I decided not to go to that school (I informed that school that I would not be able to attend a month before school starting date and they cancel my sevis record). Now, I got another acceptance and I needed to apply for a new visa.

 

Had my interview on June 21, They took my passport and informed me that everything is ok. However, my visa will take a week to get issued. I did not receive my visa yet. Sent them an email to expedite the process and they informed me that "we are still waiting for feedback from concerned authorities". I am not sure how much time it will take. any thoughts or ideas? they will have my passport.

My Ph.D. program starts on August 21 and I am so concerned. FYI, i did my master's in the United States.

If your application is in AP, there is not a lot you can do but wait.  Were you required to submit a DS-5535 for additional background checks/vetting?  If you have travelled to certain countries in the interim since the last visa was issued, that will complicate things.

[Khaled92 0]

4 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

If your application is in AP, there is not a lot you can do but wait.  Were you required to submit a DS-5535 for additional background checks/vetting?  If you have travelled to certain countries in the interim since the last visa was issued, that will complicate things.

They did not ask me to fill DS-5535, I haven’t traveled to any countries in between. for reference, I am from Saudi Arabia.

[SalishSea 17,980]

Just now, Khaled92 said:

They did not ask me to fill DS-5535, I haven’t traveled to any countries in between. for reference, I am from Saudi Arabia.

Then I wouldn't worry.  Sounds like "normal" AP, vs a potentially extended one.

[Khaled92 0]

Yo guys, good morning,

 

I had my visa interview for me(F1)and my wife(F2) on June 21. The status remain refused until yesterday. Yesterday, my wife status went to Issued and visa sent to us. However, my F1 visa changed from refused to AP?

 

How can they approve F2 dependent visa before approving the F1 visa? Is my visa wanna take longer?

[Timona 4,208]

Just relax

This is fairly common

[Ban Hammer 13,443]

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