F1 Student Administrative Processing

[MountainMaasai 0]

Hi guys. I need your help with insights to my case. Long story coming up 😁
 

I did a F1 student visa interview in March 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. During the interview, the interviewer asked me maybe 2-3 questions then told me the visa was approved. However, since the program was to start in August 2022, they could not issue the visa more than 120 days before the start of the program. I was asked to leave my passport and check back with them towards the end of April. 1 day later, I got an email with a supplemental questionnaire that in summary asked, in the last 15 years:

Where I have travelled to and why?

My email addresses, phone numbers & social media handles

My Spouse’s & child’s bio data

My residential and work history
 

I filled in the questionnaire and replied 2 days later. It’s been over 180 days now and I’m still in AP. They returned my passport after having it for about 2 months. Internet searches pretty much say I have to wait for the AP to be concluded. 

A brief background…I did my bachelor’s in the states and left after graduation. I’ve been home for about 10 years and I’m now trying to go do a master’s in Computer Science. I have a tourist visa that expires in 2023. I have been to the states twice as a tourist in 2021 and 2019. Both times I was selected for additional screening by CBP but eventually granted entry. I stayed for about 3 months during each visit but never beyond my I-94 duration. 
 

A couple of questions:

Any ideas on what could have gotten me here? I’ve travelled a lot cause of work within Africa, Middle East & Asia. Could something in my travel be causing the flagging? 
Any other Kenyans who have gone through AP, how long did it take? 
Should I have hope for this AP ever being concluded or should I move on with my life and forget about my master’s in the US?
 

Thank you for reading through this and for the responses. 

Edited August 31, 2022 by MountainMaasai

[MountainMaasai 0]

1 minute ago, MountainMaasai said:

I’m new here. Please accept my apologies if I posted in the wrong forum.

 

[Timona 4,208]

School semester already started. So, I presume an official denial is coming soon 

[MountainMaasai 0]

Just now, Timona said:

School semester already started. So, I presume an official denial is coming soon 

Thanks @Timona

 

The school is willing to give me a new I-20 for Jan or Aug 2023. Would the embassy still deny it? Especially considering the delay is on them or Washington. 

[Timona 4,208]

11 hours ago, MountainMaasai said:

Thanks @Timona

 

The school is willing to give me a new I-20 for Jan or Aug 2023. Would the embassy still deny it? No, but you do know starting school in January is expensive compared to regular August semester