Given conditional approval at interview, status says “Refused” after being in AP

[StowedCode 0]

I saw other posts about people that were given 221g’s, etc., going from “Refused” to “AP” or other people going from Ready -> “Refused”, however mine is a bit different and I was curious if anyone has more insight into what’s going on.

 

I had my interview on Thursday, May 6 in Santo Domingo for a F2A/FX2 visa. Interview was a breeze and the CO was super friendly, he approved me only giving me a white sheet that said my visa was conditionally approved. Afterwards I kept up with my case status frequently and the timeline was:

After interview: AP
Morning of Friday, May 7: Ready

Afternoon of Friday, May 7: AP

Monday, May 8: Stayed AP (case updated date was updated)

Afternoon of Wednesday, May 10: Refused

 

I have not received anything from the consulate and I’m a bit stressed out now. Does anyone know anything about a case going from AP to refused? Thank you for your time.

 

 

[powerpuff 6,744]

It’s normal. It doesn’t mean much, it’s all part of AP.

[StowedCode 0]

32 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

It’s normal. It doesn’t mean much, it’s all part of AP.

Thank you. Long shot question but is there any particular reason why they put it in Refused instead of keeping it in AP? 
 

 

[powerpuff 6,744]

No idea. There doesn’t seem to be rhyme or reason to it. Some people don’t even get AP, just refused 

[Emmaa 3]

I had my interview last month as well in Santo Domingo and I was issued 221g form to provide my original birth certificate copy… have submitted the documents requested from me as well my passport as the CO mention but my status still remains Refused it was only updated last week Thursday 

Edited May 11, 2023 by Emmaa

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On 5/11/2023 at 5:18 PM, Emmaa said:

I had my interview last month as well in Santo Domingo and I was issued 221g form to provide my original birth certificate copy… have submitted the documents requested from me as well my passport as the CO mention but my status still remains Refused it was only updated last week Thursday 

I wasn't issued a 221g and I still have yet to receive an email requesting anything. I was approved at the interview but am now in "Refused" and case hasn't been updated since Thursday. Please update when something changes in your case!

Edited May 15, 2023 by StowedCode

[Emmaa 3]

1 hour ago, StowedCode said:

I wasn't issued a 221g and I still have yet to receive an email requesting anything. I was approved at the interview but am now in "Refused" and case hasn't been updated since Thursday. Please update when something changes in your case!

I called them last week Friday and the lady who speak to me over the phone said my case is under AP also they received the documents that was requested of me during my interview hopefully this week I might heard from them 

[Emmaa 3]

1 hour ago, StowedCode said:

I wasn't issued a 221g and I still have yet to receive an email requesting anything. I was approved at the interview but am now in "Refused" and case hasn't been updated since Thursday. Please update when something changes in your case!

According to my findings it takes 2 weeks for background check to come back 

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2 minutes ago, Emmaa said:

According to my findings it takes 2 weeks for background check to come back 

Thanks for the info. Hopefully it’s just that and not something that will delay it much more. Hope you hear back soon.

[Emmaa 3]

9 minutes ago, StowedCode said:

Thanks for the info. Hopefully it’s just that and not something that will delay it much more. Hope you hear back soon.

Sure. During my interview I forget to go with my original birth certificate and police report from my home country which I think it will not be necessary but after the interview she told me I will need to send them with my passport back to the embassy both documents has since been received a week ago, so hopefully this week am hearing from them.

[StowedCode 0]

My “case last updated” was updated today after four business days of nothing but I’m still in “Refused”. Hopefully a good sign. 🤞

[StowedCode 0]

Tracking passport changed to “Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery”, however CEAC is still in Refused. Have mixed feelings LOL.

[Sony18 0]

On 5/19/2023 at 11:00 PM, StowedCode said:

Tracking passport changed to “Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery”, however CEAC is still in Refused. Have mixed feelings LOL.

How do you tracked your passport ??

[Emmaa 3]

On 5/19/2023 at 11:00 PM, StowedCode said:

Tracking passport changed to “Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery”, however CEAC is still in Refused. Have mixed feelings LOL.

Did you get your visa approved ?

[Sony18 0]

17 minutes ago, Emmaa said:

Did you get your visa approved ?

they update the status today and still said “REFUSED” but the interview was on May 31st and the officer gave a form stated conditionally approved.