DS 5355 form in US Abu Dhabi Embassy

[Seeking Guidance 3]

 

Hello My husband just completed his interview in Abu Dhabi Embassy on 12 October for a IR1 visa.  He was asked to fill in the DS 5355 and was placed under administrative processing.  He is Iraqi national.  We sent back the form on 13 October and the status has reflected the same.  Please advise how long did it take you to get an update and issue your visa?

 

[Ailene and Ali 9]

You can look at our timeline. My husband also submitted the DS-5535 and we waited an entire year, several updates but still refused. After we reached the 13th month of waiting, we filed a Mandamus lawsuit in February of this year. Visa was issued in about two months, and he arrived in the US on May 15th. I cannot tell you how many emails I sent and had two of my state senators inquire on our behalf and was told we just have to wait until Washington completed their checks. This doesn't mean yours will take that long. Some as I am sure you have read complete in a few weeks, months or a year. I am sending prayers your way and hopefully it completes soon. 

[Seeking Guidance 3]

33 minutes ago, Ailene and Ali said:

You can look at our timeline. My husband also submitted the DS-5535 and we waited an entire year, several updates but still refused. After we reached the 13th month of waiting, we filed a Mandamus lawsuit in February of this year. Visa was issued in about two months, and he arrived in the US on May 15th. I cannot tell you how many emails I sent and had two of my state senators inquire on our behalf and was told we just have to wait until Washington completed their checks. This doesn't mean yours will take that long. Some as I am sure you have read complete in a few weeks, months or a year. I am sending prayers your way and hopefully it completes soon. 

Wow 13th month is quite a long time. I am happy for you and glad it all worked out for you guys. 

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3 hours ago, Seeking Guidance said:

 

 

Hello My husband just completed his interview in Abu Dhabi Embassy on 12 October for a IR1 visa.  He was asked to fill in the DS 5355 and was placed under administrative processing.  He is Iraqi national.  We sent back the form on 13 October and the status has reflected the same.  Please advise how long did it take you to get an update and issue your visa?

 

Please update your timeline if possible