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CEAC says refused. And I am confused. Manila K1 [merged threads]

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Hello again members. 

 

We were handed a 221g at the interview for a K1 visa which included the need for a birth certificate with an AKA for a name change. 

 

The embassy recieved the requested documents by mail on the 20th. 

 

Does anybody know about how long the embassy takes to process 221g? She's waiting in Manila as we speak as we also had to come back a second time to complete an IGRA test for her son. 

 

Maybe a few weeks?

 

Thank you!

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2 hours ago, Cheesehead22 said:

Hello again members. 

 

We were handed a 221g at the interview for a K1 visa which included the need for a birth certificate with an AKA for a name change. 

 

The embassy recieved the requested documents by mail on the 20th. 

 

Does anybody know about how long the embassy takes to process 221g? She's waiting in Manila as we speak as we also had to come back a second time to complete an IGRA test for her son. 

 

Maybe a few weeks?

 

Thank you!

Typically a couple of weeks.  It all depends on how big the queue of cases needing subsequent document review is.

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Please bring peace to my mind. I think I understand why this happened but I need reassurance. 

 

Us embassy in Manila for K1 visa.

 

My fiance and her son had their medical and interview done about 6 weeks ago. Unfortunately, medical did not have TB tests due to a shortage and the test could not be completed for the K2 addition. 

 

They both proceeded to the interview knowing they would not recieve visas because no TB test compete for minor. 

The interview went well and both were approved with the exception of a 221g for two things:

 

Must complete TB test for k2

And an updated Birth certificate for name change.

 

Both fly back to their island and waited month for TB tests to be available, they were contacted by email and told when to arrive. It was only 2 day notice. 

By this time, my fiance had her updated birth certificate in hand now.

 

They arrive in Manila and complete TB test same day. They did not hand them anything stating the test would be forwarded to the embassy.

 

That same day, my fiance mailed her updated birth certificate along with both their passports to the embassy as instructed. 

 

CEAC has said REFUSED for over a week now, and I'm sure it's normal but I am concerned because i haven't heard anything from embassy why it's refused.

 

Is this normal processing? I'm sure it is. Please tell me this is normal as we're going tired of guessing... We already submitted everything that is required.

 

Thank you

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Thread is moved to the Philippines regional forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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If it has yet to be approved it will show refused.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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I did not read your post. Just know this. Everyone's status shows that right before being issued. Nothing at all to worry about.

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11 hours ago, Cheesehead22 said:

Is this normal processing? I'm sure it is. Please tell me this is normal as we're going tired of guessing... We already submitted everything that is required.

 

 

It sounds perfectly normal and like she did everything the embassy wants. Everything is probably fine.  It's a guessing game how long the embassy would take from the time she sent in everything.  For US Embassy Manila?  1 week would be incredibly fast.  2-3 weeks might be average.  6-8 weeks is probably unlikely but not unheard of.

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