Administrative Processing time at MTL

[Halioak 16]

Hi, I am going to have my E1 visa interview at MTL consulate this month.  Based on my previous F1 and B1 visa history, I suppose I should expect an Administrative Processing as the outcome.  Does anyone have an idea of how long it typically takes to clear?  I know it varies case by case but wanted to seek any info if possible.   Thanks!

[Leo The Great 141]

15 hours ago, Halioak said:

Hi, I am going to have my E1 visa interview at MTL consulate this month.  Based on my previous F1 and B1 visa history, I suppose I should expect an Administrative Processing as the outcome.  Does anyone have an idea of how long it typically takes to clear?  I know it varies case by case but wanted to seek any info if possible.   Thanks!

If you have F1 or B1 previously and CO need to investigate any violations of those visas, Majority of those cases are handled at consulate level and may take 8-12 weeks.

Your travel history during the last five years also a factor for DS-5535. But if your place of birth is MENA, China or Pakistan, then there is a high probability of getting DS-5535.  If your field of study or work is in TAL, that is another reason to ask for Resume.  DS-5535 cases takes from few months to more than a year to resolve.

 

Edited May 7 by Leo The Great

[Halioak 16]

56 minutes ago, Leo The Great said:

If you have F1 or B1 previously and CO need to investigate any violations of those visas, Majority of those cases are handled at consulate level and may take 8-12 weeks.

Your travel history during the last five years also a factor for DS-5535. But if your place of birth is MENA, China or Pakistan, then there is a high probability of getting DS-5535.  If your field of study or work is in TAL, that is another reason to ask for Resume.  DS-5535 cases takes from few months to more than a year to resolve.

 

Thank you!  I check all the boxes. Will take forever to process