Am I in AP or is this standard procedure for MTL K1s?

[mara alsun 0]

I interviewed Jan 6th in Montreal for my K1 and they told me im approved and took my passport, said I should get it back within 2 weeks. I didn't get the 221g slip and i was not emailed for extra info/ds5535.

 

My case on CEAC is still stuck on 'Refused' since the 6th, updating on the 13th, 14th, and 16th.

 

I'm starting to get worried if there will be delays or if I am in AP and it could take months to receive my visa/passport. Anyone else have a similar experience?

[appleblossom 2,964]

6 minutes ago, mara alsun said:

I interviewed Jan 6th in Montreal for my K1 and they told me im approved and took my passport, said I should get it back within 2 weeks. I didn't get the 221g slip and i was not emailed for extra info/ds5535.

 

My case on CEAC is still stuck on 'Refused' since the 6th, updating on the 13th, 14th, and 16th.

 

I'm starting to get worried if there will be delays or if I am in AP and it could take months to receive my visa/passport. Anyone else have a similar experience?

 

It’s only been 7 working days, so I’d say it’s too early to say either way really. Just keep an eye on your status, hopefully it’ll change to issued soon. 

 

Good luck. 

Edited 23 hours ago by appleblossom

[Edward and Jaycel 441]

Many times, during the normal A/P after the interview, the case will show as "Refused". And Montreal is a notoriously slow embassy for all visa processing. Also keep in mind that Jan 9th, all Federal Offices, including embassies, were closed in memoriam for President Carter's State Funeral, so I think you're still well within normal processing for Montreal. Hope it gets issued quickly for you!  

[Edward and Jaycel 441]

And just to clarify - When I said "Normal A/P" in my post above, ALL visas go through some form of A/P before approval. If they didn't give you a 221g slip or ask you for anything further, then it is the standard checks they do before printing and issuing the visa. This is different than the extended A/P that some folks get stuck in for weeks and months.

[mara alsun 0]

1 minute ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

And just to clarify - When I said "Normal A/P" in my post above, ALL visas go through some form of A/P before approval. If they didn't give you a 221g slip or ask you for anything further, then it is the standard checks they do before printing and issuing the visa. This is different than the extended A/P that some folks get stuck in for weeks and months.

thanks, im just jealous because so many other people recently at MTL got their passport back in <1week for K1s 😭😭😭😭

[Edward and Jaycel 441]

Just now, mara alsun said:

thanks, im just jealous because so many other people recently at MTL got their passport back in <1week for K1s 😭😭😭😭

 

Just remember - You can't compare to others as each case is processed on its own. Jaycel gave herself a lot of unnecessary stress after her interview because her case took a couple of days longer to go to "Issued" after her interview than some friends she made there at the embassy. I know it's easy to say now that we are past that but try to put your mind at peace about it  

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