Need help, I don't understand

[Immigration Hell 0]

I'm new to the forum and don't know much about immigration, but one thing I do know is I need help big time. My husband is from Tanzania and works in the middle east. He had his interview 5 months ago and we have been in administrative processing since then. In the meantime, we had a big arguement and I withdrew the petition over the phone. Well, I had a change of heart the very next day and called them back and said I was under so much stress from all of this waiting around and that I didn't want to withdraw my petition after all and they said alright, since I didn't ask for the withdrawl in writing and put the application back wherever they normally put it for processing. I called the Department of State today and they told me they could see where I had withdrew the application and changed my mind but they now say it is at DHS for review. What in the heck does that mean? I asked them whether it is back in the USA for DHS to look at and they said no, but it is in DHS review somewhere, and where they don't know, they said it could be in Turkey, Islamabad. They had no answers for me. Does anyone know what DHS review is and how long does all of this waiting take? Could this go on for years?

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

I'm new to the forum and don't know much about immigration, but one thing I do know is I need help big time. My husband is from Tanzania and works in the middle east. He had his interview 5 months ago and we have been in administrative processing since then. In the meantime, we had a big arguement and I withdrew the petition over the phone. Well, I had a change of heart the very next day and called them back and said I was under so much stress from all of this waiting around and that I didn't want to withdraw my petition after all and they said alright, since I didn't ask for the withdrawl in writing and put the application back wherever they normally put it for processing. I called the Department of State today and they told me they could see where I had withdrew the application and changed my mind but they now say it is at DHS for review. What in the heck does that mean? I asked them whether it is back in the USA for DHS to look at and they said no, but it is in DHS review somewhere, and where they don't know, they said it could be in Turkey, Islamabad. They had no answers for me. Does anyone know what DHS review is and how long does all of this waiting take? Could this go on for years?

I really think you should consult an immigration attorney. I have gone through some of this in the wait and gotten angry but let the USCIS be the last place you call when you are mad. In this case I would call an attorney. You need someone to help you

[wael253 0]

DHS Department Of Homeland Security ( part of the USCIS )

cases would go to the DHS for further review with revocation of denial .. and yes the case usualy takes a long time there .

i think all were fine untill you called the DOS to withdraw your case .. and while the attorney usualy can't do so much about it while it's in the DHS , but i do think that calling an attorney is the best option you may have right now .

[Immigration Hell 0]

What do you mean with revocation of denial? Are you saying that the case now will be denied? I did check with an attorney and was told they could do nothing until I get a decision on the case. When you say long time are you talking years?

Thanks!

[Dakine 26]

WOW! Must have a HEAVY duty argument to "pull the plug" on him.

Good Luck

[Ta Ta 1]

I would contact a senator / congressman for clarification of the case status. You need to know where the petition is before you

can plan your next move.

Keep calling DOS, you may get another agent telling you something different.

[Ta Ta 1]

I would contact a senator / congressman for clarification of the case status. You need to know where the petition is before you

can plan your next move.

Keep calling DOS, you may get another agent telling you something different.

I would also email the embassy, have something in writing that you are eager to continue with the case processing and anxious to start

your life with your husband here.

In my opinion it sounds like some kind of background or security check to me and it does not sound like it is back in the US.

[Immigration Hell 0]

I would contact a senator / congressman for clarification of the case status. You need to know where the petition is before you

can plan your next move.

Keep calling DOS, you may get another agent telling you something different.

I would also email the embassy, have something in writing that you are eager to continue with the case processing and anxious to start

your life with your husband here.

In my opinion it sounds like some kind of background or security check to me and it does not sound like it is back in the US.

I wrote to the Embassy and they told me my case is in administrative processing. I received word on this last week. Also, I called DOS and they told me the case is not in the USA but with the embassy. So I suppose you may be right it is going through its checks, although the time waiting which is 5 months next week seems like a long time to be going through security checks, but what do I know? I am new to all of this. Thanks for the help!