THE 411 ON WHY AP TAKES SO LONG

[tammy2688 1]

Hello,

I wish you all a wonderful day, my prayers are with all of us who are going through AP and know what it feels like. Those who do not know what the term is, let it be that way.

I called DOS today for updates, as I heard since my husband's 221g issuance in September 2007 that AP was completed this january, 2008. DOS informed that AP is not a single check, single agency, single event. We must understand this and calm ourselves and birng patience. What happens a lot if that our cases get clearance from an AP, then enter the embassy/consulate, if you happen to call at that time, you are told your case is in AR, consulate administrative review. (Sometimes AR/AP are used interchangably by DOS)

The point is that, these cases take so long to be processed because EVERY single database holding names must be cleared in order to issue the visa.

That is why when we wonder why one name check is taking so long we get into misery but understanding that is is SEVERAL CHECKS BY SEVERAL AGENCIES, each operating at different speeds and the time consumed from having the case go TO the embassy, then BACK, is what takes the time.

I pray for all of us going through AP.

The 2006-2007 generation may be coming to a close, as we get our cases completed in 2008. Some visas in hand have come this January and February 2008, I wish for all of us to keep our patience, pray with sincerity, and know that we will have our wonderful days in due time.

Tammy