Administrative processing? What does this mean?

[han2002nah 0]

My fiance interviewed in Morocco today and he was told that there was 'administrative processing' to be done and that they would call him. They did not take his passport (as opposed to others who left their passport at the consulate). This doesn't sound good to me. Any ideas what it means or what will happen next?

As a side note, I lived in Morocco for over 2 years and knew my fiance almost the entire time. We have a very legit relationship so I hadn't been concerned about the interview. This came as a quite unpleasant surprise. He didn't know the town in which I was born (not relevant as I never actually lived there) or the name of my college (which I guess he should know). But, the context of our relationship was Morocco and our lives there. Heads up to everyone!

Again, I'd like to know if anyone knows what this means or what will happen next.

[Fred N Emilia 0]

Administrative Review and/or Administrative Processing

After Your Visa Interview

Administrative Review: Is when your case is being looked at more closely for accuracy and to make sure all security name and fingerprint checks have cleared and your visa can be adjudicated.

Administrative Processing: Means once you have interviewed it is in security checks for any of these situations: you have had a name hit in one of the many data bases, background checks for fraud, or has missing and incomplete information that must be submitted and the rechecked. Processing is more in depth and than the review process and there is no time limit for this processing to complete. Administrative processing can last a few days or months and in some cases it has endured for years.

What is 221(g)?

The 221(g) is a section of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, which is used when the embassy or consulate are unable to take immediate action on a visa case. In rare cases, when additional processing is required, the suspense category used in that case is 221(g) while the additional processing takes place. For example, sometimes the applicant has failed to bring in the correct documentation, has incomplete information or in some cases the embassy wants a co sponsor before they will issue the visa or health reasons are all reasons a 221(g) is issued. In the Middle East/African/ Asian countries these applicants are scrutinized and screened more intensely and thus they have to wait out longer security or fraud investigations until all verifications for security or suspected fraud come back cleared.

The 221(g) forms vary from consulate/embassy and you can get one or more forms after your interview. They vary in color as well as the way they are written whereas some are brief and some are detailed. In most cases they say to contact the consulate/embassy after 45 days. Be aware that the 45 days means business days (no weekends or holidays) and in some parts of the world the processing times are longer than 45 days. Always, try and check for others that are going through the same consulate and see what the average processing time is for the majority of the applicants.

[DaliaBakken 3]

Good afternoon:

Received NOA2 for my k1 visa, on March 24, and I'm in the administrative process, I want to know if anyone is in similar circumstances ......

Dalia

[Fred N Emilia 0]

This means your case is at NVC. I suggest you post your topic in the Waivers and 221G section of the forums for AP and AR

[Dakine 26]

My fiance interviewed in Morocco today and he was told that there was 'administrative processing' to be done and that they would call him. They did not take his passport (as opposed to others who left their passport at the consulate). This doesn't sound good to me. Any ideas what it means or what will happen next?

As a side note, I lived in Morocco for over 2 years and knew my fiance almost the entire time. We have a very legit relationship so I hadn't been concerned about the interview. This came as a quite unpleasant surprise. He didn't know the town in which I was born (not relevant as I never actually lived there) or the name of my college (which I guess he should know). But, the context of our relationship was Morocco and our lives there. Heads up to everyone!

Again, I'd like to know if anyone knows what this means or what will happen next.

Did he get a 221g saying what he/you were lacking?

You know you have a legit relationship but it looks like the CO doesn't and is concerned about you guys having a bonafide relationship.

You better find out EXACTLY why he was put on AP. Have your senator check into it if you can't find out why.

You may be able to send additional evidence.

Been there! Did it!

Edited April 30, 2009 by Haole

[mohammedwalks 0]

hello,

i am kinda bummed because my fiance did not get her visa on the 28th. they give her passport back to her with a green papaer, like a rectangle ticket with numbers on it stapled to her passport. and they give her a papers that says this:

other : your case requires additional administrative processing .we require nothing further from you at this time. we will contact you by telephone as soon as we are able to continue with your case.

what do you think about this? what do you make of that ticket on her passport? it is stapled to her passport

help,

nasir

[jokalu 1]

hello,

i am kinda bummed because my fiance did not get her visa on the 28th. they give her passport back to her with a green papaer, like a rectangle ticket with numbers on it stapled to her passport. and they give her a papers that says this:

other : your case requires additional administrative processing .we require nothing further from you at this time. we will contact you by telephone as soon as we are able to continue with your case.

what do you think about this? what do you make of that ticket on her passport? it is stapled to her passport

help,

nasir

OMG!!! Nasir, i truly so sorry about the interview, but hope is the last thing that you have to lose, i know this is really frustrating and unfaire and i know too that everything will be ok

karen

[jayhoneyche 1]

Hello..my fiancé had her interview 2days ago they did not give her any paper but they just want her to come again on Monday,they just gave her an appointment date,appointment time and room#.do you have any idea what is this??please help.thank you.

Administrative Review and/or Administrative Processing

After Your Visa Interview

Administrative Review: Is when your case is being looked at more closely for accuracy and to make sure all security name and fingerprint checks have cleared and your visa can be adjudicated.

Administrative Processing: Means once you have interviewed it is in security checks for any of these situations: you have had a name hit in one of the many data bases, background checks for fraud, or has missing and incomplete information that must be submitted and the rechecked. Processing is more in depth and than the review process and there is no time limit for this processing to complete. Administrative processing can last a few days or months and in some cases it has endured for years.

What is 221(g)?

The 221(g) is a section of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, which is used when the embassy or consulate are unable to take immediate action on a visa case. In rare cases, when additional processing is required, the suspense category used in that case is 221(g) while the additional processing takes place. For example, sometimes the applicant has failed to bring in the correct documentation, has incomplete information or in some cases the embassy wants a co sponsor before they will issue the visa or health reasons are all reasons a 221(g) is issued. In the Middle East/African/ Asian countries these applicants are scrutinized and screened more intensely and thus they have to wait out longer security or fraud investigations until all verifications for security or suspected fraud come back cleared.

The 221(g) forms vary from consulate/embassy and you can get one or more forms after your interview. They vary in color as well as the way they are written whereas some are brief and some are detailed. In most cases they say to contact the consulate/embassy after 45 days. Be aware that the 45 days means business days (no weekends or holidays) and in some parts of the world the processing times are longer than 45 days. Always, try and check for others that are going through the same consulate and see what the average processing time is for the majority of the applicants.

[Nagishkaw 510]

My fiance interviewed in Morocco today and he was told that there was 'administrative processing' to be done and that they would call him. They did not take his passport (as opposed to others who left their passport at the consulate). This doesn't sound good to me. Any ideas what it means or what will happen next?

As a side note, I lived in Morocco for over 2 years and knew my fiance almost the entire time. We have a very legit relationship so I hadn't been concerned about the interview. This came as a quite unpleasant surprise. He didn't know the town in which I was born (not relevant as I never actually lived there) or the name of my college (which I guess he should know). But, the context of our relationship was Morocco and our lives there. Heads up to everyone!

Again, I'd like to know if anyone knows what this means or what will happen next.

It means before the Embassy can issue the visa, necessary background checks must first be completed. Unfortunately, there is no time frame for this. At any rate, he was not denied. Had he been, he would have been told that . All you can do now is wait. Stay in touch with your case by contacting DOS and e mailing the Embassy every other week.