Admin Review Poll

[sitkan 0]

Other questions to ponder.

Did you get assistance from a outside source to resolve you issue?

Lawyer, Congressman, Senator, other person of influence.

Do you think it would have been resolved any faster or in a more sure manner with assistance?

What are the factors that YOU Believe triggered the Administrative Review?

Seems like a lot of people are running in to this lately. Lets give our input to help them avoid the issues that we have had.

Thanks

[BJZags 17]

Fact: Documents were all correct. They were doing "document verification" for awhile.

Fact: Nobody at embassy would tell me anything during three weeks of constant calling.

Fact: When Rep. Todd Platts (my rep from PA) called the embassy to inquire about the status, the visa was released the next morning.

[✿Ice Rain✿ 0]

Other questions to ponder.

Did you get assistance from a outside source to resolve you issue?

Lawyer, Congressman, Senator, other person of influence.

Do you think it would have been resolved any faster or in a more sure manner with assistance?

What are the factors that YOU Believe triggered the Administrative Review?

Seems like a lot of people are running in to this lately. Lets give our input to help them avoid the issues that we have had.

Thanks

We asked from Senator's office in Kansas and i think it helped our case to be approved after four days since we communicated with them. This is during the NOA2 status.

About the issuance of visa after interview i don't think there is anyone who could help to make it quick. It depends on how competent the people at NSO or people at Delbros, or Embassy, whichever office is the responsible for making the whole document verification process quick.

Edited August 16, 2008 by SHAPE OF MY HEART

[filirican 3]

we didn't have anyone back up us just me and my husband the whole process..my K3 was approved in 2 months and my papers were all complete and got my visa after 4 days..i say im one of those lucky ones that was blessed with competent people from NVC the consul and the one who printed my visa...PRAYERS were my only weapon...though i had a lot of doubts in my mind i thought i would have some foul things but luckily everything went just fine...as they always say..its a case to case basis! Good luck everyone!! don't forget to pray! God bless u all!!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Consular posts however have recently been inundated with "false hits" from 7 million new names added to the NCIC database, including persons with convictions for minor offenses such as simple DUIs and shoplifting. Many visa applicants with common names with those in the database get a "false hit": the refers to when a visa applicant's name matches a name in the datebase but is NOT actually that same person in the database, just a person with a common or very similar name. This places the case into what is called "Administrative Review". Under current rules, the Consulate is required in this circumstance to receive full clearance from FBI (via the NVC) before Consulate can issue the visa. It may require a full fingerprint check and customized investigation. Full clearance from FBI (via the NVC) in most cases can take 4 to 6 weeks, but in some cases much longer and even months.

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II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

"Administrative Review" refers to a Consular Official placing the case "on hold" because the Visa Petitioner or Beneficiary FAILED TO PASS the security name check or background check, or because the Consulate or State Department or Homeland Security NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE some issue or matter in the case more closely. Cases placed into Administrative Review can ADD WEEKS OR EVEN MONTHS to processing time and final decision on visa issuance, typically in most cases AT LEAST 4 to 8 weeks additional time. Under current regulation, there is no right of appeal within State Department or Homeland Security for administrative review status. It is suggested that visa petitioners and beneficiaries keep track of the status of their case as best as possible, and secure, if possible, the reason or reasons their case has been placed into administrative review, which at least helps to relieve some anxiety during the waiting time.

**STATUS CHECK OF CASES IN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW: Status Checks of cases in administrative review should first be addressed to the Consulate in question. Click Here for List of Consulates. The State Department's Office of Visa Services can also assist in status checking of cases which are unusually delayed. Tel: 202-663-1225 (Punch 1, Then 0, Avg. Wait Time Approx. 15 minutes to Speak with a Live "Visa Specialist", ET 8:30 AM to 5:00PM). E-Mail: usvisa@state.gov Click Here for More Information. For people who want to be active during the painful waiting period, especially if it becomes protracted, here are two suggestions: 1. Request in Writing Information from Immigration Service and the State Department under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding the reason for the Administrative Delay. See: USCIS Freedom of Information Act Request. and State Department Freedom of Information Request. 2. Order the Visa Applicant's FBI record directly from the FBI and have it ready in case the Embassy requests same. See: FBI Criminal History Record.

http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm

http://usaimmigrationattorney.com/Security...tiveReview.html

[dbears 1]

Consular posts however have recently been inundated with "false hits" from 7 million new names added to the NCIC database, including persons with convictions for minor offenses such as simple DUIs and shoplifting. Many visa applicants with common names with those in the database get a "false hit": the refers to when a visa applicant's name matches a name in the datebase but is NOT actually that same person in the database, just a person with a common or very similar name. This places the case into what is called "Administrative Review". Under current rules, the Consulate is required in this circumstance to receive full clearance from FBI (via the NVC) before Consulate can issue the visa. It may require a full fingerprint check and customized investigation. Full clearance from FBI (via the NVC) in most cases can take 4 to 6 weeks, but in some cases much longer and even months.

......

II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

"Administrative Review" refers to a Consular Official placing the case "on hold" because the Visa Petitioner or Beneficiary FAILED TO PASS the security name check or background check, or because the Consulate or State Department or Homeland Security NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE some issue or matter in the case more closely. Cases placed into Administrative Review can ADD WEEKS OR EVEN MONTHS to processing time and final decision on visa issuance, typically in most cases AT LEAST 4 to 8 weeks additional time. Under current regulation, there is no right of appeal within State Department or Homeland Security for administrative review status. It is suggested that visa petitioners and beneficiaries keep track of the status of their case as best as possible, and secure, if possible, the reason or reasons their case has been placed into administrative review, which at least helps to relieve some anxiety during the waiting time.

**STATUS CHECK OF CASES IN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW: Status Checks of cases in administrative review should first be addressed to the Consulate in question. Click Here for List of Consulates. The State Department's Office of Visa Services can also assist in status checking of cases which are unusually delayed. Tel: 202-663-1225 (Punch 1, Then 0, Avg. Wait Time Approx. 15 minutes to Speak with a Live "Visa Specialist", ET 8:30 AM to 5:00PM). E-Mail: usvisa@state.gov Click Here for More Information. For people who want to be active during the painful waiting period, especially if it becomes protracted, here are two suggestions: 1. Request in Writing Information from Immigration Service and the State Department under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding the reason for the Administrative Delay. See: USCIS Freedom of Information Act Request. and State Department Freedom of Information Request. 2. Order the Visa Applicant's FBI record directly from the FBI and have it ready in case the Embassy requests same. See: FBI Criminal History Record.

http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm

http://usaimmigrationattorney.com/Security...tiveReview.html

VERY GOOD INFO!!!

[phil and nanz 0]

Consular posts however have recently been inundated with "false hits" from 7 million new names added to the NCIC database, including persons with convictions for minor offenses such as simple DUIs and shoplifting. Many visa applicants with common names with those in the database get a "false hit": the refers to when a visa applicant's name matches a name in the datebase but is NOT actually that same person in the database, just a person with a common or very similar name. This places the case into what is called "Administrative Review". Under current rules, the Consulate is required in this circumstance to receive full clearance from FBI (via the NVC) before Consulate can issue the visa. It may require a full fingerprint check and customized investigation. Full clearance from FBI (via the NVC) in most cases can take 4 to 6 weeks, but in some cases much longer and even months.

......

II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

"Administrative Review" refers to a Consular Official placing the case "on hold" because the Visa Petitioner or Beneficiary FAILED TO PASS the security name check or background check, or because the Consulate or State Department or Homeland Security NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE some issue or matter in the case more closely. Cases placed into Administrative Review can ADD WEEKS OR EVEN MONTHS to processing time and final decision on visa issuance, typically in most cases AT LEAST 4 to 8 weeks additional time. Under current regulation, there is no right of appeal within State Department or Homeland Security for administrative review status. It is suggested that visa petitioners and beneficiaries keep track of the status of their case as best as possible, and secure, if possible, the reason or reasons their case has been placed into administrative review, which at least helps to relieve some anxiety during the waiting time.

**STATUS CHECK OF CASES IN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW: Status Checks of cases in administrative review should first be addressed to the Consulate in question. Click Here for List of Consulates. The State Department's Office of Visa Services can also assist in status checking of cases which are unusually delayed. Tel: 202-663-1225 (Punch 1, Then 0, Avg. Wait Time Approx. 15 minutes to Speak with a Live "Visa Specialist", ET 8:30 AM to 5:00PM). E-Mail: usvisa@state.gov Click Here for More Information. For people who want to be active during the painful waiting period, especially if it becomes protracted, here are two suggestions: 1. Request in Writing Information from Immigration Service and the State Department under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding the reason for the Administrative Delay. See: USCIS Freedom of Information Act Request. and State Department Freedom of Information Request. 2. Order the Visa Applicant's FBI record directly from the FBI and have it ready in case the Embassy requests same. See: FBI Criminal History Record.

http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm

http://usaimmigrationattorney.com/Security...tiveReview.html

Hello there, i just want to ask something (to the OP sorry kung magtatanong ako dito sa iyong poll hope you understand), was just a little curious about this "administrative review" thing, it says that they do a background check? just want to know if they also check about your past or your family background, or something like your past relationships? i'm sorry i have no idea about it that's why i want to know i'm just a little worried because last year i filed a case against my ex bf but after seven months i decided to cancel the case, do you think they will bring it up or do you think that they will know about it? thank you so much and god bless you!

nanz

[phil and nanz 0]

follow up; the case was filed at the women's desk but i decided to just cancel it since he was so sorry (my ex bf), again, i'm sorry if i keep asking about it, makes me a little worry about the AR, do you think it'll affect our petition?

thanks again, nanz

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Hello there, i just want to ask something (to the OP sorry kung magtatanong ako dito sa iyong poll hope you understand), was just a little curious about this "administrative review" thing, it says that they do a background check? just want to know if they also check about your past or your family background, or something like your past relationships? i'm sorry i have no idea about it that's why i want to know i'm just a little worried because last year i filed a case against my ex bf but after seven months i decided to cancel the case, do you think they will bring it up or do you think that they will know about it? thank you so much and god bless you!

nanz

Did it show up on your NBI records? I don't think it is something to worry about.

[phil and nanz 0]

Hello there, i just want to ask something (to the OP sorry kung magtatanong ako dito sa iyong poll hope you understand), was just a little curious about this "administrative review" thing, it says that they do a background check? just want to know if they also check about your past or your family background, or something like your past relationships? i'm sorry i have no idea about it that's why i want to know i'm just a little worried because last year i filed a case against my ex bf but after seven months i decided to cancel the case, do you think they will bring it up or do you think that they will know about it? thank you so much and god bless you!

nanz

Did it show up on your NBI records? I don't think it is something to worry about.

no, didn't show up thank you so much and god bless you!

nanz