I decided to write to the consulate given the strings of lucky peeps who interviewed back in 2023 and had recently got their visa. My interview was in April 2023. Email inquiry was sent early June and a follow-up one sent a week ago. Below is the standard response I received today, with a status updated to todays date. Upon reading closely, I noticed “aim to reduce the time required for CERTAIN types of AP”. I still don’t understand how my case can be different, given our legitimate marriage and two children holding Canadian/American citizenship.
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Thank you for your inquiry.
The duration of administrative processing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. The Department of State is continuously working to refine our visa application, assessment, and security screening procedures. We continue to aim to reduce the time required for certain types of administrative processing.
While we cannot predict when the processing of your visa will be completed, please be assured that the Consulate and the State Department are aware of your concerns and will contact you as soon as the processing is complete.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation