Paris: Administration Processing? [merged threads]

[julienchicago 5]

Hey Everyone,

I had my interview for CR-1 visa this morning at the US Embassy in Paris. Consular Officer told me my visa was approved and I will receive my passport in 7 to 10 business days with the visa stamp.

I just checked CEAC and it now says "Administrative Processing". I've read a lot of horrible stories about administrative processing with people being stuck for weeks and even months on end without any reason being given.

I'm wondering if a few days of "administrative processing" is the case for every visa and the CEAC will switched to issued in a few days? or should I brace for some possibly longer delays??

Would love to hear from other people in Paris and other embassies!

Thanks a lot

[A'n'L 735]

Don't worry, administrative processing is just a check box on the way to issuance of the visa. Every case goes through it. Being from France and them saying you're approved, means it will only stay that way for a few days or less.

[julienchicago 5]

Hi,

I had my interview on 7/27 and was approved for a CR1 visa.

On 8/1 in the morning, CEAC status changed from Admin Processing to Issued.

For people who went through this at the Paris embassy, did you receive an email with a tracking number or something? How long did you wait between the issued status and receiving the passport? I'm sure it's just a matter of days / week, but just want to know what to expect from others' experience

Hoping to fly out on August 10th, hopefully that's not too tight (it's exactly 10 business days from my interview date)

Thanks!!

[julienchicago 5]

Thanks for the reassurance. you were exactly right. Changed to issued on 8/1.

Now waiting to hear from the courier service with a tracking number I guess!

[TBoneTX 43,058]

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