Confused about NOIR and AP status

[dwheels76 5,459]

Ebunoluwa thank you , The 221g says: " Dear Petitioner, We are unable to issue a visa in the above mentioned case because the applicant has been found ineligible under section 221(g) of the immigration and Nationality Act (INA)..............We will return the above case file to the NVC, which will then transfer the case to the USCIS.....

I can not write all what is in that white paper.

So now can I call them? and what is the number to call ?Or should I wait for the USCIS to contact me....I'm desperate

There's nothing to do really but wait. It's taking at least 4 t 6 months for petitions to even leave the embassy and USCIS is taking now about 1 year before they contact about petitions. So its a waiting game now. Sorry.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Ebunoluwa thank you , The 221g says: " Dear Petitioner, We are unable to issue a visa in the above mentioned case because the applicant has been found ineligible under section 221(g) of the immigration and Nationality Act (INA)..............We will return the above case file to the NVC, which will then transfer the case to the USCIS.....

I can not write all what is in that white paper.

So now can I call them? and what is the number to call ?Or should I wait for the USCIS to contact me....I'm desperate

You have to wait until you get the NOID/NOIR letter from USCIS and then respond within 30 days with evidence to the reason(s) listed.

Sometimes no letter is send from USCIS and they reaffirm and return the petition to the embassy. Watch your status and contact USCIS and the embassy

about every 2 months with a status inquiry. There is nothing to call about now. This can take up to a year or longer.

[nyala62 82]

There's nothing to do really but wait. It's taking at least 4 t 6 months for petitions to even leave the embassy and USCIS is taking now about 1 year before they contact about petitions. So its a waiting game now. Sorry.

dwheels, thanks for your quick response, but my another question is: What does AP status updates mean, as my case was updated thrice since the interview on 11/30/ 2015, and yesterday 03/29/16 was the third. Is that mean anything positive?.....Thanks

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

It likely means that it was processed to be returned or has been returned. Or the section chief signed off on it for the return.

[nyala62 82]

It likely means that it was processed to be returned or has been returned. Or the section chief signed off on it for the return.

So is there any chance of keeping the case there at the Embassy? by any means to fix the problem? Or the case will definitely be returned regardless?

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

So is there any chance of keeping the case there at the Embassy? by any means to fix the problem? Or the case will definitely be returned regardless?

Once in a rare while it is kept for a second (or third) interview at the embassy with the help of a senatorial request.

They will usually just ignore your email requests.

Some of those are approved and some still returned.

It helps when the petitioner would be at the interview if granted and bring the evidence needed to overcome the CO's doubts,

again, it helps to know the reason for refusal.

You can try contacting your senator/congressman and request a second interview with you there and additional evidence.

Don't be disappointed if it is not granted.

Ghana likes to sit on refusals for many months before returning them to USCIS and in that case it may help to request through a senator

for the petition to be returned within a decent timeline rather than collecting dust just sitting there.

[nyala62 82]

Once in a rare while it is kept for a second (or third) interview at the embassy with the help of a senatorial request.

They will usually just ignore your email requests.

Some of those are approved and some still returned.

It helps when the petitioner would be at the interview if granted and bring the evidence needed to overcome the CO's doubts,

again, it helps to know the reason for refusal.

You can try contacting your senator/congressman and request a second interview with you there and additional evidence.

Don't be disappointed if it is not granted.

Ghana likes to sit on refusals for many months before returning them to USCIS and in that case it may help to request through a senator

for the petition to be returned within a decent timeline rather than collecting dust just sitting there.

Thank you Ebunoluwa for your time . I will just wait and see what is gonna happen, anyway I'm the petitioner ,the husband. I hope everything goes well. It has been 4 months now since Interview and updated thrice....As long as I can not call them to find out about the case

[nyala62 82]

Ebunolowa , Dwheels &Folks, I'm seeing my senator about my over 4 months case still in "ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING", Do you guys think that may help the case in any way? Normally what do the senators do or say to the CO?..

When I called the NVC to check the staus of the case ,I was told the case is still sitting in the US Embassy back home, since November 2015, Is that normal?

Edited April 8, 2016 by nyala62

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Folks, I'm seeing my senator about my over 4 months case still in "ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING", Do you guys think that may help the case in any way? Normally what do the senators do or say to the CO?

A senator can not overcome AP nor can he shorten it. Senator can make a status inquiry and CO will respond 'in AP'. You won't

find out exactly why or in what type of checks, that's classified.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Your case is not in AP checks (even though your online ceac says AP) but was said to be returned and you have to wait about a year.

I mentioned before the steps that will happen for you with the NOID/NOIR letter.

I also said what to do immediately to try to keep your case from being returned.

AP means administrative processing and is not always security and background checks but in your case indicates the petition return to USCIS.

They should say 'returning petition' but they say 'AP' with the online notifications.

Your senator can request the location of your case, as in has it been returned yet or is it still sitting in Ghana. That's it.

It won't help or hinder your case but lets you know where your petition is.

[nyala62 82]

Your case is not in AP checks (even though your online ceac says AP) but was said to be returned and you have to wait about a year.

I mentioned before the steps that will happen for you with the NOID/NOIR letter.

I also said what to do immediately to try to keep your case from being returned.

AP means administrative processing and is not always security and background checks but in your case indicates the petition return to USCIS.

They should say 'returning petition' but they say 'AP' with the online notifications.

Your senator can request the location of your case, as in has it been returned yet or is it still sitting in Ghana. That's it.

It won't help or hinder your case but lets you know where your petition is.

Ebunoluwa, Following is what the ceac AP says: " Your case is currently undergoing necessary Administration Processing. This process can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the CO at your interview. If further information is needed you will be contacted, if your visa is approved it will be processed........." Is that the normal and standard context of APs?, Kindly clarify for me.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Ebunoluwa, Following is what the ceac AP says: " Your case is currently undergoing necessary Administration Processing. This process can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the CO at your interview. If further information is needed you will be contacted, if your visa is approved it will be processed........." Is that the normal and standard context of APs?, Kindly clarify for me.

Yes, that is standard AP text for security and background checks. With this text, when AP is completed the visa will either be approved or

refused and returned. Your post stated that the CO said he will return your petition.

Either they just send this standard notification and your case has been returned as said or it is still sitting at the consulate to be returned

or the CO changed his mind and they put the case into AP instead of returning it.

The only way to find out is either send them an email and ask or have your senator make a request of the location of your case

possibly with the diplomatic pouch number in which it may have been returned.

[gtrimino 3]

HI Ebunoluwa when you said that the process can take a year or more do you mean for USCIS to send you the NOIR/NOID or just the case in general

thank you

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

HI Ebunoluwa when you said that the process can take a year or more do you mean for USCIS to send you the NOIR/NOID or just the case in general

thank you

It can be that long for both. It also depends on how long the embassy sits on the case to forward it to USCIS.

[gtrimino 3]

It can be that long for both. It also depends on how long the embassy sits on the case to forward it to USCIS.

Thank you Ebunoluwa case is already at USCIS since 02.03.16 Post Deecision Activity i am actualy hopeful that i received my NOIR top 6 month lol