Under Administrative Processing AP status under 221(g)

[madpnd 0]

Hi everyone,

I had my interview today at USEM in Manila. The interview went well, but silly me, I did not produce new copies of my Birth Certificate and CENOMAR because I was under the impression that since we did DCF, they will just get those documents on the I-130 filing (the Birth Certificate and CENOMAR was in the I-130 file). Apparently, the pre-screener said that we need to secure new copies of the said documents since the first documents I sent will be copies Of USCIS and they need a copy of their own in the IV Unit. But to cut it short, I was approved, the consular officer just said that I need to go to Step 5 (Releasing) so they can just pickup the NSO documents once I make the payment in NSO Pasay, and once the USEM liaision officer provides the copy to the Consular Officer, he will just switch it to ISSUED status upon receipt.

Now here's the catch. USEM only picks up the paperwork to NSO Pasay EVERY FRIDAY MORNING on a weekly basis. Today is a Thursday, and they said they can't produce my Birth Certificate and CENOMAR like, within 24 hours, so I need to wait until the 19th (next Friday) for USEM to pickup those documents.

I just wanna know how long does it normally take for the CO to receive the documents and change it to ISSUED status. If you cant provide me an exact turnaround time, maybe you could share your personal experience on the wait time so I'll have an idea. Please, please, please? Based on your experience tho.

We are intending to leave PH originally on 28th of May, but due to being placed on AP, we might extend further.

[kris&me 572]

Blue Slip: A 221g Blue slip is given when the additional documentation is required. After submitting the required documents, a decision will be taken by the Consulate.

Pink Slip: A 221g Pink slip is handed out when your application needs further administrative processing. The consulate will notify you once the processing is done. This form is most likely issued when the Visa Officer is doubtful about your current employer or work related information. You will be given a reference id and you can track the status online.

Yellow Slip: A 221 g Yellow slip denotes general type of administrative processing. The Consulate looks at all the documentation provided by the candidate and the employer.

White Slip: A 221g White slip denotes requirement for further processing by the USCIS. The Consulate pushes back these kinds of cases to the USCIS and the decision is taken based on the information obtained from the USCIS

so what color was the slip you received?

[madpnd 0]

Blue Slip: A 221g Blue slip is given when the additional documentation is required. After submitting the required documents, a decision will be taken by the Consulate.

Pink Slip: A 221g Pink slip is handed out when your application needs further administrative processing. The consulate will notify you once the processing is done. This form is most likely issued when the Visa Officer is doubtful about your current employer or work related information. You will be given a reference id and you can track the status online.

Yellow Slip: A 221 g Yellow slip denotes general type of administrative processing. The Consulate looks at all the documentation provided by the candidate and the employer.

White Slip: A 221g White slip denotes requirement for further processing by the USCIS. The Consulate pushes back these kinds of cases to the USCIS and the decision is taken based on the information obtained from the USCIS

so what color was the slip you received?

They did not give me any slips. O__o which is weird. The CO gave me the domestic violence pamphlet though. And they kept my passport. The CO also told me everything should be okay once the birth certificate and CENOMAR will be submitted to him and he'll issue it to me. Does that help? LOL

[johnny_danao720 1]

me im losing hope im stuck on AP since nov24,2015 now almost 200days no 221g slip was given to me the consul took my passport i apllied for a cenomar the consul request. i surpass the deppression of being stuck in this situation. i accept that i didnt made it and its ok.......all i have to do is to move on