Administrative Processing

[MaksK 3]

My husband had his visa interview on August 6th at the US embassy in Dhaka and his visa status went to Administrative Processing. The consular kept the original documents (marriage certificate, birth certificate, passport) It has been over a month and we have not received any response. I sent an email to the embassy once and this is the response they gave me. Any advice or feedback will be helpful. Thanks 

 

Dear  Madam:

 

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Embassy, Dhaka.

 

This is in response to your inquiry of  September 7, 2018.

 

Additional processing is still required for this case.  The processing must be completed before a final decision can be made regarding this case.  Review times vary due to factors beyond our control.  We are unable to expedite this process or speculate about review times.  We will contact the applicant as soon as the process is complete.  We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding this matter.

We hope the above information is helpful.

 

Thanks 

[Roel 7,191]

So what kind of help you need? All info is in the email.

 

You have to wait. That's it.

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

As mentioned, AP isn't something that can be sped up or bypassed. They will take the time they deem necessary to finish paperwork on their end, background and security checks, ect.

 

Can be 2-3 days, 2-3 weeks, 2-3 months, or even 1+ years for some, even longer... there was a poster here who was at 20 months I believe just a week ago or so. And to note before anyone tries to bring some politics or something into this, this has been happening for years so it has nothing to do with the administration.

Edited September 18, 2018 by Ben&Zian

[JennaL 151]

13 minutes ago, MaksK said:

My husband had his visa interview on August 6th at the US embassy in Dhaka and his visa status went to Administrative Processing. The consular kept the original documents (marriage certificate, birth certificate, passport) It has been over a month and we have not received any response. I sent an email to the embassy once and this is the response they gave me. Any advice or feedback will be helpful. Thanks 

 

Dear  Madam:

 

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Embassy, Dhaka.

 

This is in response to your inquiry of  September 7, 2018.

 

Additional processing is still required for this case.  The processing must be completed before a final decision can be made regarding this case.  Review times vary due to factors beyond our control.  We are unable to expedite this process or speculate about review times.  We will contact the applicant as soon as the process is complete.  We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding this matter.

We hope the above information is helpful.

 

Thanks 

You'll continue to get the same response to every email you send them. Unfortunately, there is no time limit to AP. However, if it gets to be more than several months with no updates, you can ask your local senators/congressmen to make inquires on your behalf. They usually can't speed anything up, but it doesn't hurt to have them checking along with you. I know it's frustrating, but hopefully you'll hear soon and be able to be reunited with your spouse - good luck  

[Mahfuz 9]

Hey 

My spouse interview date was Last week of this months  at US Embassy Dhaka and right now case status is Administrative processing .

I see your Spouse case status  was also  Administrative processing. When did case your problem was solve?

How long it was took  solve the problem?

Please give me reply.

 

 

 

[MaksK 3]

1 hour ago, Mahfuz said:

Hey 

My spouse interview date was Last week of this months  at US Embassy Dhaka and right now case status is Administrative processing .

I see your Spouse case status  was also  Administrative processing. When did case your problem was solve?

How long it was took  solve the problem?

Please give me reply.

 

 

 

My husband's case is still in administrative processing. It has been almost 14 months after interview and his case is still in processing. You have to wait and keep emailing them. Please pray for us. 

[Mahfuz 9]

15 minutes ago, MaksK said:

My husband's case is still in administrative processing. It has been almost 14 months after interview and his case is still in processing. You have to wait and keep emailing them. Please pray for us. 

Oh my God! 14 months still pending? What was their requirement?

[MaksK 3]

3 hours ago, Mahfuz said:

Oh my God! 14 months still pending? What was their requirement?

This is their response. The times vary case by case. Hopefully your case will not be so long

 

Dear Sir or Madam:

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Embassy, Dhaka.

This is in response to your inquiry of October 22, 2019.

 

Additional processing is still required for this case.  The processing must be completed before a final decision can be made regarding this case.  Review times vary due to factors beyond our control.  We are unable to expedite this process or speculate about review times.  We will contact you as soon as the process is complete.  We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding this matter.

 

We hope the above information is useful.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Information Unit

Consular Section

Embassy of the United States

Dhaka, Bangladesh