A note from a congressional inquiry

[CassandraHaydar 0]

Good Morning! A check of the consular records at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea indicates that the fiancé visa case of Mr. Haydar ******* is currently undergoing standard administrative processing in order to verify his qualifications for the visa.

Administrative processing can, in some instances, take an extended period of time to reach finality. We realize that these delays can be frustrating and that the purpose of the immigrant process is to unite families. However, the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, like all embassies and consulates, is obligated to adjudicate visas in accordance with the provisions of the law, and in some cases this involves extensive administrative processing. While we cannot predict when Mr. *******'s case will be completed, you can assure Ms. ******* that the Embassy is cognizant of this matter and will do all they can to see that his case is brought to completion as quickly as possible once his qualifications have been verified fully.

Anyone know what this means: standard administrative processing in order to verify his qualifications for the visa

[CanTex 1]

I see from your timeline of filing, November 2007, is the same as ours. However, my fiance (USC) of course is from the States and I am from Canada. We have been writing letters to Senators/Congressman/Ombudsman and finally USCIS sent us that letter in the mail last week. I think it's just a form letter that they are sending to all of us waiting for 1+ years? Not sure, but our case online has not changed since March 2008, still pending. Sorry I can't give any more info.

[Whatznext 2]

If I remember correctly your fiance was approved for the visa pending AP Your fiance case like my husbands was approved and the passport was taken. I think you are worrying too much A lady from DOS told me all my husbands paper work was in and correct and there were no problems and once the AP was done the visa would be issued. I am convinced that letters, emails, and calls to the Embassy did more harm than good now I am jusy waiting it out Keep the faith I think this horror will end soon

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Good Morning! A check of the consular records at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea indicates that the fiancé visa case of Mr. Haydar ******* is currently undergoing standard administrative processing in order to verify his qualifications for the visa.

Administrative processing can, in some instances, take an extended period of time to reach finality. We realize that these delays can be frustrating and that the purpose of the immigrant process is to unite families. However, the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, like all embassies and consulates, is obligated to adjudicate visas in accordance with the provisions of the law, and in some cases this involves extensive administrative processing. While we cannot predict when Mr. *******'s case will be completed, you can assure Ms. ******* that the Embassy is cognizant of this matter and will do all they can to see that his case is brought to completion as quickly as possible once his qualifications have been verified fully.

Anyone know what this means: standard administrative processing in order to verify his qualifications for the visa

They are doing the "name check" on the beneficiary. Checking background, affiliations, etc...

If his name is common, and coming from Korea I would think this is a strong possibility, it will take longer for the AP.

Some AP's (for example, from Turkey/Iran) have taken over one year to finish, and some are still waiting.

So now you must play the waiting game. Most embassies get upset if you keep pestering them for the status of "AP" cases.