What are the most common reasons for an AP

[Samoray 165]

Hello friends

I am not in the interview step yet but i am just wondering what are the common reasons for an AP, i am sure there is more than one.

I would like to know some of them

Thank you very much

[Christi85 86]

I know that every potential male immigrant from certain countries that are considered hostile to the US and/or are considered risky for terrorism (due to large concentrations of muslim population) and/or have a high record of visa fraud, have to go through compulsory AP after their interview (even if approved at the interview) and before their visa can be issued.

These countries normally include: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.

[Samoray 165]

I know that every potential male immigrant from certain countries that are considered hostile to the US and/or are considered risky for terrorism (due to large concentrations of muslim population) and/or have a high record of visa fraud, have to go through compulsory AP after their interview (even if approved at the interview) and before their visa can be issued.

These countries normally include: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.

Thank you for the reply is that out of experience

or

that's for a fact every individual Muslim from any of these countries has to go through an AP

[Christi85 86]

It seems like it's standard practice for people from those countries. That said, there can be other reasons

for AP.

This post can give you more info:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/245667-mandatory-administrative-processing/

[ScottThuy 140]

The reasons for AP vary from one country to another.. some countries use AP for an investigation at the consulate and others use AP for an investigation done by DHS... we were in AP for quite a while and not from a MENA country.. it was because we were still married when we met..

[Used to be broken 147]

Thank you for the reply is that out of experience

or

that's for a fact every individual Muslim from any of these countries has to go through an AP

Every person regardless of Religious affiliation or gender from the "list of 26" countries goes through additional screening, its not optional its a regulation at State Department and DHS.

There are other reasons for AP as someone mentioned basically anything that might "trip the trigger" of the Consular officer can result in AP.

[Samoray 165]

Every person regardless of Religious affiliation or gender from the "list of 26" countries goes through additional screening, its not optional its a regulation at State Department and DHS.

There are other reasons for AP as someone mentioned basically anything that might "trip the trigger" of the Consular officer can result in AP.

how about these people in here from these countries that gets approved immediately after the interview and receive their visa in a week tops, or maybe they do these checks prior to the interview sometimes, i would not know.

[Used to be broken 147]

how about these people in here from these countries that gets approved immediately after the interview and receive their visa in a week tops, or maybe they do these checks prior to the interview sometimes, i would not know.

I don't know how long it takes, I cannot speak to that. Some cases go very quickly, some take longer. I do know that it is a regulation that all persons from the list of 26 go through the additional security screening and that as I mentioned if the consular has any concerns has the authority to hold up the approval pending whatever checks/additional info they might require from the applicant or beneficiary.

Information that may trigger greater scrutiny include unexplained travel to predominantly Muslim countries in the last 10 years, prior employment in sensitive areas, military service for certain nationals, or specialized skills or training that may have military or security implications.

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[And_Sam 44]

how about these people in here from these countries that gets approved immediately after the interview and receive their visa in a week tops, or maybe they do these checks prior to the interview sometimes, i would not know.

I truly think there is no rhyme or reason why some people from T countries goes through so easily. I do know it has alot of to do back ground check on both the USC and beneficiary. My husband was one of the lucky few who made it through without AP/AR.

Why? I don't know. I do know that I had all my paperwork in order both on my side AND my husband's side. I made sure that everything that was asked for was there and available and then some.

I made sure to be at the interview with my husband in Cairo to be supportive AND also so they could see how we interact with each other.

Did I have everything they wanted? To be honest, probably not but then we didn't give them any reason to be doubtful about our relationship.

[Samoray 165]

I truly think there is no rhyme or reason why some people from T countries goes through so easily. I do know it has alot of to do back ground check on both the USC and beneficiary. My husband was one of the lucky few who made it through without AP/AR.

Why? I don't know. I do know that I had all my paperwork in order both on my side AND my husband's side. I made sure that everything that was asked for was there and available and then some.

I made sure to be at the interview with my husband in Cairo to be supportive AND also so they could see how we interact with each other.

Did I have everything they wanted? To be honest, probably not but then we didn't give them any reason to be doubtful about our relationship.

So you think it is crucial to have my wife with me at the interview ?

[TBoneTX 45,522]

So you think it is crucial to have my wife with me at the interview ?

It never hurts and can definitely help.

[Samoray 165]

It never hurts and can definitely help.

Thanks

[momof1 205]

We didn't have any AP at the consular level. Once his waiver was approved, his visa was issued. However, we got caught up in a lengthy namecheck stateside that held up our I-130 approval for 2.5 years.

I'd say that name checks and security clearances are the most likely reason behind AP.

I found records of background checks during my husband's asylum. In addition to the name check, clearances from Interpol-france and DHS were also included.

[Samoray 165]

We didn't have any AP at the consular level. Once his waiver was approved, his visa was issued. However, we got caught up in a lengthy namecheck stateside that held up our I-130 approval for 2.5 years.

I'd say that name checks and security clearances are the most likely reason behind AP.

I found records of background checks during my husband's asylum. In addition to the name check, clearances from Interpol-france and DHS were also included.

Hopefully i won't have to go through AP

thank you for your input