drowning in AP

[Electric86 0]

Guys, are there any general guidelines on how long AP usually lasts after everything's submitted? Its been less than two weeks for us, but it seems to be dragging on and on, especially since we thought the interview date would be the end of our wait! Any ideas?

[Ning 619]

Guys, are there any general guidelines on how long AP usually lasts after everything's submitted? Its been less than two weeks for us, but it seems to be dragging on and on, especially since we thought the interview date would be the end of our wait! Any ideas?

As far as I know there are not. A P is a very difficult thing to understand or endure. We waited for about 5 months & never found a reason nor any info from any source as to how it works.

[az110965 252]

Sorry you are in AP, wish there was a firm rule regarding length of time that you can remain in AP - but the bottom line is that it varies from person to person. Unfortunately you'll remain there untill all name checks are completed by the Embassy.

Once all name checks are performed Visa will be issued.

Good luck and best wishes for this to be over soon.

[Bec_Dipu 103]

I'm going on 12 weeks. Someone else (Mohammedshoeb) just got approved after 2.5 months. Both of our APs are background check related. Another couple who appeared to be in AP for background checks had an interview in early June and got out in 3.5 months.

If you are in AP because they are checking the validity of your relationship or they require more info, you usually get out much faster because they are waiting on you, not the Indian government or FBI.

I'm not going to say don't worry, you'll get out soon because it irritates the heck out of me when people tell me that. I have no idea when you'll get out. There are stories about people in MENA countries who have been in AP for 2 years. I haven't read any stories like that for India but that doesn't mean it can't happen. The Department of State says that they try to clear up most AP in 60 days. It seems to work that way with most non-MENA countries. India does not have enough statistics on this website to really gauge an average.

Just be prepared for a long wait and leap for joy if it's short.