Visa received after 14 weeks of AP and interesting AP news

[Bec_Dipu 103]

We FINALLY received our visa today after 14 full weeks of AP hell.

One interesting thing my fiance noted is that the visa was actually approved on 10/21/11, it just took this long for them to print it, put in the passport and notify us. One would think that when I was yelling at the DOS employees every week, that they would have told me to relax, it was approved, it's just processing through the physical printing and what not. I guess not.

[BobGee 5]

We FINALLY received our visa today after 14 full weeks of AP hell.

One interesting thing my fiance noted is that the visa was actually approved on 10/21/11, it just took this long for them to print it, put in the passport and notify us. One would think that when I was yelling at the DOS employees every week, that they would have told me to relax, it was approved, it's just processing through the physical printing and what not. I guess not.

At long last, you got it! Congratulations!

[Girl from Celebes 588]

We FINALLY received our visa today after 14 full weeks of AP hell.

One interesting thing my fiance noted is that the visa was actually approved on 10/21/11, it just took this long for them to print it, put in the passport and notify us. One would think that when I was yelling at the DOS employees every week, that they would have told me to relax, it was approved, it's just processing through the physical printing and what not. I guess not.

Congrats for both of you.

[patient2010 93]

congrats!!!!

[MalaysianGirl 26]

Don't think about the AP anymore. Just celebrate!

[souleymon 27]

Congrats

[Amar & Bindu 3]

I am so happy for you guys. good luck for rest of your life.

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Finally!

We have our interview tomorrow! Wish us luck!

Edited November 9, 2011 by Dave and Kinnari

[Hank_ 9,174]

Congrats!! :thumbs: :dance:

Did they give a reason for the AP? Just curious as it seems they choose people out of the blue at times.

[Bec_Dipu 103]

Congrats!! :thumbs: :dance:

Did they give a reason for the AP? Just curious as it seems they choose people out of the blue at times.

They wouldn't give us a reason but they did not give a 221(g) and didn't require any additional information from us. They also didn't reach out to any of our family, friends or employers.

So, by default, it was a background check.

In India, it seems that most Muslim men are put into AP for additional background checks.

We avoided the 221(g) but many couples in India who are interracial or where the beneficiary is male also have problems getting a K1. They don's seem to have nearly as many problems if the go the marriage route.

Thanks!

[joonphon 7]

congrats!!! when's the big day?

[Bec_Dipu 103]

congrats!!! when's the big day?

I don't know! We haven't been able to plan anything because we've been in AP. First he has to negotiate for an exit date with his company...we'll see how that goes

[Blue&Gold 0]

Congrats!!!

best wishes

kanchan

[Lynn n Sam 57]

We FINALLY received our visa today after 14 full weeks of AP hell.

One interesting thing my fiance noted is that the visa was actually approved on 10/21/11, it just took this long for them to print it, put in the passport and notify us. One would think that when I was yelling at the DOS employees every week, that they would have told me to relax, it was approved, it's just processing through the physical printing and what not. I guess not.

AWESOME AWESOME!! Such a relief I'm sure! Congratulations for a long and happy life TOGETHER!!

[Deep2009 18]

Bec_Dipu - Congratulations...

Dave and Kinnari - Good luck with your interview...