I am so worried never seen this coming..

[mjlassi 1]

Hi everyone- My husband had his interview Oct. 31 2011 the interviewer asked for skype records and pictures, the only thing missing from our packet was a marriage paper my husband ran and got it back to them within 2 hrs from his interview. The interviewer said that he had everything he needed and for my husband to come back that Thursday. When he came back they acted like they didn't know why he was there, in the end they told him he would be contacted by email. My husband received nothing from them so he emailed them asking about his case. He got a reply saying there was no record of his passport number or application. I called the embassy to ask about this and he say no we have everything. Your husband's case is on the consular's desk and is in administrative review. When I called the dept of state the lady told me don't worry your husband is approved is just a matter of time. I called the embassy and they told me they need to be sure of our relationship, I understand this but we gave them many document's proving our relationship. Now every time I call I get the he's in administrative review. My dad called and the man told him we put Atef's case on the top of the list he will get a call in the next few day's. It has been three day's and I call and I get the same bs of he is in administrative review #######. I ask how long will this take his interview was Oct. 31 the man told me this could take 4 week's up to a yr. and they will let us know by email when they make their decision. I don't know what kind of ####### they are doing to us! We had everything and did everything they told us. I sent them lot's of email's and call almost everyday and I get no real answer's. I don't understand what is going on, and I feel so sad. It would be ok for me to go to Tunisia and make our life there but I have 4 children here and this is the only reason we have to make our life in America. If anyone has a similar case or any advise please feel free to share with me, I am so heart broken and never seen this coming. I don't know what to tell my kid's they thought their step dad would be here by now and they don't understand the immigration stuff or even why we can only talk to their step dad on the internet. Everything we have done is for our children, I can't fail them and we need my husband here with us!

[Enigma11561 336]

Calm down and stop calling so much.Your getting the same answer over and over again. And making yourself crazy when you have little control. Consulates can be a bit pricky at times. Most people in AP can wait a few weeks or a few months, but rarely longer. I would wait another week or so and then call and if the answer is the same, contact your local congressman to assist you. Just document everything, politely, in a letter and then try to visit in person. They all have offices that deal with immigration issues. Sometimes one letter from them ( and I went though this personally) is usually sufficient to cure the problem.

[Lynn/Saif 1]

Calm down and stop calling so much.Your getting the same answer over and over again. And making yourself crazy when you have little control. Consulates can be a bit pricky at times. Most people in AP can wait a few weeks or a few months, but rarely longer. I would wait another week or so and then call and if the answer is the same, contact your local congressman to assist you. Just document everything, politely, in a letter and then try to visit in person. They all have offices that deal with immigration issues. Sometimes one letter from them ( and I went though this personally) is usually sufficient to cure the problem.

Please keep us informed and I hope as is good soon. A Christmas wish for you

[Silverberry1331 25]

Hi everyone- My husband had his interview Oct. 31 2011 the interviewer asked for skype records and pictures, the only thing missing from our packet was a marriage paper my husband ran and got it back to them within 2 hrs from his interview. The interviewer said that he had everything he needed and for my husband to come back that Thursday. When he came back they acted like they didn't know why he was there, in the end they told him he would be contacted by email. My husband received nothing from them so he emailed them asking about his case. He got a reply saying there was no record of his passport number or application. I called the embassy to ask about this and he say no we have everything. Your husband's case is on the consular's desk and is in administrative review. When I called the dept of state the lady told me don't worry your husband is approved is just a matter of time. I called the embassy and they told me they need to be sure of our relationship, I understand this but we gave them many document's proving our relationship. Now every time I call I get the he's in administrative review. My dad called and the man told him we put Atef's case on the top of the list he will get a call in the next few day's. It has been three day's and I call and I get the same bs of he is in administrative review #######. I ask how long will this take his interview was Oct. 31 the man told me this could take 4 week's up to a yr. and they will let us know by email when they make their decision. I don't know what kind of ####### they are doing to us! We had everything and did everything they told us. I sent them lot's of email's and call almost everyday and I get no real answer's. I don't understand what is going on, and I feel so sad. It would be ok for me to go to Tunisia and make our life there but I have 4 children here and this is the only reason we have to make our life in America. If anyone has a similar case or any advise please feel free to share with me, I am so heart broken and never seen this coming. I don't know what to tell my kid's they thought their step dad would be here by now and they don't understand the immigration stuff or even why we can only talk to their step dad on the internet. Everything we have done is for our children, I can't fail them and we need my husband here with us!

Hi! I know that this is frustrating but I can't emphasize ENOUGH not to lose your temper or continously bother them. Give it a little time. AP takes a little bit. Try to stay calm (I know it is hard) but, I fear you are going to keep pushing and cause them to "hold" up the case. They have done such things before so try to relax. It will happen. They have his passport? Then he's got it.

[mountaingoat 4]

Wow, I don't know what has been going on at the Embassy in Tunisia lately. I think there is another couple who interviewed in November going through a similar problem. I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Please know that my husband and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping to hear good news from you soon.

[mjlassi 1]

Hi! I know that this is frustrating but I can't emphasize ENOUGH not to lose your temper or continously bother them. Give it a little time. AP takes a little bit. Try to stay calm (I know it is hard) but, I fear you are going to keep pushing and cause them to "hold" up the case. They have done such things before so try to relax. It will happen. They have his passport? Then he's got it.

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yes they kept his passport.. gave him a ticket and told him to come back on that Thursday, when they then told him we will contact you by email.. I am really scared and didn't know what to do.. I will give it some time and keep everyone posted thank you

[mjlassi 1]

Calm down and stop calling so much.Your getting the same answer over and over again. And making yourself crazy when you have little control. Consulates can be a bit pricky at times. Most people in AP can wait a few weeks or a few months, but rarely longer. I would wait another week or so and then call and if the answer is the same, contact your local congressman to assist you. Just document everything, politely, in a letter and then try to visit in person. They all have offices that deal with immigration issues. Sometimes one letter from them ( and I went though this personally) is usually sufficient to cure the problem.

Thank you for your response... as everyone here know's immigration is a very scary process to endure.. I didn't see this coming at all thought for sure my husband would be approved and here by the holiday's.. Thank's Giving has passed and now we are coming to Christmas.. our one year anniversary is in Jan. and we really want to spend it together without a pc screen between us.. I keep praying soon we will get an answer and your right I was making myself crazy.. feeling a lot better today after a good day with my husband and reassurance from my vj friends thank's everyone

[EAbbas 213]

Just take a day at a time... call once a week on Fridays to DOS and get an update.. if you frequently call or email the embassy they may stop replying to you. We are almost 6 months of ap and in November I got my congressman involved. They too asked for another document.. it took about 5 weeks to put that document after the interview with the case and review it and we received teh news at that time they are moving our case forward and into name checks. That's where we have been since. I wish they could have simply run our name check gotten it back and worked up our case right then but unfortunatley it doesnt happen that way.

He gets in que for name checks then they run them once they are satisfied they put it back with the case and the co reviews it. All that takes time as there are literally thousands in the same process so while its frustrating waiting just know your case really truly isn't sitting and having nothing looked at. They are working behind the scenes and doing whatever they can to make sure he is eligible for the visa. Once everything is satisfied they can then issue the visa.

I know easier said than done but patience is truly needed and welcome during the ap time you have to endure.

Wishing you a speedy ap....

And do remb when you call DOS make a log of each persons name you speak with and exactly what they say. Sometimes if your lucky a pattern emerges.

[mjlassi 1]

Wow, I don't know what has been going on at the Embassy in Tunisia lately. I think there is another couple who interviewed in November going through a similar problem. I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Please know that my husband and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping to hear good news from you soon.

Thank you so much your reply mean's so much to me we need all the prayer's with God all thing's are possible!

[mjlassi 1]

Just take a day at a time... call once a week on Fridays to DOS and get an update.. if you frequently call or email the embassy they may stop replying to you. We are almost 6 months of ap and in November I got my congressman involved. They too asked for another document.. it took about 5 weeks to put that document after the interview with the case and review it and we received teh news at that time they are moving our case forward and into name checks. That's where we have been since. I wish they could have simply run our name check gotten it back and worked up our case right then but unfortunatley it doesnt happen that way.

He gets in que for name checks then they run them once they are satisfied they put it back with the case and the co reviews it. All that takes time as there are literally thousands in the same process so while its frustrating waiting just know your case really truly isn't sitting and having nothing looked at. They are working behind the scenes and doing whatever they can to make sure he is eligible for the visa. Once everything is satisfied they can then issue the visa.

I know easier said than done but patience is truly needed and welcome during the ap time you have to endure.

Wishing you a speedy ap....

And do remb when you call DOS make a log of each persons name you speak with and exactly what they say. Sometimes if your lucky a pattern emerges.

Thank you for your advice and sharing your experience with me! Talking to everyone has really helped me calm down and I am ready to be patient and deal with everything as it come's this just came as a big shock.. I heard so many good experiences with the Tunisia consulate I didn't expect this to happen.. I still don't understand it but I have given this to God and will accept what he bring's, in the end my family will alway's be together no matter what, we love each other and they can't take that away.. We have worked hard to show everyone we love each other.. having to prove to family, friends, co-worker's and the government our love.. and our love will conquer all I will take your advice and call on friday's and contact the local senate for help..

[mjlassi 1]

I remember talking with you in the past.. Aslama sister how are you? I tryed adding you as a friend I couldn't figure it out.. I'm sorry! Inchallah labes

Thank you so much your reply mean's so much to me we need all the prayer's with God all thing's are possible!

[Darnell 8,478]

i think 'the lesson here'

should be -

when one goes into a US Embassy -

the IV Unit -

Make sure of WHO yer talking to.

Clerks, those who are NOT US Citizens, are mostly clueless for 'what to do',

and really not give a horse's poo about why you are there.

Always ask for a Visa Officer. Remain there till ya get one.