administrative review

[mjlassi 1]

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone is willing to share there process through administrative review? I am heartbroken and very worried about our case and it help's me calm down if I read what is happening with other's in this same process.

My husband had his interview Oct. 31 2011 at the us embassy in Tunisia. The interview went fine was asked a few question's

1. Where did you meet your wife

2. When was the last time you talked to your wife

3. How long have you known your wife

4. How many dependent's are on the aos

(The interviewer was concerned that there was 8 including my husband, but no worries we are well over the income guidelines)

Our file was missing our original marriage paper, so he was told to get this paper and bring it back, the interviewer kept my husband's passport

My husband ran and got the marriage paper and returned it to the embassy within 2 hrs, he was then told to come back that Thursday, and he was congratulated.

He returned that Thursday and everyone was confused why my husband was there. They came with some paper's and asked my husband you are applying for a visiting visa? He said no immigration I am married. They was thumbing through paper's and looked confused, in the end they told him he would be contacted by email. He waited for an email and nothing, So he emailed them, the reply was there was no record of his passport and application. I called the embassy and questioned this email. I was told no we have everything and his case is on the consular's desk waiting for a decision. Your husband is in administrative review and we will contact him by email when the consular make's his decision. This made me very worried and I started crying I said what do you mean the consular has not made a decision is there anything else he need's he said no there is nothing else everything is ok you just have to give the consular time.

I call the DOS at least once a week only to be told your husband is in administrative review. There has only been two rep's that have talked nicely to me and took there time with me. One lady told me don't worry there are no red flag's on the case everything is fine there is nothing wrong with the case. She said I know this seem's like it is taking forever but really it has been a short time. Rest your mind your husband is approved. Another man told me thing's similar except did not say my husband is approved would only tell me everything looked good no red flag's nothing and was not sure why they would put my husband in review. My dad called the embassy in Tunisia and the man talked to my dad about the weather and other thing's was very nice to him. The man told my dad they have been urgently waiting to hear from him. (my dad is the co-sponser) He told my dad don't worry we are putting his case on the top of the list and your son in law will hear from us in a few day's. This was Dec. 7th 2011 and we still have not heard anything. I call the DOS at least once a week and email the consular for updates of course all they will usually tell me is that he is in administrative review and have not been updated on the case yet you are free to call back next week.

This is very frustrating and heartbreaking... Don't know what to do next.. any advice??

[March2010 2]

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone is willing to share there process through administrative review? I am heartbroken and very worried about our case and it help's me calm down if I read what is happening with other's in this same process.

My husband had his interview Oct. 31 2011 at the us embassy in Tunisia. The interview went fine was asked a few question's

1. Where did you meet your wife

2. When was the last time you talked to your wife

3. How long have you known your wife

4. How many dependent's are on the aos

(The interviewer was concerned that there was 8 including my husband, but no worries we are well over the income guidelines)

Our file was missing our original marriage paper, so he was told to get this paper and bring it back, the interviewer kept my husband's passport

My husband ran and got the marriage paper and returned it to the embassy within 2 hrs, he was then told to come back that Thursday, and he was congratulated.

He returned that Thursday and everyone was confused why my husband was there. They came with some paper's and asked my husband you are applying for a visiting visa? He said no immigration I am married. They was thumbing through paper's and looked confused, in the end they told him he would be contacted by email. He waited for an email and nothing, So he emailed them, the reply was there was no record of his passport and application. I called the embassy and questioned this email. I was told no we have everything and his case is on the consular's desk waiting for a decision. Your husband is in administrative review and we will contact him by email when the consular make's his decision. This made me very worried and I started crying I said what do you mean the consular has not made a decision is there anything else he need's he said no there is nothing else everything is ok you just have to give the consular time.

I call the DOS at least once a week only to be told your husband is in administrative review. There has only been two rep's that have talked nicely to me and took there time with me. One lady told me don't worry there are no red flag's on the case everything is fine there is nothing wrong with the case. She said I know this seem's like it is taking forever but really it has been a short time. Rest your mind your husband is approved. Another man told me thing's similar except did not say my husband is approved would only tell me everything looked good no red flag's nothing and was not sure why they would put my husband in review. My dad called the embassy in Tunisia and the man talked to my dad about the weather and other thing's was very nice to him. The man told my dad they have been urgently waiting to hear from him. (my dad is the co-sponser) He told my dad don't worry we are putting his case on the top of the list and your son in law will hear from us in a few day's. This was Dec. 7th 2011 and we still have not heard anything. I call the DOS at least once a week and email the consular for updates of course all they will usually tell me is that he is in administrative review and have not been updated on the case yet you are free to call back next week.

This is very frustrating and heartbreaking... Don't know what to do next.. any advice??

Hi .. My grandmother had the same issue. My mother and grandmother a USC did a DNA test approved by USCIS showing 99.999999999 chance of them being mother-daughter. My grandmothers interview went well too but she was put on Admin review just like your husband. It's been over 6 weeks and the embassy gives us my answers on when to expect what.

How do you cal the DOS?

Thank you and good luck to you.

[mjlassi 1]

Hi .. My grandmother had the same issue. My mother and grandmother a USC did a DNA test approved by USCIS showing 99.999999999 chance of them being mother-daughter. My grandmothers interview went well too but she was put on Admin review just like your husband. It's been over 6 weeks and the embassy gives us my answers on when to expect what.

How do you cal the DOS?

Thank you and good luck to you.

Thank you for your reply! The Department of State number is 12026631225.. they will ask your case number and your name and husband's name. It is only a calling center for the DOS so unless you get a good rep. they will not tell you anything but the status of the case. Good luck to your family too. My prayer's are with you!

Thank you for your reply! The Department of State number is 12026631225.. they will ask your case number and your name and husband's name. It is only a calling center for the DOS so unless you get a good rep. they will not tell you anything but the status of the case. Good luck to your family too. My prayer's are with you!

Oh sorry in your case your grandmother's name

[faki 0]

I am having the same issue. My husband had his interview on the 30th of September and I call DOS almost everyday just to hear that the case is still under administrative processing. The operators are usually not very cooperative..and one operator hung up on me..=( I am so lost with this..i wanna know whats going on with the case.

When you call..what are the questions you ask them??

I hope you unite with your husband soon...=)

[EAbbas 213]

A couple of years ago they could tell you exactly what was going on but now they don't do that. Sometimes you luck up and get someone that will make you feel better and give you a little bit of info but they never will tell you exactly what's going on unless there is a big update etc. I'm sorry.. i hate this AP ... we've been going thru it for over 6 months and yet there is nothing more they will tell us except our case is fine nothings wrong with it.. the case is at the embassy, congressman made inquiry, its processing, pending in review.. ive heard it all.. I wish all the best and this process would be easier on those of us that are genuine and all we want is to be reunited together ...