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[paupol 0]

Hi forum members>

can any tell me why does the AP processing is taken too long? my story is that i applied in jan 27. 2001 the NOA2 was approved in august got the interview on the 18th, i was not aware of this site until after i have ipplied. now after i was send back to get a cosponsor and more supporting document. averything was resubmitted on oct 23th 2011 since then i have been in AP. what is really going on a this point can anyone tell?

[together4evr 360]

AP=Administrative or Additional Processing=usually done in Washington-can take 1 month to years and may get a denial

AR-Administrative review=done at the embassy level-it can lead to AP in washington-usually less than 1 month wait

CR-counselor review-done at embassy-sitting on CO's desk waiting for his stamp of approval-takes 1-3 weeks

• What is Administrative Processing? AP is also called Additional Administrative Processing and is when the applicant is being checked more closely. It can be for security checks which encompass fingerprints and/or name checks or for document verification.

• When does Administrative Processing Happen? AP can happen at any time during your processing. It can happen at a service center, at the NVC level, or at the embassy level. It mainly is discussed here in the forums at the embassy level.

• Who can get Administrative Processing and Why? AP usually affects men and women from certain countries but anyone can get AP. Persons coming from T countries (Terrorist Countries) seem to have more security checks and have to endure AP at the embassy level after their interview. Common names, your nationality, religion, education, relationship of applicant, travels and job can all be factors for AP. Having incomplete or missing documents will also cause a case to be put in AP. In some cases if the embassy does not believe in the validity of the relationship they can investigate it further with a field investigation.

• What are the T-Countries? Although it is classified, the list of countries reportedly affected by these restrictions includes, but is not limited to, 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, the United Arab Emirates,

and Yemen. http://www.abil.com/....0Wolfsdorf.pdf This list is complied from an attorney and the list of T-countries can change at any time.

• Can I check the status of my case? The embassy will not in many cases respond to emails until a certain amount of time has elapsed. The best bet is to contact Department of State aka: DOS and ask them for an update bi-weekly. They will not be able to give you details but they can tell you if the case is still pending in AP or cleared.

• DOS information: DOS can be contacted Monday through Friday during business hours. You must have all information concerning your case with you so that they can assist you.

Department of State’s visa Information phone number: 202-663-1225

• Can I expedite this process? The simple answer is NO. No one can expedite the checks since they are considered a matter of National security. An elected official can only make a congressional inquiry on your behalf. They cannot get the checks finished any faster.

• Does AP have any time frame for completion? NO AP can last anywhere from days, weeks, months and in a few cases years.

Anyone that happens to be given a 221(g) or Administrative Processing letter must be patient and let them do their work. Do not call constantly and ask about your case. Remember each time your case is moved it can then end up at the bottom of the stack and your time can be extended. Each case is different so you cannot judge your case by any other and each consulate/embassy may have a different average time for completion of AP.

Now that I helped you answer your question can you help others by edit your timeline through your profile please.

Thank you

[paupol 0]

can the a previous k1 application affecting this case? can veteran status help?

[together4evr 360]

American veteran?

And yes a previous fiance visa can affect this one. But it depends on what happened with the old one.

Was the old one denied? for fraud or not true relationship?

Did you or the american cancel the petition?

[paupol 0]

my fiance was married just 6 years ago thru a k1.s they are now divorce and he applied for a new k1 last year in jan 2011

[paupol 0]

does any one know?

[Janice&Ben 2]

AP=Administrative or Additional Processing=usually done in Washington-can take 1 month to years and may get a denial

AR-Administrative review=done at the embassy level-it can lead to AP in washington-usually less than 1 month wait

CR-counselor review-done at embassy-sitting on CO's desk waiting for his stamp of approval-takes 1-3 weeks

• What is Administrative Processing? AP is also called Additional Administrative Processing and is when the applicant is being checked more closely. It can be for security checks which encompass fingerprints and/or name checks or for document verification.

• When does Administrative Processing Happen? AP can happen at any time during your processing. It can happen at a service center, at the NVC level, or at the embassy level. It mainly is discussed here in the forums at the embassy level.

• Who can get Administrative Processing and Why? AP usually affects men and women from certain countries but anyone can get AP. Persons coming from T countries (Terrorist Countries) seem to have more security checks and have to endure AP at the embassy level after their interview. Common names, your nationality, religion, education, relationship of applicant, travels and job can all be factors for AP. Having incomplete or missing documents will also cause a case to be put in AP. In some cases if the embassy does not believe in the validity of the relationship they can investigate it further with a field investigation.

• What are the T-Countries? Although it is classified, the list of countries reportedly affected by these restrictions includes, but is not limited to, 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, the United Arab Emirates,

and Yemen. http://www.abil.com/....0Wolfsdorf.pdf This list is complied from an attorney and the list of T-countries can change at any time.

• Can I check the status of my case? The embassy will not in many cases respond to emails until a certain amount of time has elapsed. The best bet is to contact Department of State aka: DOS and ask them for an update bi-weekly. They will not be able to give you details but they can tell you if the case is still pending in AP or cleared.

• DOS information: DOS can be contacted Monday through Friday during business hours. You must have all information concerning your case with you so that they can assist you.

Department of State's visa Information phone number: 202-663-1225

• Can I expedite this process? The simple answer is NO. No one can expedite the checks since they are considered a matter of National security. An elected official can only make a congressional inquiry on your behalf. They cannot get the checks finished any faster.

• Does AP have any time frame for completion? NO AP can last anywhere from days, weeks, months and in a few cases years.

Anyone that happens to be given a 221(g) or Administrative Processing letter must be patient and let them do their work. Do not call constantly and ask about your case. Remember each time your case is moved it can then end up at the bottom of the stack and your time can be extended. Each case is different so you cannot judge your case by any other and each consulate/embassy may have a different average time for completion of AP.

Now that I helped you answer your question can you help others by edit your timeline through your profile please.

Thank you

Excellent Response!!

[together4evr 360]

how long did he stay married to her? how long did he live with her?

[paupol 0]

for 3 years

[together4evr 360]

So right after he got his citizenship, he left her?

I do not think it should be an issue. Many people do it.

Good Luck

Your AP is probably just name check stuff and you will receive your visa within 3 months of interview unless your name is the same as some bad person.

[paupol 0]

actually they split after the other party got the permanent green card. in oct 2008 and the divorce was in march 2010

[together4evr 360]

It will be ok. He has been single long enough so it should not have any problems.

[paupol 0]

it will be 3 month on the 26th since the last interview and i waiting to be call. i am very worry that i will take longer what are the chance for this happening?

[together4evr 360]

Are you a woman?

If you are a man and your name is Mohamed, Ali, Ahmed, Abdul---it can be years before you see a visa

If you are a woman it will be done in 3 months from what I can tell since I study the timelines. I am no expert. I just have studied timelines for 6 months.

[paupol 0]

am a woman and i not muslim, this is at embassy in cameroon, it is suck to be prejudice because of religion. hope you are right?