B-1 visa approved with no AP required yet....

[yyl 0]

Hi Everyone,

Can someone help me understanding the scenario that I've got B-1 visa approved at the time of interview on august 10th 2012 at Islamabad embassy, where the consular officer had told me that I will have my passport back in 5 working days. He kept my passport and No slip/letter was given to me.

I am under the impression that NO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS/REVIEW was required in my case. Its been more than two weeks and i am still waiting for the passport.

Does this mean that my case could go into AP despite of that the Consular officer gave me a 5 days return time and no slip given??

Thanks!!

[TimeTravel 78]

Could be possible, you may be in AP. Some have reported that they were approved and were told that they would get their passport/visa back in couple of days, but later they were put in AP.

You can call the Department of State to know your current status. +1 202 663 1225, press 1 then press 0 for the operator.

[Boiler 47,550]

If you are male I have never heard of a Visa being issued without AP.

[yyl 0]

Could be possible, you may be in AP. Some have reported that they were approved and were told that they would get their passport/visa back in couple of days, but later they were put in AP.

You can call the Department of State to know your current status. +1 202 663 1225, press 1 then press 0 for the operator.

Thank u iwaiting.. Called the DOS today, the rep says it is in AP and she is unable to tell how long it could take, and all i can do is to keep on checking with them.

how long this AP can take in my given scenario?? this is going to be a great embarrasment becuase i have some business meetings scheduled in US with my clients. I did that after the interview where i had to wait not more than week.

This unpredictable wait time could spoil all of my plans and schedule

Any guesses about wait time??

Thanks.

[Boiler 47,550]

A few months?

Some wait much longer but that is relatively unusual.