Administrative Processing (AP)

[Jacqfass 0]

Hey there,

Had my interview today and thought all went well but apparently it didn't - although they kept my passport (is this a good sign????).

The very friendly CO said I'm approving this however it will need some AP, they will email you if they need anything or will send your passport via Loomis for pick up.

I heard approved and didn't think to ask any questions... once I realized what happened it was too late .

I have seen a few posts re AP from people who reside in other countries, who did not attend a US Consulate in Canada, and their scenarios don't fit quite with mine. Has anyone attended the MTL or BC consulate and recieved the dreaded AP status? Can you shed some light on how long it took, what they needed etc? Anyone.. Anyone... Bueller, Bueller....

Thanks in advance for any and all info.

[together4evr 360]

Were you or your parents born in another country?

Did you have to submit extra paperwork the CO needs more time to review?

He said you are approved. So you just need to go thru AP

I hope it ends quick for you

[Jacqfass 0]

Hi and thanks, I hope it gets resolved quickly too!

No both parents were born in Canada BUT I do not own a long form copy of my birth certificate... maybe that's the issue?

The CO did not indicate verbally or written (on the refusal worksheet) that any other docs were needed... I guess if they do need more I'll have to wait to hear from them .

[together4evr 360]

Call Dos every week and ask for a case status update and see if they tell you Mandatory Administrative Processing or another form.

[Jacqfass 0]

I was planning to call DoS tomorrow.

What is Mandatory Admin Processing vs another form?

Thanks.

[together4evr 360]

If a case is in MANDATORY Administrative Processing it usually means name and background checks with FBI

If case is in INTERNAL Administrative processing it usually means background checks, relationship checks or document verification at the embassy.

Both can take a long time.

The FILE never leaves the embassy the work is done remotely cause the paperwork is on the computer.

SO do not ask is my file or case in washington DC?

Just ask "May I have a case status please"

They will say you are in AP

You will say Is it Mandatory?

They will say no (or yes)

You will say is it internal?

They play word games cause if you say is my file in washington AP they will say no your case is still at the embassy

[Jacqfass 0]

Thanks for the tips and info! I'll see what I can find out tomorrow and update here.