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My husband had his interview on OCt 4th which I was there with him. Everything went well but at the end we were told we were put in Administrative Process. We were told to pay Domex and wait for them to clear this out and call my husband so that he can go back and drop off his passport.

Anyways... It's been 5 months of AP as of Oct 9th!!!! I am going CRAZYYYYY!!! And now to top it off it will be 6 months on the 20th that he got his medical exams done. Don't they expire in 6 months? or am I wrong? If they expire what happens? Does he have to get get them redone right away or wait until they call him to drop off his passport and then redo his medical exams?

Also.. Any advice on what I can do to try and speed this Administrative Process???

I appreciate any help and advice..

Thank you so much in advance

Rosy

Rosy and Jose Luis <3

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Cathi
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Nothing can be done to bypass or expedite AP, unfortunately all you can do is wait, and call DOS for updates. The embassy will contact you when hey want an updated medical, good luck.

LaVegano
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I would think him already being your husband that there is something you can do. Call your senator. I would start there.

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Nothing can be done to bypass or expedite AP, unfortunately all you can do is wait, and call DOS for updates. The embassy will contact you when hey want an updated medical, good luck.

:( Oh... Thanks guess I just have to wait...

Rosy and Jose Luis <3

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I just asked the embassy: "Medical exams are expensive and only valid for 12 months." - not 6.

I do not understand the rest. So you had the interview for a IR-1/CR-1 Visa at the embassy then have to wait another 5M to get the passport and Visa back!? Crazy!

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So sorry to hear. Hang in there :(

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I just asked the embassy: "Medical exams are expensive and only valid for 12 months." - not 6.

I do not understand the rest. So you had the interview for a IR-1/CR-1 Visa at the embassy then have to wait another 5M to get the passport and Visa back!? Crazy!

So the results from the medical exams are valid for 12 months???

We had our interview on Oct 4th and were told by the Consulate Officer and we were put in Administrative Process and have to wait until that clears out which there is no timeframe and can take 60 to 90 days or more.

Well it's been 5 months and no call or email yet :( once we get a call or email saying it has been completed then bmy husband will go back to consulate to drop off his passport so that they can issue the visa.

And yess CRAZYYY :(

Rosy and Jose Luis <3

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So sorry to hear. Hang in there :(

This really sucks!! I don't understand why they are taking soo long :(

Trying by best to stay positive but this is ridiculous and is taking wayy too long, not being able to plan anything not knowing how long this will take :(

Rosy and Jose Luis <3

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I believe the medical is different depending on the consulate. Ours for Canada are good for 6 months. For example, I just got my visa... the visa itself is valid until 6 months from our medical date, NOT from the issue of the visa.

I suggest asking some other people in a forum that is for your area.

USCIS - 40 DAYS
2012-10-30: FedEx delivered I-130 to Chicago Lockbox Mail Room
2012-11-01: NOA1 by email - MSC
2012-11-02: $420 (x3) debited from our account
2012-11-05: NOA1 hard copies received, Priority Date 2012-10-30
2012-12-11: NOA2

NVC - 26 DAYS
2013-01-02: Rec'd case#, IIN, BIN & OPTIN emails for EP sent
2013-01-03: Submitted DS-261 (x3)
2013-01-07: AOS bills invoiced and paid & OPTIN for EP accepted for each of us
2013-01-08: AOS bills appear as paid & AOS packages sent by email
2013-01-08: IV bill invoiced & paid (kids' only)
2013-01-09: IV bill appears as paid (kids' only)
2013-01-09: IV Package emailed & DS-260 submitted online (kids only)
2013-01-11: AOS received -notified by email
2013-01-11: IV bill invoiced & paid (for me)
2013-01-14: IV bill appears as paid (for me)
2013-01-14: IV Supporting Docs received for kids - notified by email
2013-01-14: IV Package emailed & DS-260 submitted online (me only)
2013-01-18: IV Supporting Docs received for me - notified by email
2013-01-18: Son#1 CASE COMPLETE - Son#2 checklist - saying $ on I-864 don't match tax return (but they do)-resubmitted
2013-01-23: AOS 2nd submission for Son #2 received - notified by email
2013-01-25: My CASE COMPLETE
2013-01-28: ALL 3 OF OUR CASES ARE NOW COMPLETE
2013-02-06: Packet 4 Received by email

MEDICAL ~ CONSULATE ~ POE REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS - 160 DAYS NATURALIZATION
2013-02-13: Medicals 2014-12-17: Delivered to California Lockbox 2015-12-15: Delivered to Phoenix Lockbox
2013-03-06: Interview 2014-12-19: 1 I-751 + 3 Biometrics Fees debited from our account 2015-12-16: Fees charged to Credit Card
2013-03-08: Visas in-hand 2014-12-22: Received NOA1 by mail. Receipt Date: 2014-12-17 2015-12-17: NOA
2013-03-12: Paid USCIS Immigrant Fee 2014-12-24: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter 2016-01-02: Biometrics Letter 2016-01-11: Biometrics
2013-03-14: POE 2015-01-06: Biometrics 2016-02-15: In Line for Interview 2016-02-19: Letter
2013-03-25: SSNs arrived 2015-05-27: Approved 2016-03-22: Interview
2013-04-01: Green Cards arrived 2015-06-03: New Green Cards arrived 2016-04-15: Oath Ceremony

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RosyAgramonte   0

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I believe the medical is different depending on the consulate. Ours for Canada are good for 6 months. For example, I just got my visa... the visa itself is valid until 6 months from our medical date, NOT from the issue of the visa.

I suggest asking some other people in a forum that is for your area.

Hmm... Thanks for letting me know.. I think you are right and unfortunately I just got excited for nothing :( I think it is only 6 months in the Dominican Republic..

Thanks

Rosy and Jose Luis <3

Ms Hogan Proficient

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Everything will work out in its own time. Stay positive. Be prepared to do another medical if necessary... but if that IS the case... don't be disappointed... be glad that you're moving forward to the next steps!

USCIS - 40 DAYS
2012-10-30: FedEx delivered I-130 to Chicago Lockbox Mail Room
2012-11-01: NOA1 by email - MSC
2012-11-02: $420 (x3) debited from our account
2012-11-05: NOA1 hard copies received, Priority Date 2012-10-30
2012-12-11: NOA2

NVC - 26 DAYS
2013-01-02: Rec'd case#, IIN, BIN & OPTIN emails for EP sent
2013-01-03: Submitted DS-261 (x3)
2013-01-07: AOS bills invoiced and paid & OPTIN for EP accepted for each of us
2013-01-08: AOS bills appear as paid & AOS packages sent by email
2013-01-08: IV bill invoiced & paid (kids' only)
2013-01-09: IV bill appears as paid (kids' only)
2013-01-09: IV Package emailed & DS-260 submitted online (kids only)
2013-01-11: AOS received -notified by email
2013-01-11: IV bill invoiced & paid (for me)
2013-01-14: IV bill appears as paid (for me)
2013-01-14: IV Supporting Docs received for kids - notified by email
2013-01-14: IV Package emailed & DS-260 submitted online (me only)
2013-01-18: IV Supporting Docs received for me - notified by email
2013-01-18: Son#1 CASE COMPLETE - Son#2 checklist - saying $ on I-864 don't match tax return (but they do)-resubmitted
2013-01-23: AOS 2nd submission for Son #2 received - notified by email
2013-01-25: My CASE COMPLETE
2013-01-28: ALL 3 OF OUR CASES ARE NOW COMPLETE
2013-02-06: Packet 4 Received by email

MEDICAL ~ CONSULATE ~ POE REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS - 160 DAYS NATURALIZATION
2013-02-13: Medicals 2014-12-17: Delivered to California Lockbox 2015-12-15: Delivered to Phoenix Lockbox
2013-03-06: Interview 2014-12-19: 1 I-751 + 3 Biometrics Fees debited from our account 2015-12-16: Fees charged to Credit Card
2013-03-08: Visas in-hand 2014-12-22: Received NOA1 by mail. Receipt Date: 2014-12-17 2015-12-17: NOA
2013-03-12: Paid USCIS Immigrant Fee 2014-12-24: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter 2016-01-02: Biometrics Letter 2016-01-11: Biometrics
2013-03-14: POE 2015-01-06: Biometrics 2016-02-15: In Line for Interview 2016-02-19: Letter
2013-03-25: SSNs arrived 2015-05-27: Approved 2016-03-22: Interview
2013-04-01: Green Cards arrived 2015-06-03: New Green Cards arrived 2016-04-15: Oath Ceremony

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RosyAgramonte   0

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Everything will work out in its own time. Stay positive. Be prepared to do another medical if necessary... but if that IS the case... don't be disappointed... be glad that you're moving forward to the next steps!

I guess you're right.. Thank you so much for the support..

I will try my best to stay positive.. :)

Rosy and Jose Luis <3

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I just asked the embassy: "Medical exams are expensive and only valid for 12 months." - not 6.

I do not understand the rest. So you had the interview for a IR-1/CR-1 Visa at the embassy then have to wait another 5M to get the passport and Visa back!? Crazy!

no, the medical is good for 6 months, not 12. My husband had his medical last June 12, he received his visa in October, and we were told that if he didn't travel by December 11th to the US they would require another medical. It s the PCC that expires in a year for most countries.

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RosyAgramonte   0

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medical expired within 1yr (philippines) not sure at your country!!!

wow i have nothing to say. but honey i offer u my prayers. may god be with u guys!!!

Thank you :) Hopefully this nightmare is over soon.

Rosy and Jose Luis <3

 
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