IR-5 Approved during interview, but on AP, no 221g

[aki 3]

My parents had their interview on August 1st. NVC checklisted us and was informed that parents need to hand the corrected AOS (needed to correct the household size). My parents presented that during both the interviews with the Filipino interviewer and the CO, but they both told my parents that they have complete documents already and doesn't need to submit anything. The interview with the CO went fine. He even congratulated them and told them that their visas are approved. No 221g were issued.

Since the hour after their interview CEAC status changed from READY to Administrative Processing. It's been like that for a week now. I emailed the embassy and this is their reply:

"As you are aware, the applicants were interviewed by a consular officer on August 1, 2013. Because of insufficient information to process the cases to completion, the cases were referred for further review.

Consular officers need to be satisfied that all identity and relationship issues have been addressed before a final determination is made regarding visa issuance. We will notify the applicants once the review is completed."

I don't know what insufficient information they are saying. Could it be the corrected AoS? Which i doubt it coz both interviewers said, no more documents needed and their cases are complete. Maybe another background check? How long do we need to wait? The sad part here is that I already purchased 2 one way tickets, which are not refundable.

[RightClicK 17]

Nothing to worry about, They are backlogged and they don't wanna look bad.They will just finish some cases and issues it.They can't tell you approved then not approved lol.No worries..set back and wait for it.Relax

[aki 3]

Nothing to worry about, They are backlogged and they don't wanna look bad.They will just finish some cases and issues it.They can't tell you approved then not approved lol.No worries..set back and wait for it.Relax

Thanks. I hope we get the visas before the 22nd or else a couple of thousands $$$ will be wasted. That's the problem right now. (

[aamirpearl 47]

you guys shud've waited for visa to be in hand before you book the ticket,cuz embassy can change its decision at anytime cuz they've gt right or excuse to put any individual on ap.. Hope your parents'll get visa soon.. GL

Edited August 8, 2013 by @@mirpeArL

[aki 3]

you guys shud've waited for visa to be in hand before you book the ticket,cuz embassy can change its decision at anytime cuz they've gt right or excuse to put any individual on ap.. Hope your parents'll get visa soon.. GL

Yeah, I know. I got too excited when they were telling me about their interview experience... how well they did on their interview. Oh well, I can't do anything now but to wait.

[Greenbaum 12,260]

I interrupt that the Embassy is just finishing dotting their "i's" and crossing their "T's" before issuing the visas for your parents. Especially since no 221g was issued. Take a deep breath and sit back and enjoy the "ride". There is nothing now that you can do to speed up the process.

You have a lesson here that others have experienced so let it be said again NEVER buy your plane tickets till you have your visa in your hands. It's a valuable and costly lesson to learn.

I think you will be fine and you will have the visas in hand before the 22nd. After all, that's three weeks away so it should be under "normal" processing times reach you by then.

We'll keep our fingers crossed for you. Congratulations to you and your Parents. Welcome to USA!!

Good luck and Godspeed.

Edited August 8, 2013 by Greenbaum

[aki 3]

We've been waiting for more than a month already yet til now both visa applications are still in administrative processing. I sent an email inquiring the status on wednesday, last week, and just got a reply...

"The cases are still pending administrative review. No additional documentation is required from you or the applicants at this time. We regret that we are unable to provide any guidance as to how long the processing will take.

Be assured that we will notify the applicants once the review is completed."

Nothing new as usual. Sick and tired of waiting. I want my parents to be here with me NOW! I'm about to lose my sanity here.... Just venting. "sigh"

[Hank_ 9,174]

AP happens, some stay under review for a month, some much less.

- broke the bold print rule .... never arrange air travel until visa is issued.