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After the embassy collected the passport how long will it take to issue the visa ?

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Three months after the interview, my wife's passport was collected by Kabul embassy, saying her AP is almost done. How long its going to take before she gets her visa???

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*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Hello i have recieved similiar email that its almost done (processing and have asked me for passport as well) how many days has it been that you have submitted the passport?

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Hello i have recieved similiar email that its almost done (processing and have asked me for passport as well) how many days has it been that you have submitted the passport?

It's been one week but my case was updated three times within seven days.

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My fiancé also received an email a couple days ago that said ACTION REQUEST. It said please be informed that your visa is ready for issuance. Please drop of your passport...... Is this what your email said? It has been 15 months since his interview and last time they said to come get visa (in April) it was a glitch in system and they didn't actually have a visa for him, so we are a little apprehensive about this. We are hoping it is for real this time. We have never received an email like this before, so we are being calm, patient, and hopeful.

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My fiancé also received an email a couple days ago that said ACTION REQUEST. It said please be informed that your visa is ready for issuance. Please drop of your passport...... Is this what your email said? It has been 15 months since his interview and last time they said to come get visa (in April) it was a glitch in system and they didn't actually have a visa for him, so we are a little apprehensive about this. We are hoping it is for real this time. We have never received an email like this before, so we are being calm, patient, and hopeful.

No, actually the email I received says that "your AP is almost done" and asked for passport. I have heard form a source that embassy dosnt keep the passports for more than two weeks when it asks for it. Unless it collects the passport on the day of interview. I hope you fiance gets his visa soon. And please keep me in your prayers.

Good luck

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Wow that's really great that you guys are getting these e-mails I give us hope that soon we will hear something soon. In Shaa Allah we all get out of this AP process and move on with our life's.

Our K1 Process

USCIS – Approved in 218 days

Sept. 05,12: Sent I-129F Petition
Sept. 10,12: Notice of Receipt (NOA1)
April 16,13: I-129F Petition Approved (NOA2)

NVC - 2 Days
April 22,13: NVC Received
April 24,13: Case left NVC: Destination Kabul, Afghanistan

Consulate - 251 days
April 29,13: Case Received by Embassy of Kabul, Afghanistan
May 13,13: Received Packet 3 (Interview date and Medical letter)
May 21,13: Medical
May 29,13: Interview and Placed on AP

Dec. 12,13: Embassy asked for Passport and a New Medical

Dec. 30,13: Submitted Passport and New Medical to Embassy

Jan. 02,14: Visa Status changed to ISSUED

Jan. 05,14: Picked up VISA

Feb. 19,14: POE (LAX)


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Wow that's really great that you guys are getting these e-mails I give us hope that soon we will hear something soon. In Shaa Allah we all get out of this AP process and move on with our life's.

How long has your case been in AP??

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Myra&Ashiq   10

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Nargisi Jan we have been in AP for almost 6 months

Our K1 Process

USCIS – Approved in 218 days

Sept. 05,12: Sent I-129F Petition
Sept. 10,12: Notice of Receipt (NOA1)
April 16,13: I-129F Petition Approved (NOA2)

NVC - 2 Days
April 22,13: NVC Received
April 24,13: Case left NVC: Destination Kabul, Afghanistan

Consulate - 251 days
April 29,13: Case Received by Embassy of Kabul, Afghanistan
May 13,13: Received Packet 3 (Interview date and Medical letter)
May 21,13: Medical
May 29,13: Interview and Placed on AP

Dec. 12,13: Embassy asked for Passport and a New Medical

Dec. 30,13: Submitted Passport and New Medical to Embassy

Jan. 02,14: Visa Status changed to ISSUED

Jan. 05,14: Picked up VISA

Feb. 19,14: POE (LAX)


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Nargisi Jan we have been in AP for almost 6 months

Oh don't worry Insh'Allah it will move faster after this. I have heard that cases in Afghanistan are moving a little fast now. Did he receive a letter or card that said he is being placed in AP with 221 (g)g on it?

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Myra&Ashiq   10

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Thanks Nargisi Jan I hope so... yeah he received a yellow card after his interview and was told that he was being place on AP.

Our K1 Process

USCIS – Approved in 218 days

Sept. 05,12: Sent I-129F Petition
Sept. 10,12: Notice of Receipt (NOA1)
April 16,13: I-129F Petition Approved (NOA2)

NVC - 2 Days
April 22,13: NVC Received
April 24,13: Case left NVC: Destination Kabul, Afghanistan

Consulate - 251 days
April 29,13: Case Received by Embassy of Kabul, Afghanistan
May 13,13: Received Packet 3 (Interview date and Medical letter)
May 21,13: Medical
May 29,13: Interview and Placed on AP

Dec. 12,13: Embassy asked for Passport and a New Medical

Dec. 30,13: Submitted Passport and New Medical to Embassy

Jan. 02,14: Visa Status changed to ISSUED

Jan. 05,14: Picked up VISA

Feb. 19,14: POE (LAX)


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HI,

I just read that you said the embassy doesnt keep the passport for more than two weeks after they call you for it after a long AP..But they called me after a long AP to drop off my passport but now it has been more than 17 days that they keeping my passport without any change on my case status as it went back to AP after READY ..Any ideas what is going on with my case?

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HI,

I just read that you said the embassy doesnt keep the passport for more than two weeks after they call you for it after a long AP..But they called me after a long AP to drop off my passport but now it has been more than 17 days that they keeping my passport without any change on my case status as it went back to AP after READY ..Any ideas what is going on with my case?

Hi, I had read more people who get visa, on check visa status said AP-->READY-->AP-->ISSUED So don't worry, little more patience and you get your visa! Good Luck


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