K-1 Visa Approval then Administrative Processing

[kingjeff407 0]

Hey there, 

 

I've been looking for help on this topic around the internet and it doesn't really look like there are any good answers. My fiancee and I applied for a K-1 visa way back in January and got the NOA1 on January 31st. Since then we've gone through USCIS, NVC, and the interview was on October 24th. We got a pink letter that said "Welcome to the United States" from the embassy with instructions to pick up the visa in two weeks, but on October 31st our NVC case status was switched to Administrative Processing. I am just wondering if this is normal for people? We met in school in our twenties in Canada (she's Canadian) and have been dating for 6 years. We lived together in Canada, and she spent four months with me in the States visiting this year. 

 

We have a really solid case, so I honestly can't imagine what they would be taking a second look at. Neither of us have any criminal records whatsoever and I have a great job with plenty of proof I can support us. It's very frustrating trying to do everything right then kind of being relegated to a status that you don't know what it means. Is our visa going to come in the mail soon or are we now waiting in that weeks to months window that the internet is telling me that Administrative Processing takes? Just wondering if anyone else has a similar experience and it all ended up working out, or if this status is a really bad sign. Hoping for the best. 

 

Thanks for any help.

[payxibka 10,044]

5 minutes ago, kingjeff407 said:

Hey there, 

 

I've been looking for help on this topic around the internet and it doesn't really look like there are any good answers. My fiancee and I applied for a K-1 visa way back in January and got the NOA1 on January 31st. Since then we've gone through USCIS, NVC, and the interview was on October 24th. We got a pink letter that said "Welcome to the United States" from the embassy with instructions to pick up the visa in two weeks, but on October 31st our NVC case status was switched to Administrative Processing. I am just wondering if this is normal for people? We met in school in our twenties in Canada (she's Canadian) and have been dating for 6 years. We lived together in Canada, and she spent four months with me in the States visiting this year. 

 

We have a really solid case, so I honestly can't imagine what they would be taking a second look at. Neither of us have any criminal records whatsoever and I have a great job with plenty of proof I can support us. It's very frustrating trying to do everything right then kind of being relegated to a status that you don't know what it means. Is our visa going to come in the mail soon or are we now waiting in that weeks to months window that the internet is telling me that Administrative Processing takes? Just wondering if anyone else has a similar experience and it all ended up working out, or if this status is a really bad sign. Hoping for the best. 

 

Thanks for any help.

Every one goes into administrative processing 

[UnhappyVictimAmer 2]

They already made up their mind. No they aren't going back and investigating again. It takes a long time because they do not have enough people. It was switched to processing is a good thing.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

When the Embassy is ready to issue a visa, it will change to "Nonimmigrant Visa Application"; at that time, you will know that you are a few days away from getting the visa. It will go from "Immigrant Visa Application" to "Nonimmigrant Visa Application" status and then your visa changes to "Ready" ==> "Administrative Processing" ==>> "Issued" status as well. These steps sometimes transpire over a day or even a few days. Some smaller Embassy's it happens within hours.
 
Sometimes, it might skip "Administrative Processing" and go from "Ready" to "Issued".
 

[kingjeff407 0]

I appreciate all the responses from everyone. There seems to be consensus that there is nothing to worry about. However, If my admin processing status doesn't change for more than 5 days should I try and contact someone to discern what the issue is? We are on day four of admin processing and were previously expecting to receive the visa in the mail very shortly. 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

14 minutes ago, kingjeff407 said:

I appreciate all the responses from everyone. There seems to be consensus that there is nothing to worry about. However, If my admin processing status doesn't change for more than 5 days should I try and contact someone to discern what the issue is? We are on day four of admin processing and were previously expecting to receive the visa in the mail very shortly. 

Normal processing for the visa after the interview can be 2-3 weeks or less. Your mileage may vary. Be patient. It's coming.  From my instructions did your case status change to "Nonimmigrant Visa Application"; if so then you will know that you are a few days away from getting the visa.

[kingjeff407 0]

11 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Normal processing for the visa after the interview can be 2-3 weeks or less. Your mileage may vary. Be patient. It's coming.  From my instructions did your case status change to "Nonimmigrant Visa Application"; if so then you will know that you are a few days away from getting the visa.

Unfortunately nothing yet. Still just seeing this note in the Immigrant Visa section:

 

  "Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks, or longer. As explained on the day of your interview, if further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved when administrative processing is finished, you will receive notification to collect the passport with the visa from the Loomis branch you selected when you booked your appointment. 

For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Montreal."

 

 

It's definitely that "several weeks or longer" section that gets me nervous. I think like many people on this site I am eager to get past this phase of keeping our lives on hold.

 

Again, I appreciate the assistance. 

 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

13 minutes ago, kingjeff407 said:

Unfortunately nothing yet. Still just seeing this note in the Immigrant Visa section:

 

  "Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks, or longer. As explained on the day of your interview, if further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved when administrative processing is finished, you will receive notification to collect the passport with the visa from the Loomis branch you selected when you booked your appointment. 

For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Montreal."

 

 

It's definitely that "several weeks or longer" section that gets me nervous. I think like many people on this site I am eager to get past this phase of keeping our lives on hold.

 

Again, I appreciate the assistance. 

 

Canada is notorious for being slow. Need to give a little more time.