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Hey guys.. my visa interview was approved yesterday and they told me to get it in a week!! Now it shows administrative possessing.. its normal though right ? 

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Just now, Saraslh said:

Hey guys.. my visa interview was approved yesterday and they told me to get it in a week!! Now it shows administrative possessing.. its normal though right ? 

All cases go into some form of administrative processing.  But no one can predict how long it could be....could be days, weeks, months,,,

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Just now, missileman said:

All cases go into some form of administrative processing.  But no one can predict how long it could be....could be days, weeks, months,,,

At least all of them do and thats a fair answer lol

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6 minutes ago, Saraslh said:

At least all of them do and thats a fair answer lol

and technically, the visa is not really approved until it is issued.  There was a recent case from Morocco, I think, that was refused and returned to USCIS even after the consulate officer said it was approved.......but this doesn't happen often.......good luck.....Hopefully, you will see "issued" very soon.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Just now, Saraslh said:

Haha this vj doesnt do but scare people 😂 try the positive comments from now on !! And i hope that too for ll of us ♥️♥️

The truth is the truth....whether you like it or not.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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@Saraslh  it really happened, saying Approved doesn't guarantee the visa at 100%, every file / case goes under Supervisor check before making any final decision and that's why it took long time for some people. so missileman is right, 

 

After my interview Ceac showed "Ready" for 4 days, than "Administrative Processing" Then "Issued" and even now believe me! as long as i didn't cross CBP and have my husband in my arms i wouldn't say this journey is finally over 

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1 minute ago, CappuccinoMo said:

@Saraslh  it really happened, saying Approved doesn't guarantee the visa at 100%, every file / case goes under Supervisor check before making any final decision and that's why it took long time for some people. so missileman is right, 

 

After my interview Ceac showed "Ready" for 4 days, than "Administrative Processing" Then "Issued" and even now believe me! as long as i didn"t cross the border and have my husband in my arms i wouldn't say this journey is finally over 😋

Lol yea every case is different but always thinking in a positive way decreases the stress we are all already stress from this process !! And mine was ready for one day and ap today i hope its issued in a couple more.. i hope u cross the borders and be done too

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16 minutes ago, Saraslh said:

Lol yea every case is different but always thinking in a positive way decreases the stress we are all already stress from this process !! And mine was ready for one day and ap today i hope its issued in a couple more.. i hope u cross the borders and be done too

More likely than not you will be fine. If it's "Ready" for few days, then "AP", then it will change to "Issued" within a day or two. What he was saying is, there is still a chance it can be denied. However, as mentioned, it is very very rare that happens. I would say more than 90% at this time you're good. 

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5 hours ago, missileman said:

and technically, the visa is not really approved until it is issued.  There was a recent case from Morocco, I think, that was refused and returned to USCIS even after the consulate officer said it was approved.......but this doesn't happen often.......good luck.....Hopefully, you will see "issued" very soon.

 

5 hours ago, Saraslh said:

Haha this vj doesnt do but scare people 😂 try the positive comments from now on !! And i hope that too for ll of us ♥️♥️

I don’t think he stated the fact to scare you, but it’s always good to know that it’s not a sure thing, because it is a huge decision, and one should be prepared. 

 

I showed up at the border, with a truck full of my worldly possessions and was still thinking what my plan b was if they refused me entry.  

 

Very rare occurence, but it does happen.

 

Congratulations and best wishes for your next chapter!!

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1 hour ago, Cryssiekins said:

 

I don’t think he stated the fact to scare you, but it’s always good to know that it’s not a sure thing, because it is a huge decision, and one should be prepared. 

 

I showed up at the border, with a truck full of my worldly possessions and was still thinking what my plan b was if they refused me entry.  

 

Very rare occurence, but it does happen.

 

Congratulations and best wishes for your next chapter!!

Trye true i just hope that everything ends up fine tired of thinking 

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22 minutes ago, Saraslh said:

Trye true i just hope that everything ends up fine tired of thinking 

We all feel that way too.  I’m 3 years into this journey (at RoC stage) and it’s always a source of stress, worry, and overthinking.  The time period between approved AoS and RoC though, where you’ll have nothing to file, is a great time :) 

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7 minutes ago, Cryssiekins said:

We all feel that way too.  I’m 3 years into this journey (at RoC stage) and it’s always a source of stress, worry, and overthinking.  The time period between approved AoS and RoC though, where you’ll have nothing to file, is a great time :) 

You're right.....My wife has been here for almost 2 years..and it has been great...We will file ROC in about 6 weeks...........then in another year, it will be time for the N-400.......it seems like there always something to worry about...lol

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 minutes ago, Joyoussinger said:

It's stressful, but each approval is a reason to celebrate! Having just received our NOA2 a week ago, we are really at the beginning of our journey, but it's a fantastic journey! 

Well said!!!  Congratulations on the NAO2!!!

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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