Approved verbally but on administrative processing after interview

[Mk1313 0]

I applied for a visitors visa at the Accra Ghana US consulate and I was approved verbally but have been on administrative processing since March 10 till now 31st of July.I want to know how long it really takes for me to wait.

Edited July 31, 2019 by Mk1313
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[Crazy Cat 39,370]

Approval is not official until the visa has been issued........administrative processing is mandatory, and can last for many months.......Unfortunately, it can not be expedited.

[Mk1313 0]

Ok missileman I want to know if someone has been through that and their experience on how it works.To be approved and given collection sheet,plus they keeping my passport and later checking on ceac and realizing it’s on administrative processing.

[Crazy Cat 39,370]

1 minute ago, Mk1313 said:

Ok missileman I want to know if someone has been through that and their experience on how it works.To be approved and given collection sheet,plus they keeping my passport and later checking on ceac and realizing it’s on administrative processing.

All you can do is to continue checking.......a lot of people have had extended AP.  It is common......especially for certain countries.

[Mk1313 0]

Oh ok thanks a lot of your advice.I applied at Accra consulate.

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

Have you been in any contact with the consulate to enquire about your case?

[Mk1313 0]

I have contact them several time and this was their reply.Dear Applicant,

Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk.

We understand that want to know the status of your visa application.

Visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by a Consular Officer. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case which cannot be expedited. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visa, well in advance of the anticipated travel date.

We do not know the exact time frame as to when will be the visa issued by the Consulate General. Once the visa is ready for pick up you will receive a notification through email.

You can check the status of your visa in this link https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

The delivery location will hold your passport for only 30 days, after which it will be returned to the Embassy/Consulate. You must collect your passport within 30 days.

We hope this information is helpful to you.

Please visit (specific account location) to share feedback on the services we provide.

Have a pleasant day!

Ghana: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T3G8NJC

Regards,
U.S. Visa Service Desk.

[Yen-Naah 1]

19 hours ago, Mk1313 said:

I have contact them several time and this was their reply.Dear Applicant,

Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk.

We understand that want to know the status of your visa application.

Visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by a Consular Officer. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case which cannot be expedited. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visa, well in advance of the anticipated travel date.

We do not know the exact time frame as to when will be the visa issued by the Consulate General. Once the visa is ready for pick up you will receive a notification through email.

You can check the status of your visa in this link https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

The delivery location will hold your passport for only 30 days, after which it will be returned to the Embassy/Consulate. You must collect your passport within 30 days.

We hope this information is helpful to you.

Please visit (specific account location) to share feedback on the services we provide.

Have a pleasant day!

Ghana: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T3G8NJC

Regards,
U.S. Visa Service Desk.

Hi @Mk1313 I am in the same situation as you. Which email did you send your enquiry to. 

[Mk1313 0]

45 minutes ago, Yen-Naah said:

Hi @Mk1313 I am in the same situation as you. Which email did you send your enquiry to. 

support@ustraveldocs.com

[Mrs Oduro 302]

On 7/31/2019 at 7:01 PM, Mk1313 said:

I applied for a visitors visa at the Accra Ghana US consulate and I was approved verbally but have been on administrative processing since March 10 till now 31st of July.I want to know how long it really takes for me to wait.

Have u been issued yet... I’m also waiting 

[Mk1313 0]

1 hour ago, Mrs Oduro said:

Have u been issued yet... I’m also waiting 

No I am waiting.which visa category did you apply for and when did you apply for it?

[Mrs Oduro 302]

1 hour ago, Mk1313 said:

No I am waiting.which visa category did you apply for and when did you apply for it?

Mine is an immigrant visa 

it’s spousal tho n my interview was July 25 n still in AP 

I noe U’ve been waiting longer than me tho lol but it’s frustrating 

[Mk1313 0]

8 hours ago, Mrs Oduro said:

Mine is an immigrant visa 

it’s spousal tho n my interview was July 25 n still in AP 

I noe U’ve been waiting longer than me tho lol but it’s frustrating 

Very frustrating but what we can only do is wait.Good luck to you . 

[Mk1313 0]

My status on ceac today show refused after going through administrative process for so many months today it changed to REFUSED.No documents where requested during this administrative processing,I just checked ceac today and it changed to REFUSAL.I am yet to know when I can pick my passport because the embassy kept it after my interview in March.

[Mrs Oduro 302]

8 hours ago, Mk1313 said:

Very frustrating but what we can only do is wait.Good luck to you . 

 

24 minutes ago, Mk1313 said:

My status on ceac today show refused after going through administrative process for so many months today it changed to REFUSED.No documents where requested during this administrative processing,I just checked ceac today and it changed to REFUSAL.I am yet to know when I can pick my passport because the embassy kept it after my interview in March.

Aawww so sorry dear 

mine was issued today