Status changes in CEAC for K1

[Mrs. Garcia 1]

Hello,

I just want to ask if anyone knows why the visa type  changed from Immigrant to Non Immigrant , during the AP.

My Fiancee attended his interview in Oct 01, 2019 at the consulate Rio de Janeiro  and he received 226g yellow slip for a incorrect document. He submitted the document in Oct 10 and since then, our case has been in AP.

He was asked to submit completed Form 5535 on Oct 21, which he submitted on Oct 22.

Since then our case had a few updates:

- Dec.05 - Case Created ( changed from IV to NIV)

-Dec. 05 - Case status "Application received"

-Dec. 06 - NIV status updated "Administrative Processing"

-Dec. 20 updated Date on status but still AP for NON immigrant visa

I feel really confused about these changes, they don't give me a clear answer, so i wanted to know if anyone else experienced this.

Please share your opinions and thank you!

 

[kris&me 572]

K1 for fiance visa is a nonimmigrant visa

[Mrs. Garcia 1]

4 minutes ago, kris&me said:

K1 for fiance visa is a nonimmigrant visa

i understand that but it was "immigrant" for 8 weeks before it changed.

[Liam2021 564]

That's standard procedure since K1 is dual intent visa.

[Almostthere08 16]

1 hour ago, Mrs. Garcia said:

Hello,

I just want to ask if anyone knows why the visa type  changed from Immigrant to Non Immigrant , during the AP.

My Fiancee attended his interview in Oct 01, 2019 at the consulate Rio de Janeiro  and he received 226g yellow slip for a incorrect document. He submitted the document in Oct 10 and since then, our case has been in AP.

He was asked to submit completed Form 5535 on Oct 21, which he submitted on Oct 22.

Since then our case had a few updates:

- Dec.05 - Case Created ( changed from IV to NIV)

-Dec. 05 - Case status "Application received"

-Dec. 06 - NIV status updated "Administrative Processing"

-Dec. 20 updated Date on status but still AP for NON immigrant visa

I feel really confused about these changes, they don't give me a clear answer, so i wanted to know if anyone else experienced this.

Please share your opinions and thank you!

 

In my experience it usually changes to non immigrant shortly before the visa is issued

[Hank_ 9,173]

11 hours ago, Mrs. Garcia said:

i understand that but it was "immigrant" for 8 weeks before it changed.

Be dancing and singing!    Changing to non-immigrant is the final stage before ISSUED!!     

[Mrs. Garcia 1]

10 hours ago, Yani08 said:

In my experience it usually changes to non immigrant shortly before the visa is issued

Thank you for your input!

[Mrs. Garcia 1]

1 hour ago, Hank_ said:

Be dancing and singing!    Changing to non-immigrant is the final stage before ISSUED!!     

this is very uplifting, thank you! 

this AP waiting time seems to be designed to drive people crazy... 

[Mrs. Garcia 1]

11 hours ago, Yani08 said:

In my experience it usually changes to non immigrant shortly before the visa is issued

i'm glad to hear positive input, thank you!

we'll keep waiting for the ultimate positive result.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

6 minutes ago, Mrs. Garcia said:

this is very uplifting, thank you! 

this AP waiting time seems to be designed to drive people crazy... 

Only if you let it drive you crazy.

[Hank_ 9,173]

26 minutes ago, Mrs. Garcia said:

this is very uplifting, thank you! 

this AP waiting time seems to be designed to drive people crazy... 

 

Yes AP can be very trying for sure, some experience AP for months, others only an hour or so  .... there is no knowing 

[Stubmeister 31]

As Bobby McFarrin sang, "....♫ Don't worry; Be happy!♫...." It will not be long now!

[Mrs. Garcia 1]

7 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Only if you let it drive you crazy.

true story

[Mrs. Garcia 1]

6 hours ago, Stubmeister said:

As Bobby McFarrin sang, "....♫ Don't worry; Be happy!♫...." It will not be long now!

😊 thank you

[Mrs. Garcia 1]

7 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

Yes AP can be very trying for sure, some experience AP for months, others only an hour or so  .... there is no knowing 

True, i just think that people have the right to, at least, know a time frame for AP.

I find the fact that the consulate retains the passport for a indefinite period of time, without any clear explanation, pretty disturbing.

Also, the fact that the Interviewing officer says "your visa is approved, you will receive your passport in 5-7 days after you submit the document" and then not hear from them for 90+ days because they put you on AP is also equally disturbing to me.

I understand that they are following the laws and security checks must be completed but why treat people like convicted criminals with no right for appeal? 

They should be open and tell people from the beginning to expect a certain amount of delay and why the delay is for, i consider we have the right to know.

 

Sorry... Rant over ... lol