Refused after Administrative Processing MEGATHREAD

[African Zealot 1,453]

6 hours ago, mahmoud qandil said:

it work or just spend money cos they say its just push to give us decision and can be denial so its scary to after all this year ??? sir its crazy we do everything they tell us to do in 11 jul they give we in ap its crazy all attorney give us they same wait just wait  

Well are you willing to continue waiting and hoping indefinitely? It is better to file a Write of Mandamus and get denied or approved. That way you have an answer. It does not make sense to just be waiting and hoping.

 

For four years your lives have been on hold not knowing what decision will be given and when.  I think you should go ahead and file the WOM. If they deny you, you can appeal. If Trump wins in November, do not expect things to change. A new government however will definitely be more welcoming of immigrants

 

Think over it and make the what you think is the best decision for you.

[F&S2018 31]

Our case changed from AP to refused but last update was 11/5/2019 after we sent inquiry. We’ve been in AP for 11 months at Islamabad. The refused gave us a panic attack but then it seems it changed for many people 

[BH1570 0]

My case was changed from AP to "Refused" on March 3rd. They didn't change the date of Feb 19. However, today they changed the date to March 11....

[Kay7 0]

14 minutes ago, BH1570 said:

My case was changed from AP to "Refused" on March 3rd. They didn't change the date of Feb 19. However, today they changed the date to March 11....

Mine too, mine changed from AP to Refused on march 3rd while showing last update as 25th February, on Monday it changed date to 9th march and still on Refused, i dont know what that means, is yours still showing “Refused” ?

[BH1570 0]

Yes, it is showing "Refused"

[Kay7 0]

11 minutes ago, BH1570 said:

Yes, it is showing "Refused"

I guess its a “wait and see” game then, all the best!

[A&S2019 12]

No reason to panic for all those whose status changed from AP to Refused. The gov't website released the below statement in March - it is simply a labeling/verbiage change.

 

[alex77099 0]

On 3/11/2020 at 8:22 AM, BH1570 said:

My case was changed from AP to "Refused" on March 3rd. They didn't change the date of Feb 19. However, today they changed the date to March 11....

same like mine all the dates are same seems like we are both going to change again lets see if we the next date same then we will know they are just updateing to show nothing else by the way what country are you in?

[Khevinox 11]

just to keep updating this post, my case status also went from AP to Refused the same date as everyone else. ever since my date only updated once and that was on March 6/2020 remaining  in refused status. as of today 3/16/2020 early this morning eastern time New york, my date updated again with the same status Refused. then at 4:00pm of today 3/16/2020 it update from refused to Administrative Processing. will keep you guys posted.

[mahmoud qandil 1]

16 hours ago, Khevinox said:

just to keep updating this post, my case status also went from AP to Refused the same date as everyone else. ever since my date only updated once and that was on March 6/2020 remaining  in refused status. as of today 3/16/2020 early this morning eastern time New york, my date updated again with the same status Refused. then at 4:00pm of today 3/16/2020 it update from refused to Administrative Processing. will keep you guys posted.

but how you say in 16 3 change from refused to Administrative Processing for me its the same from 3 this month and what your visa for me its f3 

[Khevinox 11]

10 minutes ago, mahmoud qandil said:

but how you say in 16 3 change from refused to Administrative Processing for me its the same from 3 this month and what your visa for me its f3 

Yes, from Refused it went into Administrative processing, my case just used to update date under refused status, now yesterday date updated but changed from refused to AP. our visa is CR1.

Edited March 17, 2020 by Khevinox

[Khevinox 11]

2 hours ago, mahmoud qandil said:

but how you say in 16 3 change from refused to Administrative Processing for me its the same from 3 this month and what your visa for me its f3 

 

as of today 03/17/2020 time is 11:39am and is now issued. so i guess from refused it will go to AP and then issued.

[Kay7 0]

3 hours ago, Khevinox said:

 

as of today 03/17/2020 time is 11:39am and is now issued. so i guess from refused it will go to AP and then issued.

Wow congrats man, they kept your passport? Or they gave back to you after initial interview?

[Khevinox 11]

Just now, Kay7 said:

Wow congrats man, they kept your passport? Or they gave back to you after initial interview?

they kept the passport, we got AP for missing copy of marriage certificate. we provided second original page which they didnt accept.

[ssa123 14]

first of all just to clear up this confusion its a change in system by department.everyone with ap will see the refused status as long as they are in a.p .nothing to worry about there are some technical changes in system confirmed by dept

Visas: CEAC Case Status Change

Last Updated: March 5, 2020

 

On March 3, 2020, the Department of State made an update to the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website, our online portal for visa applicants. A visa applicant whose case previously displayed as being in “Administrative Processing” on his or her case status page now displays as being “refused.”

There has been no change in such applicants’ actual cases. This is an administrative change to more accurately communicate case status to applicants.

Visa applicants whose case status on CEAC had previously displayed as “Administrative Processing” had been refused under section 221(g) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Although some refusals under INA section 221(g) can be overturned, the change in the CEAC correctly reflects that the applicant’s visa application has been refused.  That status may change if the applicant can demonstrate to a consular officer he or she is eligible for a visa or if information comes to the attention of the consular officer from other sources that resolve any outstanding issues relating to the applicant’s eligibility for the visa.

The applicant should refer to the instructions the consular officer gave at the end of the visa interview and to travel.state.gov/visas for more information about his or her case.