Islamabad embassy status changed in AP.

[geowrian 22,336]

10 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

This. Wouldn’t all F4 go into refused currently simply because the currently active EO suspends visa issuance? We have little to go by at the moment but I believe this is what happened for previous suspensions/bans.

Not saying that OP has nothing pending that the embassy would still need, but from my understanding “ready” is impossible at the moment since no visas can be granted for this category.

They can (and do) continue to process the case to determine eligibility for the visa. Only if they are otherwise eligible for the visa would they be denied under the EO.

At that point, the options are (in no particular order):

1) Wait for the EO to expire.

2) Hope the EO gets an injunction against it.

3) Show that you qualify for one of the exemptions in the EO.

[NBSUFFERN 0]

13 hours ago, khadijamome said:

I am in AP since 21 feb 2020. The message  below the refuse status has changed on 1st june. Whats the difference. Am i refused now???? 

I am not an expert, but it seems that the elaborated message was during the AP, when CO requested for an additional document etc.  Once you've submitted the document, and they've started to work on your case, the elaborated message is gone and as per the new wording changed in March sometime, now the AP is shown as Refused.  

Don't loose the hope and I am sure, they're working on your case and you'd hear from them soon, with good news.  Keep the hope alive and try reaching out to embassy to fetch the right version.

 

Good luck!

[onek 306]

15 hours ago, khadijamome said:

I am in AP since 21 feb 2020. The message  below the refuse status has changed on 1st june. Whats the difference. Am i refused now???? 

How are you able to see history of previous  statuses? 

[LittlePenguin 15]

Assuming one was refused a visa under the EO, but when the EO is lifted what are we going to do? Must we send them a letter stating the EO is expired and please issue the visa? They should not refuse a visa blatantly likes that, it should be in AP instead.

[geowrian 22,336]

37 minutes ago, LittlePenguin said:

Assuming one was refused a visa under the EO, but when the EO is lifted what are we going to do? Must we send them a letter stating the EO is expired and please issue the visa? They should not refuse a visa blatantly likes that, it should be in AP instead.

Assuming the cause of the refusal is the EO (this is just a guess based on the pattern seen...get confirmation, of course), once the EO is no longer in effect you can contact them to proceed. "Refused" doesn't necessarily mean final...it just means not eligible at the time.

Any expired documents would need new versions supplied (including a new medical exam).

 

If it's over 1 year from the date of refusal, the consulate may terminate the visa registration record, so a new visa application would be needed. The petition remains valid, as does the original Priority Date.

The only possible issue is this is a numerically-limited (quota'd) category, and I'm not entirely sure how they would treat an expiration of the visa registration in this case, sorry.

 

The consulate is required to issue or refuse a visa for very visa application. If it's refused due to something on their side (under INA 221(g)) then the registration remains open until they complete whatever processing they still need to do (like background checks). Once they are able to proceed with determining visa eligibility, they must make a decision to issue or refuse the visa...they cannot continue to delay a visa decision if they have the information necessary to determine eligibility for the visa.

[LittlePenguin 15]

13 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Assuming the cause of the refusal is the EO (this is just a guess based on the pattern seen...get confirmation, of course), once the EO is no longer in effect you can contact them to proceed. "Refused" doesn't necessarily mean final...it just means not eligible at the time.

Any expired documents would need new versions supplied (including a new medical exam).

 

If it's over 1 year from the date of refusal, the consulate may terminate the visa registration record, so a new visa application would be needed. The petition remains valid, as does the original Priority Date.

The only possible issue is this is a numerically-limited (quota'd) category, and I'm not entirely sure how they would treat an expiration of the visa registration in this case, sorry.

 

The consulate is required to issue or refuse a visa for very visa application. If it's refused due to something on their side (under INA 221(g)) then the registration remains open until they complete whatever processing they still need to do (like background checks). Once they are able to proceed with determining visa eligibility, they must make a decision to issue or refuse the visa...they cannot continue to delay a visa decision if they have the information necessary to determine eligibility for the visa.

Thanks for your input. Still I hope they will send a letter to OP stating the reason for the refusal. If it was because of the EO, I hope they will instruct the OP what to do once the EO is gone.

[Boring Life 20]

What is your case type? CR1?

[khadijamome 2]

1 minute ago, Boring Life said:

What is your case type? CR1?

F4

8 hours ago, NBSUFFERN said:

I am not an expert, but it seems that the elaborated message was during the AP, when CO requested for an additional document etc.  Once you've submitted the document, and they've started to work on your case, the elaborated message is gone and as per the new wording changed in March sometime, now the AP is shown as Refused.  

Don't loose the hope and I am sure, they're working on your case and you'd hear from them soon, with good news.  Keep the hope alive and try reaching out to embassy to fetch the right version.

 

Good luck!

I mailed them. Hopefully I get a reply soon. Will share here for sure. 

[Bellla 0]

Did u get to know is that just administrative  process  or final denial ??

[HUZIFA 3]

Do yo get the visa 

[khadijamome 2]

On 5/30/2021 at 8:03 AM, HUZIFA said:

Do yo get the visa 

No

On 3/29/2021 at 1:50 PM, Bellla said:

Did u get to know is that just administrative  process  or final denial ??

It was ap

[Bellla 0]

can u update about your visa status ?