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Interview 7 Jun - No decision - No 221g - KEPT PASSPORT?

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Jozigal   11

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Hi all. I cant find anything on this at all in these forums. Interview was on the 7th of June. All the CO said was that he hadnt made a decision but he kept my passport and gave me nothing. I did not get any letter from him. Not a 221g AP letter nor the rejection letter. I just checked the CEAC website, and it says the below, ive seen in the AP forums that 'refused' can change, im not sure how that works? This was updated the day of my interview so im not stuck on it as it doesnt make sense to deny the visa and keep my passport. I havent gotten any communication from them. Anyone know what it means lol, im totally thrown off by not getting the 221g or any letter from the CO??? This is for an F1. Returning to complete the last year of my degree after 6 years. TIA

 

U.S. Department of State
NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
Refused
Application ID or Case Number: AAxxxxxxxCJ
Case Created: 03-Jun-2021
Case Last Updated: 07-Jun-2021
 
A U.S. consular officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application. Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. If you were informed by the consular officer that your case was refused for administrative processing, your case will remain refused while undergoing such processing. You will receive another adjudication once such processing is complete. Please be advised that the processing time varies and that you will be contacted if additional information is needed. For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV or the website for the Embassy or Consulate at which you made your visa application.
For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Johannesburg.
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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   39,217

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Read the fine print at the bottom.  This is normal.  All cases go through a period of administrative processing before being issued or denied.  

Edited by Lucky Cat

"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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Jozigal Apprentice

Jozigal   11

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19 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Read the fine print at the bottom.  This is normal.  All cases go through a period of administrative processing before being issued or denied.  

Right but as i mentioned I wasnt given the usual 221g which informs an applicant that their application is going to AP. Thats where im getting stumped. 

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   39,217

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Just now, Jozigal said:

Right but as i mentioned I wasnt given the usual 221g which informs an applicant that their application is going to AP. Thats where im getting stumped. 

ALL cases go through a period of Administrative Processing.  If a visa is not issued on the same day as the interview, they are technically "Refused" until all processing has been completed and a final decision made. Not all cases receive a 221g.  

"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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Jozigal Apprentice

Jozigal   11

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5 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

ALL cases go through a period of Administrative Processing.  If a visa is not issued on the same day as the interview, they are technically "Refused" until all processing has been completed and a final decision made. Not all cases receive a 221g.  

Okay gotcha. Thanks. Fun times :)

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