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[Fana92 0]

Hi, i am a Canadian citizen and my husband is a US citizen. I had my interview visa appointment for my IR1 at the MTL US consulate today (July 21, 2021). Unfortunately my visa was refused and is undergoing administrative processing. I provided all documents that were requested so I’m not too sure why the delay. I’m really devastated especially since I applied for the visa December 2019, were documentarily approved September, 2020). If you’ve been in this situation and have an idea of the time line or what to expect please advise!

[JeanneAdil 6,191]

Are you originally from Canada? 

Many have this issue when they immigrated to Canada from another country

[Fana92 0]

7 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Are you originally from Canada? 

Many have this issue when they immigrated to Canada from another country

Hi,  thank you for your response. Yes I was born in Canada.

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

Did they say why you were put on AP? 

[Fana92 0]

No they never stated.

[BrendaD 13]

3 hours ago, Fana92 said:

Hi, i am a Canadian citizen and my husband is a US citizen. I had my interview visa appointment for my IR1 at the MTL US consulate today (July 21, 2021). Unfortunately my visa was refused and is undergoing administrative processing. I provided all documents that were requested so I’m not too sure why the delay. I’m really devastated especially since I applied for the visa December 2019, were documentarily approved September, 2020). If you’ve been in this situation and have an idea of the time line or what to expect please advise!

The answers to questions they asked you might not match what they have in file and they may require him to come to the interview with you. Or the documents to show it is a bonafide marriage wasn't enough. I wish you all the best. What documents did you bring to your interview?

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

30 minutes ago, Fana92 said:

No they never stated.

Did they give you a 221g slip or did you just see AP on the status check website? Because if it’s the latter it might just be the normal processing between interview and issuance.

[nastra30 1,979]

7 hours ago, Fana92 said:

Hi, i am a Canadian citizen and my husband is a US citizen. I had my interview visa appointment for my IR1 at the MTL US consulate today (July 21, 2021). Unfortunately my visa was refused and is undergoing administrative processing. I provided all documents that were requested so I’m not too sure why the delay. I’m really devastated especially since I applied for the visa December 2019, were documentarily approved September, 2020). If you’ve been in this situation and have an idea of the time line or what to expect please advise!

Refused doesn't necessarily mean denied. Did the IO give you any paper after the interview?

Edited July 22, 2021 by nastra30

[Crazy Cat 39,209]

21 hours ago, Fana92 said:

Hi, i am a Canadian citizen and my husband is a US citizen. I had my interview visa appointment for my IR1 at the MTL US consulate today (July 21, 2021). Unfortunately my visa was refused and is undergoing administrative processing. I provided all documents that were requested so I’m not too sure why the delay. I’m really devastated especially since I applied for the visa December 2019, were documentarily approved September, 2020). If you’ve been in this situation and have an idea of the time line or what to expect please advise!

All cases go through some form of Administrative Processing.  It could last hours, days, weeks, or months.  Hopefully, the status will change to "Issued" in a day or so.

[TurtleMoss 17]

Did they make you keep your passport or did they keep it? Usually, if the visa is denied, you receive some kind of 221G slip and they hand your passport back or never ask for it. 

Are there any red flags between you and your partner?

 

Everyone goes through AP. In most cases, they keep your passport, your status changes to AP and it will move to 'Issued' when your visa packet is ready and you went through all administrative checks. 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,097]

22 hours ago, Fana92 said:

Hi, i am a Canadian citizen and my husband is a US citizen. I had my interview visa appointment for my IR1 at the MTL US consulate today (July 21, 2021). Unfortunately my visa was refused and is undergoing administrative processing. I provided all documents that were requested so I’m not too sure why the delay. I’m really devastated especially since I applied for the visa December 2019, were documentarily approved September, 2020). If you’ve been in this situation and have an idea of the time line or what to expect please advise!

I am yet to personally experience this part of the process, but from what I read from other VJers who interviewed at Montreal, it is not usual for the status to show "refused" and in AP immediately after the interview.

 

So long as they didn't tell you your visa is refused and/or give you a 221g slip, you can simply ignore this and your status will likely change to approve within a day or two.

 

I suggest this be moved to the following thread:

 

Edited July 22, 2021 by From_CAN_2_US

[Fana92 0]

Hello all, 

 

Quick update.

I received an email  a few days later tht asked to fill out DS-5535 Supplemental Questions. I immediately filled out and sent back the form and received a confirmation of receipt of email. 
 

Since then, we have not seen any status update on CEAC website (just says “Refused”). It's been exactly 1 month since the interview. I was wondering if anyone been through same process before and been successful. I know there is no fixed time-line and it varies by consulate. Also my passport is still in their possession.