k1 visa manila passport return

[joseph1994 0]

4 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Yes.... The status would likely say "Refused" if they issued a 221g for more documents. That could change if they find something during the AP process but that's not as common as when the Consular Officer issues a 221g at the interview. Unfortunately with this administration's focus on "Enhanced Vetting" and now the social media focus, the length of time between interview and visa issuance seem (anecdotally) to be increasing. Hang in there, it's just a matter of patience now.

I appreciate your explanation 

And one last question if i may

I know you mentioned earlier that is case by case but realistically speaking what's the max waiting time to get the visa issued? 

I mean it's already been 13 business days, i couldn't imagine it would go much longer than that with no issues whatsoever 

 

@Edward and Jaycel

[Edward and Jaycel 2,594]

7 minutes ago, joseph1994 said:

I appreciate your explanation 

And one last question if i may

I know you mentioned earlier that is case by case but realistically speaking what's the max waiting time to get the visa issued? 

I mean it's already been 13 business days, i couldn't imagine it would go much longer than that with no issues whatsoever 

 

@Edward and Jaycel

 

I'll say this..... For a simple case, uncommon name, not a lot of social media stuff to pour through, it shouldn't take much longer, but let me give a huge disclaimer here - AP is a mysterious "black hole" which no one really has much insight into and I've seen immigration attorneys and former consular officers alike say that all you can do during AP is just hold on and wait it out unless it drags on for more than 6 months to a year. In the Philippines, super long AP is not that common. In the grand scheme of things, 13 business days is not that long when it comes to AP. The other big holdup can also be background checking in other countries. Did your fiancée have to submit any police certificates because she lived somewhere other than the Philippines for more than 6 months after the age of 16?

[TBoneTX 49,594]

12 minutes ago, joseph1994 said:

what's the max waiting time to get the visa issued? 

People in high-fraud countries have waited many months, even years.

In Manila, barring issues, it shouldn't take super-long.

Be patient, as recommended.

Waiting is hard.  Violent physical exercise can help.   

[joseph1994 0]

3 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

I'll say this..... For a simple case, uncommon name, not a lot of social media stuff to pour through, it shouldn't take much longer, but let me give a huge disclaimer here - AP is a mysterious "black hole" which no one really has much insight into and I've seen immigration attorneys and former consular officers alike say that all you can do during AP is just hold on and wait it out unless it drags on for more than 6 months to a year. In the Philippines, super long AP is not that common. In the grand scheme of things, 13 business days is not that long when it comes to AP. The other big holdup can also be background checking in other countries. Did your fiancée have to submit any police certificates because she lived somewhere other than the Philippines for more than 6 months after the age of 16?

She never left the country before and she has a very uncommon name and not much social media presence 

 

@Edward and Jaycel

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11 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Violent physical exercise can help.

 

This is how I survived I-129F NOA1 through CFO Certificate issuance for Jaycel