how long did your case take to clear DOS?

[Cheryl & Medo 3]

It took Medo's security checks 3 months to get done.

[atheer1965 0]

,I got this e-mail:The case is pending the officer's final review. We will process the

case to conclusion once that is completed at us embassy in Cairo,Egypt,any one has experience how long it takes to get a final decision?,is this positive or negative?,is this mean they may need further information or documents?

[Ahmed N Tina 2]

Ahmed's case was in DC for about 6 months. Supposedly they are caught up now, they were very very behind on their checks.

Atheer, You are soooooo close to done! Generally 4-6 weeks, a lot of times less, but I don't want to give false hope. This IS Cairo we're talking about.

[LucyLovesRicky 0]

Atheer we got the same email about 3 weeks ago.

And in response to another email to them a few days ago, they said that they would give the CO in charge of the final review a gentle reminder. I hope they meant that but who knows. But I'm grasping at straws so I chose to accept it as good news. I feel somewhat more hopeful. His interview was on January 4, 2009.

The last email said they are done with AP (I was confused about that).

Atheer I guess your case and my husband's case is lying together on the top of someones's desk collecting dust just waiting for the consular officer to dust it off and open it up. He will need to clear his desk soon. So, it will be very soon for us God Willing.

[Aymsgirl 0]

I think it took my husband a total of 11 days for clearance. We were one of the lucky ones.

God willing you will hear an answer soon.

[~Jackie~ 30]

Today is day 100...so...over 3 months and still counting

[ya falaha! 0]

It seems like Cairo goes in spurts. It took us about 4 months (give or take) to clear DOS.