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On 12/17/2017 at 9:37 AM, theendcomesquick said:

do you know what those people plan to do? contact their congress, lawyer, CAIR or just wait?

Contact whoever you can.

It definitely can't hurt.

I called both my senators to complain.

These are not rumors and not exaggerations.

The US embassy in  Djibouti called at least 200-300 people who have been under administrative processing, some since June, and denied all of their visas yesterday.

The criteria for the waiver is extremely difficult for anyone to qualify and there's absolutely nothing us ordinary citizens can do to change their minds.

On 12/14/2017 at 3:10 PM, Shamwow said:

Someone who had an interview yesterday told me that they are not taking anyone's visa anymore and that they tell them if approved they  will contact them soon to receive a waiver. I was told people who already had their interviews in the last couple of months were either called or emailed to receive a waiver from the embassy. I haven't received anything but if anyone does let us know.

What month was the interview of those who were granted a waiver?

On 12/15/2017 at 4:34 PM, theendcomesquick said:

my mom's case is still at USCIS but I spoke with a lawyer today. my impression -- it seems like probably we need a lawyer to assist with preparing the waiver petition if we want to have a chance at getting approved. since the order just went into effect, i don't think anyone really knows for certain yet.

 There is no waver process. The councilor tells you if you're eligible for a waiver and grants a visa.

It takes a long time.

They called about 100 people to the embassy today. They refused all of them for the time being. They told them the waiver process is extremely lengthy and they gave everyone their passports back and told them that they should leave back to Yemen or to another country.

The counselor said there's nothing in his hands and he can't help anyone.

They're not granting visas guys, it's as bad as it sounds unfortunately. 

The scary part is how can anyone prove that they're entry would be in the national interest of the U.S.

That letter clearly states you have to qualify for all 3 criterias to receive a waiver.

Updated on 11 December 2017

Urgent Notice: Case scheduling for all applicants remains unaffected by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. However, a medical exam is STILL required prior to a National Visa Center appointment being honored or a missed appointment or legacy Sana'a case being rescheduled at the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti. Please do not write to ConsularDjibouti@state.gov or deposit a letter in the Consular dropbox requesting your case be rescheduled. This only slows case processing for all, including for you and your family.

This is the automated response I got when I emailed the embassy.

This says nothing about the issuance of visas though. Again if anyone hears anyone get a visa, please for the love of god, let us know.

We contacted our senator who then contacted the embassy and we were told that the cases are currently under administrative processing. They didn't say anything about not granting visas or anything.

Please everyone contact your senators and congressmen and let us know what they say.

Yes my family in Djbouti told me the same thing. Those who interviewed after the ban was implemented were refused and told they have to start the whole process over.

No one knows how to apply for a waiver.

They haven't made anything clear yet. 😔

I contacted CAIR. You can find their info online. They told me they're unsure of everything right now but said there's a very very slight chance that those who interviewed already and already approved won't have problems. But again, they said they're not sure and they will call me back. Call them, they can help you. 

The new travel ban is bad news guys, really bad. No one comes in until they make a final decision in June. Even then, it's likely they will rule for it. 

Please if anyone knows anything about who have already have visas traveling let us know.

My family member I told you guys about.

Her and her 2 kids.

Well yesterday at around 4 a.m. the daughter's status was updated and then turned to Issued at 6 a.m. (USA time)

And then the brother's was updated but no issue yet.

They picked up the girl's visa alhamdullah no issues at all there even though it says to wait 24 hours after Issued to pick up visa, it was ready some 2 hours after it turned to Issued. Now we're waiting for the mom and son's visas.

It seems they work on one at a time? IDK. 

Has anyone that was waiting received a visa yet?

Any updates anyone?

1 hour ago, ahmed alin said:

they kept saying drop all your documents in the embassy mailbox, but we didn't want to do, so they scheduled interview date, and took all his document and he was missing one page from sponser's tax 2016 tax return, so the lady at the window took everything and asked to send email once you have the missing page.. and that was sept. and nothing yet...

Maybe they're not gonna schedule another interview. Maybe that was his interview and they just want the missing paper to finish off this case.

What does his status say on the ceac website?

6 hours ago, ahmed alin said:

No, he didn't get the chance to go through the interview. but they took all his documents and asked him to submit the missing one, which he did about late sept.

That's weird. Why would they take all his documents and then ask him to send missing documents if he didn't even interview yet? 

2 minutes ago, ahmed alin said:

I have family member whos been waiting for two months now to reschedule he's interview cause hewas missing document first time.  is there's anyone who is similair situation? does it take this long to reschedule follow up interview or missed interview ? Thanks

Did he attend his interview and then they told him to send in a missing paper?

Or did he not even get a chance to interview?

My family member went to her interview today. A I suspected,  they asked plenty of questions about the co sponsor. A few about their ages. Why they waited till the children were older to apply and not much else. She said the councilor was extremely nice but the Djiboutian workers are terrible. Anyone still waiting for an interview make sure you know your co sponsor.

She and her 2 kids were approved. Just a waiting game to see how long till they print their visas.

On 11/4/2017 at 10:29 PM, Dream2017 said:

Did ur wife get interview scheduled??

It's my family member.

And yes she just got another interview scheduled for Nov. 16 after missing the deadline for her medical for her October 3 appointment.

1 hour ago, jahmiiiiiiiiiii said:

I’m in Djibouti right now.I had visa interview for my wife Monday.The visa got approved but it’s under administrative processing.A lot of people durning our visit to the us embassy names didn’t get called even tho they had appointment letters.Anyone have any information for the people that went through this? 

They probably didn't get their medicals done soon enough and the embassy didn't get it in time for the interview. Happen to my family member who has an appointment on October 3.  She couldn't find a flight out of Yemen until end of September and did her medical on October 1. She went to her interview appibtkent but they didn't call her name and they told her they will reschedule. She's still waiting for another interview appointment till this day. =\

Shamwow any update?

have they given you guys another interview date?

I'm not sure. I'm hearing they asked someone for it but I don't know the details honestly.

Does anyone know anything about the embassy asking for proof of relationship between the co-sponsor and beneficiary?

On 10/1/2017 at 2:02 PM, Dream2017 said:

Do u know when theiry cc for those who got interviews?

From what everyone here said, it looks like 4 month wait time from case complete to interview.

On 9/22/2017 at 7:02 PM, Dream2017 said:

How long is it going  take to get interview after cc? 

I have not heard anyone in these last month or two news of people getting interviews at Djibouti.  

My family member got a interview scheduled in late august for October so yes people are still getting interviews.

Anyone who was waiting got their visas yet?