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No bother, my pleasure. First, we exactly don't know what proof the embassy wants you to submit in order to satisfy the issuance of your visa. Again, it will depends of what they found out upon reviewing your case. It could be a simple document request up to several more additional important documents or a more intensive investigation of your family backgrounds with regards to your mother or your personal background from your birth, age, school, social standing etc.. These are really all speculations until you fully receive that notice from the embassy. But to answer your questions:

1. Again, it depends how simple or complex the requested proof or information the embassy wants you to provide. It could go from two to six months ... sometimes even longer. It could also even be just days from now.

2. It usually take 24 to 48 hours upon receiving your DNA before the embassy prepare and sends it for testing and probably around two weeks to a month before they receive the results. As long as there is no delays in the process or shipment.

Well, its the reverse for intending immigrant ..... Actually, because of the expense, complexity and logistical delays inherent in the process genetic testing is used only if no other proof (documentation, photos, etc..) of the relationship exist. Now, in case of a USC w/ a non-citizen wife or even a fiance filing for a CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad) in behalf of their child, then its an immediate request of genetic testing.

Actually, We called the embassy last week. They said there are additional 'documents' that are to be submitted. I dunno but I do think they would not ask for a DNA test since they said: 'documents'. (Or I'm just reassuring myself that they're not going to. LOL.)

Again, thank you so much. It means a lot getting this lot of help from a stranger.

I understand your frustration but you also have to understand that there might have been several factors that the CO saw and heard that might be questionable in your case that cannot be resolve right then at the moment of your interview last March, until it is properly examined some more at a proper date. Let me try if I can answer some of your questions and concerns:

* Why didn't they ask for it during the interview? ..... Because probably it need a more proper time of review on your specific case and must determine out how many more specific documents you needed for submission in order to find out if you are really eligible or not for a visa issuance.

* Why wait for another month to ask for more and why do you need a letter? ...... You have to understand that your situation is not the only case at the embassy that's on hold for a visa issuance. There are probably many cases everyday alone that have to be resolve and was put on hold. A letter .... because its always the formal way of letting an applicant know their consular processing and status at the moment. Every stages of an immigrant processing is always done this way .... some are now a combinations of email and letter.

* Why not just call you for the needed documents? ...... Again, you are not the only case that has to be resolve. There are probably thousand upon thousand of cases on different visas at the embassy which needed a resolution. I don't think they have the man power to call every cases. They will be overwhelmed with so many cases if they call every one. The embassy has a limited staff, thus the waiting time.

You just have to wait and find out what specific things that are needed for you to submit in order to resolve your visa problem. It could be a DNA test .... it depends if they will question your blood relation with your father. Correct me if I am wrong but I am assuming that your father is not legally married to your mother since he's on an F-2b preference category. It might also be because of the large age gap difference between you and your little sister ...... its only a speculation but you will find out soon enough once the letter arrive from the embassy.

Again, I understand your frustration but you also have to understand that you are an intending immigrant requesting a visa and a derivative of your father at that ...... the US embassy do not have any obligation to give you a visa and does not necessarily have to justify themselves to anybody who are requesting an immigrant status. Its a privilege getting a visa and not a right. The embassy is actually giving your case a second look ... they could have easily deny your application. I'm sorry that you haven't seen your grandparents in a long time but, as far as the embassy is concern it does not really have any bearing in your case. Surely, if you have patiently waited 12 years for a visa a few more months will not be such a long wait and a burden. Patience is a virtue.

I fully appreciate your time and effort in answering my queries. Thank you so much. What you have said may be true. If it's not a bother and if it's alright, I would like to ask several more questions. How long do you think should we wait for that particular letter? If indeed they'll ask for a DNA, how long will the results be at hand?

Um, actually, a relative of ours said that DNA test requests should be immediately asked during the interview itself if they are in doubt since the process is usually long. Well whatever, I sure hope and pray that it wouldn't be for a DNA test they will be asking.

Again, thank you very very much.

I wasn't saying you will be asked for a DNA test. I was saying that since your lil sis wasn't asked for one, I don't think you will be asked for one. I think they are just stalling in giving you your visa. Just because that is how they are.

Oh. Haha. Is that so? I'm sorry. Haha. Geez. Just what do they hope to accomplish by stalling me in I wonder.

Anyway, thank you sooo sooo much for responding.

Wow! Congratulations on being approved! And welcome to the USA!!!!!

Who petitioned for you? I don't see why lil sis would have gotten her visa without a DNA test, but you are going to be asked for one.

Haha don't forget, I still haven't got my visa. My grandfather petitioned us.

WHAT? They're gonna ask for a DNA test?? Are you serious? Haha. Please no. :<<<

You're not the first this has happened to and you certainly won't be the last. They do things how they want, when the want and as slooooooow as they want. Don't take it personal. Your visa will show u soon, too. Congrats!

Thank you so much for your reply. I just hope they won't ask for a DNA test. Since that will require a definitely serious money and time. I hope it will be soon though. I wanna go there already. I haven't seen my grandparents, especially my grand father in like 12 years.

Hello.

My dad, me and my younger sister were the applicants (We have been on a petition). We had our interview last March 27. They got our passports but did not issue our visa yet since they require additional documents. We submitted the needed documents the next day and the embassy received it on March 20.

My father who is the principal applicant and my younger sister (4 y/o) has already received their visa last April 20. Mine has not yet arrived. We called the embassy a week later to make a follow up about my visa since we find it strange why mine has not yet arrived. But to our dismay, they said that there are still required documents that should be passed before they issue my visa. A letter from the embassy will arrive informing us of the needed documents.

I was frustrated about this you see. If they need more additional documents, AGAIN, why didn't they just asked for it during the interview? Why wait for another month to ask more and why do we need to wait for a letter? Why can't they just call us and inform us about the additional documents they're going to need before they issue my visa? I'm sorry about this rant. Haha. But I hope someone here would shed light on this one.

who is your petitioner? usually it takes two weeks after sending the requested documents, then they will send your visa...i am curious why they asked for a CENOMAR for your father....

Oh, I forgot to ask. The 2 weeks duration, does that mean 14 working days or the normal 2 weeks (including the holidays?)

Oh, I forgot to ask. The 2 weeks duration, does that mean 14 working days or the normal 2 weeks (including the holidays?)

i see...i think you are all set. just send them the required docs and you're good to go!

I hope so. Thanks man!

who is your petitioner? usually it takes two weeks after sending the requested documents, then they will send your visa...i am curious why they asked for a CENOMAR for your father....

Hi archy. Thanks so much for your response. Our petitioner is my grandfather. They asked a CENOMAR for a validation that my father is not yet married. You see, we're on a petition and if my father marries before we can get our green card or something like that, the benefits of our petition will not be anymore granted. So I guess they want some proof.

Hello. So we had our interview last March 27. The interview went well (I think) until the CO on the last window gave us a white 221(g) form asking for additional documents:

1. CENOMAR (for my father)

2. NBI clearance (just in case, since my nbi clearance will expire on April 12)

3. Baptismal certificate, school records and photo of my father with our petitioner

And the: "Wait till you hear from us..." box was ticked. Also they collected all our passports (which I think may be a good sign?) My father already obtained his CENOMAR at NSO that same day (the CO informed us that the embassy would just pick it up later)and the additional required documents were already submitted the next day via 2go courier. I just want to know how long will we have to wait for our visa to arrive. I know patience is a virtue but it'll still be nice if we have the slightest idea on how long should we have to wait. Thank you to those who will shed light on this one. Haha.