everwaiting_sam

Hi,
It's been 18 days since the NVC completed my case but no interview has been scheduled yet at Frankfurt embassy. What's happening here? Is there anything ti hinder the process? Some of the people got their interview 2-3 days after completion.
By the way, does the status change after they schedule an appointment? It currently is "At NVC".
Thanks,
Best regards,

hi every one
i sax FY 2001-2012
FY 2001 AUG move back 20 month
and FY 2002 OCT move forward 19 month
FY 2006 JULY move back 19 month 3 weeks
FY 2007 OCT move forward 19 month 3 weeks
FY 2011 MAR move back 12 month and then they move very fast.
FY 2013 AUG Current and stop move forward and JUN they move back MAY 2012
i think FY 2014 will move forward SEP 8 2013 agains

I hope AP goes quickly for you. We were surprised about no AP too, but I think we had a couple of thing in our favor. 1) he had a military waiver, so he didn't do the two years of service; 2) I was in Ankara with him and when they found out they had me come back the following day to be interviewed also; 3) I'm a legal assistant, so our paperwork was flawless.
Also, I think the Ankara embassy is probably more used to dealing with Iranian applicants than the German embassy. I know it's difficult, but I'm sure you will get your visa soon.

Official info about 221g pending cases, the wait time is listed as 60 days for this
Refused Pending Administrative Processing
Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by a consular officer. Applicants are advised of this requirement when they apply. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa interview. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visa, well in advance of the anticipated travel date.

When your case is pending administrative processing, you can check the status of your case online.

Use your CEAC barcode or case number and the location where your interview occurred to check the status of your case. Click on “Check My Visa Application Status.” If you received a 221g letter or were told your case requires further “Administrative Processing” this system will let you know if your case has been approved, requires more information, or is still being processed.

Just to be on the safe side, make sure you make a copy of everything, in case the IO wishes to keep them.

It does not mean you will be placed in AP necessarily. Depending on your profession, previous/dual nationality and other factors they may wish to now where you have been etc... As you pointed out you are/were an Iranian national you may be subject to further scrutiny.
Good luck!

I have talked to many guys who had attorney for their cases. But I must say, attorney is absolutely GARBAGE and just WASTE OF TIME. They do nothing that you as a direct beneficiary cannot do. I'm assuming that's why you have waited this long for your case. Thanks to VisaJourney and everybody who contribute here, you can find all the necessary information to move your case forward.

My brothers interview was on Jan 29. He was under ap for 16 days. On Feb 14 CEAC changed status to 'ISSUED'.
THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORT HERE AND WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!!

Visa was approved yesterday, I'm so happy, thanks to all on this forum for your help and good luck to all in your visa journey.

I try to answer your questions but I'm no expert.
Yes that's legal.
I think that's the only way since she is a GC holder. You have to get married otherwise she can't even apply for you.
Normally, it takes between 6-10 months for USCIS to approve the case and send it to NVC. But you need to send too many documents to prove your relationship e.g. photo of you together, a joint bank account, a joint rental contract, common property and stuff like that. Be meticulous because if the USCIS rejects you, then you have to wait another 6-10 months.

Ms. Matic Congratulations you!!!
everwaiting_sam I think Oath is from a form ds-260: I, the undersigned applicant for a United States immigrant visa, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that all statements which appear in this application have been made by me are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I do further swear (or affirm) that, if admitted to the United States, I will not engage in activities which would be prejudicial to the public interest, or endanger the welfare, safety, or security of the United States; in activities which would be prohibited by the laws of the United States relating to espionage, sabotage, public disorder, or in other activities subversive to the national security; in any activity the purpose of which is the opposition to or the control or overthrow of, the Government of the United States, by force, violence, or other unconstitutional means.

The oath is a statement that you have to read on the spot stating that everything say is the truth.
Thank you and good luck!

Hi! Visa got approved today! Just want to share my interview experience!
*Stayed at Bayview Park Hotel overnight so it would be easy to make it to the interview this morning and I'd have a place to leave ALL of my gadgets/electronic devices (embassy across the street!). They allow late checkout till 1 PM free of charge. Every hour beyond is an additional 200 PHP.
1) Got to the Manila Embassy at about 5:30 AM and lined up in the 6:15 AM line.
2) Line started moving at about 6 AM and my interview letter and passport were checked. I was also given a 2GO shipping form to fill out for later. Make sure you don't have water or any electronic devices (phones, tabs, laptops, flash drives etc) on you. They will NOT let you in unless you throw them away or leave them outside with someone you're maybe with.
2) Let in and given a queuing number at about 6:30 AM. Numbers aren't in order, so you have to watch the numbers being flashed to know when it's your turn. Made me sooo sleepy just staring at the numbers hehe.
3) Queuing number flashed me to the Fingerprinting window #42 at about 8:30 AM. Quick and easy - just a few questions confirming name and birthday then fingers placed on the machine.
4) Queuing number flashed me to window #51 at about 10 AM. A Filipino interviewer asked me a long list of questions verifying things filled out in the application form that maybe lasted 5 min. She asked for an original copy of my joint sponsor AOS - For some reason they didn't have the one we submitted for the checklist. This was the only thing she asked me for. The interviewer was firm but pleasant. The other windows weren't as nice - from what I could overhear! Others were quite intimidating. It's best that you just answer confidently and straightforward here. Know really well what you put in your forms.
5) Queuing number flashed me to window #60 at about 11 AM. An American consul asked me a few questions that lasted maybe 3 min. She was firm and not exactly friendly. She kept a very straight face and smiled just once haha. (Baliktad ang experience ko - usually mas-nice ang American kaysa sa Filipino interviewer. )
*Asked me to recite oath.
*Asked for my name and the name of the petitioner.
*Asked if my husband and joint sponsor live in the same house.
*Asked when we met and how long we'd been together.
*Asked when we got married.
*Asked my husband's occupation.
*Asked what I plan to do for work.
*Asked where we will live.
*Asked to see photos of me and my husband.
6) Called to window #73 (number or name announced just once - so listen very carefully) at 11:30 AM where they confirmed everything was done and my visa would be delivered.
7) Immediately after I went to window #69 to submit and confirm the 2GO shipping form they had given me upon arrival.
All done! My CEAC already shows that my visa status is "Issued."
Good luck and God bless to everyone still in the petition process! All will be well, so no need to worry!

• What is Administrative Processing? AP is also called Additional Administrative Processing and is when the applicant is being checked more closely. It can be for security checks which encompass fingerprints and/or name checks or for document verification.
• When does Administrative Processing Happen? AP can happen at any time during your processing. It can happen at a service center, at the NVC level, or at the embassy level. It mainly is discussed here in the forums at the embassy level.
• Who can get Administrative Processing and Why? AP usually affects men and women from certain countries but anyone can get AP. Persons coming from T countries (Terrorist Countries) seem to have more security checks and have to endure AP at the embassy level after their interview. Common names, your nationality, religion, education, relationship of applicant, travels and job can all be factors for AP. Having incomplete or missing documents will also cause a case to be put in AP. In some cases if the embassy does not believe in the validity of the relationship they can investigate it further with a field investigation.
• What are the T-Countries? Although it is classified, the list of countries reportedly affected by these restrictions includes, but is not limited to, Afghanistan,
Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt,
Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,
Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia,
Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates,
and Yemen. http://www.abil.com/articles/ABIL%20...0Wolfsdorf.pdf This list is complied from an attorney and the list of T-countries can change at any time.
• Can I check the status of my case? The embassy will not in many cases respond to emails until a certain amount of time has elapsed. The best bet is to contact Department of State aka: DOS and ask them for an update bi-weekly. They will not be able to give you details but they can tell you if the case is still pending in AP or cleared.
• DOS information: DOS can be contacted Monday through Friday during business hours. You must have all information concerning your case with you so that they can assist you.
Department of State’s visa Information phone number: 202-663-1225
• Can I expedite this process? The simple answer is NO. No one can expedite the checks since they are considered a matter of National security. An elected official can only make a congressional inquiry on your behalf. They cannot get the checks finished any faster.
• Does AP have any time frame for completion? NO AP can last anywhere from days, weeks, months and in a few cases years.
Anyone that happens to be given a 221(g) or Administrative Processing letter must be patient and let them do their work. Do not call constantly and ask about your case. Remember each time your case is moved it can then end up at the bottom of the stack and your time can be extended. Each case is different so you cannot judge your case by any other and each consulate/embassy may have a different average time for completion of AP.
Good luck and my best wishes for ya .

May be they haven't started the scheduling for Germany yet. Remeber they need to do this for each country and taking into consideration homw many each consulate can accomodate and how many cases are completed and waiting for final interview.
Any way good luck. Hope you will get it in march.

They are scheduling today, so just wait for one more day. I know how tough it is to wait....but I am pretty sure you will get yours soon. You can also try calling NVC again in 6 hours or so. Good luck, hope you get yours soon

I just called Nvc a while ago. They said the IL for march is not yet available. Hoping tomorrow will be available.

finally case completed on DEC 24 2013.Got case complete email in JAN 1 2014.Any one has idea how long it takes to get interview date for F2A for Nepal

Interviews are most times schedules at the END of each month. So you should get a letter or email with your interview date at the end or very beginning of the next month MOST times.

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NAME--------PRIORITY DATE-----CASE COMPLETED------I/L RECEIVED------INTERVIEW-----COUNTRY
DADO REEM----------11JUL11---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------LEBANON
KXEIM99-------------??SEP11---------------???OCT13------------XXX------------XXX-----------VIETNAM
2HONI--------------28SEP11---------------01OCT13------------XXX------------XXX-----------VIETNAM
ROTCIVMEX41--------03MAY12---------------XXX----------------XXX------------XXX----------MEXICO
TIDUS402------------11MAY12--------------03OCT13------------XXX------------XXX-----------VIETNAM
JOSURIEL-------------21MAY12--------------26DEC13------------XXX------------XXX-----------DOMINICAN REP
DELBOY--------------13JUN12--------------04OCT13------------XXX------------XXX-----------UNITED KINGDOM
JAYCEEANCHETA------18JULY12--------------30DEC13------------XXX------------XXX-----------PHILIPPINES
PURPLE56-------------09JUL12--------------11DEC13------------XXX------------XXX-----------PAKISTAN
SLEEPLESS_SEATTLE-----12JUL12--------------14NOV13------------XXX------------XXX-----------PAKISTAN
JAYCEEANCHETA-------16JUL12---------------30DEC13------------XXX------------XXX----------PHILIPPINES
LAILAMINE-------------20JUL12---------------XXX---------------XXX------------XXX----------MOROCCO
F2AFORCONSULAR-----17AUG12---------------XXX---------------XXX------------XXX----------INDIA
MEENO1988----------13SEP12---------------10DEC13------------XXX------------XXX-----------EGYPT
SIDP69--------------05OCT12---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------INDIA
CAT21--------------15OCT12---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------PHILIPPINES
PERMANENTR--------28NOV12---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------POLAND
KONYK88------------11DEC12---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------UKRAINE
KRISPY K-------------14DEC12---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------PHILIPPINES
KINGSTON13---------24DEC12---------------31DEC13-------------XXX------------XXX----------JAMAICA
CAC-----------------26DEC12---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------PHILIPPINES
MARS76--------------07FEB13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------INDIA
NAGA----------------13FEB13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------INDIA
BLACKFIALD-----------21FEB13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------INDONESIA
JSPL13---------------02APR13---------------02JAN14-------------XXX------------XXX----------PHILIPPINES
DDSD----------------22APR13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------INDIA
TERMINATOR_UZB-----25APR13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------UZBEKISTAN
PAPAYA07------------22JUL13---------------20DEC13------------XXX------------XXX-----------INDIA
JOULESYANZ----------22JUL13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------PHILIPPINES
TUTZ01-------------14AUG13--------------26DEC13-------------XXX------------XXX-----------PHILIPPINES
JMG2013------------03SEP13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------PHILIPPINES
CHEEKY0527---------05SEP13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------PHILIPPINES
POB260-------------06SEP13---------------06JAN13-------------XXX------------XXX----------NEPAL
DCSCR--------------11SEP13---------------02DEC13------------XXX------------XXX-----------ROMANIA
RAVCHND1978-------30SEP13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------INDIA
JOHNNYCLEUS-------30SEPT13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------HAITI
CALINIGHT----------03OCT13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------UNITED KINGDOM
TACT---------------31OCT13---------------XXX-----------------XXX------------XXX----------PHILIPPINES

Arranged according to CASE COMPLETED date (so we could monitor the cut-off date for I/L):

NAME--------PRIORITY DATE-----CASE COMPLETED------I/L RECEIVED------INTERVIEW-----COUNTRY

GOLDA24-----------14JUN11------------19JUL13-------------28OCT13----------11DEC13-------DOMINICAN REP
NOBRAINS-----------05NOV11-----------12SEP13-------------28OCT13----------18DEC13----------EGYPT
LAVERIA1990---------???????-------------17OCT13-------------28OCT13----------23DEC13---------PAKISTAN
KAI26---------------18JUL12------------23SEP13-------------29OCT13----------17DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
MILY7--------------28OCT11------------24SEP13-------------29OCT13----------10DEC13---------EL SALVADOR
LEI_LANI------------27JAN12------------24SEP13--------------29OCT13----------18DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
MARGA_20----------13MAR12-----------24SEP13--------------29OCT13----------16DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
WAITING SUCKS------20FEB12------------25SEP13--------------29OCT13----------04DEC13---------TRINIDAD
SAUDADE21---------03MAR11------------26SEP13-------------26OCT13----------02DEC13---------JAMAICA
TEBESSUM-----------23SEP11------------26SEP13-------------30OCT13----------23DEC13---------TURKEY
JANETTBRUA---------29SEP11------------26SEP13-------------29OCT13----------17DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
TINJF10-------------07MAY12------------26SEP13-------------29OCT13----------16DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
ANDAKIM-----------23JAN12-------------27SEP13-------------29OCT13----------16DEC13----------MOROCCO
BOYBOY0812--------28DEC11------------30SEP13-------------29OCT13----------02DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
APPLE21------------21MAY12------------30SEP13-------------29OCT13----------19DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
CESSYPAUL27------- 26AUG11------------ 01OCT13------------29OCT13----------19DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
MJSAM--------------14MAY12------------02OCT13------------28OCT13----------09DEC13---------INDIA
JAY24---------------19JUL12------------03OCT13------------29OCT13----------19DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
AMERICA DEL SUR-----25JUL12------------07OCT13------------29OCT13----------10DEC13---------ECUADOR
SHALONE------------14NOV11-----------10OCT13------------29OCT13----------10DEC13---------BANGLADESH
UKP88-------------12MAR12------------10OCT13-------------26OCT13----------02DEC13---------PAKISTAN
HEMS----------------06JUL12-----------15OCT13-------------28OCT13----------02DEC13---------INDIA
MIACARMELA---------26SEP12-----------16OCT13-------------29OCT13----------09DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
JAVERIA1990--------29JUN11------------17OCT13-------------26OCT13----------23DEC13---------PAKISTAN
ARKIDON-----------02AUG12------------17OCT13------------ 29OCT13----------03DEC13---------PHILIPPINES
i2LOVEMYWIFE-------31OCT12------------17OCT13------------29OCT13----------02DEC13---------INDIA
YAMPIAZKDANIEL-----04JUN12------------18OCT13------------29OCT13----------03DEC13--------- PHILIPPINES
PERUVIAN83---------06JUL12------------18OCT13-------------28OCT13----------05DEC13---------PERU

*************************************************************************************************************************************************
ATLANTIC CITY--------???-----------------23OCT13-------------29NOV13---------14JAN14----------INDIA
RAININA-------------28JUL11------------30OCT13-------------29NOV13---------10JAN14----------RUSSIA
LEIT11--------------27FEB12------------30OCT13-------------29NOV13---------22JAN14----------PHILIPPINES
NIKKYU--------------08SEN12------------30OCT13------------06DEC13(?)--------14JAN14----------CHINA
RHG----------------28JAN13------------30OCT13-------------29NOV13---------28JAN14----------PHILIPPINES
SINGJAY-------------25OCT11-----------31OCT13-------------29NOV13---------23JAN14-----------JAMAICA
DOTMAN -----------09NOV11-----------01NOV13-------------03DEC13---------21JAN14-----------NIGERIA
NILO JAYR-----------04MAY12-----------01NOV13-------------30NOV13---------07JAN14-----------PHILIPPINES
SIKANDER-----------24MAY12-----------04NOV13-------------29NOV13---------22JAN14-----------PAKISTAN
GARCIANDRES87-------12JUL12----------05NOV13-------------02DEC13----------02JAN14-----------COLOMBIA
BEATKA-------------13OCT11------------06NOV13------------03DEC13----------09JAN14----------ITALY
HOPESOON-----------29SEP11------------08NOV13------------30NOV13----------23JAN14----------PHILIPPINES
IVYVID--------------16MAR12------------08NOV13------------29NOV13---------21JAN14-----------PHILIPPINES
ROSTEL-------------15MAY12------------08NOV13------------30NOV13---------27JAN14-----------PHILIPPINES
MPESIAO-------------28SEP12------------13NOV13------------03DEC13----------29JAN14----------PHILIPPINES
BETHEL--------------13NOV12-----------13NOV13-------------29NOV13---------22JAN14----------PHILIPPINES
JUSTOLEME----------07JAN13------------13NOV13-------------29NOV13---------15JAN14----------UNITED KINGDOM
KOKOBEARUS------------???--------------13NOV13-------------29NOV13---------28JAN14----------PHILIPPINES
MUTU---------------14NOV12------------13NOV13------------03DEC13----------07JAN14----------NEPAL
JEWEL4LIFE----------22MAY13------------13NOV13-------------02DEC13---------30JAN14----------NIGERIA
KIWIFLOWER----------??APR12------------15NOV13-------------29NOV13---------23JAN14----------NEW ZEALAND
AASTHA12-----------08AUG12------------19NOV13------------03DEC13---------14JAN14-----------NEPAL

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SHIRAJ---------------19JUL13------------21NOV13----------27DEC13------------12FEB14-----------INDIA
JEMHOI--------------17JUL13------------22NOV13----------27DEC13------------19FEB14-----------PHILIPPINES
ARVY----------------8JAN13------------25NOV13----------27DEC13------------27FEB14----------PHILIPPINES
AKASH---------------09FEB12------------26NOV13----------28DEC13------------11FEB14-----------INDIA
WILJER05------------18JAN13------------27NOV13----------27DEC13------------26FEB14-----------PHILIPPINES
BING31PH-----------09OCT12------------29NOV13----------27DEC13------------25FEB14-----------PHILIPPINES
KAEVOM------------14AUG13------------29NOV13----------27DEC13------------03FEB14-----------PHILIPPINES
PIPLA---------------05JAPR13------------02DEC13----------27DEC13------------12FEB14-----------INDIA
VKRISHN------------03SEP13------------05DEC13----------27DEC13------------03FEB14-----------INDIA
MS. MATIC-----------13NOV12------------05DEC13----------27DEC13------------04FEB14-----------PHILIPPINES
KING215------------18JUL13------------09DEC13----------27DEC13------------26FEB14-----------PHILIPPINES
CHUCHAI1308-------29APR13------------10DEC13----------26DEC13------------19FEB14-----------UAE/PHILIPPINES
SAYOCEAN----------16OCT12------------12DEC13----------27DEC13------------18FEB14-----------PHILIPPINES
MY_MJFM------------25JUN13------------12DEC13----------27DEC13------------13FEB14-----------PHILIPPINES
SEGS---------------18OCT12------------13DEC13----------26DEC13------------03FEB14-----------NIGERIA
SWEETIE78----------11JUN13------------13DEC13----------26DEC13------------27FEB14-----------NIGERIA
SHIRMY-------------12JUN12------------16DEC13----------02JAN14------------20FEB14-----------CHINA
MANGANTIPOLO-----08AUG13------------17DEC13----------27DEC13------------10FEB14-----------PHILIPPINES
LIDIYAF2------------26DEC12------------17DEC13----------27DEC13------------13FEB14----------RUSSIA
EKIM---------------10JUL12------------19DEC13----------27DEC13------------06FEB14-----------PHILIPPINES (DAUGHTER)
EKIM---------------10JUL12------------19DEC13----------27DEC13------------26FEB14-----------SINGAPORE (SPOUSE)
BILLYK-------------20MAY13------------19DEC13----------27DEC13------------06FEB14-----------INDIA

I received a completion letter from the NVC, Sept 18 2013 and received my interview letter Oct 2, 2013 ( Interview date Nov 7)

After the interview is scheduled, they send the case file to the embassy. AT that time the CEAC status will change to show it's in transit and then ready at the embassy. Check the interview thread to see how far out the interviews have been scheduled. Also if you're doing an F2A not a CR1 or IR1 then you may have to wait longer.

Hi guys just collecting the paper work together and just see that I don't have a work verification letter is some form which the NVC gona send me or just the simple letter if just a letter what to write in the letter??

Every Embassy is different as far as interview schedules depending on country. However, NVC usually schedules at the end of every month. My case was complete on Dec 14 and Dec 31 my interview was scheduled. So took 17 days.
You have you wait to receive your Interview letter before you can schdule a medical examination. You will have to take this letter to your medical exam.

Hi guys,
Got a pretty quick turnaround on packet 3 and got a letter today scheduling the interview for 8 am on Nov. 21st. We had scheduled a medical appointment in Munich for the same day, so now we're looking for solutions: either an emergency appointment in Munich on Monday, or doing a Frankfurt walk-in.
Do you guys know if the medical results have to arrive at the consulate before the interview?
Thanks