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What happened then?

I had my interview at Abu Dhabi in the 26th. I was give 212 with only reason administrative process. Passport was returned. There have been 3 updates- last 3/29. My last clearance for my visit visa was done dec 2013. It's an IR1 this time. Thoughts?? I know patience is the name of the game but some encouragement from past experiences of the others might help. Thanks!

Dear all,

if if I try to check my status on the Abu Dhabi website it's says case not found. When I put the same case number in ceac website it gives me the update? Any idea why? AP and waiting.......

1 minute ago, Nauman sh said:

Yes but they kept my passport and asked me to submit Confirmed Air Tickets. It took 20 days for getting visa.

 

During my interview they gave 221g to almost everyone but they only returned passports where a back ground check was required. And to be honest its bit long process.

 

One last thing to share is status Update DATE gets changef if you send them email or if some1 just click your case. Real update is only One which will happen with status changed from AP to Issued or AP to Ready in case of another interview.

 

 

Yes what you said makes a lot of sense. The only comforting thing or to make be little hopeful that It might be done soon is that my last check was completed in dec 2013. Nothing much has changed till then I.e location, job etc. I have been traveling to US while my case was in progress. 

i agree with with the status update as well. It's just when you check in ceac site it shows updated for the same day. 

1 minute ago, Nauman sh said:

221g is common but only if they keep passport with them.

 

If they have returned your passport then it will.take lot of time and there will be an interview again.

You went through the same? How long approx for you? I believe your were through ISL embassy. Yes they took all original police reports from me so I also think might be awhile. 

1 minute ago, Ahmed & Amy said:

God Willing it will not take long. AP is pretty much mandatory for the MENA region. I hope you hear some good news soon.

IA very hopeful that it will end soon and I can be with my family. My only worry is that last time when I applied for a visit visa the AP took 1 year. The visa was issued. It was 2013 and nothing has changed since then. Keeping my fingers crossed. 

Just checked after reading this helpful thread that there was some update on the case today too. In Sha Allah. 

34 minutes ago, Saheed said:

Awwww!!!do they tell you reason why they put you on AP?

34 minutes ago, Saheed said:

Awwww!!!do they tell you reason why they put you on AP?

Here in UAE they don't tell much.....not sure if the wait for interview was worse or this indefinite AP! 

Hi had my interview. Passport was returned with a 221g - administrative procession (AP). I know no one can tell how long it takes but just an approx. 

On 8/9/2016 at 2:27 AM, amkhan said:

I had an interveiw at abu dhabi on August 1st only one officer assigned for immigrant cases that's why we all were waiting for longer period my cc was April but I expidiate my cases so I got earlier interview hope you guys will get ur interveiws sooner by the way I m on AP now I guess it's because my nationality or religion lol

How long were you on AP before approval?

PS. If you can help me make a new post in Abu Dhabi forum so ppl can help with similar situation/experience. Much appreciate.

I know you will ask me to start another thread but I tried but invain.

i went for my interview on Sunday. I was the first one to be there. Once inside the embassy I was called to a counter. I was asked for the passport and interview letter. Once my file was pulled I was asked for original birth certificate, marriage certificate, medicals and police reports. I handed over all an was asked to wait. I was then called again and went inside a room. The CO there asked me to put my fingers each hand and the thumbs together for fingerprinting. He asked me few basic questions and kept inputting the info in the system. He later checked my file and kept signing off in the checklist. Later I was given a white sheet and told I need to go through administrative process. Passport along with other original documents was handed back expect the original police reports they kept. 

Questions;

was my finger printing done?

interview was ok and all documents were complete?

how long is this AP?

case approved?

thank you and will look forward for some help.

20 minutes ago, Sata said:

I had my Interview in Abu dhabi 10 month ago on June and i am still in AP, (I am not in Cr1 or K1 visa, mine is Family immigration)   No one knows how it will takes. please let us know if you had an update... 

 

they gave me my passport back cause I need to go back to my country, Don't worry about the pass back, its not important. Just hope you will get your visa soon. waiting is so hard. I know some one who waits of a year on AP and still nothing. 

Wowww!! 10 months is a long time. I hope this wait is over soon for you. Good luck!

i am on day 1 only but will keep you updated. I had AP for a year when I applied for my B1/B2 in 2013. Nothing much has changed in personal circumstances so I am hopeful this time around it's quicker. Fingers crossed!

Thank you for your encouragement and support. Your fiancé had his interview in Abu Dhabi as well? How long he had to wait for the AP to get done? Just looking at an approx time frame. 

Hi All,

i had my interview today at Abu Dhabi embassy. I went to the window where the CO pulled my file. Then I waited to go in a room where the CO went through the file and asked basic questions. After checking all the documents handed me a white sheet with case number and website link to check the status. Passport was returned along with it. I have been through an extensive AP when I applied for my non immigrant visa in 2013.

Handing back the passport is a sign that my AP will take longer? What is an average wait time? Will my 2013 AP help to decrease the time required for this time around? Will appreciate if someone can share their experience and thoughts.

1 minute ago, Ezy_and_Oghene said:

Oh the NVC will never contact you by phone. They will send a letter if you didn't sign up for emails. I called on Thursday night and was told it was scheduled. So I'm expecting my email by Monday. 

Pls can you share the number to call and check. How often to call and check for the date? Sorry to ask too many questions but been 2 months since the CC and no word from NVC.

When and how did they contact you for the interview date? It's the NVC that contact you or the embassy? Thank you. 

On 1/4/2017 at 7:54 AM, ljtor said:

Thank you!  Yours should be coming pretty soon. All this wait is excruciatingly painful but it will be definitely over soon. Good luck on yours as well!

Did you get the interview date then?

Hi All,

was just wondering how long does it normally take from cc to an interview at Abu Dhabi Embassy. I have read different timelines. Will appreciate and response. Thank you 

What is a CC? My priority date is April 2016. I got an mail from NVC via my lawyer that the processing is done and now I await an interview with Abu Dhabi embassy. By when should I expect ban interview and how will I be informed-via email? Is there a link I can check the status of my interview date? Thank you.