Banegas0817

From our experience and our research, here is what I can tell you.
 
My husband had his interview at the U.S. Embassy in Honduras on March 14th. He was pending his medical (doctor's weren't available at the time). Therefore he was given a white 221(g) slip. Keep in mind that a 221(g) is a temporary refusal, hence the refusal status in CEAC. He was able to complete his medical on the 24th of March and he sent it in via CargoExpreso that same day as well. CargoExpreso delivered it by the 26th of March. Unfortunately the "package" was not reviewed until April 18th. The 221(g) form explains that any document submitted can take 3 weeks for it to be reviewed. On April 18th his paperwork was finally reviewed and was considered "completed" because they had everything they needed now to fully revise the case. Until the Embassy received all pending documents AP will not start, AP for us started April 18th. I read that we must wait for 60 days to pass in AP before contacting the embassy. I was doing just that, waiting. On day #54, June 11th, we received a phone call and received instructions for the next step, we followed instructions. Yesterday CEAC updated to ISSUED and I am hoping to have my husband home very soon. He has been in away from home for 4 months now. Our circumstances might be different but I hope I helped you understand how AP can work. Administrative processing will not begin until the embassy has received and reviewed all of the pending paperwork. From reading into your situation it sounds like AP probably started on Friday when he received the email indicating that they have received all of the documents and wait for their call. We also received a similar letter that stated "we will call you when we are ready to move forward" I know that playing the waiting game is very stressful. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've cried myself to sleep. I also have a son who is constantly asking for his father but at this point there is very little to do. Just wait and continue to check CEAC for updated dates. Sending positive vibes your way.