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On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:40 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok good to know. Every case is different as you know and unfortunately the only thing you can do is wait at this point. The embassy even publishes that "Normal" Admin Processing can take up to 60 days. Hopefully by them touching the application it means that they are getting everything taken care of for your mother  Please keep the thread updated so that this may help others in the future! And filling out your timeline helps all VJ users  

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:40 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok good to know. Every case is different as you know and unfortunately the only thing you can do is wait at this point. The embassy even publishes that "Normal" Admin Processing can take up to 60 days. Hopefully by them touching the application it means that they are getting everything taken care of for your mother  Please keep the thread updated so that this may help others in the future! And filling out your timeline helps all VJ users  

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:40 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok good to know. Every case is different as you know and unfortunately the only thing you can do is wait at this point. The embassy even publishes that "Normal" Admin Processing can take up to 60 days. Hopefully by them touching the application it means that they are getting everything taken care of for your mother  Please keep the thread updated so that this may help others in the future! And filling out your timeline helps all VJ users  

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:22 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Ah, I see. Yes, both are essential and no visa will be issued without them. 

 

All you can do is chase it and hope they get a wiggle on. I think we’re about halfway through the 60 days towards a travel ban, so you’ve got a month or so to hopefully get the visa issued. Good luck!

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

On 2/21/2025 at 5:09 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:29 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Hi Y'all, 

Just here to update this post, as of today my mother's visa has been issued.

Thank you everyone who assisted and interacted with me in any of my posts or answered any questions.

Best of luck for everyone else.

5 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Did she not have those for her interview?

 

If she is put in to AP then there is nothing you can do. But if they just need reminding about her case then it’s worth contacting them asap. 

She didn't have them, they had to give her a paper at the interview so she can get an appointment for the medical exam. 

I really didn't bother thinking it's just bureaucracy and normal, sometimes at my own job we go through so many people.

But I'm just gonna go ahead and send an email now. 

Will come back and update this post if there are any updates.

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

What documents did you have to submit?

 

I wouldn’t wait to chase it with a potential travel ban looming for Iranians. There’s not a lot you can do if your mother has been put in to AP, but hopefully that’s not the case and they may just need a nudge to look at the docs and issue the visa. 
 

Good luck. 

They needed her birth certificate and Medical exams and that's what we sent. 

If she is put under AP, what can I do ? I was under impression we can't do anything.

On 2/3/2025 at 10:33 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Any update is a good thing even if you don’t hear anything after it - every update is a step towards the end, so see them as positives. Best of luck. 

On 2/3/2025 at 9:40 AM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok good to know. Every case is different as you know and unfortunately the only thing you can do is wait at this point. The embassy even publishes that "Normal" Admin Processing can take up to 60 days. Hopefully by them touching the application it means that they are getting everything taken care of for your mother  Please keep the thread updated so that this may help others in the future! And filling out your timeline helps all VJ users  

Just here to give y'all an update, as of today nothing happened yet, the case status has been updated twice since this post but still refused.

I plan to send them an email and inquire if no updates received by March 1st.

7 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Probably just means somebody has got round to opening the envelope with the docs in and updated the file to say they’d been received. Honestly nothing to worry about, you may find it ‘updates’ a few more times before you hear anything else.

 

Good luck. 

Oh nice , thanks for your input as well, definitely makes me more relaxed about this process.

7 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok good to know. Every case is different as you know and unfortunately the only thing you can do is wait at this point. The embassy even publishes that "Normal" Admin Processing can take up to 60 days. Hopefully by them touching the application it means that they are getting everything taken care of for your mother  Please keep the thread updated so that this may help others in the future! And filling out your timeline helps all VJ users  

I sure will, I will update timeline after work today. 

Happy Monday.

2 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ok so when the date updates, it usually means someone has touched the file, which means someone is likely updating it. 10 days is not a long time in the world of embassies and 221g response processing and most embassies do not start the normal administrative processing every visa application goes through until after the submission. Seeing the dates update is good news. They are likely working on it  Which embassy btw?

Oh thanks, this is mind relaxing to hear. 

This was the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. 

My wife application was quick, that is why I got a little worried, I remember for my wife they stamped her visa next day and mailed it.

Just now, Edward and Jaycel said:

What is the timeline of this? When was the interview with the 221g issued at the end? When were the documents returned to the embassy?

Timeline is long but that delay was from us, the interview was on December 1st, 2024 and we sent them all the required documents 10 days ago. 

This is the last update as of today, it shows case last update as of today it we haven't received any emails asking for more documents and visa status still showing refused.

My mother did here interview and they asked for her birthday certificate, medical exam and passport to be sent later. 

We did all of the above and I've been checking here case. 

However there has been two case updates and visa status still showing refused! 

Last update is today, and now we are worried because we have not heard back from them and looks like they touched the file , otherwise why it will show last update as of today. 

Please see uploaded screenshot and let me know if you had a similar situation. 

Thanks.

Hello, 

I'm helping a friend apply for her parents to come to America, she has two minor siblings and based on what we read , they are considered derivative beneficiaries. 

The question is, where can we add them to be accompanied with principal applicatant ? We didn't find it anywhere on I-30 form to add derivative beneficiary.

Please advise and thanks. 

Hello, 

I have decided to file for all my 2 brothers and sisters, one brother and one sister are married and the other two are single.

Do I need to file a I-30 Petition for each or do I have to file one petition for all the siblings ? 

Please advise and thank you ,

Hello,

I have filed an I-30 to petition for my mother on 2-29-2020 and it's almost two year without a decision. They case is outside normal processing times and I have contacted USCIS Ombudsman and sent multiple inquiries. 

All I heard is they keep saying they are forwarding my case to Texas service center and I have never heard anything.

What can I do now ?

Greetings, wife arrive on an IR1 visa and when we filed DS-260 I remember checking yes on the box where authorized DOS to apply for a social security card on our behalf, however she has been here for a month and we have not received any mails yet and it's not easy getting hold of the social security office. 

Is there a way to check if DOS applied for the social security card if yes, how do we check the status and if no , how can we apply for a card ? 

Please help.

Hello, 

My wife recently got her immigrant visa and were told to pay $220 USCIS fee online for her green card. 

I tried to go to USCIS website provided by the embassy, I entered her A- number and her case ID however, her case ID consist of 3 letters and 12 numbers and on the website you can only enter 3 letters and 11 numbers. 

What can I do ?

58 minutes ago, JanettRod said:

Though my tax transcript wouldn’t  show my current employer?

That is all what they asked me for, I quit my other job 2 years ago.

AWe had a visa interview and I changed my job but got a better one, they didn't ask for a new AOS, however they asked for new tax transcripts. May be it is different for you.

19 hours ago, TomoMontenegro said:

Hello , i dont really know if this is to celebrate or not  but I recive an Message From Consulate Today , i was  Under 221g and i Uploaded  All Documetnts  which they asking from me , i  cant imagine how i got This message from Consulate wich from my opinion its to early bcs In CEAC site the new Uploaded Documents ( AOS and Tax Transcript) is showing Only "subbmited" Status and not showing "accepted"  

so Consulate Asked from Me passports to sent to Them and to print Visa , what u guys think , will i get visa for few days after i sent to them or need to wait until CEAC is reviewing The Documents  !!

here is screen shot 

They asked me to re-upload our files too and we have done it and status is showing "submitted" so I was not sure just like you but now that they did ask you to send your passport means that status is not important.

Congratulations and Welcome to the U.S. of A.

Hello, 

My wife did her interviews last week, the officer asked if she brought any photos of us together to the interview and my wife answered that we didn't know we had to bring photos and it was not in the interview appointments email list. 

So the officer just answer it's ok. 

Is that something I should be concerned, should mail some photos with the passport or just ignore it.

Please advise and thank you.

16 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

Once you have an interview schedule, there is no going back to the NVC review line for DQ.  You've already secured your spot at the embassy.  Moreso with your case since interview has already been completed.

 

No need to delete the old files from CEAC.  It's good that you already re-uploaded the files.  I suggest you notify the embassy with a screenshot of the location of the new uploads, like you did in your previous communication with them.

 

Thank youd for your replies if anything they do relief us, while US Embassy refused to confirm if they can locate the files, they simply stated the consular officer will have to open CEAC I plan to write a letter with screenshots when we mail the passport On Tuesday. 

8 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

Re-uploading all the documents to CEAC would be cheaper than hiring an attorney.  Just re-upload.  It's allowed and it's free.  And it's what the consul officer wants you to do.

 

As for why they are claiming that you did not upload the documents, it seems to be a CEAC system glitch, even if they haven't admitted it yet.  A number of recent interviewees in the Philippines have reported being told the same thing your wife was.  They re-uploaded the files the same day and their visas were issued some days after.

 

Update:

There is no option to delete the files and I had to upload them to the optional documents section , hope that will work.

7 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

Re-uploading all the documents to CEAC would be cheaper than hiring an attorney.  Just re-upload.  It's allowed and it's free.  And it's what the consul officer wants you to do.

 

As for why they are claiming that you did not upload the documents, it seems to be a CEAC system glitch, even if they haven't admitted it yet.  A number of recent interviewees in the Philippines have reported being told the same thing your wife was.  They re-uploaded the files the same day and their visas were issued some days after.

 

I was afraid if I do that they will have to send my file to NVC again and then NVC have to accept them. I will go ahead delete current files and re-upload them hopefully it is a glitch and they will see them this time. 

Hello VJ Family, 

I'm reached to a desperate point and willing to hire an attorney if I don't get anywhere, here is my situation:

Wife did the interview on 07-26-21 at the US Embassy in Ankara, Turkey and was given 221G and was told the reason is we didn't upload police certificate, marriage certificate and birth certificate to ceac and as we know case is not documentarily qualified unless you have those files uploaded.

Long story short I logged in to CEAC and took screenshots of everything uploaded and sent those screenshot to the embassy, they responded to my email with the same none sense. 

Please see the screenshot below and as you see everything is uploaded and yet they are saying they are missing them, I'm afraid they reject the visa and tell us because they don't have the required documetns.

What should I do or respond with, should I hire an attorney ?

please advise and help

6 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

I suspect this is due to a system glitch with CEAC that the Department of State is just not admitting to (yet).  It's very unlikely that applicants have not uploaded the required documents to CEAC.  Otherwise, they would not have gotten DQ and scheduled for interview!

 

And I totally agree and I immediately sent them an email with our CEAC account showing files accepted. It just doesn't make sense telling us we didn't upload the documents when the case was documentarily qualified long before the interview. 

I will post again when they reply to my email.