Hey, everyone. I attended my interview for B1/B2 Visa on June 15. It was an emergency appointment for a clinical rotation (I’m currently a medical student).
Everything went well. The consular officer told me that my visa was approved and I was gonna get it within 2-4 business days. However, the status of my application on CEAC website changed to AP. I’ve heard it’s a common practice to do so as a final step before issuing visa but it doesn’t last more than a day or 2, as happened with a friend who was interviewed on the same day and got his status changed from AP to Issues in one day. I’ve been stuck there ever since. No form 221g was issued, neither did I receive any email/call for additional information.
I tried contacting the consulate but all I’ve gotten back from them so far are standard replies. It’s very, very frustrating. My rotation starts July 5, I’ll only be able to delay it by a week.
Please guide me about what should be done in the current scenario. I have a good travel history, have officially traveled on State Dept’s sponsored summer school once, and my criminal record is clean. What could’ve possibly triggered AP? Your input will be highly appreciated.