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I’ve still got a little while before this could be an issue for me. My medical would be expiring in Feb. But they’re still holding my passport. Last update Nov 8
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We’re all right there with ya. That CEAC log in raises the heart rate every time.
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Just checked my CEAC today (I've been checking it on a daily basis) and my case was updated on November 8th. But that date only changed today (November 14th). I know some people here keep an ear to the ground for case updates - so, just dropping this in.
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The new administration doesn’t take office until January. So I really doubt any mandate was passed to change any process. Trumps admin is anti illegal migration, not against legal migration. I don’t see any factual evidence to suggest it would at this time. People will point to mandates in 2020…when there was a strange unprecedented global pandemic looming. I’m not convinced that’s a valid comparison to 2024. If hypothetically they cut jobs in that department and or reallocate that labor to deal with illegal migrant paperwork, then we could make an assumption that it would affect us. Until that happens, I’m not playing doomsday pretend games
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I've been holding my tongue on this but it does appear to be the trend. I've seen some folks get through in like 5 months now... I've noticed that most people get a bundle of case updates and then see radio silence for a few months- I think this radio silence time is being shortened. I had my bundled case updates. And now haven't heard anything for 3 weeks. I feel I might be in that radio silence period? So, I'm curious to see if it'll be 1 month or like...5. Idk, it's all an endless hypothesis haha. But it keeps the hopes high and maintains moral.
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Agh, I see. My last update was on Oct. 22nd. So it’s been a little while now. I’ve just chalked it up as being in AP at this point. I feel as though no matter how trivial the stated reason on a 221g is, it means the same thing. But again, I hope I’m proven wrong.
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This is so madly inconsistent. All three of us got 221gs stating we have to wait til Oct 1st. No additional docs required. They kept my passport. The requested your passport almost a month ago. and Quebekwa hasn’t gotten their passport requested yet haha. Im so curious to find out which order this all unfolds in. If I had to guess, you should be issued very soon. And I’m crossing my fingers for you.
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Chiming in. When did you send your passport? And when was your interview. I remember you saying you were in the same boat as me
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Keep us posted on the outcome. I got refused on the same notion (Sep 4, EB1 interview, statement read that I’d have to wait until after Oct 1st) after getting verbal approval at the consulate. But from what I gather, they just snuck me into the admin processing queue. I hope it’s not the case for you. So Id be curious to know if you get a reply.
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Couldn't have been. If you look at the timeline, DS5535_child had to redo their medical in October. So their original medical expired (likely in August if they did it just before their interview). Medicals are only good for 6 months.
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Hey squad, I need some advice/ past experience anecdotes. Passport is at the consulate (since my interview in September). I got a 221g without the added DS form. No further info or docs requested. I’m in negotiations for a short term contract for an amazing opportunity. It’s an international opportunity- I’d need to travel at the beginning of December. And would need that passport that’s stuck on someone’s desk at the consulate. Does anyone have an experience of rushing their issuance based on similar circumstances? Has anyone requested their passport prior to issuance? if so, what kind of delays did that cause on your application. Obviously, I’d love to take advantage of the contract offered without sabotaging my review process. Thanks a mil in advance!
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I’m EB1a, I can confirm there was no priority given in terms of interview timelines. You’re waiting the rest of the employment cue. The only time your priority helps is if other category visa numbers run out or their priority dates shift further back than EB1. I thought and was hopeful for the same thing you were hopeful for. It’s not the way it works.
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Exciting stuff!! Big congrats! Get on that jet and try to enjoy the trip!
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Hey Angie, Thanks for posting your update. I really hope you're right about point #1. I've read from other forum users that their visas got issued 1-2 months after their passport is requested. I don't recall a post showing a faster turnaround. *** CORRECTION- the post just before showed about a 2 week turnaround to "Issued" status! I'm an EB1A applicant as well (and had my interview on Sep 6th). I got a 221g (no DS 5535 requested). I'm a Canadian citizen but was born in Russia. I'm very curious to continue following your timeline because it would appear we may be under a similar type of processing (country of origin perhaps being the reason). The difference is that they kept my passport at the consulate...so I have no metric of timeline to go by. Anyway, congrats on the request to send your docs back in! I'll be on the look out for your updates. You're the closest example I have to gauge anything off of.
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Hey there, I’ve had several case updates but status is still on refused. Last case update was Oct 22 for me. Based on the many pages I’ve read, I’m likely in AP after all. They still have my passport. And to this day, no additional info or documentation has been requested. It’s hard to judge anything at this point, but I suppose the decently regular case updates is a positive sign- nevertheless not a guarantee.
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You get a confirmation when the doctor's office has sent the documents by the doctor's office. There is zero communication coming from the consulate.
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You get a confirmation when the doctors office has sent the documents. But I don’t believe that there’s a way to confirm that the consulate received them. In my case, they checked at the interview to make sure everything was there.
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I did. I got a case update date change and a reply stating that the case is pending review from an officer. a Google search of the exact quote prompted some optimism from a lawyer suggesting it means it’s likely back from the necessary security checks. but it’s all hypothetical at this stage it seems. They still have my passport- which I suppose is another positive sign. that form that was issued has some scary context on the online forums. But it’s different because it seems to have been issued on the visa shortage basis (as was the case for the @texasbound acccount). Just trying to gauge if this is a 2 week or 12 month setback…
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Hey everyone, this is specifically for the folks that had their interviews throughout September and possibly late August (in EB categories). I need some clarification on where I stand with this. I was approved on the spot but then about 4 days later emailed a 221g with an explanation in bold letters indicating that they need to wait until October 1st to process. No other documents or info was requested and my passport is still at the consulate. Did anyone else get the same runaround and get issued out of this September batch? I'm trying to figure out how much weight that 221g carries with it given its (stated) reasoning. Thanks.
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We can only hope haha. I trust that you and your family will get through this soon as well! Being given timelines only to be held back additional months is absolutely soul crushing. Wishing you all the luck in the world with your case Keep the forum posted. I'm sure these posts help future applicants going through similar situations.
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I see. I'm sorry to hear that. Genuinely that's really frustrating. Your case is a bit different from mine. I was never handed a 221g in person. I had all my documents. I was sent a notice 5 business days after my approved interview with a 221g attached. But that 221g simply stated in bold that they must wait until October 1st to process this further. No further documents were required, no further instructions were provided to me. I got an email back from them this Monday indicating that my "case was pending review by a consular officer". That's it. On that note, I did find this forum where one attorney broke down the legal lingo. I don't know if this will be of help to you at all...but here https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/what-does-it-mean-by-case-pending-the-review-by-a--6036617.html#:~:text=In summary%2C your case being,further instructions from the consulate. Maybe it will help you dissect that email you received once they confirmed receipt of your documents.
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So, your 221g stated that you didn't have police clearance? This was stated in an email and letter? I wasn't told of any missing documents or any reason for that matter. The only reason mine got held up (as far as I know at this stage) is due to visa allotment to the fiscal year.
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Hi there, Just checking in with you. Have you received any updates on your CEAC? I'm still in the same boat...I sent a follow up email again 2 days ago and everything has been silent. No correspondence, no case update, no change.
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Hey, I'm in the same boat. Case last updated today. I sent an email on Thursday and received this reply this morning: "Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. We acknowledge receipt of your email. This case is currently pending review by a consular officer. As soon as the review is complete, the Visa Unit will advise of the next steps if anything else is needed to complete processing the case. Once the visa process is finalized, we will mail your passport by courier service. For questions regarding the courier service (including tracking the passport) we strongly encourage you to contact the Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service using the contact details available on the following webpage: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/iv/information/contact_us. We hope that this information is helpful in replying to your inquiry. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance." It just seems like a standard reply.... For the record, I'm EB1A and interview was Sep. 4th with approval on the spot.
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Interview Sep 4th. Approved at interview. Refused status since. Last updated yesterday. It looks like it takes them a few business days after that “last updated” date.
