K1 visa delayed 84 days SOLELY due to Cathy’s admission she was still a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) which resulted in Administrative/ Additional/Further Processing. She works for the local party office but her membership is/was ‘non-meaningful’ and of a ‘rank-and-file’ nature with ‘no ideological commitment’. I knew there was no reason for denial and the visa would eventually be approved but the uncertainty of how long the wait would be was excruciating!
The VO had no problems with the relationship being bona-fide, my finacial condition and other requirements. It was just the CCP membership that caused the delay. All they wanted was for her to fax a 'detailed resume' listing her education, jobs and any publications written. After that, nothing. I had my Congressman's office make an official inquiry but I don't know if that made anything move faster.
Consulate / USCIS Member Review #6436
Review on August 5, 2010:
