How soon does it switch from Administrative Processing to Ready to Issued? Is there a particular pattern we should watch out for as a sign that our visa application was approved? Posted on March 24, 2015November 3, 2015 by Mrs. Presson One, there is no particular pattern. Two, nobody (even if they claim they can) will be able to tell you when you can expect your Visa Status to change on CEAC. Every case varies and you really don’t have any choice but to wait and check your status repeatedly for updates. No one should finalize…
The Consular Officer didn’t say if I was approved or not. They took my passport though, is that a good sign? Am I approved? Posted on October 20, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Neither. It’s not a good sign nor a bad sign. Them taking your passport is not (in any way) an assurance that you’ve passed your interview nor has anything to do with your visa status. There are other background checks that are still needed to be done before an approval / issuance of a visa. This…
I’ve complied with the 221G Request for Additional Documents and sent my paperwork to the U.S. Embassy. When will my K1 Visa be approved? Posted on August 28, 2014 by Mrs. Presson No one knows the answer to that question. It all depends on the following: The completeness of your paperwork (This still depends on the Consular Officer’s discretion.) The amount of cases they have at your local U.S. Embassy The decision by the Consular Officer reviewing your case Any unforeseen circumstances like the weather, system…
I’ve submitted complete documents during my interview and was told that I was approved. Until now, it’s on Administrative Processing. When will my K1 Visa be issued? Posted on August 28, 2014 by Mrs. Presson No one knows the answer to that question. It all depends on the following: The completeness of your paperwork (This still depends on the Consular Officer’s discretion.) The amount of cases they have at your local U.S. Embassy The decision by the Consular Officer reviewing your case Any unforeseen circumstances like the weather, system…
Why is my case on Administrative Processing and/or 221G? How long will it be stuck on AP? Posted on August 24, 2014April 3, 2015 by Mrs. Presson All cases go through Administrative Processing. This means the U.S. Embassy is doing additional background checks on your case. This varies as every case is unique. This can last for a few days to a few weeks, a month or more. This also applies to people who have submitted their documents because of 221G. Nobody…
Can we use blue ink in filling up and signing our forms? Or do we have to use black ink? Posted on August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 by Mrs. Presson All the forms available on USCIS.gov, both on the instruction PDF file and the form itself has it clearly stated: “Type or print in black ink.” or “Type or print legibly in black ink.” It is a simple instruction and may be trivial for some, but not abiding by this simple instruction may get you…
What is a 221G Request for Additional Document? Posted on July 27, 2014July 29, 2014 by Mrs. Presson In order for the Consular Officer to make a decision / adjudicate your case, they must be presented all the necessary forms and supporting documents that they need from you, the visa applicant. Failure to present the documents needed would result to a 221G Request for Additional Document. This means you have one (1) year…