SusieQQQ
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How does he know that? Or does he just mean, from the small sample on his forum?
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How does he know that? Or does he just mean, from the small sample on his forum?
Britsimon
Super Moderator
No, no and no.
Don't you think that 5 months is more than enough for a simple back ground check?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
No. They take as long as they need to take. Because there is no diplomatic relationship between the US and Iran, the US cannot get any assistance from the Iranian authorities to help with the background checks so it takes a long time. All an attorney will do is cost you money. All a complaint will do is get you a standard response that is probably already on their virtual embassy website somewhere.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Concerns over terrorism and a lack of diplomatic cooperation between Iran and the USA.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
The background checks are usually shorter than that, even for Iran. So there is clearly something that is not "simple" about this. Assuming everything is valid with the person concerned, it may be something unfortunate like sharing a name with someone on the terrorism list.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Are you doing it via Ankara? They say most cases are taking 3-6 months at the moment.
http://turkey.usembassy.gov/mobile/administrative_processing.html
I presume your case number has not come up on the link on the page they give, if you are in Ankara?
http://turkey.usembassy.gov/mobile/administrative_processing.html
I presume your case number has not come up on the link on the page they give, if you are in Ankara?
Thanks a lot Vladek! I'm syrian and I'm really worried about this AP thing. also my CN is in the 9k's, do all applicants from these countries necessarily end up in AP? and i've been to the US many times before, can that help me avoid AP?
Thank you so much for being so helpful
vladek15425
Well-Known Member
If you've already been in the US, than you will surely not fall under AP, so just make sure all your documents are ready for the interview day.Thanks a lot Vladek! I'm syrian and I'm really worried about this AP thing. also my CN is in the 9k's, do all applicants from these countries necessarily end up in AP? and i've been to the US many times before, can that help me avoid AP?
Thank you so much for being so helpful
Because AP is not only for back-gound check its also for missing document or incomplete application.
Not sure. I'm guessing that either 1) that forum sample is large enough that they feel it's well representing the population, or 2) the embassies post the recently cleared case numbers on their websites.
Wow Vladek, that's a huuge relief!!!! Yes I've been to the US four times before, latest was last year. and of course i will make sure i have everything!
thanks again, and wish you the best in the US
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
No vladek, that's wrong. Having visited the US in the past does not automatically mean one will not fall under AP.
We have lots of people currently in the US doing AOS (non-DV related) who have been stucked in AP for close to 1 year or more.
vladek15425
Well-Known Member
I really thought that would facilitate, his case, and avoid an AP based on back_ground check !
Well you know better than me mom
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Looking at the Ankara info some of those CNs look quite early...
http://www.usemb-ankara.org.tr/consular/english/immigrant_admin_processing.html
So cases that went current late in the year and are now on AP are most certainly going to have a nailbiting time.
http://www.usemb-ankara.org.tr/consular/english/immigrant_admin_processing.html
So cases that went current late in the year and are now on AP are most certainly going to have a nailbiting time.
*Sigh... it was a short-lived relief.. I was hoping it might help a little...
any words of advice @Sm1smom ?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Sorry for bursting your bubbles, but I felt it was important to set the records straight.
Well to avoid being put on AP, you can help yourself by making sure you've closely read the instructions and followed them, be sure to have all the required documents ready and available for your interview.
Unfortunately when it comes to background/security check AP related issues, AFAIK, there's nothing an applicant can do about it but try to patiently wait it out and hope it gets resolved either before the end of the applicable FY or regional visa quota run out.
Thank you so much, I appreciate your honesty, it's very important that one remains realistic.
Also thanks to vladek and all members who do their best to help others without return!
FSW2015
Active Member
So does it mean that each and every applicant from these countries (I'm Syrian too), MUST go under AP and the background check?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
No, I never stated that each and every applicant from any country MUST be put under AP.
However, a background check is conducted on each and every applicant regardless of their country of origin, and that is different from being put on AP.
FSW2015
Active Member
Thank you, I understand now.
Just out of curiosity, when is the background check conducted? Before the interview, after you submit your forms? because I know that in the vast majority of cases, the visa is approved (or not) right at the end of the interview.