Hello Jacob, thanks so much for this particular video. My case put in administrative processing on February 22, 2024 and on the 15 of March 2024, the visa(H1B) was issued. I'm very happy now.🎉🎉😅
Always here watching, thank you for this information.. 18month is along time, but I strongly believe Jacob that every thing happens for areason, administrative process felt scarcely but it’s the main reason for this Video. A lot of people may be in similar condition and this will be very very useful.
@@SpecialJacobvlogs haaa USA nga is so so so Big , I feel like is for people who are have been blessed so much in there lives. But What ever Opportunity God has put before me, that's what I will definitely venture in. Jacob you are so inspiring Man, I know that your family is so so so proud of you. I wish you all the best of the best that God has to offer. And I am conc sure this is just the start for you many more gates are opening starting this year, you will be so so surprised, but that is Gods Ways.
Thanks for sharing. My husband's case has been in administrating processing and I have not seen my husband since. It has been since December 2022 and I have not heard anything about his case. I have been praying and trusting God he will come through for me and my family. This has been the hardest time in my life and cry every day and often don't think this hell will end.
Yeah administrative process is the hardest for everyone but December 22 is still early these cases now days take 8 months to a year . So if no major issue was said for Ap you should wait and continue trusting God he will come through. Just keep sending emails about case status
@@SpecialJacobvlogs Bro RSC Africa told me to come for the interview and then I waited to schedule me for what they call me after being waiting 2 weeks and I again re-emailed them and they told me to that the case is still pending at USCIS adminstrative action so what will I do legally coz you are familiar with this ones bro help or guide as Iam among your TH-cam family.
Hello sir, good evening. My case is also on administrative processing after my interview on the 18 Oct but since the interview my case status still shows 'READY' like i have never gone for the interview yet NB: I WAS asked to submit more additional docs with my passport for more review which i submitted on the 20 OCT. 2 days after my interview. (what does this mean, please?)
@@SpecialJacobvlogshello sir can I send again eds5535 form to consul? I sent it yesterday but I forgot to include my old expire passport because I always getting a brain fog from migraine
My son is going through the 221g process right now, it was my wife (stepmom) who filed for him, because my wife signed separation papers, and he was given a 221g on his interview, my wife is the petitioner.
My case is under administrative process, but I wasn't given any form to fill or to provide additional information or documents.I was only given the blue paper that say congratulations your visa is approved.
@@SpecialJacobvlogsHello mr Jacob, on July fifth i was rejected in Uzbekistan but on 21 of july i was interviewed in Kyrgyzstan and got white paper 221g my wisa F1 for masters degree and my studies starts on august 23.Will it take a few weeks or i will miss my studies?
My spouse's case changed from AP to Refused. This is a Dropbox interview waiver process. The embassy is still with his passport. They have not told us anything, we have reached out to request if we should send additional documents but no response yet. My husband needs his passport for travel, so frustrating.
Good job for your educationJacob , I greatly appreciate my fiancé was put in administrative process three weeks ago and we don’t know how long it’s gonna take. We are waiting and checking on the visa status every day.
@@SpecialJacobvlogsflew her from Uganda to Nairobi. She was staying in a hotel, besides Nairobi is expensive If you’re from a different country for three weeks, she just flew back to Uganda we wait from there.
Hi Jacob, thank you for sharing this video. They send me the DS 5535 form, please can you inbox me what to put on the source of fund under the travel history, Or explain to me what do they mean "source of funding". Thank you brother, God bless you!
Thank you so much! And I’m so sorry for what happened to you. My little son is going through this now, they requested for documents we submitted and they took his passport too.
Good day...I case was changed from refused to administrative processsing....The consular officer took my passport on 2nd October,2023 and gave me a temporary refusal letter to submit additional docs...I did it by 9th October,2023 and on 23rd October ,2023 the cosular officer changed the refused to Administrative Processing.
Thank you so much for your video Jacob! Please how long you waiting after interview? I mean when they asking you to send your passport? Two months a half or more? Thank you brother Jacob.
Hello bro, please I was also given a yellow form an put to administration case an it has been 5days now, they haven't contact me, what should I do bro..please help me an my company is threatening to cancel me
Hi Jacob I filled my ds5535 around 60 days ago and my last update date in my case was about 20 days ago but still is refused , but unfortunately I found I have misunderstanding in the section I should share my old passport number can u tell me after 60 days is it true to resubmit that right now or waiting?
Thank you Masete for this. A Nurse friend once tried the green card lottery in 2017 when she was depressed and filled she was single and childless when actually she was married with kids. She now fears to try the immigration through nursing agency coz she thinks there might be a problem. Could this cause her problems?
Lying is always a problem everywhere. Also ask her to stop being vindictive, her action was not due to depression - depressed people don't tell lies. Only someone who hates the spouse and children will lie that he or she is single and childless.
I did my interview on 18th April 2024, after three simple question and 2 minutes the visa officer said congratulations and enjoy your days in USA. the purpose is to attend a conference. I didn't get any forms and papers neither any mails to ask for me docs, but when I check the status, it shows that changed to REFUSED after 3 days on 21 April. and still refused. any actions should I do? thank you so much for your kind response.
@@SpecialJacobvlogs thank you so much. here is the update: 9 May 2024 status changed to administrative process. 12 May approved, and the same day changed to issued. today on 13 may I received my passport with the visa.
How many times does your DS-5535 case status update before you get the result? Is there any chance to estimate the time? And how many times they update you case status before you get result 90 days Thanks
thank you very much Mr Jocob for sharing your experience. I have a question about the DS 5535 form that I really don't know. how I get advice from you?
In my situation I forgot to bring my original birth certificate and she told me to bring it and send it with the passport to the embassy but she gave me 5535 too and i sent it
Hi Mr. Jacob I had my visa interview yesterday. The officer took my passport, training plan and ds 2019 form. I applied for J1 visa in a third country. They gave me yellow slip saying under administrative processing and when I check the ceac it says “refused”
Jacob , I went an interview in malaysia on 22 feb , in the interview time the consulate congratulated me and said welcome to usa , just five hours later they send me an email saying that my process is in administrative process and come collect your passport , and asked me questions related about my career , brothers names and where i lived in last ten years and my emails, and them after week it was refused , i sent an email to them an i got an automatic respond, i don’t know what to do and i am so scared in this satuation , people who we went together same day got their visa accept me
@@SpecialJacobvlogsthank you so much Jacob , i was assued today my visa after 60 days , i swear watching your vedio was the only thing that made me be okay and be more patience, after 2 months they issued my visa , thanks to god
Hello Jacob, my case is F1. I received 221g on my second attempt and after 6 months, I received a mail from US consulate to submit my passport. I paid amount for a fresh slot like before the mail. I don't know what to do in my situation. Can you guide me like what is happening with my passport and what should I do further?
On 14 March 2023 I was at the US Embassy and I was given a pink paper of 221g form. They gave me a wait notice for one month and incase I don't hear from them I should email them. I have a conference to attend on 1 June to 3rd June man I need prayers because whatever I gave them is legit. Among my documents they only remained with my confirmation page and invitation letter.
@@SpecialJacobvlogs very many people use it as a way out of their mother countries. For my case it's not I just want to go and learn how Americans has managed to preserve their country music
Hello, any updates?? My husband had his interview and they took his passport and asked us to submit extra evidence. We did right away after but it’s has been over 100 days and they still it’s still processing. Please let me know if there’s any updates
@@SpecialJacobvlogs yes dear, they didn’t ask me to provide additional documents,visa officer told me he’s gonna put my case in AP that they will contact me, its been a month now nothing new.
@@hellenanansubuga3254 yeah you will wait abit are you are nurse? Which agency is sponsoring you. Reach me on my email at jacobmasetejm@gmail.com. we shall share more
Hi what about if your case remains Refused and the last update change 3 times in 3 weeks and the status of the case still remain refused and how long you think it will take for the case to get issued
My case is place on administrative processing but all of my documents were kept only my passport was given back to me with a white paper administrative processing check it a good sign sir please help I am worry
Please I will like to talk to you, the only gave me a yellow form...what can I do..no one to help me, I'm here in Dubai an my residence permit has also expired an I resigned from my job due to this programme..please help me brother
It is very hard for me. I'm 10 month's in AP now, I miss my children. They have no mercy. I'm prayinh daily but feel God is not answering, I'm losing hope.
Hi Jacob, My husband's case was in administrative process for around 4 months and today we received an email where they are asking for his passport but the system is still showing refused. Any thoughts about this?
Hello Sir, I received the DS-5535 form a few days after my interview, when I filled it, I received 221g Administrative processing after 5 months, they sent back to me to fill the DS-5535 form, why did I receive it again?
Sir, I need help from you. I am an F1 visa holder and my visa has been stuck since 24 August 2022. On 24 August I was interviewed and after finishing the interview visa officer gave me a 221g white slip where he marked Update i-20 to mail them and give my passport back but wrote down to pay vfs when I would mail them. I am from Bangladesh. My program started on 23 August but unfortunately, I got my appointment date on 24 August then I gave my interview. So, it's been 5 months there is no update on my ceac status. Just seem it 'refused' with the administration processing related something. And Eventually, the main problem is My previous university I mean which university I belong to, but right now they are not accepting my deferral request. I think it's the main issue for did not complete my case. But I paid my service fee. Write now what should I do sir? Will I get my visa or will I be denied? It's kind of frustrating going on sir.
Hi Jacob. Yesterday they asked me to send them my passport through DHL. I'm optimistic. How long did it take them to send you back the passport with visa?
Thank you for your kind advice. I have a question about case ir1 for my wife they give her a yellow slip asking about the ds-5535 and a medical exam which she already did it and send it before the interview Appointment is it mean that they didn't receive it or she should do it again. Thank you an advance.
Reach out to the hospital where she had the medicals done and confirm if they sent the medicals to the embassy and secondly fil the form as soon as you can and send back to them as instructed...
Hey Jacob I’ve been put under 221(g) since march 12 2024 I’ve sent in documents they requested which is my police record and medical exam and passport , they received it May 1st 2024 . Now it’s been 26 days almost 4 weeks . How long do people normally wait who is in the same position as me ?
Hello,Went for an interview and was given the form 221g . Was requested to add some documents. Its been almost 3 weeks now but the status is still refused. Kindly advise
Hi Jacob concerning the issue of AP. I was a greencard winner 2022 and I was put on AP. They gave me a yellow which was just having my name and my case Number nothing else. My 90days expire on 21/12/22 and I have never had from them. Should I have hope. In such a situation what do you do.
Hi , Jacob they updated my status today and removed all the paragrahs from CEAC website but says. "A U.S. consular officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application. Please see the letter you received at the interview." nothing else what does it means? Please reply, Is it assuring or my case is gone ?
I was just put in this hell last week, praying everyday . It had messed up my job situation and separated me from spouse /kids. This is so cruel. Why don't they just ask for this form from before ? Why waste so much time?
Hey Jacob, My friend’s visa has been in 221g for 90days now, we reached out to them and they asked him to submit the letter he received on the day of the interview. Does this mean they are about to issue it?
Thnx you my interview was on 18 april and after the consulat say everything is ok but the only problem is your name of your father miss some letters,i'm subbmit the informations the last update was 16 May and say ready what does that mean🙏 please answer
My parents are going through the same thing. Filled out the ds 5535 a week ago the day of their interview. It’s only been a week but when I checked the status on ceac, it still says refused but the case last updated date changed to today. Did that used to happen to you where you saw they looked into your case and update the date on ceac ? I’m wondering if it’s just normal or if it’s a good sign that maybe they are checking the case
The case stays refused until they finish it. They keep updating the dates but it stays refused when you see it changing to administrative process then its a good sign
Hey! Just wanted to say that my parents finally got cleared! It took just a little over six months and the wait was torture but the wait is finally over!! Got the email to send fresh medical and passports back to the embassy.
Hi, I have a question I'm originally from Ethiopia, I did apply with Ethiopian passport for my visa but I hold South Africa refuge passport for traveling it's exprid now so can I fill this information for my traveling Ds-5535
Thank you for your response. By the way when I received email from U.S embassy that said send us your passport I was very happy. I remember this video. 😊😊😊 I was in Administrative processing for 8 months 😥
@JACOB USA just some addresses where a previously lived thought it was in my DS 160 but after a submitted my supplement question form I realise I didn't include my previous addresses. Thank you
Hi jacob,we are family of 4 my sister was approved,my older sister and my twin brother are going under administrative process how ever I didn’t receive anything even though am not going through the administrative process it’s been 2+months (kenya) almost 3 months and the keep telling me they will review it ? What do think and suggest In this case ? Thank u
Infact I'm in that administrative process. But they sent me an alien number tohrough my wife who was issued with visa together with kids. What do you think about that? Thanks Jacob
@@SpecialJacobvlogs Status is in AP. Though the Consular was kind enough to tell me to try n repond faster the email I will receive from them putting in mind that fiscal year is ending on Sept 30th. Have already responded
Coinsindetaly we were served by the same embassy. Though myself I didn't get that time to visit that village Market to celebrate like you 😀 But I'm trusting God
I really feel encouraged. May Lord God bless you for coming out and share your experience with us. Like I didn't know whom to talk to. But now I'm so relieved and ready to face the situation also to be patient. Thanks God for everything
Jacob mine is different my case is indicating for almost a one year and 2 months for adminstrative action and they even don't showing any missing documents so what will I do . On the other hand mind is a refuuge sponsorship visa .
Have you had any friends that got their visa denied that is the same thing as refused right they gave us no explanation wevw not through administrative review then through administrative processing then the visa lawyer said he recommended that my husband's visa be refused but no explanation and then it was denied a d still no explanation
Hi, I received an email that action is required for my visa application. Additional document is required but im not seeing what exact document is needed in the imstruction. What do you suggest? Is it that the embassy will send a letter to me via courier stating what is needed?
Hi Jacob, My case has been updated from “refused” to “ready” and the last update on ready has been updated twice. What it means ? Am I closer to get the decision ? Please let me know. Thankyou
Thanx for your reply sir But if it doesn't bother you can give me your email or any other account so that we can comncate privately coz i really need ur advice . Thanx
Oh God, after celebrating with kfc chicken, you get that heart breaking email.. Sorry Administrative process??? .. Man youre strong💪... This process aint for the faint-hearted damn...
Hello j. Please administrative processing on CRBA and passport, of my children. No mails or calls or any more documents required .how long can this take. Its Been 31days, and any advice on this
I was rescheduled for another interview on 21 of June as my case has been on AP since May 31st 2023 and up till now i haven’t heard from the Embassy. Please does anyone have been through this experience? IR1 spouse visa category
i had a rescheduled interview. It was a stokes interview. That's fraud which we aren't doing and would never do. So stressful. In AP 60 darn days. Got way too much evidence to be going through this hell. Ive been to Lagos six times because I miss my husband so bad and they got a nerve to accuse me of fraud? Like I work for the police in my state. I had a security clearance before. I cannot be involved in such. Neither does my husband. All good. Did you get your visa yet?
Hi, I had my interview on 25th Jan from Montreal consulate and I was issued a 221g letter and asked for my additional documents which includes original birth certificate, criminal record check and my passport. I submitted my docs via courier and my last case update was 15 Feb 2023 which has been updated twice but still is refused. what does it mean? is this positive or negative response? also, is it necessary to go every 221g case to AP process or some directly get changed to issued? please let me know. Thank you.
Hello i applied for f1 visa. The visa officer gave me white paper under 221g, and i was told my case will be placed on administration hold. they kept my original passport, school and graduation certificates and all other documents. The first day , the tracking website showed "refused", and the next day it changed to "approved", since then, it has stayed the same. I have not yet received any email from them regarding what documents they need neither was i told by the visa officer that i need to submit otyer documents. My visa status shows " approved" but does that mean i will be issued visa?
Now I’m almost 7 months since the interview and yesterday they called me to tell me that they sent me the ds5535 form to fill out imagine that how long do you think it will take them to ansr me after I submit it?!?
Ha it takes long some times depending on embassy some times to are year or 18 months. Yeah its very sad situation but you need to keep communicating to them and pray to God for yours to come out early
Hi Jacob. Yesterday they asked me to send them my passport through DHL. I'm optimistic. How long did it take them to send you back your passport with the visa?
Hello Jacob, thanks so much for this particular video. My case put in administrative processing on February 22, 2024 and on the 15 of March 2024, the visa(H1B) was issued. I'm very happy now.🎉🎉😅
Congs my dear
Why were you put on administrative processing?
I was put on A.P on 12th March 2024, now it's about 70 days, hopefully very soon I'll get a response.
Well congratulations brother I’m so happy for you 🥳 I’m very happy for you
Always here watching, thank you for this information.. 18month is along time, but I strongly believe Jacob that every thing happens for areason, administrative process felt scarcely but it’s the main reason for this Video. A lot of people may be in similar condition and this will be very very useful.
Yes Tanya one day when you upgrade to RN you should consider coming to work in USA. Nursing is very profitable and marketable here
@@SpecialJacobvlogs haaa USA nga is so so so Big , I feel like is for people who are have been blessed so much in there lives. But What ever Opportunity God has put before me, that's what I will definitely venture in. Jacob you are so inspiring Man, I know that your family is so so so proud of you. I wish you all the best of the best that God has to offer. And I am conc sure this is just the start for you many more gates are opening starting this year, you will be so so surprised, but that is Gods Ways.
@@TanyaNishailoc Yes Tanya nothing is impossible I also started my life as enrolled nurse but now am here the sky is the limit
Thank you uncle the information keep it up God Bless You
Thank you jacob, i can feel you now
Thanks for sharing. My husband's case has been in administrating processing and I have not seen my husband since. It has been since December 2022 and I have not heard anything about his case. I have been praying and trusting God he will come through for me and my family. This has been the hardest time in my life and cry every day and often don't think this hell will end.
Yeah administrative process is the hardest for everyone but December 22 is still early these cases now days take 8 months to a year . So if no major issue was said for Ap you should wait and continue trusting God he will come through. Just keep sending emails about case status
@@SpecialJacobvlogs Bro RSC Africa told me to come for the interview and then I waited to schedule me for what they call me after being waiting 2 weeks and I again re-emailed them and they told me to that the case is still pending at USCIS adminstrative action so what will I do legally coz you are familiar with this ones bro help or guide as Iam among your TH-cam family.
Thank you for this Jacob. This saves a lot of frustration knowing others have gone through and eventually come out successful.
Yeah it's tough
Hello sir, good evening. My case is also on administrative processing after my interview on the 18 Oct but since the interview my case status still shows 'READY' like i have never gone for the interview yet
NB: I WAS asked to submit more additional docs with my passport for more review which i submitted on the 20 OCT. 2 days after my interview. (what does this mean, please?)
@@SpecialJacobvlogshello sir can I send again eds5535 form to consul? I sent it yesterday but I forgot to include my old expire passport because I always getting a brain fog from migraine
No dont
Why I shouldn’t sir? Will the consul think uncertainty if I send another eds5535 form?
My son is going through the 221g process right now, it was my wife (stepmom) who filed for him, because my wife signed separation papers, and he was given a 221g on his interview, my wife is the petitioner.
Don't lose patience. Let them take time to process the case on merit.
thank you Jacob this is insightful.we went thru hell together but finally God saw us thru after 8 months of waiting.
Congratulations its not easy
I get you Gloria
@gloriah nasaka if I may ask, was the embassy in possession of your passport and original documents during the waiting period?
@@lesliecentry4059 they gave me back all my documents,sent them back upon request
You will get through this hung on it takes time
Thank you for encouraging nurses.
Yeah byetwasigaliza
That is how me and my husband feel we want to cry about this whole thing not being able to see each other
Did they issued your visa now ?
My case is under administrative process, but I wasn't given any form to fill or to provide additional information or documents.I was only given the blue paper that say congratulations your visa is approved.
It needs to be green
@@SpecialJacobvlogsHello mr Jacob, on July fifth i was rejected in Uzbekistan but on 21 of july i was interviewed in Kyrgyzstan and got white paper 221g my wisa F1 for masters degree and my studies starts on august 23.Will it take a few weeks or i will miss my studies?
@@ayubkhantakhirjanov7410 they dont mind about your studies they want to make sure everything is right
@@SpecialJacobvlogs if they approve let’s say after two months,so what about my studies?
@@SpecialJacobvlogsI was given a green paper and was put under administration process …what does green paper means ?
Thank you for this information I there in A P for 2 months and I thought all hope is lost.
Have you received your visa?
hi j , thanks for you encouragement.....my passport and my children were kept and received admin and refusal
Just wait it takes time but they will eventually issue
Thank you very much
here watching,so amazing video,thnks jacob.
Welcome
I’m in
2yrs for A P so so chill out if u waiting for days or months
God job son of museveni. Educative!
Very encouraging video Sir, i feel better now. Thank you.
I just crashed into the same position a couple of days ago
Well it depends on what took you there you need to have all paper work for your interview
@@paulmpalampa1221any updates bro? F1 visa?
@@ayubkhantakhirjanov7410 Nothing really.
Thank you
My spouse's case changed from AP to Refused. This is a Dropbox interview waiver process. The embassy is still with his passport. They have not told us anything, we have reached out to request if we should send additional documents but no response yet. My husband needs his passport for travel, so frustrating.
Good job for your educationJacob , I greatly appreciate my fiancé was put in administrative process three weeks ago and we don’t know how long it’s gonna take. We are waiting and checking on the visa status every day.
Yap waiting is the biggest tool, my friend just got are visa after 18 months in Administrative process so its different for everyone
@@SpecialJacobvlogsflew her from Uganda to Nairobi. She was staying in a hotel, besides Nairobi is expensive If you’re from a different country for three weeks, she just flew back to Uganda we wait from there.
Hi did he got approved yet ?
@@Jansherkhan1 she was asked to take her passport back to the embassy so she flew last week to Nairobi. Thanks for checking in. Have a nice day.
@@markmusooba6087 so just two weeks I got my ds5535 on 27oct congratulation to h
Here for you brother ❤
Thanks
Hi Jacob, thank you for sharing this video. They send me the DS 5535 form, please can you inbox me what to put on the source of fund under the travel history, Or explain to me what do they mean "source of funding". Thank you brother, God bless you!
Thank you so much! And I’m so sorry for what happened to you. My little son is going through this now, they requested for documents we submitted and they took his passport too.
Yap it happens
Thank you for sharing but when they send you email that you are clear did you share with you updated I20 with deferral semester or what did you do ?
Whats thats supposed to mean ? When you are cleared you are
@ no i mean did you issue visa without updated I20 ? Or you got deferral from school
I know village Market I was always there with my daughters
Good day...I case was changed from refused to administrative processsing....The consular officer took my passport on 2nd October,2023 and gave me a temporary refusal letter to submit additional docs...I did it by 9th October,2023 and on 23rd October ,2023 the cosular officer changed the refused to Administrative Processing.
You will overcome
Amen!!!....This evening it was reviewed again.
@@SpecialJacobvlogs
@@SpecialJacobvlogs It took 72 hours for administrative processing for to be completed and I am finally issued.
Which country please
Ghana@@sweetdot6568
Thank you so much for your video Jacob!
Please how long you waiting after interview? I mean when they asking you to send your passport?
Two months a half or more?
Thank you brother Jacob.
Things are different from person to person everyone has there own experience
Thank you!
Thank you for being very supportive. Do they contact you by email? Do they ask you to send your passport back is you approved?
Email
THNK U BRO AM INTHE PROCESS ALSO
Yeah jangu jangu tukikube
Hello bro, please I was also given a yellow form an put to administration case an it has been 5days now, they haven't contact me, what should I do bro..please help me an my company is threatening to cancel me
Thanks Jacob though I miss you bingi
Hi Jacob
I filled my ds5535 around 60 days ago and my last update date in my case was about 20 days ago but still is refused , but unfortunately I found I have misunderstanding in the section I should share my old passport number can u tell me after 60 days is it true to resubmit that right now or waiting?
Thank you Masete for this. A Nurse friend once tried the green card lottery in 2017 when she was depressed and filled she was single and childless when actually she was married with kids. She now fears to try the immigration through nursing agency coz she thinks there might be a problem. Could this cause her problems?
No problem. As long as she doesn't bring it up in future
@@SpecialJacobvlogs massive thanks, reply seen, medpro, Kenyan team!
Lying is always a problem everywhere. Also ask her to stop being vindictive, her action was not due to depression - depressed people don't tell lies. Only someone who hates the spouse and children will lie that he or she is single and childless.
Hahahsh
Thanks.
I FEEL OF THE SAME WAY, LIKE CRYING EVERY DAY :(
I did my interview on 18th April 2024, after three simple question and 2 minutes the visa officer said congratulations and enjoy your days in USA. the purpose is to attend a conference. I didn't get any forms and papers neither any mails to ask for me docs, but when I check the status, it shows that changed to REFUSED after 3 days on 21 April. and still refused. any actions should I do? thank you so much for your kind response.
You need to send them an email
@@SpecialJacobvlogs thank you so much.
here is the update:
9 May 2024 status changed to administrative process.
12 May approved, and the same day changed to issued.
today on 13 may I received my passport with the visa.
Thanks you
Thank you I am still waiting for my husband since 2 month they said the need a new joint sponsor. 😢😢😢
You will over come
Hortense, I know how you feel, I am also waiting for my husband and it has been months. My heart is so broken.
How many times does your DS-5535 case status update before you get the result? Is there any chance to estimate the time?
And how many times they update you case status before you get result 90 days
Thanks
No estimated time it depends on your embassy
thank you very much Mr Jocob for sharing your experience. I have a question about the DS 5535 form that I really don't know.
how I get advice from you?
Just fill it and send
@JACOB USA I have sent it already and then I noticed that the name of the applicant is not included.
Can I resend?
Is the nvc number if the case number is there they will find you
@JACOB USA what if I send again the ds 5535 form?
You can try to call them also works
Am passig through the same but told me they are gonna contact me , feel like dieing,
How about 1 document only needed how long do you think they will process it..thank you
Processing times are different now days
Thank you Jacob you are one lucky guy. God is faithful 💘
All the time
Thanks you
In my situation I forgot to bring my original birth certificate and she told me to bring it and send it with the passport to the embassy but she gave me 5535 too and i sent it
Yeah just do the needful they will check.case.and
The will approve once you show them original
@@SpecialJacobvlogs and?
@@SpecialJacobvlogs i did I’m from iraq but i did the interview in Abu Dhabi so I’m waiting I really need to be with my wife
@@aj.k.3905 Did you get your visa issued yet?
Hi Mr. Jacob I had my visa interview yesterday. The officer took my passport, training plan and ds 2019 form. I applied for J1 visa in a third country. They gave me yellow slip saying under administrative processing and when I check the ceac it says “refused”
Yeah it always stays refuses until they clear you
Hi @Imperial Educon which country did you apply your visa from
Any update ? Did you get your visa ??
Jacob , I went an interview in malaysia on 22 feb , in the interview time the consulate congratulated me and said welcome to usa , just five hours later they send me an email saying that my process is in administrative process and come collect your passport , and asked me questions related about my career , brothers names and where i lived in last ten years and my emails, and them after week it was refused , i sent an email to them an i got an automatic respond, i don’t know what to do and i am so scared in this satuation , people who we went together same day got their visa accept me
If they didnt give you any form just wait
They give me form and i sent to them the same day , but they are not responding still
@user-pw4rc3nw5v it takes time when they give you form. They investigate so patience is important
Thank you , till how long do you think, is it better to send them reminder since its been 2 months now
@@SpecialJacobvlogsthank you so much Jacob , i was assued today my visa after 60 days , i swear watching your vedio was the only thing that made me be okay and be more patience, after 2 months they issued my visa , thanks to god
Hello Jacob, my case is F1. I received 221g on my second attempt and after 6 months, I received a mail from US consulate to submit my passport. I paid amount for a fresh slot like before the mail. I don't know what to do in my situation. Can you guide me like what is happening with my passport and what should I do further?
They only ask for passports if they are going to stamp in the visa
I am also stuck in Administrative Processing for H1B visa, now its more than 14 months.
Its are hard time i know but never give up
On 14 March 2023 I was at the US Embassy and I was given a pink paper of 221g form. They gave me a wait notice for one month and incase I don't hear from them I should email them.
I have a conference to attend on 1 June to 3rd June man I need prayers because whatever I gave them is legit.
Among my documents they only remained with my confirmation page and invitation letter.
Praying for you conference is supposed to be easy but what makes things had is some people don't come back
@@SpecialJacobvlogs very many people use it as a way out of their mother countries. For my case it's not I just want to go and learn how Americans has managed to preserve their country music
Well just be your self
Please can you give an update on your case, did you receive your approval before the conference date?
I was denied and advised to reapply.
Hi bro I’m from Saudi Arabia
Five week ago was my Interview
Officer not give me any piper
Still my stratus show Refuse
I don’t what I do
Hello, any updates?? My husband had his interview and they took his passport and asked us to submit extra evidence. We did right away after but it’s has been over 100 days and they still it’s still processing. Please let me know if there’s any updates
This happening to me muganda wange, feeling sad🥲 don’t know what to do, still Kenyan embassy
Are you in administrative process
@@SpecialJacobvlogs yes dear, they didn’t ask me to provide additional documents,visa officer told me he’s gonna put my case in AP that they will contact me, its been a month now nothing new.
@@hellenanansubuga3254 yeah you will wait abit are you are nurse? Which agency is sponsoring you. Reach me on my email at jacobmasetejm@gmail.com. we shall share more
Hi Jacob, I’ve been waiting for AP since March, today my case shows refused but my kids own has changed to ready. Please what does this mean?
It means you are the cause of the Ap the rest of family members are waiting for you to be cleared
But they held on to our passports since March, my kids are minors so their application is under mine. Does ready mean that theirs have been approved?
@@Aiwanehi hello , please has your visa being finally issued? Thanks
@@tolaareta yes it has
@@AiwanehiCongratulations 🎉🎉🎉 how long have you been in Administrative processing before they issued visas for you?
Hi what about if your case remains Refused and the last update change 3 times in 3 weeks and the status of the case still remain refused and how long you think it will take for the case to get issued
If your case is being updated frequently its a positive sign that they are working on you
How can your case be updated when it's on administrative processing @@SpecialJacobvlogs
@RachelHarris-eo5lb they update as time goes just look at the dates when you see dates changing just know they are updating
Thanks sir
My case is place on administrative processing but all of my documents were kept only my passport was given back to me with a white paper administrative processing check it a good sign sir please help I am worry
Please I will like to talk to you, the only gave me a yellow form...what can I do..no one to help me, I'm here in Dubai an my residence permit has also expired an I resigned from my job due to this programme..please help me brother
You have to wait until they clear you
It is very hard for me. I'm 10 month's in AP now, I miss my children. They have no mercy. I'm prayinh daily but feel God is not answering, I'm losing hope.
Yes its ahard but there is life at end of tunnel
Hi Jacob,
My husband's case was in administrative process for around 4 months and today we received an email where they are asking for his passport but the system is still showing refused. Any thoughts about this?
Wait until they approve it will change
@@SpecialJacobvlogs Do you think it is approved? Is there any other reasons they can ask for passport?
Is approval.?
@@rayafariha626 was he approved?
Hello Sir, I received the DS-5535 form a few days after my interview, when I filled it, I received 221g Administrative processing after 5 months, they sent back to me to fill the DS-5535 form, why did I receive it again?
They didnt see it the first time
@@SpecialJacobvlogs Thanks for your reply, will my second wait be less than my first or is it the same every time I fill out the form?
Sir, I need help from you. I am an F1 visa holder and my visa has been stuck since 24 August 2022. On 24 August I was interviewed and after finishing the interview visa officer gave me a 221g white slip where he marked Update i-20 to mail them and give my passport back but wrote down to pay vfs when I would mail them. I am from Bangladesh. My program started on 23 August but unfortunately, I got my appointment date on 24 August then I gave my interview. So, it's been 5 months there is no update on my ceac status. Just seem it 'refused' with the administration processing related something. And Eventually, the main problem is My previous university I mean which university I belong to, but right now they are not accepting my deferral request. I think it's the main issue for did not complete my case. But I paid my service fee. Write now what should I do sir? Will I get my visa or will I be denied? It's kind of frustrating going on sir.
If it was to be denied they would have told you. Just send the occasional email asking about you visa status
My online status "refused " with long text. So, If i change university will i be denied?
Don't change anything listen to what they want
But my university right now they do not agree to give me update i-20. So what should I do right now?
Hi Jacob. They sent you the supplemental form after how long? I've been waiting for them to send me for four days now
You write to them ideally they send it in a week's time
Hi Jacob. Yesterday they asked me to send them my passport through DHL. I'm optimistic. How long did it take them to send you back the passport with visa?
That's good news you will be issued soon
That's good news you will be issued soon
This information will help. Thanks
Thank you for your kind advice. I have a question about case ir1 for my wife they give her a yellow slip asking about the ds-5535 and a medical exam which she already did it and send it before the interview Appointment is it mean that they didn't receive it or she should do it again. Thank you an advance.
Reach out to the hospital where she had the medicals done and confirm if they sent the medicals to the embassy and secondly fil the form as soon as you can and send back to them as instructed...
She got approved yet ?
Hey Jacob I’ve been put under 221(g) since march 12 2024 I’ve sent in documents they requested which is my police record and medical exam and passport , they received it May 1st 2024 . Now it’s been 26 days almost 4 weeks . How long do people normally wait who is in the same position as me ?
It depends on case can take btn 90days to 18 months
@@SpecialJacobvlogs all they wanted was my police record and medical. Could it be that my medical haven’t arrived at the embassy as yet ?
@@SpecialJacobvlogs hello answer me please 🙏🏾
And I’ll subscribe if u answer
Not sure bro the best way is to send them email asking for case status
Almost 5 months now in AP
Stay strong
I have been on administrative process for almost one year now. What can I do next?
It depends on what put you there
Hello,Went for an interview and was given the form 221g . Was requested to add some documents.
Its been almost 3 weeks now but the status is still refused. Kindly advise
It takes are long time some times.more than 3 months just keep.watching your status
@@SpecialJacobvlogs ok thank you. They had asked for the passport which I did send. Does the deadline affect in anyway?
@@MORAATHEBRAND then they will issue soon
@@SpecialJacobvlogs ok. So the deadline won't affect it?
@@MORAATHEBRANDdid you get your visa ? And how long did it take after submitting your passport?
Hi Jacob concerning the issue of AP. I was a greencard winner 2022 and I was put on AP. They gave me a yellow which was just having my name and my case Number nothing else. My 90days expire on 21/12/22 and I have never had from them. Should I have hope. In such a situation what do you do.
You are supposed to communicate to them via there email. You have to inquire about the status of your case
@@SpecialJacobvlogsI send several emails Buh to no avail
@@barbaraboateng2798did your get your visa
Did you get your visa?
Hi , Jacob they updated my status today and removed all the paragrahs from CEAC website but says. "A U.S. consular officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application. Please see the letter you received at the interview." nothing else what does it means? Please reply, Is it assuring or my case is gone ?
No just send them message asking for clarification about your case
Thanks so much my friend
@@kkjangid1hello please did you late get issued please, thanks
You are right it is so sad
Yap but you will overcome
They asked to do this form today but we are still waiting for interview they didn’t schedule interview yet is it normal they asked before interview?
Some times but rarely
I was just put in this hell last week, praying everyday . It had messed up my job situation and separated me from spouse /kids. This is so cruel. Why don't they just ask for this form from before ? Why waste so much time?
Yeah it's are devastating situation you don't want anyone to be in because you are defenseless apart from prayers you can do nothing
Bro what's up your case now....
@@abuhisham6114still waiting man😢 nothing I can so. It's almost 7 months.
My case was putt in administrative process. I don't know how to contact them toknow my status.
They have an email
Pls sir for c2 visa for 221(g) and they say applicant is not required for anything,
90 days after your interview or 90 days after sending the email with the form completed ?
Most cases
Hey Jacob, My friend’s visa has been in 221g for 90days now, we reached out to them and they asked him to submit the letter he received on the day of the interview. Does this mean they are about to issue it?
Rarely do they ask for this but if they did let him submit it and wait
any update?
Thnx you my interview was on 18 april and after the consulat say everything is ok but the only problem is your name of your father miss some letters,i'm subbmit the informations the last update was 16 May and say ready what does that mean🙏 please answer
I think once information is confirmed will be issued
@@SpecialJacobvlogs Thnx a lot 🙏
My parents are going through the same thing. Filled out the ds 5535 a week ago the day of their interview. It’s only been a week but when I checked the status on ceac, it still says refused but the case last updated date changed to today. Did that used to happen to you where you saw they looked into your case and update the date on ceac ? I’m wondering if it’s just normal or if it’s a good sign that maybe they are checking the case
The case stays refused until they finish it. They keep updating the dates but it stays refused when you see it changing to administrative process then its a good sign
Hey bro are you still in the process?
@mahamsaeed1014 hey bro did you finish with AP ?
Yes bro Still in process :(
Hey! Just wanted to say that my parents finally got cleared! It took just a little over six months and the wait was torture but the wait is finally over!! Got the email to send fresh medical and passports back to the embassy.
Hi, I have a question I'm originally from Ethiopia, I did apply with Ethiopian passport for my visa but I hold South Africa refuge passport for traveling it's exprid now so can I fill this information for my traveling Ds-5535
As the immigration lawyer for your case
2,5 years AP
Hey Jacob, How long does it take to get visa after applicant submitted passport at U.S embassy?
They tell you if successful when it will be ready around are week
Thank you for your response.
By the way when I received email from U.S embassy that said send us your passport I was very happy. I remember this video. 😊😊😊
I was in Administrative processing for 8 months 😥
Hello I was placed on administrative process and I have fill the form and submitted can I refill the form and submit if I have additional information
Did they say that only do what they say
@JACOB USA just some addresses where a previously lived thought it was in my DS 160 but after a submitted my supplement question form I realise I didn't include my previous addresses. Thank you
Please can I reapply after 7 months of waiting under administrative processing??
You will still come back to Ap you have to wait majority of people are spending are year now
Hi jacob,we are family of 4 my sister was approved,my older sister and my twin brother are going under administrative process how ever I didn’t receive anything even though am not going through the administrative process it’s been 2+months (kenya) almost 3 months and the keep telling me they will review it ?
What do think and suggest In this case ? Thank u
It happens families are split By AP not every one is issued ive seen some cases where rest of family is approved and baby put it Ap
Infact I'm in that administrative process. But they sent me an alien number tohrough my wife who was issued with visa together with kids. What do you think about that?
Thanks Jacob
What does you visa status say, i also had an alien number but no visa so it means nothing without are visa it will becaume important if you get visa
@@SpecialJacobvlogs Status is in AP. Though the Consular was kind enough to tell me to try n repond faster the email I will receive from them putting in mind that fiscal year is ending on Sept 30th. Have already responded
Coinsindetaly we were served by the same embassy. Though myself I didn't get that time to visit that village Market to celebrate like you 😀
But I'm trusting God
Haha you will overcome its just are moment of frustration
I really feel encouraged. May Lord God bless you for coming out and share your experience with us. Like I didn't know whom to talk to. But now I'm so relieved and ready to face the situation also to be patient. Thanks God for everything
Jacob mine is different my case is indicating for almost a one year and 2 months for adminstrative action and they even don't showing any missing documents so what will I do . On the other hand mind is a refuuge sponsorship visa .
That's different ask then what they want
Which embassy bro? these days they make things very tough.
Bro same
Hata mimi na suburia mwaka na nusu niko ap under 221g
@@minhasabdi3307 has it changed now have you checked I think this Nairobi is making everything hard which has no missing documents.
I'm also a nurse. Waiting 9 months since I was place in Ds5535, til now no resolution
You will over come some take up to a year but eventually they approve
@@SpecialJacobvlogs did you heard any nurses reach 1 yr?
Yeah I know some
U got approved ?
The visa officer never gave us a reason when our visa was denied
It happens
Have you had any friends that got their visa denied that is the same thing as refused right they gave us no explanation wevw not through administrative review then through administrative processing then the visa lawyer said he recommended that my husband's visa be refused but no explanation and then it was denied a d still no explanation
@@theresawhitehead8574hello , please have you been finally issued . Thanks
Hi, I received an email that action is required for my visa application. Additional document is required but im not seeing what exact document is needed in the imstruction. What do you suggest? Is it that the embassy will send a letter to me via courier stating what is needed?
Did you take the interviews usually they tell you what's required. If they didn't send them an email
@@SpecialJacobvlogs It was an online application, my interview was waivered. Do you know the contact email? The email i received states do not reply .
Hi Jacob,
My case has been updated from “refused” to “ready” and the last update on ready has been updated twice. What it means ? Am I closer to get the decision ? Please let me know.
Thankyou
Yeah thats good sign
Hello..! I have the same situation. I’m K1 and my case change twice to ready. Did you get your visa? How long take from the last update to Ready?
Yes, I got my visa. It took a month after sending my docs to consular.
@@sagarbhandari9264 great news
@@sagarbhandari9264 thank you.! So I have chance 😁😁 I’m so stressful 🥺
Hey Mr Jacob i have been following you since ....but i feel like i want to meet you one day ...how can I make it happen
Thanx
Ha am far
Thanx for your reply sir
But if it doesn't bother you can give me your email or any other account so that we can comncate privately coz i really need ur advice . Thanx
jacobmasetejm@gmail.com
@@SpecialJacobvlogsThank you for the contact
Oh God, after celebrating with kfc chicken, you get that heart breaking email.. Sorry Administrative process??? .. Man youre strong💪... This process aint for the faint-hearted damn...
Yap bro
@@SpecialJacobvlogsI am in the same state now
You will over come
@@carlycallie2633 just be strong, you've come so far; ... Just patience I believe; wen uk you're authentic; it must come to pass
Hello j. Please administrative processing on CRBA and passport, of my children. No mails or calls or any more documents required .how long can this take. Its Been 31days, and any advice on this
That's little bro these things take months
@@SpecialJacobvlogs little””” you mean not major?
I meant 31 days is little it takes 90 days minimum to a year and above
How long did it take to get Visa after passport submission?
A week
I was rescheduled for another interview on 21 of June as my case has been on AP since May 31st 2023 and up till now i haven’t heard from the Embassy. Please does anyone have been through this experience? IR1 spouse visa category
They rarely reschedule interview
@@SpecialJacobvlogsFrom when you submitted your passport, how many day's did it take after submission of passport did you get your Visa?
i had a rescheduled interview. It was a stokes interview. That's fraud which we aren't doing and would never do. So stressful. In AP 60 darn days. Got way too much evidence to be going through this hell. Ive been to Lagos six times because I miss my husband so bad and they got a nerve to accuse me of fraud? Like I work for the police in my state. I had a security clearance before. I cannot be involved in such. Neither does my husband. All good. Did you get your visa yet?
Hi,
I had my interview on 25th Jan from Montreal consulate and I was issued a 221g letter and asked for my additional documents which includes original birth certificate, criminal record check and my passport. I submitted my docs via courier and my last case update was 15 Feb 2023 which has been updated twice but still is refused. what does it mean? is this positive or negative response? also, is it necessary to go every 221g case to AP process or some directly get changed to issued? please let me know.
Thank you.
Updating your case even if it remains refused is positive because it shows that they are looking at your case. Ap takes long you need to be patient
Hi sagar I’m kishor I have the same problem can you contact me please I’m also a nurse.
Hi Kisor, what the updated on your visa application ?
Nothing yet. What about you. Please reply. Thanks. I’m in Calgary Alberta.
How did it go Sagar. Were you approved? How long did it take?
Hello i applied for f1 visa. The visa officer gave me white paper under 221g, and i was told my case will be placed on administration hold. they kept my original passport, school and graduation certificates and all other documents. The first day , the tracking website showed "refused", and the next day it changed to "approved", since then, it has stayed the same. I have not yet received any email from them regarding what documents they need neither was i told by the visa officer that i need to submit otyer documents. My visa status shows " approved" but does that mean i will be issued visa?
Yap
U received your visa
Now I’m almost 7 months since the interview and yesterday they called me to tell me that they sent me the ds5535 form to fill out imagine that how long do you think it will take them to ansr me after I submit it?!?
Ha it takes long some times depending on embassy some times to are year or 18 months. Yeah its very sad situation but you need to keep communicating to them and pray to God for yours to come out early
@@SpecialJacobvlogs It’s the us embassy in Morocco 🇲🇦
@@Beauty2024-o5tdid u got approved yet?
@@Jansherkhan1 still waiting 🥺🙂
U got visa yet ?
Please is it normal for the embassy to hold my passport for over a month after visa has been printed and issued? I’m worried as hell
You call them
@@SpecialJacobvlogs I only get an automated response when I call and send emails
Hi Jacob. Yesterday they asked me to send them my passport through DHL. I'm optimistic.
How long did it take them to send you back your passport with the visa?
Hahaha just wait watch your status for update any time they will update I know you are in high gear
@@SpecialJacobvlogs Okay
@@waynengara1337 how long did your 221g take before the email for submission
Things are different for everyone