Visa refused in Admin Process but passports are in hold
we have applied for B1/B2 for my wife and as I'm the sponsorer and I already have a visa , I put my passport also as supporting document. The case has been moved to Admin process and with in 2 days we got a status as "Visa Refused". Now we haven't got our passports back and it has already been a month. How do I get back my passport as I have a trip outside india. Is there any average wait time for getting back our documents?. I don't find it logical as the decision on the visa has already taken and I wonder why our documents are still at the embassy.
Best Answer
This is most likely not a "vanilla" refusal; rather they suspect you of some type of fraud, and are investigating your person further.
You can call the embassy and ask about it, but don't expect any answer.
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Why does my visa status say refused?
This \u201crefused\u201d status may change if: The applicant can demonstrate to a consular of\ufb01cer he or she is eligible for a visa; or. Information comes to the attention of the consular of\ufb01cer from other sources that resolve any outstanding issues relating to the applicant's eligibility for the visa.Can visa be refused after administrative processing?
If denied a visa after administrative processing, can the decision be appealed? No. Visa denials cannot be appealed, but applicants can reapply for a visa in the future. Applicants who reapply for a visa must submit a new visa application and pay a new application fee.What does it mean when visa status says administrative processing?
Administrative processing, also known as Security Advisory Opinion (SAO), is the time period during which visa applications undergo additional review outside of the \u201cnormal\u201d visa processing times. Administrative processing takes place after the visa interview.Is Refused same as administrative processing?
A visa application under \u201cadministrative processing\u201d will be deemed \u201crefused\u201d unless and until the application is overturned.US Visa Case Status CEAC Changed to Refused from Administrative Processing
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