ADC10 Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Hello, I was arrested for Malicious Mischief - DV (3rd Degree) and Assault - DV (4th Degree) in July 2016. The charges were dropped with no conviction and I have not had any issue since. I have been nervous about a visa rejection and hence I have not gone for a Visa Stamping since. I am planning to get married and hence planning to get a Visa Stamping during this time. I have a drop box appointment in Chennai in January. Here are my questions: 1. Can I bring my court documents (Disposition, Docket), police (arrest report, clearance letters, state patrol letter and FBI), immigration letter (memorandum) and other support documents (congressional letter, character letters) to the appointment? Will they be accepted? Any other documents needed? 2. I am expecting a 221G, any latest updates on the processing delays? Any chance of refusal for dismissed cases? I have confirmed via 3 attorneys that this does not constitute to a CIMT/Inadmissible offence, having said that, any potential issues? 3. How is the experience at the Port of Entry? TIA! Quote Link to comment
Attorney_20 Posted November 28, 2023 Report Share Posted November 28, 2023 Bring your court docs and immigration memo but do not bring the police arrest report. 221g delay will depend on how long the officer takes to clear this matter, which usually depends on the consulate's current workload. This will probably not come up at the POE, just at the visa interview/stamping. Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted December 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Thank you for your response, a couple of follow-ups: 1. Will there be an interview or I will be required to submit my documents online? 2. Any chance for a visa denial? 3. Any legal recourse available during this time? Looking forward to your response. Thank you! Quote Link to comment
SaiSastha1987 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Any update on your dropbox ? Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted January 19 Author Report Share Posted January 19 Just had my Dropbox today. Will update this thread as/when I receive any info. Quote Link to comment
Lipi345 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Any update . My husband is in same boat. His domastic battery case is dismissed and resistance case converted into traffic ticket. Any issue in drop box . Kindly infrom me Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 No issues in the Dropbox (Chennai). Awaiting updates on the same. Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted February 2 Author Report Share Posted February 2 Status changed to "Refused" on the CEAC website today (2-Feb-24). Awaiting passport receipt and next instructions. Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted February 7 Author Report Share Posted February 7 Status changed to "Origination Scan" on the CEAC website yesterday evening (5-Feb-24). Awaiting pickup instructions. Quote Link to comment
Lipi345 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Any instruction you got Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 Picked up my passport yesterday (7-Feb-24) and it had a white 221g, requesting me to attend an in-person in Chennai interview and provide court and supporting docs. Attended the interview today (8-Feb-24) and got another White 221g. Currently waiting on next steps. No specific requirements or action items mentioned. Quote Link to comment
Lipi345 Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 U r visa got stamped? Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted February 13 Author Report Share Posted February 13 No. Status changed to “Refused” today. Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted February 15 Author Report Share Posted February 15 (edited) Another white 221G slip for a Pysch eval received. Scheduled for tomorrow (16-Feb-2024). Edited February 15 by ADC10 Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted February 19 Author Report Share Posted February 19 Completed physical eval on Friday at the Apollo Medical center. Took an X-Ray, Blood and vital check. Spoke to physician and went to Apollo Sindoori Block for Psych eval. Questions about background, incident details, drinking alcohol and drugs were asked. They mentioned they can send the report in 2 business days. The whole exam plus travel was complete in 5 hours. Waiting on next steps. Quote Link to comment
Jackus2019 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 I am in the same boat. I wish good luck for your case and I honestly wish you get your visa approved. I will pray for you. I will request you if you can update me the outcome it will give me hope. Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted February 20 Author Report Share Posted February 20 Today received a confirmation that the report was sent Monday EOD (Turnaround time: 1 business day). Currently waiting on next steps from the consulate. Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 26-Feb-24: Received an email from the Chennai Consulate to submit my passport. Did so on the same day. Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted March 1 Author Report Share Posted March 1 29-Feb: Status changed from “Refused” to “Administrative Processing” 1-March: Status changed to “Approved” Quote Link to comment
Jackus2019 Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 Did you got your stamping Quote Link to comment
ADC10 Posted March 4 Author Report Share Posted March 4 On 3/3/2024 at 7:29 AM, Jackus2019 said: Did you got your stamping No. Not yet. Quote Link to comment
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