What Is Administrative Processing for an Immigration Visa?
Administrative processing is a term used by American Immigration officials to describe a visa application that has been set aside for further review. Applications in administrative processing "can be delayed for weeks or months" according to Integrity Legal.
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Fraud
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Many visa applications in administrative processing are red flagged because an immigration official suspects the applicant of immigration fraud, according to Integrity Legal.
Previous residents
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Some applications are put into administrative processing because the applicant previously lived in the United States and is suspected of having committed a crime on American soil, according to Integrity Legal.
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Other cases
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Other applications in administrative processing have already been denied and need to be sent to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration before the case can be closed, according to Integrity Legal.
Applicants
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The best way to ensure that your application is not flagged for administrative processing is to fill out a well-prepared, honest application, according to Integrity Legal.
Visa Waiver Program
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Applicants in administrative processing can apply with the Visa Waiver Program. If accepted, you'll be able to enter the U.S. while your visa is being processed, according to Capitol Immigration.
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