How long administrative processing takes

Applicants are advised of this requirement when they apply. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa interview. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case.

Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visa, well in advance of the anticipated travel date. It is important to note that before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants or their representatives will need to wait at least 60 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later.

When administrative processing is required, the consular officer will inform the applicant at the end of the interview. The duration of the administrative processing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visas, well in advance of the anticipated travel date. A visa refusal under section g of the Immigration and Nationality Act INA means the applicant did not establish eligibility for a visa to the satisfaction of the consular officer, as is required under U.

When an applicant is refused under g , it means the consular officer determined that the applicant was not eligible for a visa after completing and executing the visa application and any required interview. It is possible that a consular officer will reconsider a visa application refused under g at a later date, based on additional information or upon the resolution of administrative processing, and determine that the applicant is eligible.

When a consular officer refuses a case under g , she or he will convey to the applicant whether the applicant is required to provide any further documentation or information, or whether the case requires additional administrative processing. If an application was refused under section g and the consular officer specifically told the applicant to provide documents or information, the applicant should provide a complete response as soon as possible.

A consular officer will request additional information when she or he believes the information is relevant to establishing that an applicant is eligible for the visa sought. If the consular officer refuses a visa, but requests additional information, an applicant has one year from the date the visa was refused to submit the additional information. Otherwise, if an applicant does not provide the required additional information within one year, the applicant will have to reapply for the visa and pay another application fee.

If an application was refused and a consular officer indicates administrative processing is required, processing times can vary based on individual circumstances.

Information about nonimmigrant visa wait times for interviews and visa processing time frames are shown on this website, as well as on U. Embassy and Consulate websites worldwide. Important Notice: Before inquiring about your visa status, you or your representative must wait at least 60 days from the date of your interview or the submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later.

Please be patient. The call center will contact you at the phone number or e-mail address we verified with you during your interview as soon as your visa processing is complete. Ubah Bahasa: Change to Bahasa Indonesia. Locations U.

The U. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website and Consular Post websites are the definitive sources of visa information.