Raz2012

any lawyers you could recommend sofia?. i d happily give it a try.

raz

Noorah101

My understanding is the same as Raz's. A lawyer can't do anything once a case goes into Admin Processing. All he can do is make inquiries and be told "it's processing", the same as what they can tell Raz directly.

Rene

Raz2012

i agree Rene.

But thanks everybody for your time and advice.

I havent got anything to hide or worry about so they can do all the checks they want.

Raz

jeffreyhy

Your situation appears to be significantly different from Raz' situation. Advice that you got from your lawyer about your situation should not be expected to apply to Raz' situation.

Regards, JEff

SofiaC

I simply suggested he contact a lawyer.

Get a grip JEff!!

DavidLemon

pray do tell what powers the lawyer has that will allow him/her to step in?

you will end up paying good money for nothing, because at this stage the AP is in place and will take as long as it takes. The Lawyer has no jurisdiction here so save your money and forget this advice. You are applying for the B2 which is the appropriate visa for your intent. Good luck and hope it gets sorted soon, but save your money, there is nothing a lawyer can do.

Raz2012

hi,

Just wondering if anybody has ever been denied a ESTA?. but somebody who has not ever traveled to the US or has any criminal conviction.

The reason was i was just wondering cos i have been denied and i ve never been to the US or have any criminal convictions. but i am a muslim tho.

Raz

Noorah101

So you were waiting 20 months in Admin Processing, and just now received an ESTA denial?

The only thing to do now is to apply for a B-2 visitor's visa. My guess is that after the B-2 visa interview, you will be put into AP again.

Rene

Raz2012

hi Rene,

no i applied for a ESTA before i even applied for a B2. But because i was denied i had to apply for the B2 then was put into admin processing.

i was just wondering from peoples past experience about esta denials.

Raz

Raz2012

Hey,

finally after waiting 22 months in 221g. my status finally changed to send passport and new photo.

does anybody know how long it takes to receive your passport back?

Thanks

ian-mstm

I would not expect it back for several weeks.

Ian

Raz2012

several weeks for just a stamping seems long!!!!.

anybody had first hand experience with getting the passport back after a 221g?

Thanks Raz

ian-mstm

It only takes a minute or so to stamp the passport... but you asked how long it would take to get the passport back. They aren't the same thing. Some people get their passport back in a few days... for others, yes - it has taken several weeks. I was erring on the side of caution... because until you actually get the passport back, you have no idea how long it will take.

Ian

Raz2012

Ahh very true. best to prepare for them to take the longest time possible.

fingercrossed its done soon as.

Thanks mate

Speedwell

Congratulations, Raz A week or two after you send it in is what they usually say. I hope it is the same for you.