Issues at US Consulates abroad when visa processing.

One of the most frustrating aspects of immigration practice is when the U.S. Consulate Office places a Visa Application under so-called "Administrative Review". There could be any number of reasons that a case falls under Administrative Review. For example, a case may present issues and the Officer feels that the Application/Petition needs to be sent back to CIS for clarification.This process is called a "Notice of Intent to Revoke".
Another reason may be because the area of occupational endeavor of the visa applicant is listed on the Technical Alert List ("TAL"). Another reason for the "hold" may be that the applicant is from a country that is recognized for condoning the acts of terrorism. As a result, the case may be sent to the U.S. Department of State ("DOS") for an Advisory Opinion. Such Advisory Opinions are termed "Visa Eagles" or "Visa Donkeys." Often these cases can take many months to process.
Lately, our offices have been called upon to assist individuals who have received Application denials or information requests at U.S. Consulate Offices abroad. The way that these matters are handled depends upon several factors including (but not limited to): (1) the Nationality of the Applicant; (2) the Consulate where the Application was made; (3) the nature of the visa classification requested; (4) the cue for Advisory Opinions at the DOS.
If you or any member of your staff requires assistance with Consulate Processing at the U.S. Consulate abroad or in connection with any post-9/11 registration immigration program (see below), please feel free to contact us at info@visaserve.com.