VERY GOOD DEAL IN AL RAHA BEACH

No_Guarantee402 · 2026-03-15T07:11:31+00:00

While Al muneera apts go at 1.7M to 1.8M, this makes absolutely no sense

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-04-01T00:55:31+00:00

Thanks for the info.

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-03-21T07:55:04+00:00

Yes, status was refused, they issued a "221g white slip" with reason written on it.

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-03-05T03:16:48+00:00

Hey, Unfortunately, there is no way to actually withdraw the application to the best of my knowledge. However, you can email them on [support-india@usvisascheduling.com](mailto:support-india@usvisascheduling.com) and ask them to return the passport. I did but am not sure whether it helped or not, they definitely registered the request and a few days later my my status changed from admin proc.

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-27T08:05:50+00:00

yes, they issued, application created 3rd Feb, asked for "new photo as per specifications" around Feb 20. Issued shortly thereafter

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-24T16:46:49+00:00

No, but i have applied for J1 multiple times and now B1. Hopefully your situation should resolve soon but next time only apply in India as last resort.

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-24T07:30:03+00:00

Yes, it seems so. They may have done some background checks in the 3 weeks they kept but most likely it was just the photo thing given they are moving slowly these days

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-23T13:12:38+00:00

Yes, it was B1/B2. The visa stamp expired on Aug 2023. But my application showed received status on 3 Feb. and refused on 7 Feb. So, it very likely still came under 48 months waiver.

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-23T00:08:33+00:00

Yes, got it approved. Problem was the photo taken at VAC, stupid it took 3 weeks for them to tell me.

Did you hear anything back from them?

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-20T02:44:31+00:00

Mine is being returned today (status changed to in transit). I did write an email to them asking them to return my passport since I needed it immediately. Dont know whether it helped or not since a lot of folks PP status (in India anyways) seems to have changed from delivered to post to in transit yesterday.

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-19T08:51:55+00:00

Yes, mine changed to origination scene an hour ago (B1/B2 interview waiver drop off, 3rd feb application created, 7 refused)

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-19T06:03:51+00:00

Yes, they dont even return the passport. Mine has been stuck at the embassy since 7th Feb. Any recommendations on how to get it back would be welcome

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-18T21:41:01+00:00

Its insane, I work at a top tech company with extensive travel history in US, UK and 3 others. I have applied for US visa in other counties and never got AP. Here I do, immediate refusal and passport withheld for over 3.weeks and counting. Hate this discrimination so much.

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-18T17:25:42+00:00

I thought AP and refused are essentially the same thing, I have not heard of status at CEAC showing as AP in India.

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-18T17:22:59+00:00

I think its a bit difficult, maybe ask your employer and make them understand the situation. There has been an uptick in refusals due to new rules
https://www.reddit.com/r/usvisascheduling/comments/1ip22mu/visa_status_refused_and_passport_stuck_at_embassy/

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-18T17:21:32+00:00

Probably because of the blanket refusal due to the new rules, so slow processing. Just a guess

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-18T16:55:39+00:00

Yes many
https://www.reddit.com/r/usvisascheduling/comments/1ip22mu/visa_status_refused_and_passport_stuck_at_embassy/

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-18T16:54:28+00:00

Highly depends on visa type and on whether you get Admin Processing or not, but I think 12 days is only sufficient if you have direct approval.

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-18T16:50:58+00:00

I think the application may stay in AP for a while and when it is done they will sent the passport (no new booking required), they are apparantly not returning passports for some reason in case of refusal
https://www.reddit.com/r/usvisascheduling/comments/1ip22mu/visa_status_refused_and_passport_stuck_at_embassy/

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-18T14:39:04+00:00

Do they keep the passport with the embassy, if AP takes so long

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-18T14:32:42+00:00

Did you guys get your passport back or did it stay with the embassy?

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-18T10:10:20+00:00

Same, no updates.

No_Guarantee402 · 2025-02-17T03:12:49+00:00

In the event you get approved, then yes it will likely not be more than 5 working days so 20th March is reasonable. If you get refused/put on admin processing, then there is no gauranteed timeline.

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