Administrative Processing
Administrative Processing – ANKARA
Some refused visa applications may require further administrative processing. 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. Except in cases of emergency travel (i.e. serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family), before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants should wait at least 180 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later. Learn more.
When Your Administrative Processing is Complete
You will receive an email when your case is completed. The email will be sent to the email address you listed on your visa application form. For instructions on how to submit your passport, please visit: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/tr/en/221g.
Administrative Processing – ISTANBUL
To send your form, attach your form to your email to IstanbulNIVAP@state.gov with your full name and barcode number starting with AA on your DS-160 confirmation page in subject line.
Please make sure the form is completed in English and attached in Word format.
DS-5535 – Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants
Please be informed if you do not send the correct information the first time, we may not be able to update your information once the process starts.
HOW TO CHECK YOUR STATUS ONLINE:
1. Visit our website https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
2. Select “NONIMMIGRANT VISA(NIV)” as Visa Application Type,
3. Select “Turkey, Istanbul” as location,
4. Enter your case number in “Application ID or Case Number.”
Your case number is on your DS-160 confirmation page.
Example: AA0045CCCE
IMPORTANT: Please be advised that for U.S. visa and ESTA purposes, this decision constitutes a denial of a visa under Section 221(g) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. Your website status will change from “REFUSED” to “ISSUED” only after we receive your passport and your visa is printed.