u/AssociationFuture318

I'm currently waiting on a J-1 visa after my interview in Ankara on August 6. At the interview, I was told that my application seemed good and VO approved it. My social media accounts are public as requested.

CEAC has shown refused since the interview, and the "Case Last Updated" date still shows as my interview date. I haven't received any requests for additional documents or any other updates.

I'm curious about people who interviewed recently (late July/August 2026), particularly for J-1 or F-1 visas requiring social media vetting:

• What was your interview date and consulate?
• Did your "Case Last Updated" date change while you were waiting?
• Has the vetting already started or do you think the embassy is just backlogged as "Case Last Updated" shows as the same date as the interview date?
• Did the status move from Refused-Administrative Processing-Approved-Issued OR Refused-Approved-Issued?
• If you've already been approved, approximately how many business days did the whole process take?

Thank you!

I'm currently waiting on a J-1 visa after my interview in Ankara on August 3. At the interview, I was told that my application seemed good and VO approved it. My social media accounts are public as requested.

CEAC has shown refused since the interview, and the "Case Last Updated" date still shows as my interview date. I haven't received any requests for additional documents or any other updates.

I'm curious about people who interviewed recently (late July/August 2026), particularly for J-1 or F-1 visas requiring social media vetting:

• What was your interview date and consulate?
• Did your "Case Last Updated" date change while you were waiting?
• Has the investigation already started or do you think the embassy is just backlogged as "Case Last Updated" shows as the same as my interview date,
• How long did it take to change to Approved/Issued?
• If you've already been approved, approximately how many business days did the whole process take?

Thank you!