u/Ecstatic-Arugula-681

F-1 visa stuck in administrative processing for almost 8 months

I had my f-1 visa on October 23rd 2025 and my case has been in AP since then. I was asked to submit documents and l submitted them immediately. Anyone else going through the same thing? Is this normal?

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u/Ecstatic-Arugula-681 — 2 days ago

F1 visa in administrative process for over 6 months!!!

Hi guys so last year October niliapply for a us student visa nikapewa approval. After a week my passport was returned with a yellow slip (221g) nikaambiwa nifill form inaitwa ds-5535. Since then my visa has been in administrative process.
I’ve lost my scholarship because of this and it has really affected my mental health. Please if someone knows anyone who has gone through this let’s connect. Thank you!

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u/Ecstatic-Arugula-681 — 11 days ago