Case 2:17-cv-00178-JLR Document 138 Filed 05/04/18 Page 1 of 4 1 The Honorable James L. Robart 2 3 4 5 6 7 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON AT SEATTLE 8 9 10 Plaintiffs, 11 12 13 v. DONALD TRUMP, et al., 14 15 Defendants. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES, et al., 16 17 18 CASE NO. C17-0178JLR JOHN DOE, et al., CASE NO. C17-1707JLR Plaintiffs, v. DONALD TRUMP, et al., 19 Defendants. 20 21 22 23 24 DECLARATION OF JAY GAIRSON IN SUPPORT OF DOE PLAINTIFFS’ NOTICE JOINING OF JFS PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO REINSTATE THEIR CROSS-MOTION FOR LIMITED EXPEDITED DISCOVERY ON COMPLIANCE WITH PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION MOTION 25 26 DECL. OF JAY GAIRSON IN SUPPORT OF DOE NOTICE JOINING JFS MOTION TO REINSTATE DISCOVERY MOTION (2:17-cv-00178-JLR) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION 901 Fifth Av enue, Suite 630 Seattle, Washington 98164 TELEPHONE: (206) 624-2184 KELLER ROHRBACK L.L.P. 1201 Third Av enue, Suite 3200 Seattle, WA 98101-3052 TELEPHONE: (206) 623-1900 FACSIMILE: (`206) 623-3384 Case 2:17-cv-00178-JLR Document 138 Filed 05/04/18 Page 2 of 4 1 2 Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, I, Jay Gairson, hereby declare and state: 3 1. I am a lawyer and the founder of the law firm Gairson Law, LLC. 2. I represent an individual with a pending I-730 petition for her husband based on 4 5 6 7 her status as an admitted Refugee in the United States. 3. My client received notice of approval of her Form I-730 petition from the 8 Nebraska Service Center of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in September 2015. 9 EXHIBIT A (I-797, Notice of Action, Approval Notice, Class Refugee, Case Type I-730). 10 11 12 13 14 15 4. My client’s approved I-730 was received by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey and an interview for her spouse was scheduled to be held in January 2016. EXHIBIT B (Ankara Appointment Email) 5. After the interview at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, my client’s spouse’s case was put into administrative processing. After 5 days of administrative processing, the 16 necessary checks were completed and my client was requested to submit additional documents. 17 EXHIBIT C (Ankara Completed Administrative Processing Email) 18 19 20 6. The spouse’s application for V93 status was subsequently approved by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, and he was requested to pick up his visa. 7. My client’s husband feared traveling to Ankara to obtain his travel papers, due to 21 22 23 24 the increasing unrest and protests in Ankara, Turkey through 2016. 8. As a result of the husband’s fears for his safety in Ankara, Turkey, he requested that his case be transferred to the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The U.S. 25 26 DECL. OF JAY GAIRSON IN SUPPORT OF DOE NOTICE JOINING JFS MOTION TO REINSTATE DISCOVERY MOTION Page - 1 AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION 901 Fifth Av enue, Suite 630 Seattle, Washington 98164 TELEPHONE: (206) 624-2184 KELLER ROHRBACK L.L.P. 1201 Third Av enue, Suite 3200 Seattle, WA 98101-3052 TELEPHONE: (206) 623-1900 FACSIMILE: (`206) 623-3384 Case 2:17-cv-00178-JLR Document 138 Filed 05/04/18 Page 3 of 4 1 Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, subsequently transferred his case. EHIBIT D (Ankara Case Status 2 – Transfer in Progress). 3 4 5 6 7 9. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE, accepted the transfer of the I-730 petition and application. The only purpose of the case transfer was personal safety concerns for my client’s husband. 10. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE, interviewed my client’s husband in 8 August 2016. The case was then placed into administrative processing. EXHIBIT E (Abu Dhabi 9 Notice of Administrative Processing). 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11. My client is very concerned for the safety of her husband whose apartment has apparently been upturned at least once by Iranian authorities due to his Baha’i faith. 12. On December 15, 2017, I wrote to the IV Unit in Abu Dhabi pointing out that the Supreme Court order with regard to Executive Order 13780 made an exception to the Order for individuals with “bona fide relationships” to individuals in the United States. 13. On December 28, 2017, I wrote again to IV Unit in Abu Dhabi and the USCIS Athens District, specifically stating a nationwide injunction had been entered in this matter and requesting that the travel foil for my client’s husband be promptly adjudicated and issued. EXHIBIT F (Email to Abu Dhabi). 20 21 22 23 24 14. On April 16, 2018, I wrote again to IV Unit in Abu Dhabi. EXHIBIT G (Follow- up Email to Abu Dhabi) 15. I have not received any response to any of these inquiries. Furthermore, the case is still held in administrative processing. EXHIBIT H (Administrative Processing Status) 25 26 DECL. OF JAY GAIRSON IN SUPPORT OF DOE NOTICE JOINING JFS MOTION TO REINSTATE DISCOVERY MOTION Page - 2 AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION 901 Fifth Av enue, Suite 630 Seattle, Washington 98164 TELEPHONE: (206) 624-2184 KELLER ROHRBACK L.L.P. 1201 Third Av enue, Suite 3200 Seattle, WA 98101-3052 TELEPHONE: (206) 623-1900 FACSIMILE: (`206) 623-3384 Case 2:17-cv-00178-JLR Document 138 Filed 05/04/18 Page 4 of 4 1 2 16. Attached to my declaration is a true and accurate copy of the emails I have sent to IV Unit in Abu Dhabi, and supporting documents for the history of this case. 3 4 5 6 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. EXECUTED this 3rd day of May, 2018, at Seattle, Washington. 7 8 s/Jay Gairson Jay Gairson 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 DECL. OF JAY GAIRSON IN SUPPORT OF DOE NOTICE JOINING JFS MOTION TO REINSTATE DISCOVERY MOTION Page - 3 AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION 901 Fifth Av enue, Suite 630 Seattle, Washington 98164 TELEPHONE: (206) 624-2184 KELLER ROHRBACK L.L.P. 1201 Third Av enue, Suite 3200 Seattle, WA 98101-3052 TELEPHONE: (206) 623-1900 FACSIMILE: (`206) 623-3384 Case Document 138-1 Filed 05/04/18 Page 1 of 2 Exhibit A EXHIBIT A Document 138-1 Filed 05/04/18 Page20f2 8.3% 229. . Department of I 01110 am Scour] IXS. Citizenship and Immigration Services 1-797, Notice of Action PETITION RECEIPT um: t?LLtillIJel I NOTICE DATE PAGE September I ELL: 1 3: 1 Notice Type: of): 1 1? f. nus FORM IS NOT A VISA AND MAY NOT as USED 25' pace 0; A VISA. I a a 4 i Please see the additional in C: CITIZENSHIP r?iz em,? we? Customer Service Telephone1.13;- 7\ yr- 800-375-5283 l?omiation on the back. You will be noti?ed separately about any other cases you ?led. Form 1-707 (Rev. 01/3 Case Document 138-2 Filed 05/04/18 Page 1 of 3 Exhibit Case Document 138-2 Filed 05/04/18 Page 2 of 3 From: Ankara-Public-IV Date: November., 2015 at 4:56:59 AM PST To: Subject: ivappointment Dear?2 Greetings from the US. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey. We received your approved Form I-730, Refugee Relative Petition that was filed on your behalf by your spouse, from the National Visa Center. Your case number is When communicating with this office, please provide your name and case number exactly as shown in this letter. Our office scheduled an appointment date for you on I JAN 2016 08:40 Please arrive on time. If you are late, your appointment may need to be rescheduled. Bring this letter with you on the day of your interview as it will allow you to enter the US. Embassy or Consulate. If you are unable to attend this interview, please contact this office as soon as possible to re- schedule your appointment. As part of your application, you are required to provide some forms and documents. In order to expedite the processing of your application, please prepare the forms and documents listed below and send them to our office at least 15 days prior to your scheduled appointment date: oCompleted I-590 (Registration for classification as Refugee) for each applicant. The application is found online at: oUnfiIled G-646 (Sworn Statement of Refugee Applying for Admission into the United States). The application is found online at: packages/G- oCompleted Form G-325 (Biographic Information). The application is found online at: EXHIBIT Case 2:17-cv-00178-JLR Document 138-2 Filed 05/04/18 Page 3 of 3 •Completed Form I-765 (Application for employment authorization). The application is found online at: http://www.visapro.com/Download/INS-Form-I-765.pdf •Copy of your passport •Copy and English translation of your birth certificate •Copy and English translation of your marriage certificate, if applicable •Copy and English translation of your divorce decree, if applicable •6 front view photos On the day of your interview, you will be required to present the following: •Passport •Original birth certificate •Original marriage certificate, if applicable •Original divorce decree, if applicable Please complete all of the questions on all of the requested forms. Do not leave any question blank. We would like to remind you that the interviewing consular officer may ask for further forms and/or documents after your interview at our office, if necessary. We hope that this information is helpful to you. You can contact us any Monday through Thursday between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., at (312) 455-5555 or you can email us at http://turkey.usembassy.gov/iv-form2.html Sincerely, Immigrant Visa Unit Before you send an inquiry to the Immigrant Visa Unit, please consult the updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of our site. http://turkey.usembassy.gov/faqs iv.html Case Document 138-3 Filed 05/04/18 Page 1 of 2 Exhibit Case 2:17-cv-00178-JLR Document 138-3 Filed 05/04/18 Page 2 of 2 From: Ankara Public V Date: January 2016 at 10:49:19 PM PST To: Subject: ivimmigrant/ V93 Dear We are glad to inform you that we have received the result of your administrative process Please do your medical reservation with our penal physician as soon as possible and inform us accordingly Please visit this site to make the appointment with the penal physician: http://www doctorun com/ or email the doctor: mungan@duzen com tr Please inform the doctor that your visa category is V93 when you do your appointment Please take this appointment e mail to the doctor s office as a proof you are V93 applicant The medical expenses and your travel expenses will be paid by the nternational Organization for Migration ( OM) As the OM is going to do your ticket reservations please reply as soon as possible to inform us about your travel plans to inform OM accordingly We would like to inform you that when we receive your passport we will not give it back to you t will be handed to the OM together with your travel package Please make your plan accordingly we cannot predict how long it will take between the time you give your passport to us until the time of your departure Please provide us with your contact information (telephone numbers and e mails) for the OM to be able to reach you Sincerely mmigrant Visa Unit Before you send an inquiry to the mmigrant Visa Unit please consult the updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of our site http://turkey usembassy gov/faqs iv html EXHIBIT C Case Document 138-4 Filed 05/04/18 Page 1 of 2 Exhibit (>03 6 U.S. Department of State IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION Transfer in Progress Visa Case Number: ANK Case Created: Nov-2015 Case Last Updated: Nov-2016 Your Visa case has been transferred to another U.S. Consular of?ce. You should check back for your case status at a later date. For more lnfonnatlon, please L45. Embassy Ankgg. Case Document 138-5 Filed 05/04/18 Page 1 of 2 Exhibit EXHIBI Case Document 138-5 Filed 05/04/18 Page 2 of 2 Embassy of the United States of America Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates V-92 and V-93 ate: 2 YOUR CASE NUMBER IS ABDZO16 Thank you for your application. This office is unable to conclude processing of your V-92 N-93 application at this time. Further action on your case has been suspended under Section 221(9) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). 20/5 Dear Applicant You have not presented all the necessary documentation or evidence necessary to complete your case. As follows: Row case requires further administrative processing. Processing, the mbassy will contact you once its complete. Sincerely, Immigrant Visa Unit Case Document 138-6 Filed 05/04/18 Page 1 of 3 Exhibit Case 2:17-cv-00178-JLR Document 138-6 Filed 05/04/18 Page 2 of 3 From: Subject: Date: To: Cc: Jay Gairson jay@ga rson.com I-730 Adjud cat on De ays Enjo ned December 2017 at 22:36 abudhab IV@state.gov Athens, USCIS USCIS.Athens@usc s.dhs.gov, Pursuant to the Saturday, December 23 Order enjoining the government from suspending the entry of follow-to-join derivative refugees, it is hereby requested that the Beneficiary/Applicant’s ) I-730 application and corresponding travel foil be promptly adjudicated and issued. See below for Client Details, and below that for an explanation of the recently issued court order. Sincerely, Jay Gairson Attorney at Law —————— Client Details Case dentitiesPetitionerBeneficiary- LN , ANK , ABD (all are the same case) On Saturday December 23, in Doe v. Trump (W.D. Wash.) and Jewish Family Services of Sea8le v. Trump (W.D. Wash.), Judge Robart enjoined defendants from implemenBng the October 24 Agency Memo, which suspended the entry of “following-to-join” (“FTJ”) derivaBve refugees and refugees from countries in the Security Advisory Opinion (“SAO”) list. Holding that the plainBff individuals and organizaBons had standing to sue, the court ruled that the President’s promulgaBon of sweeping immigraBon policy was reviewable, ciBng the Ninth Circuit’s ruling inHawaii v. Trump last Friday. Turning to the merits, the court held that the plainBffs were likely to succeed in their claim that the FTJ and SAO suspensions violated administraBve law because they consBtuted “legislaBve” rules, for which noBce and comment rulemaking was required. The court also ruled that the plainBffs were likely to succeed on their claim that the FTJ suspension violates the INA, because secBon 1157(c)(2)(A) mandates that FTJ refugees have “the same admission status” as their principal refugees, and defendants cannot “indefinitely suspend” their admission. Furthermore, the SAO suspension likely violates the INA because it “impermissibly alters the admissibility standards set by Congress in 8 U.S.C. sec. 1182(a).” The court then found that the individual plainBffs had shown irreparable harm due to prolonged separaBon of family members, while organizaBonal plainBffs that cater to refugees suffer irreparable harm from the need to reduce services and lay off employees. Lastly, the court found that the balance of equiBes and the public interest favored the grant of a preliminary injuncBon notwithstanding naBonal security concerns, ciBng defendants’ failure to point to “specific” threats, and the countervailing interest in reuniBng families and keeping them together. Given the rulings on the statutory bases, the court did not reach the plainBffs’ Establishment Clause and due process claims. CiBng the Supreme Court’s decision in IRAP v. Trump, the court limited the applicaBon of the naBonwide injuncBon, specifying that it does not apply to refugees who lack a bona fide relaBonship with a person or enBty in the United States. Jay Gairson A orney Gairson Law LLC 4606 Mar in Lu her King Jr Wy S Sea le Washing on 98108 (206) 357 4218 On Dec 2017, at 12 23, Jay Gairson wrote Greetings V Unit Abu Dhabi Attached is my G-28 for the Petitioner. Client Details Case dentitiesPetitionerBeneficiary- ANK ABD (all are the same case) . Issue Case was previously approved by U.S. Embassy in Ankara. However, due to a fear of going to Ankara, the case was transferred to Abu Dhabi. The Beneficiary/Applicant was interviewed on 2016-AUG in Abu Dhabi. The case has been held in Administrative Processing since that date. understand that DOS is typically mum about administrative processing. am fine with that, but want to work towards a solution in this case as the Petitioner is quite anxious about the safety of her husband whose apartment has apparently been upturned at least once by ranian authorities this year due his Baha’i faith. Please check everything to ensure that this case is not merely delayed due to papers being lost or misplaced. The Petitioner and Beneficiary/Applicant are willing to submit any documents previously submitted again or any additional newly requested documents in order to speed up the processing of this case. As you are likely aware, Section 6 of EO 13780 was tempered by the Supreme Court order with an exception for individuals with “bona fide relationships”. My client and her husband have had two children together, lived together for years, and have a distinctly bona fide relationship. Furthermore, this case was previously approved by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, which implies that it has passed all security checks at least once. Thus, it appears that any further delays may be unnecessary given the prior approval EXHIBIT F Case Document 138-6 Filed 05/04/18 Page 3 of 3 may we unnecessary given are prrur uppruvw Please check the case and let us know what we can do to help you deCIde this case qurcker More background on the case Is below for your reference Relevant Facts 2014 December. 730 case? filed by? 2015 September! approved by L80 8 2016January. lprevrou?y? rntervrewed In Ankara. Turkey 2016 January Ah Approved app scant subsequently requested additional time to come to the . Protests and vro enma In ara urkey escalated Applicant requested that case be transferred to Abu Dhabi, due to vrolence rn Ankara. Turkey Case was transferred Case converted to AB 2016 August.. case was Interviewed rn Abu Dhabi UAE this was the second rntervrew the DllOl one was held In Ankara Case has been held 1n Processing since the date of the rntervrew despite the approval of the case In order to settle personal affects abroad The delays In the processing of -730 appear unnecesmry because the case was prewously approved and the reawn for transmission to a different Embassy was for personal safety Sincerely Jay Garrson A orney Garrson Law LLC 4606 Mar In Lu her King Jr Wy 8 Sea Ie Washing on 98108 (206) 357 4218 A: tin: ~abudhabr gov~ A?fll': Immigrant Visa Inquiry I already had my immigrant visa interview in Abu Dhabi Case number: Applicant name: Email address: Interview date was: Passport country/travel document: tizenship/Nat onality: Visa type: I am the: My issue: My inquiry: Submit date: 519? - ?Signed Aar? J?Yngm 08./2016 IRAN Legal Representative 1 have a another quest on New 6-28 What is the correct address for v93 questions directed at US. Embassy in Abu Dhabi? Case was previously approved as Approval should have been purely ministerial. ay rrson Please coordinate with USCIS Athens. Tuesday, October. 2017 Case Document 138-7 Filed 05/04/18 Page 1 of 3 Exhibit Case 2:17-cv-00178-JLR Document 138-7 Filed 05/04/18 Page 2 of 3 From: Subject: Date: To: Jay Gairson jay@gairson.com Case Status Inquiry April 2018 at 17:04 abudhabiIV@state.gov Please provide us with an update regarding the case below. Thank you, Jay Gairson, Attorney Gairson Law, LLC 4606 Martin Luther King Jr Wy S Seattle, Washington 98108 (206) 357-4218 On Dec 2017, at 22:36, Jay Gairson wrote: Pursuant to the Saturday, December 23 Order enjoining the government from suspending the entry of follow-to-join derivative refugees, it is hereby requested that the Beneficiary/Applicant’s (Elham Shahidi Yazdi) I-730 application and corresponding travel foil be promptly adjudicated and issued. See below for Client Details, and below that for an explanation of the recently issued court order. Sincerely, Jay Gairson Attorney at Law —————— Client Details: Case IdentitiesPetitionerBeneficiary- ANK , ABD (all are the same case) On Saturday December 23, in Doe v. Trump (W.D. Wash.) and Jewish Family Services of Sea8le v. Trump (W.D. Wash.), Judge Robart enjoined defendants from implemenBng the October 24 Agency Memo, which suspended the entry of “following-to-join” (“FTJ”) derivaBve refugees and refugees from countries in the Security Advisory Opinion (“SAO”) list. Holding that the plainBff individuals and organizaBons had standing to sue, the court ruled that the President’s promulgaBon of sweeping immigraBon policy was reviewable, ciBng the Ninth Circuit’s ruling inHawaii v. Trump last Friday. Turning to the merits, the court held that the plainBffs were likely to succeed in their claim that the FTJ and SAO suspensions violated administraBve law because they consBtuted “legislaBve” rules, for which noBce and comment rulemaking was required. The court also ruled that the plainBffs were likely to succeed on their claim that the FTJ suspension violates the INA, because secBon 1157(c)(2)(A) mandates that FTJ refugees have “the same admission status” as their principal refugees, and defendants cannot “indefinitely suspend” their admission. Furthermore, the SAO suspension likely violates the INA because it “impermissibly alters the admissibility standards set by Congress in 8 U.S.C. sec. 1182(a).” The court then found that the individual plainBffs had shown irreparable harm due to prolonged separaBon of family members, while organizaBonal plainBffs that cater to refugees suffer irreparable harm from the need to reduce services and lay off employees. Lastly, the court found that the balance of equiBes and the public interest favored the grant of a preliminary injuncBon notwithstanding naBonal security concerns, ciBng defendants’ failure to point to “specific” threats, and the countervailing interest in reuniBng families and keeping them together. Given the rulings on the statutory bases, the court did not reach the plainBffs’ Establishment Clause and due process claims. CiBng the Supreme Court’s decision in IRAP v. Trump, the court limited the applicaBon of the naBonwide injuncBon, specifying that it does not apply to refugees who lack a bona fide relaBonship with a person or enBty in the United States. Jay Gairson, Attorney Gairson Law, LLC 4606 Martin Luther King Jr Wy S Seattle, Washington 98108 (206) 357-4218 On Dec 15, 2017, at 12:23, Jay Gairson wrote: Greetings IV Unit Abu Dhabi: Attached is my G-28 for the Petitioner. Client Details: Case IdentitiesPetitionerBeneficiary- (all are the same case) Issue: Case was previously approved by U.S. Embassy in Ankara. However, due to a fear of going to Ankara, the case was transferred to Abu Dhabi. The Beneficiary/Applicant was interviewed on 2016-AUG-22 in Abu Dhabi. The case has been held in Administrative Processing since that date. EXHIBIT G Case 2:17-cv-00178-JLR Document 138-7 Filed 05/04/18 Page 3 of 3 interviewed on 2016-AUG- in Abu Dhabi. The case has been held in Administrative Processing since that date. I understand that DOS is typically mum about administrative processing. I am fine with that, but want to work towards a solution in this case as the Petitioner is quite anxious about the safety of her husband whose apartment has apparently been upturned at least once by Iranian authorities this year due his Baha’i faith. Please check everything to ensure that this case is not merely delayed due to papers being lost or misplaced. The Petitioner and Beneficiary/Applicant are willing to submit any documents previously submitted again or any additional newly requested documents in order to speed up the processing of this case. As you are likely aware, Section 6 of EO 13780 was tempered by the Supreme Court order with an exception for individuals with “bona fide relationships”. My client and her husband have had two children together, lived together for years, and have a distinctly bona fide relationship. Furthermore, this case was previously approved by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, which implies that it has passed all security checks at least once. Thus, it appears that any further delays may be unnecessary given the prior approval. Please check the case and let us know what we can do to help you decide this case quicker. More background on the case is below for your reference -Relevant Facts: 2014 December I-730 case filed by 2015 September approved by USCIS 2016 January ANK (previously ) interviewed in Ankara, Turkey 2016 January ANK Approved — applicant subsequently requested additional time to come to the U.S., in order to settle personal affects abroad Protests and violence in Ankara, Turkey escalated Applicant requested that case be transferred to Abu Dhabi, due to violence in Ankara, Turkey. Case was transferred. Case converted to ABD 2016 August case ABD 1 was interviewed in Abu Dhabi, UAE — this was the second interview the prior one was held in Ankara. Case has been held in Administrative Processing since the date of the interview, despite the prior approval of the case. The delays in the processing of this I-730 appear unnecessary, because the case was previously approved and the reason for transmission to a different Embassy was for personal safety. Sincerely, Jay Gairson, Attorney Gairson Law, LLC 4606 Martin Luther King Jr Wy S Seattle, Washington 98108 (206) 357-4218 On Oct 10, 2017, at 17:24, U.S. Embassy, Abu Dhabi wrote: Immigrant Visa Inquiry I already had my immigrant visa interview in Abu Dhabi Case number: ABD Applicant name: Email address: jay@gairson.com Interview date was: 08/ /2016 Passport country/travel document: Citizenship/Nationality: IRAN Visa type: I am the: Legal Representative My issue: I have a another question My inquiry: New G-28 What is the correct address for v93 questions directed at U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi? Case was previously approved as ANK . Approval should have been purely ministerial. Please coordinate with USCIS Athens. Jay Gairson Submit date: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 .pdf> Case Document 138-8 Filed 05/04/18 Page 1 of 2 Exhibit a a U.S. Department of State IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION Administrative Processing Immigrant Visa Case Number: no?? no Case Created: IAug- 16 Case Last Updated: Apr-2018 Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, It will be processed and mailed or available within two business days. Under the US. Immigration and Nationality Act, Immigrant Visas for "Diversity Visas? cannot be issued after September 30th of the year in which you were selected to apply for a Diversity Visa. For example, entrants into the Diversity Visa Program in Fall of 2011 were selected for Diversity Visa 2012 Program, and selectees MUST apply and receive their visa prior to September 30, 2012 otherwise they lose eligibility to receive a Diversity Immigrant Visa, regardless of additional administrative processing.In addition, please note that some immigrant visas may not be able to be issued if the annual numerical limit for that category has been reached. For more information, please visit 912%