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Sending the same documents multiple times can actually restart or slow down the internal clock. It is not a denial
Administrative processing (AP) is not a rejection. It is not a denial. It is, by definition, a temporary hold placed on a visa application when a consular officer cannot immediately issue the visa due to the need for additional security checks, document verification, or inter-agency consultation.
The Bureau often considers 90 days to be the "normal" window for standard administrative review. The 6-Month Benchmark: