Administrative Processing

Here is a brief breakdown on what is going on once you submit the prints and AP starts for security checks.

1. Fingerprints are transmitted to the states for the FBI to research.
2. These are the the most common name checks that are run on all applicants at the embassy level.
a. Condor
b. Mantis
c. NCIC

Consulate has option, if warranted, to run full gamut of checks, such as CCD (past visa applications & results), TIPOFF (DOS Bureau of Intelligence), NAILS (Nat'l Automated Immigration Lookout System), TECS II (Treasury Dept. database), TSC & TTIC (DOS Terrorist screening)].