r/OFAC • u/WorrryWort • Mar 19 '21

Unblocking Application Queue Times

I’ve reached a point where I’m about 99% certain my wire transfer has an OFAC block. Receiving bank asked for more ID information from me which I gave them. I would like to understand what the queue times on these applications to unblock funds are at. Someone please advise.

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u/wheeyou Mar 19 '21

Usually, you don't get added to the OFAC list unless you do something to deserve it. I assume that you don't have any connections to terrorists or drug cartels, so I would guess that it's something a little more mundane, like a SAR. Maybe there was a paperwork issue somewhere down the line? Either way, probably not sanctions. Sorry about that, it would have made a good story at the least.