or will it change ? Pay close attention to the bold text, it basically tells that, if you were given Administrative processing, then it will be processed in administrative processing. But, that changed from March 2020. The officer said it usually takes one week to process. 2nd Nov its Refused. Did your wife hear anything since ? How can I get this corrected since I have to apply for L1B which I cannot until I get this corrected. I am in the same situation as you. Hi All, I attended visa interview on 3rd Oct 2019. Applied for parents and in-laws, all approved, but only for mother-in-law got 221g. My Dad had his B2 visa interview in New Delhi on 15th Nov, the status was set to refused. Many users see the Refused status as an intermediate status as well. Can we still hope for it to be turned to Issued or Is it Refused only. ? we submitted the document in January 31, 2023. Sami, I dont see reply option in your comment on Feb 9th, so doing it here. What happens next. In any case, you can call National Visa Center as well and verify, if you are concerned. Anyone in the same boat and how long does it takes to get it clear. The status text of the refused for Administrative processing is different from the real refused case, without administrative processing. If it does not change after a week or 10 days, then reach out to the consulate. 5) once the consulate received the documents , visa was approved within 4-6 hours. If yes, Dis they reach you out via email or a call? When can you Apply for H1B Visa Stamping after Petition Approval? The OF-194 Refusal Sheet;2. The U.S. issues a Section 221g refusal when a visa application is missing the necessary information to approve the visa and/or requires administrative processing. Select your visa class, then click Continue.d. Also, at times, some users reported that you would see Refused or Administrative Processing status for a general US Visa in-person interview, where the consular officer said that your visa was approved and kept your passport. and needs to conduct a background check. Waiting for the passport to come back. f. Click on Printable Version and print out the 221(g) Appointment Confirmation Page. You should not book your travel tickets with fixed dates if you do get a form-221g as there are no fixed timelines. The U.S. visa application process can be costly to many people and companies, and for this reason, it is crucial to make sure that you are submitting error-free applications with all of the required documentary evidence. Therefore, we recommend you check the appointment system periodically for availability. This post will explore the best way to handle a 221g denial, common reasons for refusal, and recommended tips to navigate the immigration process. Administrative processing: This is required before a . However, you can also use a USCIS dropbox location that is indicated on your slip. Do I need to interview only at Mumbai Embassy or can it be at any embassy location? 221g refusal administrative process If the petition is returned and both parties decide to go through the process, here are the steps that are generally followed: The US consulate will review the returned petition, and the fraud management will enter it into the fraud database. I had a dropbox at pune location on 11th OCT, I can see status as refused from yesterday. Since the visa applicant forgot to mention all his US addresses clearly, VO sent the documents back to the US for verification. After your case goes through further administrative processing, the consulate officer will issue you a color-coded sip. Our office typically schedules additional 221(g) appointment slots on a rolling basis depending on the demand for appointments. could you please help me , i have the same situation today. No need to worry, you will get your H1B approved. Mine is in refused status since Nov 10th . If you are new and not sure how to use the CEAC website, you can read How to Check US Visa Status on the CEAC website to get an idea of how to check the status online and understand the status that is typically shown, when you check the US Visa status. Asked to come in person on 30th December, Do you have to make an appointment through CGI federal to attend interview or its direct a walkin interview by showing the slip. ALL of the information and/or documents listed in the OF-194;4. Admin processing is the normal status and could mean multiple things with or without form 221(g) including: CEAC Visa Approved but Status is Administrative Processing status is common these days after visa interview in the US embassy. If the section 221g denial requests additional documents, these may include things like: Should the additional processing and evidence demonstrate that you qualify for the visa, the consular officer will approve it. The case was created on January 18th and changed to Refused with a long text on January 19th. If they have your passport it is positive sign. got the same thing. Her Dropbox appointment was on 9-Nov-2022 and visa status is Refused now but it didnt mention anything about 221g. Stay positive and follow up with them in a week or two. You will receive another adjudication once such processing is complete. During administrative processing, the consular post retains the applicant's passport. If they need additional information, then simply contact the applicant and ask for it. Dont worry. chid1989 January 27, 2017, 2:30pm #1. One of the steps in the process involves attending a visa interview at the U.S. consulate or embassy in the home country. I think the counsular officer may have hurriedly looked at it and misunderstood. Its been in refused status since 29th Nov 2022. Choose Immigrant Visa, then click Continue.b. After 2 days they changed my status to refused. The U.S. usually resolves most administrative processing claims in that time, based on the documents that you submitted. I am even confused. please revert to this as Im clueless what to do further. Got email to mail documents , where should we send the email to ? From early March 2020, many users have reported and we verified as well that most of the 221g Cases status has changed to Refused, even when there was no real update on their Case Last Updated Date or anything has changed. Dropbox ? If there are no documents requested, then you can expect your US visa approval in 7-30 working days. Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. Sum, Usually you should see that updated in few days, do not worry. Can you share more details, Hey! Damo, Usually, the consulate that handles your case should be the location you must visit. If you were informed by the consular officer that you were found ineligible to receive a visa, but were eligible to apply for a waiver of the visa ineligibility, please refer to the U.S. Embassy xxxxxx will resume action on your application after we are informed that this review is completed. I applied for an F1 Visa and my status on CEAC website was approved after a week. Section 221g exists in the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). You may check the status of your application any time at the Department of States website. When was your dropbox date? I got pregnant and we went to USA for vacation in my fifth month of pregnancy, but due to excessive traveling my pregnancy worse ned with placenta previa and I had some bleeding. Once the US embassy has cleared your case, they will send an email to submit a passport again. Date Added: {{'2022-12-15 12:26:25.0' | formatDate}} EST . When for Immigrants visa interview on the 28th of June 2022..was issued a 221g pink form and the officer kept my passport without asking for additional documentsfew days after I check my status and it shows refused but after some times it changed to ready and ever since then it has remain at ready till today and they keep updating,they have updated 8timesplease what does this meansplease reply. Also, see the screenshot below with status Refused, it is the same case number as above. And the refused text is the long one. Case Created: 15-Nov-2022 Case Last Updated: 18-Nov-2022. Hi, My L1A was refused, and I was given my passport back with form 221 (g) but it was mentioned that my visa is clearly denied, no additional documents were asked. I didnt knew until they sent the automated message. What happened next in your case? I am just thinking if this is the reason of my visa refusal. Hi Saurabh, I also have the status show as refused? This time I had to choose Mumbai because of availability, Oct 14- submitted Oct 17- Case created Oct 21- Refused Oct 25- Refused Oct 27- Passport available for pick up along with 221g( white) Oct 28- 221g Documents submitted( Friday) Oct 31- Administrative possessing(Monday) Oct 31- Approved Nov 01- Issued, 221g-, following documents requested 1) Employment letetr 2) Police report and copies of of lost passport (if available) 3) Visas in lost passport ( if available). Did they gave your passport before in person interview or after that. The information contained on this website is for general information purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Official Communication Travel.State.Gov New Alert. The security clearances can take 1 to 8 weeks, and unfortunately, the government shutdown does delay these clearances. Hello Kulendra, The status still says refused, but the passport status today (oct 17th) says, Passport has been received from Consular section and is currently being processed for delivery. I guess I am going to get 221g. Overview Refusal under section 221 (g) means that essential information is missing from an application or that an application requires additional administrative processing. How should I take appointment for same ? The 221(g) Appointment Confirmation Page;3. I was informed that my J1 visa was approved during the interview at the U.S. Consulate in my home country and the interview visa officer also endorse my DS2019 (Certificate of Eligibility) document However, at the time of passport collection, I was given a white 221 (g) slip citing that administrative processing was required and my . In same boat..did you get any email notification. Concerned and confused. The Consulate pushes back these kinds of cases to the USCIS and the decision is taken . Please let me know if you hear from them. I see a status as REFUSED with short text for my relativeis that a final status as REJECTED? On average most petitions that receive a temporary refusal are approved once the U.S. receives the additional documents. 2) I had provided prior visas with the initial submission. We initially refuse most immigrant visa applicants under Section 221 (g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Please let us know! If you receive a colored 221g slip, your visa application is technically refused. Nelson, It can take a long time. was a date given to you or did you book it through the portal? Just a couple of more days to wait. If its in administrative processing, how long can it take, and what if I need to travel somewhere else? "Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. Observed CEAC Status Changes: Refused ( with short text ) >> Administrative Processing >> Issued, The only way to tell, if your case was refused, is if you get a confirmation from Consulate that says, your case is refused. Some refused visa applications may be refused under section 221(g) because further administrative processing is required. Another option is to apply for the same visa but under a different employer. Can you please write them? I got the same issue. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular officer at the time of your interview. The government will notify you that they need more processing after your interview with the consular officer. I submitted the documents on 28th July and status was updated to Administrative Processing on 29th July. My wife has applied for H1 visa through Dropbox as she hold H4 visa but not travelled to US. We have been issued a 221(g) without asking for any documents. The consulate officer did not take any document other than his resume. Thank you! In my interview, I told the officer that I have a letter from the doctor stating that I was not able to travel and had to deliver in USA but she said there is no need. I already tried the vfs support email and they just respond with you case is under admin processing. Same here and it has been 2 month with out any updates on the website. Did any experience a similar situation where no further documents have been requested but the status still says Refused or Administrative processing? Previous US Visa Status for 221g on CEAC Website, 221g Status Changed to Refused for US Visa on US CEAC Website. When your visa application is refused under section 221 (g), you will be given a written letter notifying you of the visa refusal and will include a reference to requested documents, if any. Was it a 221G or its a denial ? I havent received any emails so far, It means your case is been worked on. They move to the next window and then were informed that they are putting the case for administrative processing. Do you have any update on your case? You may also see the same status after you dropped off documents for US Visa Dropbox stamping or you received form 221g Administrative Processing issued by the consular officer saying that they need to do some administrative processing and kept the passport. Is it Consistent? You can learn more about collecting civil documents. The most common method to submit additional documentation is to do so electronically. If the visa officer is not satisfied with your answers or you are working in an EVC (Employer Vendor Client model) with an H1B visa, the chances are high for a request for more documents. If you do not submit the requested documents within one year, your application may be terminated per section 203(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. My brother had his interview last week at the Consulate for an immigrant visa and consular officer said all looks good but need to verify your Class B medical condition (autism) and kept passport. You dont need an appointment. was it 221(g)? What does it mean? Administrative Processing, Form 221g, Passport returned for B2 Visa - Immigration forums for visa, green card, visitors insurance, OCI and more Forums Experiences Today's Posts Forum Visas - USA Visitors Visa (Tourist, B2) If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. I am also facing similar issue. This person had paid the fine for not declaring the food items that he was carrying from India. See below Refused Status with shorter text, before and after March 20th, 2020. BTW Im a Canadian PR and applied through Toronto Consulate. It was refused and i was called in for interview. Do I need to wait more time? Try to email them, they will share details. The same thing happened to me as well. Please see the letter you received at the interview. Can somebody help me? This is weird as it was approved before being refused. It is possible that the US embassy has not issued form 221(g) but the status will still show as admin processing on the CEAC website. Used Dropbox to submit my B1B2 visa for renewal along with my new and old passports. You can always apply for a different visa but make sure to have all of your documents ready when submitting your next application. Then after 20 days, they started asking different questions about my family background, travel history, and copies of my previous passports. after how many days did it change to Approved? Hi, Please help with # of days it took from initial status of refused to returned passport with details of additionals docs, then to approved, and issued? Should be wait till receive any further step ? Pay close attention to the number to check below. Is it possible that the consular approved it for me and regretted it? My status got updated today(9th Dec) but my daughter status(Updated on 8th Dec), Hi Anna , Did you get sng response? Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website for information regarding waiver application procedures. You can always check the status of your case by clicking here. Essentially, the government holds the application until the consulate reviews it more in-depth and determines its eligibility. The risk of form 221g delay is always high if your paperwork is not complete. The consulate issues the blue slip to a visa applicant when the consulate needs more supporting documentation. This processing can take several weeks. Hello Raj, What happened next ? I also had a printout with my hourly wages and FTE first time iIsubmitted which the VFS clerk did not take. What does that mean? U.S. Department of State NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION Refused Application ID or Case Number: *********** Case Created: 28-Jul-2022 Case Last Updated: 05-Aug-2022. 221G. After 18th no updates still the status temains refused. But Its been 5 months and I have not received any updates yet! Has your status changed yet? Hi My wife had an IV interview on January 24 2023, the consular gave white 221g form for one additional document. This is a pretty common question in this situation. Wait for any possible document request, I got request to provide additional documents after 5 days of interview and the status showed Refused with same text. Only, needs administrative processing is checked. Even though the immigration authorities would be aware of your previous visa application history, they will primarily judge your new application based on the evidence that you present to them. Could you please advise what should be the next ? So probably you need to wait and they will definitely send you an email asking questions. Mine says refused n passport status as ready for pickup . How did your case proceed eventually? This is not a rare response. On Nov 7, it was approved, then the status changed to Refused on Nov 9. thre prior visa renewals were smooth and always completed within 3-4 days at the Delhi Visa center and embassy. Have you heard anything about your cases progress? I had my dropbox appointment on January 17th 2023, for O1A visa at the New Delhi VAC. If you were informed by the consular officer that your case was refused for administrative processing, your case will remain refused while undergoing such processing. Nowadays, the majority of documentary transfer is done electronically, and only some specific cases require the use of Dropbox. Is there a way to reach out to consulate apart from going through USTravelDoc? I emailed multiple times to the US consulate but I got the same response saying please wait. The VFS clerk said that prior passport front page was not needed. As soon as you have obtained ALL of the information and/or documents listed in the OF-194, please follow the step-by-step instructions below to schedule an appointment to return to the Consulate and submit the additional information and/or documents in person. Another typical example is if the visa applicant works in a field on the Technology Alert List. Mine is since Jan 18th, but I got an update with 221g on Feb 7th for fingerprinting which I did in embassy on Feb 8th and now it is finally showing it issued as of Feb 9th. Sami, Yes, you can email them directly. I didnt get any updates on that yet. Also how did you set up your interview? I am going through a similar situation here. Thus a rejection is not the complete end of your U.S. immigration journey. I am not able to understand how to deal with it and whats going on. GUIDE to Travel to US with valid Visa on Expired Passport ? See the below screenshots of sample 221(g) forms issued by US Consulates: So, technically, it was refused and the online status now on the CEAC website now reflects the same. The first time we got reply that our application is under process and will be informed soon about the status. Visa Interview ? 4. Will I get a separate notification to submit the passport for stamping? Its been more than a week and the status has not changed but the status on CGI shows his passport is on the way. You will have to stay back in Mexico or Canada if your case gets into Admin processing. At present, your application must be suspended under section 221g of the immigration and nationality Act, as amended (INA), for further review at the Department of State or by another agency. CEAC stands for US Dept. You cannot expedite the security check process as the State Department (through the Embassies) takes its security obligations quite seriously. I had a drop box appointment at Kolkata us consulate on January 12,2023. have not received any email or sms. Track 221(g) application in administrative processing at US embassy or consulate. Today we noticed in CEAC a refusal with a long message similar to the refusal with administrative processing, but they didnt give him any paper at the embassy last week. If youve received a 221g refusal, this is especially important because your action after that will determine if you receive the visa or not. Any advise is really appreciated. Not sure why it got refused, I had to change the ds160 at the time of submitting my documents at dropbox, there was a mistake in my name in original ds160. White Slip: A 221g White slip denotes requirement for further processing by the USCIS1. Do you think it is 221g administrative processing. I submitted my H1 visa documents via dropbox in New Delhi on 15th Nov 2022 and 14 days later it was Refused for administrative processing. Please see the letter you received at the interview. If not, then you can reach out to the consulate. Immigration officials may request you to submit civil documents like birth certificates or police records. It reads like below now. If urgent travel is required, the applicant may request for the passport to be returned temporarily and . any one can help me. I have same question. Received H4 visa stamp on Nov 9 th but mine H1b was showing approved on CEAC website but not received any email about passport update. You will receive another adjudication once such processing is complete. But, that is not true always. Usually, they say it will be processed. After you submit the information and immigration officials decide you meet the visa eligibility requirements, the U.S. consulate will request that you send your passport. What ll be the next steps ?? Do I need to reply? Original passports of all eligible travelling applicants. For example, suppose the applicant is suspected of having ties to criminal organizations or is from a country of concern related to national security. However, you can always reapply for the same visa or for another visa that you are eligible for. Did you get any update on this issue? Will the gap between the initial entry to US and actual joining date be a problem during PERM or i-140 process? Should I pay for another visa fee and book new appointment because Im quite confused. No update on my case either. Than you. You can write to consulate again and then request for update. Give it a few days for the status to change. My H1 Drop box visa changed to Refused on Dec 6th and there is no further communication via email or call since then. Any thoughts on when I should expect an update? Read the 221g front and back carefully. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days. Passport Returned by Visa Officer in Canada/Mexico. Still the status on my application on cgi portal is showing as my passport is with US consulate which is incorrect as the passport is with me. Hi Tina What additional documents did they ask you to submit ? It could be that they need more time. plz respond. I am already on L1 visa and currently working in Amazon USA. No need to pay fee again for the current one. Hi, Im in similar situation . 3) Dont hesitate to get your congressman and senator involved. Now I checked today and it is saying Refused. No additional documents asked and passport returned back 221g for full time employee in Chennai Consulate. If you were given a slip for 221g or told by Consular Officer that your case will be in administrative processing, then your case will be processed accordingly. Kindly suggest. Im perplexed ,its MY sister I wanted to visit, and they gave visa to everyone except me?!!! I am confident that I have submitted all the documents requests. I m Confused. A 221g refusal is quite a common response from immigration authorities and is typically temporary. Please help me thanks. Hi, I applied for F1 visa under the VWP for London. Following explanation for Administrative Processing 221 (g) is taken from the USA Embassy website. 3.After Step-7, you will find an option to change your document delivery location. Watch out for any additional documents required with returned passport. Sometimes online status can be misleading. I applied for my H1B stamping thru dropbox but it got refused. Do you know is there anyway to follow up my application? We received a questionnaire about a week later. I sent a mail to their barcode email and I realized the status still said refused and last updated august 2022 but no reply. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The consular officer who interviews you will tell you at the end of your interview if your case is being refused under 221(g). The consular officer will either tell you that the . The Consulate looks at all the documentation provided by the candidate and the employer. Im in the same boat as you were may I ask what happened after that ? In that case, they could be conducting a background check to ensure you are not a risk to national security. Even he told me to pay the visa stamp fee. I had my B1/B2 visa previously and I VISTED USA 2 TIME .In 2016. For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General . I did not receive any emails or calls. Update: The status for both are same (Spouse: Refused with long text) Kid : approved, The ustraveldocs website now says that : Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery. I didnt receive any email or form from the consulate so far, and no information on the passport either. Remember, H4 cannot exist without H1B. This article covers the issue with the status Refused, why it shows like that, and updates with user inputs & experiences. The USCIS does not explicitly state how much longer your application would take. History of 221g Rejections and What to Do. Please share, appreciate your help. The way the Immigration and Nationality Act text for my H1B stamping dropbox. 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