soni, Well, it is odd. Usually they would send back the passport and ask to come for an interview, but it hasnt happened with me yet. 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. After interview officer took our passports and told us you are subjected to administrative processing and I will send you an email you should provide some additional documents. Hold off contacting the consulate or U.S. embassy until 180 days after submitting the requested documents unless you have an emergency. You will receive another adjudication once such processing is complete. I have the same problem. In that case, they could be conducting a background check to ensure you are not a risk to national security. 5) once the consulate received the documents , visa was approved within 4-6 hours. Also, if you choose to reapply, you will need to pay the application fee once again, and your previous payments will not be taken into consideration. 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. Prit, There is nothing you can appeal as it is their discretion. I presented it in Jan 2022 and I was sent 221g to go submit some additional documents and police report, I did all that they never requested for me passport. Hi Sam Did the status changed now to issued ? Also after how many days did you get the passport? Did you get approved ? Hi I was given 221g last year post my interview . 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. Another option is to apply for the same visa but under a different employer. I had my drop box appointment last week. For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Vancouver. Refusal under section 221 (g) means that essential information is missing from an application or that an application requires additional administrative processing. Hi Saurabh, I also have the status show as refused? 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. Applied for parents and in-laws, all approved, but only for mother-in-law got 221g. If the documents are not in English, you must submit them along with a certified translation. Another common reason the U.S. will issue a 221g refusal is if Petition Information Management Service (PIMS) doesnt have your petition approval listed yet. When was your dropbox date? Mine says refused n passport status as ready for pickup . Once you submit the passport again, you can expect to get a stamped passport back in 7-14 days. i also used a sticky=note/post it on each group of documents ( employment letters, police report + letter form Indian consulate in US and prior visas). Choose Immigrant Visa, then click Continue.b. Currently this page is reserved for immigrant visa applicants who received OF-194 Refusal Letters marked R2-A in large print at the top; these letters are blue and state that applicants should schedule appointments to return to the Consulate and submit additional information or documents. You will receive another adjudication once such processing is complete. For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV or the website for the Embassy or Consulate at which you made your visa application. 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. Its been 10 days her status is still showing refused. But i see a blue tape on my previous visa. 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. 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 . Does this mean that my application was finally refused or can visa still be approved? Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. We will review Dropbox and the general visa interview later. The refused status can be misleading at times. Drop box appt: Oct 11th Status received Oct 12th Status Refused Oct 13th. Legal services are provided by VisaNation Law Group PLLC, a Florida professional limited liability company. Actual Refused Status Text on CEAC? Can you update me on your case? Nelson, It can take a long time. One key thing to note is the text under it has changed. Any update to the VISA status of your friend ? So wondering if there is any official US embassy email that i can write to? Did She received any communication? Our H1B got approved after a RFE in 2020 beginning and due to the travel restrictions we could not get through interview until Aug 2021. It shouldnt take this long to come to a decision especially when we have been in US for more than 6 years! CEAC Website, Errors Info. Did you get any further update ? What do you suggest or think we should do in this scenario? Do not panic, if you see this status. I Got Visa, status changed from Refused -Approved-Issued. If it says refused with long text it generally means that they need additional time/documents to process application. Embassy xxxxxx will resume action on your application after we are informed that this review is completed. 3) Dont hesitate to get your congressman and senator involved. I am facing a similar situation here. The person had his H1B visa approved in 7 straight days including weekends. 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. There is not much you can do, other than emailing the consulate or embassy. The status text of the refused for Administrative processing is different from the real refused case, without administrative processing. The most common method to submit additional documentation is to do so electronically. No update on my case either. could you please help me , i have the same situation today. Amirhossein, There is no other way, your only option is to keep asking them. After visiting a doctor, I was advised to refrain from any travel as it was a major health issue. Also, the email address provided was my companys and will cease to exist in a month. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs, Change Document Delivery Address or Service, Re-Schedule My Immigrant Visa Appointment. Did ur status change from admin processing to approved with in hours or did it take a whole day? Please follow the instructions in the refusal letter. I did this and my in a couple of hours my visa status changed to Refused, do you have an idea of of what is going on or have seen cases like this? Was it a 221G or its a denial ? Has any one faced this issue. Dis the embassy reached you back with any information? Hi All, I attended visa interview on 3rd Oct 2019. I had an immigrant visa interview one week ago for an F4 immigrant visa in Jordan US embassy .. the case is for my mother , sister and I .. at the end of the interview they told us that our case is approved .. but today only 2 of our visas sho issued and one of them shows refused Please tell me what to do ?? Just wait and stay positive. got the same thing. 221G. Im perplexed ,its MY sister I wanted to visit, and they gave visa to everyone except me?!!! hey AJP, did you have consular processing? Dont worry. I am not able to understand how to deal with it and whats going on. Your personal information is protected by our Privacy Policy. Or do you know long does it take to get a communication from the consulate regarding the passport/visa? Thanks Damo. I m Confused. Please also make sure you enter your most updated Passport Number and please do not forget to provide your phone numbers. See the below screenshots. The date got updated twice since then, on February 2nd and February 9th, however, with an unchanged Refused status. Date Added: {{'2022-12-15 12:26:25.0' | formatDate}} EST . we submitted the document in January 31, 2023. if it is interview, then you must go to Delhi for sure. On December 2nd it says case updated but no email or letter from the consulate so far. Sami, Yes, you can email them directly. We have been issued a 221(g) without asking for any documents. For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General . Sami, I am exactly in the same boat. Sam happened to me.what is the status now? So probably you need to wait and they will definitely send you an email asking questions. If urgent travel is required, the applicant may request for the passport to be returned temporarily and . my case is same since 4th Nov. and there is no communication from consulate yet. You should hire an experienced lawyer for any immigration benefit you are trying to receive, whether a green card, visa, change of status, etc. In the same boat here, Any update . 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. Nowadays, the majority of documentary transfer is done electronically, and only some specific cases require the use of Dropbox. Our passports were taken by the interviewing officer. Disclaimer: Website, software platform and administrative support are provided by VisaNation Inc., a Delaware corporation. Email the consulate. It is very hard to say what the exact status you would see on the CEAC website if your US Visa was really refused for good. In this case, this person forgot to tell one of his addresses that he lived in the USA to a VO officer. Did you check the passports ? We called National Visa Center regarding the status changed and asked about the change. 221 (g) Blue Form: A blue form implies that the US Visa Consulate needs an additional supporting document (s) to make a decision on a visa application. White Slip: A 221g White slip denotes requirement for further processing by the USCIS1. did your status update? No email or any communication. I too had a dropbox at Pune on 11th October. I did the Dropbox option. The text below the actual refused status on the CEAC website tells clearly that if you were given administrative processing, it will be continued to be processed and you will receive another update on the decision/adjudication once the process is complete. Hello everyone, I had my interview on 24 July and at the end of my interview the officer said to me that my visa has been approved and you can collect your passport from the courier. Have you got any update or status change? Do you think it is 221g administrative processing. Everyday it is updating with same refused status. sandeep2parab@gmail.com. But no email from consulate regarding denial or document submittal. However, you are still allowed to provide the requested documents to receive approval on your application. Even i got refusal for my daughter, I was given a 221g letter after my interview in April 21, that was 3 months ago. Under U.S. immigration law, you cannot appeal the denial. We have lived for over 6 years on L1 few years ago and are desperate to get back to the USA. 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. Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. Can you please help me regarding this matter. Im in the same boat as you were may I ask what happened after that ? They said its either been refused or refused for additional documents. See below Refused Status with shorter text, before and after March 20th, 2020. I have been constantly calling and emailing them, but getting a generic response that my application is under administrative processing. Hi Ajay , did you get any email or communication after online status changed refused ? your embassy? A U.S. Consular Officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application. Edwin, This is very normal, there is no ETA for 221g. This processing can take several weeks. Thanks, I have received Refused visa status after Dropbox appointment and status says as long text as, A U.S. consular officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application. Hi ,i have the same problem but i donot get any blue tape on my previous visa . In my relative case, document returned. Form 221g may be issued even if there are no extra documents required from you. Take care. One of the steps in the process involves attending a visa interview at the U.S. consulate or embassy in the home country. Please share. Contact Us, H4 Visa Approved, H1B still Admin Processing, 30 days to 17 months if the passport has been returned, Form 221g may be issued even if there are no extra documents required, reasons for issuing form 221g by the US embassy, issued form 221g and asked to submit the details of the CBP encounter at the US port of entry, Past Visa Maintenance Needs to be Verified. and on the letter head was the third part name and not my employer ( hospital). Ed, Sorry to say and not discouraging here, but you will need another birth to understand that system. He also returned my passport and mentioned that my case needs additional processing. Expect a change of status to administrative processing or issued. In the same situation went for in person h1b interview, officer said I would get the passport in 3-5 business days, visa status went from approved 1/12 to refused and no emails from the consulate, We had an interview for H1B (me) and H4( my wife) visa at US consulate in Vancouver, Canada on June 13, 2022. Do I need to wait more time? Iam in h1b. I have selected premium delivery for the passport. Identity checks are done by the US embassy to get US government security clearance on the person before the visa is issued. 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. Can I get it back at request? This was the third time renewing my visa with the same employer I had lost my passport about 9 years ago. A 221g refusal is quite a common response from immigration authorities and is typically temporary. Yellow Slip: A 221 g Yellow slip denotes general type of administrative processing. Should I pay for another visa fee and book new appointment because Im quite confused. Pay close attention to the number to check below. On March 5th, 2020, the US Department of State updated their website in a news alert that they have made the status-related text change to reflect the actual change, but does not really change the case information. What ll be the next steps ?? The USCIS does not explicitly state how much longer your application would take. Same here and it has been 2 month with out any updates on the website. 221g - no documents asked, need more time to review application, passport returned. After the H1B Visa interview at the US embassy in Delhi, India, the Visa officer took my passport and told me Congratulations, your visa is approved and I will get the passport in 2-3 days. Kindly suggest. 221G Is a request for further information, it is not a yes or a no So your Visa can not be rejected unless you fail to comply with the 221G requested information which you do not say what it is PP 10199 (Presidential Proclamation, Not an Immigration and National Act ) is regarding restrictions on Covit-19 I submitted all those Docs in June 2022. no further document submission was requiredthe case number is still not identified at the consulate website. Administrative processing means clearance or approval is necessary from an agency in Washington, D.C., or a related agency. How and when will the consulate contact me for documents? or will it change ? I also had a printout with my hourly wages and FTE first time iIsubmitted which the VFS clerk did not take. Even he told me to pay the visa stamp fee. Section 221g exists in the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). He asked me few questions about my work location, employer details and vo took my LCA, Client and vendor letters gave me white slip with 2nd box checked. Once you have scheduled an appointment and printed out the 221(g) Appointment Confirmation Page, you may return to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Consulate General at 4 Le Duan, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City with the following documents: 1. After your case goes through further administrative processing, the consulate officer will issue you a color-coded sip. Nov 24 th received email, your passport is ready for pick up on CGI. Just yesterday my parents got approved by consular officer, The status was approved They kept passports but we asked them back to us because we had flight back and couldnt stay in that country, They said its ok, later send it to us But after 24hours status changed to refused So shocked, panick Should we send passports for pick up? I had my interview in later 2019 and forgot to add some documents, because of covid it took a while to get those docs so I got the Docs in 2021. For example, immigration officials may ask you the following: If you receive a pink form, your case will require administrative processing. I am confident that I have submitted all the documents requests. Thay i Ngn ng: I didnt get any updates on that yet. It reads like below now. They will make you fill you a document submission form. I checked my application status at CEAC and it says REFUSED with the same text as mentioned in the article. Thank you. Hey can you please tell us any update on the visa. 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. Its been an year and we have already written to the Consulate regarding the same. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. Thanks, why would that be the case, trying to better understand the system here. DId you get an update on your case? What happened in your case after online status changed to Refused? This is the real email that was sent. The status changed from received to refused overnight and I have not heard back from the consulate. Original passports of all eligible travelling applicants. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website for information regarding waiver application procedures. Please be advised that .. . and needs to conduct a background check. Form 221g processing takes 7-20 days if no documents are requested and the passport is kept by the visa officer. Hi Ajay, Have you got any update on you application or in ceac webpage? Identity verification - Form 221(g) issued but no documents asked. If you are experiencing a hardship related to your immigration case, you should inform your lawyer and the consular office where you submitted your application. Generally, 221 (g) is issued for one of the following reasons: Incomplete application and/or further documentation required: If further documents are required to complete their case, the applicant will be informed of what is needed and how to provide it to the embassy or consulate. The case was dismissed but I was asked to provide the necessary documents. Hi Kumarany update about your visa status? 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. @mason no they didn't ask for any additional documents, they didn't give us the 221g. Anyone in the same boat and how long does it takes to get it clear. Therefore, your case will require additional processing by USCIS based on the documentation and information that USCIS receives. Many cases in late 2020 and 2021 had Refused status with shorter text as an intermediate status and later they changed to Administrative processing and then Issued. Whats the update ?? In same boat..did you get any email notification. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I am just thinking if this is the reason of my visa refusal. Case last updated dated changed on 9th Feb and 16th Feb but status didnt change. 2) I had provided prior visas with the initial submission. If there are no documents requested, then you can expect your US visa approval in 7-30 working days. any one can help me. After the interview, the consular officer returned my passport and asked me to submit additional documents. although they did not reply ( as weekend ) , I dont know if the were involved. Section 221g exists in the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). I was told to just come to the Visa application center and submit documents. What could possibly happen? 1) My hospital had outsourced employment letter to third party service. The risk of form 221g delay is always high if your paperwork is not complete. Thanks In advance . Hi .. Concerned and confused. It includes areas where it wants to limit the transfer of technology, goods, and sensitive information to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction and certain U.S. technologies. I havent yet received any email notification or request for further documentation. Sometimes, due to the issue we described in the article above, you may also see the Refused status as well. Once the US embassy has cleared your case, they will send an email to submit a passport again. Not sure whats happening, My status of passport is now changed to The current status of your passport is In Transit From Post. Do I need to reply? please revert to this as Im clueless what to do further. The U.S. issues a white slip to a visa applicant when it falls under the complex category of section 221(g). This person worked for a direct US employer full time. How to Check US Visa Status Online? You should not book your travel tickets with fixed dates if you do get a form-221g as there are no fixed timelines. Previous US Visa Status for 221g on CEAC Website, 221g Status Changed to Refused for US Visa on US CEAC Website. 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. My ceac status is the same as hers since my interview last week. 2023 VisaNation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hi I had my interview on January 27 2023, the consular gave me the green form and took my fingerprints, approving my visa, the consular told me that it would take more time because of my situation. Individuals who want to travel to the United States on a visa undergo a rigorous process before the U.S. approves them. I have not received any emails or anything, the only thing I noticed is that the last updated text changed from April 21 to August 1st. Please see the letter you received at the interview. No additional documents requested and asked to appear for an immigration interview on Jan 11,2022. VO probably had doubts about the persons identity. 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. 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. Thanks In advance . Applied for Dropbox F-1 It showed Application received then showed refused with a long paragraph. Read the 221g front and back carefully. Visa was under administrative processing but already provided supportive documents to the consular officer. You may check the status of your application any time at the Department of States website. My embassy is Cte d'Ivoire. Rana, There is no much you can do, other than wait and email them. My son (12 year old) had drop box application for his renewal visas. B1/B2, H1, F1? Waiting for the passport to come back. its been more than a week. By the end of the visa interview, the consular officer will either issue the visa or issue a denial. In some cases, the processing may take weeks while for others it may take several months. As I want to interview at Delhi embassy? 2) Visa officers are dumb. The VO dint event check my i797. Please let me know if you hear from them. Sample US Visa Denial Letter from US Consulate after 221g, Example of CEAC Status Refused with Shorter text. Did you get your passport? 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. 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. Keep in mind that 221g is a temporary refusal until you fulfill the requirements of the USCIS. I submitted my doc on 2nd February got refused on 6 February. The U.S. usually resolves most administrative processing claims in that time, based on the documents that you submitted. You will be unable to enter the Consulate without having the OF-194 and the 221(g) Appointment Confirmation Page. VO did not tell this to the person but instead, just issued a form 221(g) with no documents to submit. I think the visa officer didnt realize. 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