We have picked a case that is still in Administrative processing from the past and how it used to look. Do not worry. chid1989 January 27, 2017, 2:30pm #1. Rana, There is no much you can do, other than wait and email them. please revert to this as Im clueless what to do further. Our case had updated on its own many times through January now it only updates when we inquire. In any case, you can call National Visa Center as well and verify, if you are concerned. 31 Mar . He got his passport back on Dec 10,2022 with 221g white slip. In most cases, your documents just need more time to be validated by the officials. Have you heard anything about your cases progress? Did any experience a similar situation where no further documents have been requested but the status still says Refused or Administrative processing? Refusal under section 221(g) means that essential information is missing from an application or that an application requires additional administrative processing. My case status was showing refused. Its so frustrating. The VO dint event check my i797. I see a status as REFUSED with short text for my relativeis that a final status as REJECTED? Sometimes, due to the issue we described in the article above, you may also see the Refused status as well. Damo, Usually, the consulate that handles your case should be the location you must visit. I was told to just come to the Visa application center and submit documents. J have the same situation, no update, since Dec 12 no change in status on CEAC website, still refused, same status for me, returned passport on 8 dec with 221g . Give it time, email them or wait them to contact you. My ceac status is the same as hers since my interview last week. We live in Germany. My status got updated today(9th Dec) but my daughter status(Updated on 8th Dec), Hi Anna , Did you get sng response? One of the steps in the process involves attending a visa interview at the U.S. consulate or embassy in the home country. we submitted the document in January 31, 2023. Concerned and confused. One key thing to note is the text under it has changed. If immigration officials find that you do not meet the requirements, they will return the documents you submitted (except the 797 sent to USCIS) and include a denial letter. Hi, can someone provide an update on this? 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. See below Refused Status with shorter text, before and after March 20th, 2020. any other update? Under U.S. immigration law, you cannot appeal the denial. 221g Was given on Oct 23rd and they kept passport. January 5, 2017 by Suss&Camm. 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? My passport was returned along with 221g( white). For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Chennai. Please be advised that .. . Did you receive any further communication from consulate? In the past, it used to show Administrative processing, but it now shows as refused from March 3rd, 2020 onwards for most of the cases. He also returned my passport and mentioned that my case needs additional processing. On January 13,2023 it got received and same day got approved but on January 17th it got refused with a big pragraph. 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. 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. I have attended my visa interview on 9th Sep 2011 and was issued 221g blue with Additional administrative processing marked. 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. This slip denotes the need for further processing wherein it is handed over to the USCIS and the decision is finally . During administrative processing, the consular post retains the applicant's passport. Recently, a person was issued form 221g and asked to submit the details of the CBP encounter at the US port of entry. VO did not tell this to the person but instead, just issued a form 221(g) with no documents to submit. Hi I am applicant under special immigration visa from Afghanistan, I post my interview at Ankara US Embassy, after the interview the consular officer told us that your visa have approved, but I received from 221g because my son medical report was not submitted to the embassy the officer told me get the report and send it back including your passports by the courier to the embassy for visa issue. Remember, H4 cannot exist without H1B. Hi All, I attended visa interview on 3rd Oct 2019. This is weird as it was approved before being refused. Can you update me on your case? If it says refused with long text it generally means that they need additional time/documents to process application. Did you get any update on this issue? The case was created on January 18th and changed to Refused with a long text on January 19th. How to Apply for H4 EAD? Hold off contacting the consulate or U.S. embassy until 180 days after submitting the requested documents unless you have an emergency. although they did not reply ( as weekend ) , I dont know if the were involved. A U.S. consular officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application. Legal services are provided by VisaNation Law Group PLLC, a Florida professional limited liability company. Can I get it back at request? Hi, I had my interview today and the VO handed me a 221g blue slip. Nowadays, the majority of documentary transfer is done electronically, and only some specific cases require the use of Dropbox. My first US entry was 12-Jan-2019 but my employer started my payroll only from 18-Mar-2019 and he gave me a final separation document (kind of experience letter) which also states my joining date as 18-Mar-2019. 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. No additional documents asked and passport returned back 221g for full time employee in Chennai Consulate. I am so worried please what can I do about it? 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 . This H1B visa stamping was done just after H1B transfer approval using premium processing. Also how did you set up your interview? If the US embassy is just verifying primary H1Bs credentials a little bit more or. Sometimes, these clearances are requested just because someone with a name similar to ABCs name is on a watch list of individuals who committed a crime and then the Embassy must be sure it can clearly determine that ABC is NOT that person. Should we need to appear in ONLY Delhi or can go to any consulate? For example, if your full name is Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, please enter Thi Thu Trang in the First Name field and Nguyen in the Last Name field. Stay positive and follow up with them in a week or two. Also after how many days did you get the passport? We have tried approaching Murthy Law firms also and as many they are suggesting we should take a new appointment and just go for an interview. 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. B1/B2, H1, F1? The U.S. Department of State creates this list. I already tried the vfs support email and they just respond with you case is under admin processing. The consular officer who interviews you will tell you at the end of your interview if your case is being refused under 221(g). Do I need to wait more time? Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. The Consulate looks at all the documentation provided by the candidate and the employer. 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. A smart attorney can really take you far! Below you will find answers to the most common questions about 221(s) section: Suppose the U.S. issued you a section 221g refusal. But, you can always check with the New Delhi Embassy to see, if they can get you an exception, if it is only biometrics. my case is same since 4th Nov. and there is no communication from consulate yet. I am not able to understand how to deal with it and whats going on. Visa Interview ? It shouldnt take this long to come to a decision especially when we have been in US for more than 6 years! Typically these are for cases where there is uncertainty about the applicant pertaining to security, crime, the country they come from, being employed in a field on the Technology Alert List, etc. Applied for parents and in-laws, all approved, but only for mother-in-law got 221g. But, they can still send your application back to USCIS in the USA for US work location verification. 2.Click on New application/Schedule appointment tab and proceed further. Unfortunately I have not opened my passport till a day before my travel as someone else have collected my passport and when opened the passport has white slip and says your application requires additional administrative processing and consular office will contact for any updates. You need to have your Passport Number, Date of Birth, and Case ID for getting info on your case. Sami, Yes, you can email them directly. No email from consulate, Did you wind up getting an email? No additional documents requested and asked to appear for an immigration interview on Jan 11,2022. I checked my application status at CEAC and it says REFUSED with the same text as mentioned in the article. I do that but my passports was returned without visa and the status showed refused. which one were you applying? Hi KUMAR I applied for us visa and i went for my interview on the 16th September and my visa was approved and my passport collected. It reads like below now. Plenty of ppl are given back their passport and later approved. If they need additional documents in this case how to provide them? 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? What do you suggest or think we should do in this scenario? Hoping its just an interim message as your article states but unsure whether to contact Embassy. In same boat..did you get any email notification. VO probably had doubts about the persons identity. H1B visa approved but CEAC status is Administrative processing. Hi Tina. ALL of the information and/or documents listed in the OF-194;4. New, Renewal? Sample US Visa Denial Letter from US Consulate after 221g, Example of CEAC Status Refused with Shorter text. Is it Consistent? 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. Dont worry. 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