221g Administrative Processing | The ultimate visa journey guide presented by Ex-Visa Officers

We are excited to present you the next installment of "The ultimate visa journey guide presented by Ex-Visa Officers". In this video, we have 4 Ex-Visa Officers who have worked in China, India, England, Colombia, and Honduras. And, one of the Ex-Visa Officers in this video is also an immigration attorney! We hope you enjoy this part of the series which focuses on the complicated issue of 221g, which is also known as administrative processing.
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[@PracticeCH]

Watched. Thank You for your kind info.

[@rayeesshaikh785]

Very Valuable information. Appreciate and will use Argo services in future if needed

[@alexwashington8007]

Very interesting video thank you so much ❤

[@user-fn2vu4rg8k]

Gracias por todo

[@nixonplays123]

We waited 2.5 months in administrative processing, then the status on CEAC changed to Ready, for a a week or so and then Issued! FINALLY!

[@pearls2044]

Congratulations Happy for you

[@jayne_.a]

did they ask you to scan and submit the letter they gave you?

[@nibins7053]

Immigration visa? How long time did you take for admistrative processing total?

[@USALifeDiaries]

What is the embassy?

[@USALifeDiaries]

How long did your case take to resolve? Did u get your visa? Is it just Administrative processing?

[@yousef2508]

I believe the whole process could be way better! I've had three Visas before, and in the forth one, my case got 221G!

[@itspossible2015]

Nicely done.

[@haniehbazargani287]

Hi Ben, The embassy named and asked some documents in an email. Should I send the exact documents or is it ok to send more? In addition, should I prepare a cover letter besid the documents asked and explanation the same information that I already present in the same day of interview?

[@miguelibarra1301]

Hi Ben! Love your videos. I applied for an L1A which was approved by the USCIS. I had the interview and that day the CO told me that the information was not on the PIMS system. At the end of the interview, they gave me a 221(g) white slip and the current status of the visa is "Administrative Processing" but the CO kept the original I-797 and my passport. They did not ask me for more documentation. In this case, out of the top of your mind, is there an avg waiting time? In this particular case, if you have had it in Argo, this is a good sign? That they kept the passport and I just need to wait to verify the information submitted on PIMS?

[@marlon1987123]

Buenas, despues de un proceso administrativo 221(g), la visa L1B fue REFUSED, pero nunca solicitaron información adicional que se puede hacer despues de esto?.

[@skygazerparthi5021]

I am waiting more than 50 days.. Generic response from support team.. They told minimum waiting is 90 days.. Consulate : New delhi, india Visa: H1 renew

[@ameermuhammad9542]

If someone has a staff contact in the embassy, can he ask that person to remind the consulate officer to look at the case if it has been months into AP? Thankss

[@memanzmemanz9258]

Hey! Ben i and my twin sister went to the embassy on the 21st of March and we were given a pink paper that said we should provide some proof of relationship with our mum like calls logs, and pictures then our passports were included in the documents as well but since we sent them up till date we haven't received a ward from the embassy and our visa status still shoes refused. Please what can be the problem and what should we do because we have been waiting for like 3 months now.?

[@benmbuyi7846]

Hi, ben I had interview on 28/07/2023 for b1 b2 visa at Johannesburg consulate. The consular took my passport and gave me 221g green paper but he didn't ask me anything he just say he will contact me until now they didn't even ask or requeste any document from me my question is why he didn't ask or check any of documents and how long is going to take for me to get response from them

[@RishmeSheriff]

Recent visa interview for our e3 visa the office said I can approve yours and wife visa but you need to send us the updated medical records for your kids. And sent the updated medical records and the case went to AP process . Kinda confused.

[@Brishtirraat]

B2 visa category I got 221g and they asked for questionnaire and retrieved my passport . Would you pls tell me how long it will take for visit visa?

[@renehechanova1763]

My visa status is refused. What would happen if your visa application was cancelled by the visa sponsor after two days?

[@user-mb9oy1sc4i]

Hi Ben, The embassy named and asked the first interview date December 2022 permit the visa i will wait DHL but March 7,2023 refused the case 221g still refused the case states what shall i do

[@Brishtirraat]

Hello Ben, I really want help from you . I got 221g inB1/B2 visa category. My sons have their interview inF1 visa category in Next month .It’s been 2 weeks gone and no response. But I need the visa before my sons go for study. How long I should wait when I can knock them. They asked me to submit my passport for retrieving and gave me questionnaire. I submitted all the information via email. What should I do now? 🙏🙏🙏🙏 **** my sons are minor

[@husseinmufadhal2873]

What should I do to speed up the 221g process, as the fiscal year is coming to an end

[@mangoinajames6097]

I went for an interview for a c1d visa after finishing my interview he gave me a yellow paper that has details on how and where i should collect my passport but after checking the status its refused but i don't know the reason why..and am supposed to go on my vacation next Month but the consular still has my passport...what should i do?

[@nahidnawid7149]

Hello, how long would a 221g process take for an expedited case take?

[@walkbyfaith4433]

Hello ben i got a 221g after my visa was appove at the corner wile i was waiting to pick it up i got a email saying i must come for a follow up interview an i must not bring any documents with me. Can u tell what this mean please

[@memol7295]

Hi Ben. Would you please shortly comment on the role of the consulate we attend at for our visa appointment! Does it vary country to country? In Europe or other countries!? And once the case is undergoing AP to verify the eligibility for visa, who will finally decide? Is it the officer of the embassy we attend or is it an authority inside USA or Department of State? Thank you

[@Sincerelywendyy]

Good question

[@SmartWork-sf9ye]

Well ,during Interview....Our visa officer told us that they dont need further documentation from us .They just want to review our case.They asked us to send them Passports through courier after we receive an email from them.....But i don't know how long we have to wait for the email..... And don't even know what to do during the waiting period .

[@mehranbay]

Hi,i am the iranian dv23 winner...! About 40 days ago, I was interviewed in Yerevan. Usually 80% of Iranians refuse 221g..! so i refused under 221g to🤧 I filled up ds5535 form and send back to them. we need Cleary from Washington, the end of FY23 is very close, the global visa quota is running out, in this situation, what can I do to save my luck?

[@godfreyntherful4494]

Please I am was given 221G administrative processing during my interview on 13/07/2023. Is there any help and advice

[@cymbalspecialist]

I couldn't find "Status" on the CEAC site, as you mentioned. It only says case location. Our 221(g) required us to send divorce doc for spouse petitioner following our IR1 interview. Which we did promptly. How long might we expect this to take? The VO approved the visa at the interview. Case is in Guangzhou, your old office.

[@ArgoSocial]

Let’s discuss it! With the expert advice and preparation of one of our former officers we will help maximizing the approval chances. They can review the entire situation to identify any risks and the best strategy to help get a visa issued. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3a3mk9V

[@maryammirha5158]

I have interview on 18 May and co give me 221g for missing docoument which I submit 20th after submitted docoument my status show refused for 2 week and date update 4 time but last week my status show ready and then last 9 June my date update but status still ready can you tell me what is this??

[@jawaidkameric2466]

hello!! i recently attended a B1/B2 visa and got a 221g adminitrative processing. my interviewer asked me just two questions. one was my purpose of visit and my daily duties. my purpose of travel was for a training and the training center sent my company just an invoice without an invitation or schedule. so my answer to the first question was that i didn't have an invitation but just the invoice that was sent to my company. He then took like 30secs to explain to me that the invoice didn't represent the fact that the training center had accepted to train me or had invited me to the US to undergo the training. To the second question, i stated my company, and elaborated on my daily duties. What followed was that he left his post with my passport, the invoice and the travel request form from my company. when he returned he just filled out the 221g form and told me that they would contact me. How would you access my sutuation?

[@sherusrilanka6369]

I'm for f2 visa and they asked me to submit more proof regarding my marriage.i already handerd over .it will b ok?

[@Paocespi]

Can someone give me some information on this: my K1 visa is pending, I went yesterday to my intervie, as part of the documents my fiancé had given me a copy of his divorce statement from back in 2012 and the office told me if I could get the original one which we got also yesterday after the interview and I delivered it to the appropriate facility for them to receive it, if he was so specific in just bringing that particular document does that mean once they get it , like I said, I already submitted it, will it be approved? And if so, how long does it take for them to review and provide an update?

[@nelsondoe271]

I'm a DV couple candidates we did our interview on the 27 of march and we answer All of the questions correctly even when the visa officer sperated us because we told him the truth but we was place on a administrative processing without requesting any additional information or documents why should we we do now?

[@elvaward3667]

Did my interview second of may got a 221g send in all documents on 8 of may I did email the consulate but no respond could you please help me

[@user-hp7ss5dq7b]

Hello Ben, could you tell how to retrieve the passport that is being held under 221g decision for long period of time?

[@USALifeDiaries]

How long did your case take to resolve? Did u get your visa? Is it just Administrative processing?

[@husseinmufadhal2873]

Can the fiscal year end while the person is under administrative fees?

[@shaniqueisaacs123]

How long do they take to review and approve requested documents

[@SailwithBhoat]

Hi Ben, can you from a consular point of view do a video on how to prove strong ties to your home country without having wife or kids?

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@ahmedsamihammami9900]

I have a position as a resident physician in the US, I applied for a J1 Visa and I was eligible for the IWP I submitted my docs then I got the answer that I needed to schedule a f/u appointment, I went to the appointment and afterwards I was put in administrative processing. It has been 2 weeks ! It is very stressful as my training starts today ! Any idea on what should I do ?

[@satrisumandahir6654]

What happened??

[@nixonplays123]

Hi Ben, love your videos.....very informative. My wife and I just finished our interview in Montreal for a family sponsored Green Card (F31). We were given the form 221-G in white and VO told us no additional documentation is needed. On the 221-G, the VO checked the box saying "additional processing is required" and they kept our passports. We have a long history of residing in the US via E2 Visa status. What is your interpretation at this point?

[@violetaprenaj4542]

I am the same any updates

[@yunuskahtan8265]

Same happened with my wife the interview was four months ago,I am a us citizen (Petitioner) is there any update

[@takudivine171]

I found my afternoon here too oh my God

[@violetaprenaj4542]

Any updates Danielle ?

[@nixonplays123]

@@violetaprenaj4542 Our Green Cards were issued earlier this month. We are so happy & excited!!

[@ghatikagoswami490]

Hii Ben I am us citizen’s daughter with divorced documents and I have two children with me in my immigration Now visa officer told me my visa is on hold because it’s in administrative process what should I do ?

[@kalpanatajpuriya6362]

Hello my case administrative processing so what to do please help me sir

[@nameshadulariwijemanna8045]

Hello sir, I applied for a F1 visa and I was kept under 221g asking update to my I 20 with assistantship which was not mentioned on it..so I submitted updated 1 20 and after 7 days I emailed the consular mentioning my class starts date..and I was informed considering my class starting date, my case flagged to an reviwe officer..can I know how long it will take from that point if everything is OK.. thank you

[@medhaniehabte7565]

Any update?

[@salsal4435]

Hi I and my wife had us embassy Islamabad interview on 19 January 2022 just it was updated on 27 January and tell now we didn’t receive any email I don’t know what can do ??? We are dv2022 winer from Afghanistan

[@ArgoSocial]

Good luck!

[@dr.ianamalasevskaia7707]

Hello Ben, thank you for this useful information.I have a query...I am planning to start my application for EB2 NIW, and I have my B1B2 under AP , and my J visa was denied under 214 b....could it negatively affect my consular processing, if my I-140 get approved?

[@ArgoSocial]

You can get a personal consultation and advice on your situation when you book a consultation with us here: www.argovisa.com/?KZbin&.

[@DAVINDERSINGH-ne5lx]

Hi As on April,13,2022. I had my appointment in Tronto for B1B2. So everything went good and officer took my passport and told me you are good to go. But unfortunately i got email after 6-7 hour that your visa is refused under 221g. And asked me to complete Department of State Supplemental Questions for Visa Application which i completed. And i got my passpotr at my home without any visa stamp. So my question is what i have to do next i have to wait for there reply or i have file some more documents. Thanks.

[@seifeldinhossam591]

did u get any response?

[@TuanNguyenChannelUSA]

Hi Ben, I interviewed on March 14, 2023 (IR1), and received a green paper with 11 items (221g). I added 11 items and sent them back on March 16, 2023, but as of October 26, 2023, there was still no result. Please let me know when the visa will be approved. thanks a lot!

[@b2knananana365]

Was your visa approved?

[@xydroGies]

Hi Ben, great video. However, for my case I was told that my tourist Visa was approved right after the interview and the officer even said “have fun in SF it’s a great place”. But when I collected my passport, I received the 221g notice while my colleagues all received their visa. I’ve emailed them the additional details that was asked like previous passport for the past 15 years and etc. is this a common thing where the visa was already approved but then goes into 221g?

[@AtifKhan-tn6iy]

Hi is there any change in your case ?

[@DIAAVLOGS]

hi have you got any update on your case?

[@xydroGies]

@@AtifKhan-tn6iy i just got my visa approved last week… you just submit whatever documents they want and just wait. Unfortunately I missed the event that I was supposed to attend in US. 😑

[@xydroGies]

For anyone reading this, I waited 6 months until it was finally approved.

[@DIAAVLOGS]

@@xydroGies I waited 24 days and got it approved and issued, thanks for the update

[@queenyeni.2541]

Hi. I just watched this video, very informative. I got a 221G form after my EB5 interview last year during the lapse. I have reached out to the embassy since the reauthorization but no response yet. Do I need another interview or how deal with it since they don’t require additional documents from me and my medical report has also expired. How can I deal with this? Thank you

[@lizzyincleoh]

Sometimes feel like the EB5 applicants are treated like the step kids. We paid a lot of money that created jobs and helped the economy and yet we are not given the same time of day other visas are. I've been waiting 3 years for an interview. Had it on Wednesday last week, got a pink 221G letter...... don't have a clue why. My whole world exploded as my family and I walked out. So heartbroken. All the best, hope you manage to sort out your visa very soon.

[@queenyeni.2541]

@@lizzyincleoh oh my! Have you checked with your lawyer? I finally did Dropbox and I’m in the US now. Please check with your lawyer and get involved in a lawsuit if necessary. I’m so sorry this happened to you and your family.

[@kantai8716]

Hi Ben, Thank you so much for such an informative video, My husband's J1 visa went into administrative processing, he is a J1 physician here in the USA, he went home country for J1 renewal stamping, VO return his passport and he got 221g. It's very stressful for us I m in the USA with my toddler, my husband is in-home Country. . Can he email the embassy it has been 3 weeks or does it sounds pushy. plz, reply to me I would highly thank full to you.

[@ArgoSocial]

Hi! We replied to your email

[@mashukoorqureshi926]

Hello Sir, I had my interview and consular asked to wait in lobby and other consular asked to come in a room for more questions, after that they took my passport and exp certificate along with bank statement. Very next day i got an email to collect your passport i visited and pickup the passport when i checked all the pages i could not found anything. No stamped were there, No notice were issued to me, When i check the status at CEAC its shows that its *Refused*. What would be my case as i did not receive any slip from consular

[@mashukoorqureshi926]

@@FactChecker.02 No dear, I think its refused

[@jayartabigne]

Hello how like my case i am applying fir C1/D visa or just transit , i get ds5535 and i went for interviewed only two question he ask when did your sign off and where you.goin to join so i answer it unfornately after interview he gave a paper again tick box is my case under administrative processing and he told that it will not take too long... and thats actually 2nd renewal , is theres any piece of advise as a seafarer thats our source of butter and bread..

[@ArgoSocial]

The DS-5535 can take a long time, sometimes even more than 6 months

[@jodismith3275]

Would expunged petty larceny affect B1/B2 visa renewal?

[@ArgoSocial]

You would still need to report the arrest, even if it was dismissed or expunged.

[@Bawi339]

Hi sir, dv23 after my interview on the 31st of July ,the consular officer said he has gotten all what he need and then he return my original documents and passport,he said to me has to do some check and issued a blue paper with no documents requested and I was placed under 221g refusal.

[@rajkumartamang279]

Hi Bawi . Did you get your visa?

[@debaratipiu]

Hi, My husband appeared for an interview of J1 visa (postdoc in Nuclear Engineering) at US Consulate, Frankfurt in January 22. He received 221G form but no proper information about the required documents was given. After writing to the consulate, he received an email specifying the required documents. He replied in the same thread providing all the documents. Surprisingly he received no auto generated response from the embassy side. Its been exactly one month after this and still no update. Yesterday he again send all the documents in a fresh email. My query is, did the consulate at all received the documents when he sent them as a reply email to the mail sent by the consulate? How long should we wait as it is already more than 4 weeks after he sent all the documents for the first time. I moved to USA 3 months back and every passing day is becoming harder. Any suggestion is appreciated.

[@ArgoSocial]

You should contact the consulate and ask them if they've received your documents.

[@Tea-and-Tea]

Well I emailed my documents again and again mean almost every single day and asked them that I am sending my documents daily because unfortunately I am not getting any acknowledgement as if have received my documents or not. They replied and sent me an email that ur case is under administrative process and it will take 60-90 days.... Etc etc so it's been a week now and I am silent....

[@davitshainidze2790]

Did you receive visa?

[@naseer1991]

​@@ArgoSocial To whom we should ask?

[@shashibhatia80]

Hello sir I applied for b1b2 visa in dropbox after few Days they refused my visa application and today I received the latter from them 221g while slip they demanding new photo's only In that case How many percentage for approval ?

[@frankbrito6799]

My mom had her Green Card interview today. My sister is her sponsor. Both live in Brazil. At the end of the interview, they kept her passport, but they also told her they would e-mail her asking for a document she needs to send. They did not gve her any letter. What does this mean? If it were 221g, shouldn't she have gotten a letter?

[@ArgoSocial]

Hey there! Send us an email at [e-mail].

[@vincentedwards232]

Hi Ben my wife stuck in AP please help me.

[@iftikharkhan1723]

I've been waiting for about close to 6 months now and still nothing has happened. I don't know what to do?

[@USALifeDiaries]

How long did your case take to resolve? Did u get your visa? Is it just Administrative processing?

[@BavuldaHayat-AmerikayaGoc]

Why you didnt mention about ds-5535 form or name hit/name check or citizenship based 221g? I have a name hit/name check based 221g as a dv lottery winner and waiting from may. I want to know what is going on with my case? Will ap be done before 30th september? What should I do about that? What is the embassy's role on that? What if my clear desicion come at out of the working hours at semptember 30th?

[@thanyamashthaya1525]

Any update?

[@BavuldaHayat-AmerikayaGoc]

@@thanyamashthaya1525 nope, still waiting from May 😒

[@Theluxurydoll122]

I did my interview may 5 and they gave me a 221g to bring my police record , my passport, my medical and my transcript

[@Illiperez]

U have you visa yet?

[@Theluxurydoll122]

No I'm still waiting

[@richie.rich.1708]

The Officer approved my C1D visa but I recieved my passport after 6 days with the letter with 221 (g). But I did not recieved any mail from the consulate officer what should I do ? Its been 10 days now no mail is recieved

[@michaelokeyo4097]

hi sir, how did your case go?I'm in the same stage, my c1d visa got approved, 10 days later which is today the CEAC status is still approved but I got the email yesterday after inquiring about the status of my c1d visa and was told its in the administrative processing. did you finally get your visa?

[@gewelabdulla6764]

Hi, I had my k1 visa interview in Beirut on Aug 31st 2023. I was given my passport back with a paper of refusal under administrative procedures, but there was no document missing , they didn’t ask me for anything, she even refused to see the proof I brought and said “ I have everything I need” . We don’t understand why! No document missing and I answered all her questions honestly! Could it be because I’m Syrian and it’s just security check ?

[@semilorekolade1944]

did you get your visa now

[@gewelabdulla6764]

@@semilorekolade1944 Unfortunately not yet ! It will be 9 months tmrw since we were put on AP

[@semawitsem2934]

Hi Ben my case is IR2 my case was created on jan 2019 when i was under 21 and interviewd and also submmited additional documents its been 3 years since my case is under going 221g and am 23 now i live in ethiopia i dont know what to do pls

[@ArgoSocial]

If three years have passed, you case is not being processed. It's been forgotten. You need to contact the embassy immediately.

[@semawitsem2934]

@@ArgoSocial i send then an email in every two weeks but its still the same answer

[@semawitsem2934]

@@ArgoSocial thank you Ben

[@jamesm.flmokellen8564]

The VO said it was mandatory for the case to go under 221g after presenting financial proof, case went under 221g and asked to provide two year prepaid tuition. It's one year now. What's happening?

[@yousef2508]

Is 450 USD is for one hour consultation? Is it enough to be prepared for my B1 visa interview?

[@ArgoSocial]

In most cases, yes it is enough.

[@datascientist7802]

Hi Ben, I am a DV winner, and I had my interview on 11th of July and I got approved; however, yesterday an email was sent to me saying that I need to submit a resume and my case is under administrative processing now. In CEAC website my case is shown as 'refused'. Is there anything I can make to accelerate the issuance of my visa. If so, please guide me what to do, thanks

[@AMINOOO1234]

Did u get your visa Iam in the same situation

[@fatoumatadiarra4058]

Hi, my husband has the same situation. But I lives in the US. How is your case now? Did you get the visa yet?

[@datascientist7802]

Yes, after a couple of days

[@rolandgnonlonfoun8384]

How long did it last please?

[@USALifeDiaries]

How long did your case take to resolve? Did u get your visa? Is it just Administrative processing?

[@sashayoconnor569]

221g is very stressful 😫, I got a 221g after interview, I have submitted the outstanding document ,It has been 2weeks...should I get an email that the embassy receives documents?

[@Harshsingh_-ee5vb]

What is your visa category?

[@ArgoSocial]

You should email the embassy periodically to ask for an update.

[@USALifeDiaries]

How long did your case take to resolve? Did u get your visa? Is it just Administrative processing?

[@takudivine171]

Hi sir, the consular did not ask for any documents what does but gave me a white paper. Notifying me with a box saying my case requires further administrative processing how should I do, no document asked and she said she has to verify my certificate, I'm I sure to receive my visa??? I'm so worried please someone help me out

[@nikkippp]

Did u get your visa?

[@USALifeDiaries]

How long did your case take to resolve? Did u get your visa? Is it just Administrative processing?

[@kingoftheroadc6294]

Hi have a question my fiance got a email saying that the administrative process is complete but that the physical exam was expired so she did now this week on the uscis website the date changed 3 times but it still says refuses please help

[@ArgoSocial]

If she already sent the requested information she should wait for them to make a final decision.

[@kingoftheroadc6294]

@@ArgoSocial ok oh our status change today we should have a answer in 2 days thanks

[@YKPC27]

How long was your Administrative Process? I’m k1 and my case is “ready” for more than 2 weeks. Wasn’t under AP. Was refused and now Ready… I’m confused.

[@harikrishnapatel1289]

1.I have completed my vi on 2nd june visa officer approved 2.vo didn't given any slip 3.passport kept with vo not return to me 4.on 6th june I recieved a mail stated to come for re interview with original govt I'd proofs 5.i attend the re interview on 8th june 6.my status is in administrative processing Sir can you please tell what's happening..will my visa will approve or not how long it takes to updated

[@USALifeDiaries]

How long did your case take to resolve? Did u get your visa? Is it just Administrative processing?

[@podcast4516]

Hi Ben , am a ir5 visa applicant and after my interview status changed to refused…consular officer instructed me to send documents then it again changed to ready after receiving documents, what does ready mean after interview??

[@kirandeepkaur5959]

did u get visa?

[@podcast4516]

@@kirandeepkaur5959 Yes am in USA 🇺🇸 What about you?

[@kirandeepkaur5959]

@@podcast4516 congratulations. my mother had her interview on july 1st and it went really good but at the end consular gave her 221 g and said her file is pending and is under administrative processing with no documentation asked. Don’t know what it means. it’s been one month already.

[@podcast4516]

@@kirandeepkaur5959 thank you. administrative processing means your application is on the right track and soon she will get the visa, Backlog could be the reason it took over a month.

[@kirandeepkaur5959]

@@podcast4516 yess!! thank you so much

[@ajayverma-pc2pu]

Hi your videos are really helpful.. i really need your help on this, my case was in AP for 4 months and they asked for my passport to process the visa.. my status changed from Refused to AP and was on AP status for 7 days and they changed back to refused again . do you have any experience on this situation ?

[@DesiShahid]

U get your visa

[@uzoukwunnamdi9035]

Hello can i ask a question?

[@DesiShahid]

@@uzoukwunnamdi9035 question to me ?

[@uzoukwunnamdi9035]

@@DesiShahid did u get into AP as well and how did it work out? Mine has been 70 days now

[@DesiShahid]

@@uzoukwunnamdi9035 still refused showing now 158 days complete but good news is this yesterday I send mail to then today get mail this mail mention we r working your application

[@orkhanschevchenko8273]

Hi. I have applied for C1D visa renewal in Azerbaijan Baku. I got my previous and first one Ukraine Kyiv last year. Was in administrative process. but it took only 2 weeks. Now this new application goes more than 2 month already. I have presented all the documents, my travel history, cv, my cover letters, appraisals from my employers, police clearance from all places i have been. I even did already 1 contract on board of cruise line. But it still pending administrative process and i can lose the job because of this. Can i apply again for the same type of visa at the same consulate just refresh their mind about my case?

[@eugenezasid2784]

Hi Orkhan, did you finally get your visa?

[@Justforlaughhh]

Hi Orkhan, did you get your C1D visa ?

[@orkhanschevchenko8273]

@@eugenezasid2784 yea after 3 months

[@DianaDiana-lh5tp]

I been admitted to my dream program for the least costs in MS in the town where William Faulkner was born do I get good chance

[@ArgoSocial]

I hope so. I can help you

[@DianaDiana-lh5tp]

@@ArgoSocial if it’s Ben I am so thankful you replied I been really mad you don’t answer at Argo I do apologize just is Ole Miss a good one I took the visa but if you just could say if it’s a good it’s ranked 172 among American universities and gives the best for the most reasonable price plus that it gives the international student the real American experience especially for those like me do not want to mix with people of the place I been living in for years ...I wanna a real American experience

[@JoseRamos-ef2he]

BUENA..TARDE..MICERMANO

[@hananahmed7383]

I did my interview in the start of December 2021 and my visa was refused under 221 g. Additional information was asked which I provided on the same day of interview. Now its almost 9 x months and no update. My visa status was updated as refused on the day of interview since then no further update on visa status. My question is what if I again apply for J-1 visa with new application. Do I have any chance of my visa getting approved? Is there any case in the in which some person got his visa approved by reapplying?

[@nnamdi095]

Hi Hanan. I am in the same situation. My application is getting to 6 months on AP. I will also like to know if it's ok to book another appointment while on 221g. Let's share info please

[@victorezeh6650]

Hi Mr Ben, my own case there is nothing like 221g just admistrative processing

[@gabrielsalinas9870]

Are you in USA 🇺🇸 now

[@VEERANVAJRA]

Hi Madam/Sir, my brother H1B visa status is refused and he attended in person interview. visa officer has asked generic questions and later handed over passport with white slip 221g and asked to respond the email with certain general questions. Everything was done and since then it's been a month and no response from anywhere. We really don't know what's going on. Kindly help or provide directions to get the things addressed.

[@OmarMohammed-fy2he]

did he get any updates?

[@VEERANVAJRA]

Nope no updates

[@eugenezasid2784]

Any update?

[@tam241234]

My husband H1B, my daugther and I H4B got adminitrative processing from July 29, and no news so far... is there any sense to apply again and try with different consul ?

[@AJ-on5tv]

Hi there, At the end of my immigration visa interview I was congratulated by visa officer who approved the visa application at window. He also gave a paper, in that again there was congratulation for visa approval....also guidance that how I can get my passport & visa in smooth manner. After 15 working days I get e mail that my visa been refused...221g..also asked for some docs which already I gave earlier as asked in da 260 form but this time e.g asked, 15 yrs travel, in the form it was 5 yr. Now it's been 10 days of my submitting the asked info, no response I am confuse, 1st approved (verbally & in writing) then refuse??. Kindly comment.

[@vivekgajera8431]

I am also in same boat. Be patience , Be positive

[@Sincerelywendyy]

So am I. Any uodates

[@israrmohd7297]

Hi did you got any email from embassy @aj

[@tseringyoudon3769]

same as ur my interview approved but status show refused till 25 days past.No any information letter or 221frm them.worried alot

[@momotaakter102]

Same case for me. In the form it was within 5 years, that's why I gave ans no because I went to India on 27th December which is more than 6 years. Now my case is under AP. Please explain @Argo.

[@kamranjaved4764]

Hi Ben yesterday 22/10/2023 my interview the officer given me 221g and took my passport and no documents required my visa category is CR1 plz help me

[@priyashaileshbhaipatel7952]

Same did u get update

[@muslimgal741]

my husband went into his appointment today and he was told that he that the case needs administrative processing 221g. they said that the United States needed more time to process. can anyone please tell me what does that mean excatly and how long we need to wait?

[@DesiShahid]

u get visa

[@muslimgal741]

@@DesiShahid no i have not

[@DesiShahid]

@@muslimgal741 i am also witing 4.5 months

[@adamtube4100]

@muslimgal741 how much did u wait for their answer and did u get the visa

[@ebrimatunkara2798]

HI!.... I applied for an F1 visa to go for my Master's as a third country national in Beijing , The officer asked for my study plan during my visa interview which i didn't have with me. After the interview, my passport was returned to me and i was given a green 221g slip requesting for my study plan and other documents. It has been 2 weeks since i submitted the required documents to the given email address but still no response. Any suggestions??

[@d7omalsenwi697]

Same me but maybe have wait for 4mon

[@zhangyoo6188]

my case is over 6mon now

[@d7omalsenwi697]

Zahag yao can you gave me your WeChat contact with you

[@ebrimatunkara2798]

@@d7omalsenwi697 you applied for F1 visa?

[@ebrimatunkara2798]

@@zhangyoo6188 wow, F1 visa?

[@poornimalnekkanti5048]

Hi Ben, As per the new USCIS interview waiver, I'm eligible for dropbox appointment and I dropped all my documents on April 6th at Hyderabad Consulate. After 10 business days my visa status on CEAC website was changed to administrative processing and then to refused. Soon later the same day I received and email from the consulate to attend for fingerprints verification on April 26th. At the time of interview the officer did not ask any questions or documents, just took my fingerprints and said "your visa is approved" and kept my passport. The same day the status on the CEAC website changed from refused to administrative processing. Till today(May 23rd - 18 days from the day of interview/verification) it is the same status. I contacted them through email and call but I got a standard answer to wait until the processing is complete. As they have my passport with them I'm patiently waiting for their response, but I'm just not getting how long can they hold my passport with them without any update? Also what could be the reason to take this long for processing even after being said visa is approved at the time of fingerprint verification. Please let me know any inputs would be helpful.

[@karanveergill581]

any update ?

[@milindmishra2139]

Hi Poornima, for what visa did you apply and what is the current status? At which consulate did you submit your application? The reason I am asking this is to get insight into my son's F-1 visa where the status changed from "application received" to "refused" and wondering what happens next? Will be thankful to you for the response.

[@nubiansands1162]

Any updates on your visa?

[@patcobb8964]

My husband was given a 221g at the embassey in Lagos Nigeria stating that the following is needed to submit (1) Future visit, (2) Relationship statement and (3) ticket stubs. We inquired about the "future visit" and the "ticket stubs". My husband asked could they explain. The officer told him to give it to his wife that she would know what to do. Well I don't know. could you give me an idea as to what you think he is asking. we got the refusal In October 2022. Please help

[@officialOfresh]

Have you got your Visa???

[@chazomoore]

Have you gotten the visa, I'm from lagos too

[@officialOfresh]

@@chazomoore are you also in 221g ???

[@chazomoore]

@@officialOfresh yes

[@officialOfresh]

@@chazomoore for how long and which visa category???

[@mahiraakhter7254]

Hello i had my immigrent visa nterview in Islamabad embassy in April 2021 they kept my passport and they told put me admisstratve process and but yet they haven't issued me visa .what should i do ?

[@iftikharkhan1723]

You mean April 2022? Which Visa are you trying to apply for?

[@mahiraakhter7254]

I had my immigrent visa nterview in april 2021 but till no answer.

[@mahiraakhter7254]

Family visa

[@AlejandraMOrtiz]

@@mahiraakhter7254 any update atm?

[@mahiraakhter7254]

@@AlejandraMOrtiz there's no update.

[@piggytokki]

Received 221g for my recent interview for h1b visa,for the reason that my petition cannot be found in the system. consul did not require me for any other docs,told me to wait for them to contact me. They also took my passport and the slip for reciprocity fee. I am lost since the situation is kind of vague

[@ArgoSocial]

That's normal. It takes time for their systems to update with your petition.

[@piggytokki]

@@ArgoSocial how long does it usually take for the petition to reflect? and will it be good news in the end of this whole waiting game?

[@davitshainidze2790]

Did you get your visa?

[@shaiydamichellelubega3294]

I interviewed on 3 March this month. I got 221g refused. I was emailed and asked to fill in the ds 5535 form. It is for h2b visa.

[@shaiydamichellelubega3294]

Visa officer kept my passport and ds160 confirmation page.

[@karanveergill581]

any update ?

[@shaiydamichellelubega3294]

Yes I received my visa on 25mmarch and I'm in the states since 5 April

[@SaifKhan-fl1jo]

I got my application in 221g but my status show my application approved the office didnt ask for additional document what's that mean anyone please guide me

[@nikkippp]

did u get ur visa?

[@SaifKhan-fl1jo]

Not yet still waiting I gave interview on Nov 30 2022 till now waiting for passport.

[@nikkippp]

@@SaifKhan-fl1jo oh my gosh.. what did your officer said? what was the reason of your AP?

[@SaifKhan-fl1jo]

Nothing she say need little but more investigated more 5 days later she my husband document already give 2 months now application status still approved

[@luckyrafi883]

Hello sir . I watched ur vedios regarding 221g processing because iam also falling into same case from past 2years.i had applied for C1D visa in the year of 2020.i had my Interview on 7feb 2020 and my case was held under 221g for Addmistrive Processing. All the way after waiting for 2years.i got an interview Appointment on 11th April 2022.i went for the interview after interview the consular office agin gave me the same slip with Addmistrive Processing held my passport and said we will Notifi u About ur case soon..but till now I didn't got any response from them..please tell me how long will it going take for my case....do I have to wait agin for years....sir...

[@dinaaminovna7898]

Same here also got second AP 221g first was 2,8 months second almost 6 months

[@luckyrafi883]

@@dinaaminovna7898 Do u have any idea how long does it gonna take....

[@luckyrafi883]

@@dinaaminovna7898 does the Embassy asked u for any Additional documents

[@luckyrafi883]

@@dinaaminovna7898 Did u got ur passport back

[@dinaaminovna7898]

Yes embassy asked additional documents 3 months after interview interview I was send on 28 March case updated 29,31,1,11,19,20 status still show refused ,my son passport VO saved but return back my daughter passport

[@irfshk786]

I have a L1B approved petition and I received 221g in Visa interview. Asking for some additional documents, to be sent only on Email at consulates email address. I am going on an Appointment Intra company transfer and would be working on Companies proprietary tools and technologies. During the interview VO asked me on client details. I replied it is a intra company transfer. Additional documents which are requested are mostly on client details and end product market analysis. Most of this scenarios are not applicable in my case. How should we respond. What is the chance of getting Visa in such case.

[@ArgoSocial]

You should provide the documents they requested.

[@eugenezasid2784]

Hi Irfan, Did you get your visa? How long did it take? I appreciate your answer.

[@irfshk786]

@@eugenezasid2784 I got the visa in July.

[@eugenezasid2784]

@@irfshk786 thanks, and how long did it take?

[@irfshk786]

@@eugenezasid2784 , I was interviewed in Feb and Visa was stamped in July

[@celestelmcdonald]

I wish I had known this is 2019 when I was going through this when trying to go to Disneyland with my mum

[@maulidanitresnaputri8028]

Hi all, my Husband got refused for visa F1 with 221g with our passports in ours side. It’s has been almost two weeks after interview day. We already sent the documents they needed, When do you think the visa will come out? Its really stressful and our life is depends on this

[@andreaayala8897]

Hi im in the same situation just wondering if you got any answers?

[@wardaahmed7283]

@@andreaayala8897what happen to your case?

[@mariahmayotte5669]

Ben, I need your help!! My fiance got a 221g for our K1 because they needed more chats from the beginning of our relationship. We have 6,000! So they expect us to print all pages and send them?! We're so confused. The officer was rushing him and didn't give him any chances to explain anything. She interrupted him when he'd try to explain further as you've suggested in your videos. She was drinking her coffee and licked the side of her cup as coffee ran down it. Very upsetting and very unprofessional. Our case will be 2 years in December. She also asked for marriage plans and when he told her, she disregarded everything😭😭😭😭

[@gesse9472]

Hi, Did everything went well with your case? I’m going through the same thing right now with my fiancé

[@joezz0]

I am on a L1A visa. I am put in 221g. The officer told me to fill the form DS-5535. Can I send additional information to support my case(the officer asked about the company if it is old or new and she never told me to hand her the I797)? Or just send the DS-5535 only?

[@ArgoSocial]

Just send the DS-5535. If they didn't ask for more information, that's all you should send in this situation.

[@joezz0]

@@ArgoSocial Fragomen told me not to send anything yet. Any Ideas what could they be doing in the meantime?

[@eugenezasid2784]

Hi Joe, Did you get your visa? How long did it take? I appreciate your answer.

[@shajum.k8316]

Hi Team, I have got a refusal with 221g letter to submit additional documents after the interview for IR1 category ,and I submitted those it’s been more than three weeks. Really painful to be in this situation.I’m not really sure what needs to be done now. It’s more than 4 years i am missing my wife.In visa status it still shows refused. Could you please guide me here ?

[@ArgoSocial]

All you can do for now is wait.

[@shajum.k8316]

@@ArgoSocial Sure Thank you , Do I need to follow up with embassy as I just get auto generated email from them. Will an email from congressmen help to expedite this request.?

[@atkhan3735]

Me too got 221g, 2 weeks ago I submitted required document, status show REFUSED but case is showing last updated date. What does it mean? IR1 case.

[@shajum.k8316]

@@atkhan3735 Any update on your case?

[@atkhan3735]

@@shajum.k8316 I got my visa issued right after 5 working days submitting required document in embassy. I am here in USA alhumdolillah now. Inshallah soon you will get your visa issued. Ameen

[@nawaemuwadat6619]

Besides asking for consultation, all participants should have shed a light on Administrative Process step by step. What happenes after getting 221g? What visa officer check? Why it takes too long? What steps they take after compliance of 221g? Does only visa officer works on 221g or any other officer or staff also involved in the whole process? These point still need to be clarified/explained for both NIV/IV. Only H1B visa topic was covered. No information about immigrant Visa.

[@frankwright5522]

Bad advice SUE SUE SUE LAWSUIT

[@mirzob642]

Hello! the L-1A applicant's spouse and their common children applied to the embassy for an L-2 Visa - family members of the L-1A applicant. The I-797 notice has been approved by USCIS for main L-1holder earlier, the spouse and a child over 14 came to the Consul, the rest under 14 was told not necessarily. The consul's questions focused on how and when the principal L-1A applicant received his first L-A visa in other third Country, couple years earlier. At the end of the interview on the L-2 Visa for the spouse and eldest child of the L-1Aapplicant, the Consul said that "I don't see an approved L-1A petition in the system" and put L-2 Applicants into 221 (g) status. When L-2 applicants asked Consul "How long will it take?", the Consul replied "About a week". they then asked, "How Consul will contact?". to which the Consul replied that he would call the L-2 applicant's work phone number. Finally, the Consul gave a copy of the 221(g) waiver, which had a cross marked against the text "Additional Administrative Review Required. "For frequent appeals to the Consulate and appeals from the USA Congressman's office - there were a duty reply from US Consulate: - "An administrative procedure is being considered, we will inform you." History: The first time an L-1Aapplicant received a multi-tour visa for a year in 2015 without problems ,stayed in the United States with repatriation for more than the period specified in the tourist visa, changed his status in USCIS to F-1 within 3years, returned to Motherland, and applied for an F-1 Visa at the American Embassy in the Motherland, which was denied twice in 2018. For the third time in 2020, due to the fact that the Embassy did not work in the Motherland based on COVID-19, after the USCIS approval notice L1A Visa Applicant applied from third foreign Country and obtained that Visa at another Country. In this regard, questions: #1. Officially on the ceac.state.gov website - when checking the status of the DS-160 applicant for an L-2 Visa - it is indicated in bold -"REFUSED" - but further in smaller print it is written if the Consul told that the case was denied due to administrative procedures - you have to wait. - a) In this case, is it possible to apply to the embassy of another country and ask for the same Visa? - b) How successful will there be a chance that the Consul of another country will give a visa?#2. If the Consul who told the L-2 to the applicant that he does not see the approval notice in the PIMS (Petition Information Management Service) system, it is well known that the case is sent to the US State Department.- c) is it worth calling/emailing the US State Department and asking: to speed up, approve and return the case to the original Embassy for issuing a Visa? - d) is it worth calling / emailing USCIS and asking for their help, that they say the Consul at the embassy that petition really approved and it's updated in the PIMS system. And after all Consul finally see the approval notice and approve the Visa for L-2 applicant. Thank you,