Are you stuck in 221g administrative processing? Former Visa Officer's tips on what to do

Getting 221g at the end of you visa interview is confusing. Is admin processing a refusal or an approval? Is there anything you can do to speed up the process? How can you overcome administrative processing?
To get a personal strategy for getting out of 221g, book a consultation with one of us here: www.argovisa.com/en-US?...

[@chepkemoigladys1995]

You're just good Ben,following all your videos

[@BenjaminPalma]

I want to thank ARGO so much because with their videos they helped me to get my F1 visa today!! ARGO officers are the best!!

[@KhattakMotors]

Hi Sir my visa status is stuck on approved from 15 days and no movement I need your help in that scenario on email they alwasy reply still in processing

[@datthureddy]

Hii sir , is your problem resolved. I mean did the status of visa application changed from approved to issued??

[@CharlesKariuki-ht7mb]

Valuable content here.thanks for sharing

[@JerethaLeaway-jb1he]

Thanks for the information chief

[@authentic_lori3735]

Very informative..thank you

[@christiandamilola692]

Thank you ARGO

[@Thedreamer579]

Thank you for your information. My J1 visa application in the 3rd country was on 221g merely for a better photo, which I sent it immediately. But my status is still refused after 3 weeks. I applied for withdrawal of my application at all (return of my passport and Ds 2019) since my visa here in a 3rd country is expiring, and my program has already commenced. I pray for every applicant not get into such a devilish trap. Denial is far more better especially for students or workers.

[@sahariqbal8344]

Did you eventually get it?

[@Thedreamer579]

@sahariqbal8344 I withdrew my application and reapplied in my country. Luckily, I got approved and started my course lately. Thank you for checking on me.

[@phenyothabe913]

Thank You for the info

[@user-rr5rv1xm2c]

Thank you Argo your vedio helped a lot of students out there

[@khayamjaved429]

I really appreciate your videos and they are very helpful, however when we talk about 221g, what are your comments about the Visa Mantis program? Because, in that case, the decision depends on some infinite amount of agencies which then write back to the consular officer? Do you have any suggestions about this Technical Alert List and The Visa Mantis program?

[@domizzi626]

My fiancée has her interview next week in Manila, and I called the US Embassy there and they told me they still haven’t received her police clearance. I contacted the HKPD and they sent it on 12/8/22. Hong Kong and Manila are just an hour away flight. Hopefully we don’t a 221g 😢

[@Tinbattad]

Hi sir Ben, hope you’ll notice my question. Do US consul’s have access to stolen passport, I mean, will us consul’s able to see our travel history from pur lost passport even if we already have a new passport?

[@igieborsylvestertv5271]

NO The only way the consulate officer will see it maybe true your finger print or if you have any crime record within and out of your country and the country you visited. They will seem your travel History true FBI when they are doing there background checks YOU. Before issuing you the visa…

[@Tinbattad]

@@igieborsylvestertv5271 thank you. Appreciate your answer.🙏🏻

[@shenswife2359]

Officer what is the meaning of final stage of administration processing before visa can be printed.

[@moatasemalameri9582]

HI sir I’m wondering about something. I’m living in China In 2016 I applied for B1B2 visa and I got it. But my visa was only one year cuz I’m from yemen . That year I just visit New York and came back . Well in 2018 I applied again for B1B2 visa and the counselor officer asked me some normal questions like have u been in U.S then he took my passport and gave me 221g paper. Suddenly I got calling from him, he said sorry we can’t print your visa cuz of situation . So I think it was cuz of travel Muslim ban that year from Trump .

[@vickie-00]

Hello,how do we interpret my status being at " NVC" after having done the interview but was given a yellow form so I could submit more documents....kindly respond to this sir,I'm so devastated 😫

[@bashirbashasha7447]

Stuck for 3 months in AP limbo! This is the first time it takes this long to process. Last 2 times it was barely a week or 10 days!

[@shayshay8119]

Which visa did you applied for?

[@tiffanycruz5846]

Hi I have a problem 221g I am student doing my masters in Norway. There I applied for an exchange semester in USA. I faced the interview in Sri lanka on 31st of May 2023 for J-1 exchange student visa. Consular officer said he approved my visa and ask to pay the SEVIS fee. I paid the fee and submit it to the embassy at the same day in Sri Lanka. But still my status shows as *Refused*. The problem is I need to go back to Europe on 15th July. How can get my passport before that… please help me 😢

[@99z28atl]

Gf got 221g 10/31 , docs sent next day, only wanted proof of tps from 2000. She had all other tps cards from 2002-2022 at the interview. Has son in US & her job she’s had for 15 years is lost if not back next week. I’ve called the El Salvador embassy a couple of times. & they say they will reach back but crickets. Any advice ?

[@DrHassnainAlmani]

My immigration visa is presently undergoing administrative processing at the London embassy. As my UK visa was nearing expiration in May, I secured a job in Saudi Arabia and relocated here. I am curious whether, during the administrative processing under 221(g), it is possible to request a transfer of my case to another country. I would greatly appreciate your response.

[@dinushanadeeshani8157]

I got 221g yesterday for my 3year old child and officer had tick (✅) only on photo size description line.. what does it mean? Pls help me.. this so confusing..

[@bharotisarkar279]

Hi almost 3 years My son submit papers for spouse visa after getting 221g but still now active reviews

[@zoranpopovic4254]

Hello Sir. thank you so much for this explanation. I am sailor more than 20 years.I live in Montenegro whole my life. I had aproved (in the the past) more than 6 visas for seamans.But few days ago i was rejected with 221g administrative processing without any explanation.All required documents and garant letter from company i had but reason for rejection i didn't get. Also i find some statment from official website of the US State Department that said during the last year, 34,03 percent of requests from Montenegro were rejected. Can you please tell me what are my chances to get that visa. i never had any issues with law all my life .thank you

[@BeaKarl]

They asked me to submit my documents electronically, but there is no email address whatsoever I can send my documents to. Can anyone please help?

[@nanareal5543]

Hello ,How you doing ? Pls I want to confirm what is most recent profit margin report for your petitioner company.That’s all what is required on my 221g .Thank you .

[@SaltPur]

Hello guys, yesterday I had interviewed for B1/B2 category for business trip. VO asked me couple of questions which I answered correctly, I everything went well. then at end of interview she gave me a Green Slip asking me to submit one form via email, which will send to me. And she kept my passport. It says 221g and now I’m waiting to get email back from her side. Any suggestions plz! I’m very confused what’s going on. Thanks!

[@Hodarii]

Hello good day I applied as a TCN and I do need my passport to head back to my country ( which is part of the consular district for my region). During my interview I got APPROVED for my f1 visa, however I got the 221g and the instructions were that I need to send my passport for via courier.

[@rajhang2]

Hello Ben from Argo; i recently had c1d visa. My passport was taken alongside with contracts paper but given me 221(g) & its been 1 week i didn't receive any mails for additional processing. What should i do in this C1D visa type?

[@records4919]

u got your visa

[@americanit159]

I had a interview 19 th april 2023.I got a yellow paper of condtional visa approval.from this day I am waiting for passport delivery up to 14 jun 2023.finally today I got my passport with visa and give a paper mention . Your case is refused under NIA Section 21 (g)(2) for failing ot comply with the provisions of INA or the implementing regulations. Your refused case may be reconsidered by following the instructions given by the interviewing officer and/or by providing the information/items marked below. And mention You application is subject to administrative processing .

[@mudasirhussain5301]

Hi brother can you kindly confirm did you got your Visa approved ?

[@myopinion8856]

My Wife’s who is a military spouse Visa was refused from November 29th to January 15, I didn’t know why on January 15th I sent email directly to NVC to expedite the process. Guess what on January 16th the case status moved from Refused to AP and the 18th her IR1 Visa was issued to her. She was only at AP for 2 days

[@muhammadraisulislam7544]

After the US Immigration interview, now being stuck in questionnaire (221g AP) If I move to Budapest on Study permit(Long term study with the resident permit) can I Transfer my US Immigration case Dhaka, Bangladesh to Budapest US Embassy, Hungary? Please please reply my comment.

[@thankfulliving9747]

My f1 visa was approved at interview spot, got approval slip and later they refused under 221g, what a confusion?? Thry don't want any information or documents.. It's now 225days plus... They are playing with my future, i could have applied somewhen else.

[@METPPK1120]

Hi - Hope you are good! Nowadays 221g is taking the time if a passport is renewed in between. what is the process afterward?

[@redfan80]

Does anyone have experience with at the interview they asked for my wife's and step children's passports and asked for my original divorce certificate. She didn't give my wife an answer but taking their passports is a good thing right? Also they received the documents and the next day the status changed to admin processing. Any time frame ideas of how long it will take since they kept the passports?

[@SIMJ11]

Same question here

[@kiwitagrandpretre1991]

Any follow up? Was the issue resolved?

[@jinxiacai7419]

I have my b1/b2 interview in September and because my case was really complicated, so the consular says she need AP to decide, she kept some of my proof document. But it has been almost 6 weeks. Do I need to send emails to provide more information or just wait? My last visa was revoked, because my extension application was refused and my children were still stuck in America, really sad about the situation.

[@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

[@DiverEgypt]

Please provide info on 221g , DS5355. It has become very common nowadays and it takes forever

[@tormundgaint1022]

My wife got one. How long did yours take?

[@Jansherkhan1]

U got approved ?

[@DiverEgypt]

@@Jansherkhan1yes

[@Jansherkhan1]

@@DiverEgypt how long it took for u?

[@DiverEgypt]

Almost 3 months from interview to visa issuance

[@zamenfarhan368]

What if I asked them and they confirmed that they don't need any additional document or information from me the petitioner or the applicant? Safe to say that this is government at its worst?

[@bernadettesenessie2732]

If you are in a case where the consular officer tells you after the interview that you will be contacted later and gives you back the passport and the confirmation page and you were not issued the 212(g) paper, What next?

[@nadiasamak7836]

I have the same situation and that was last March and still waiting their response its been 4 months now and no reply from the embassy

[@ferdihumbetzade416]

@@nadiasamak7836 which country, embassy?

[@rkoye]

I have the same situation since December 22. And till now no update no response from the embassy

[@Gursikhcouple13]

Hello My fiancé had his interview 3-26-24 and was given a 221g form that states administrative process. I checked the status today and it was sent back to NVC? We do not know why and we r worried. The interview went well except the officer kept asking him if he was married before which he hasn’t been and they can search that. We don’t know if his case was sent to the NVC for investigation or what. Can u please give me an idea of why this is happening?

[@quotesandpoetrybyrose6794]

immigration Visa f3 interview got approved at the time of interview. but ceas showing administratve processing for applicants and for one applicant refuse . No 221g was asked

[@shkeputjengaligjeratat]

Hello! You are doing an excellent job My question is! I was in the interview and at the end they told me that in the administrative process, 221g, after 3-4 days they sent me an email ds-5535, I filled out everything and they told me: the file was correct. We will contact you once the processing for your case is complete. Please do not make any plans to travel to US, until you have the visa with you. Sincerely, Consular Section. This message was sent to me on April 28, while the documents were updated until May 17, from May 17 to today they have not been updated. 60 days have passed since I entered the Administrative P, what should I do, contact the consulate or wait

[@tamimimohammed5675]

Thank you I appreciate your hard working so i had my interview 21 of October last year the Visa for sir, told me I was approved. They took my passport however, the following day they sent me the DS5535 to fill it out which I immediately did. I waited for three months. I have received an email from the Embassy They told me your case should be finalized third of February, and then nothing happened. Me and my fiancé filed a mandamus after 7 months waiting and then we hear back. The visa was denied under section 212 A3B which related to tourist. I was working with the US Army as interpreter in Iraq. I have many recommendations and I also worked with American companies. I have served with the Iraqi army for the last 1year I was wrongfully charged and I’m trying to find a way to prove with evidence that I have never involved or related to organizations will you guys be able to help me with this? Thank you so much and I appreciate your time.

[@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

[@hawaryattube7229]

I attended my visa interview on june6,2023 and i was refused under 221g letter to send additional documents. There is instruction as to how to send documents on 221g letter. But my visa application account status is not changed though i waited for 8 days to carry out the given instructions. Subsequently i am unable to get cuorier in authorization certificate to send documents. What shall I do?

[@Assad5559]

On 7 June 2023 i had interview the counslor tell me at the end of interview please get your Medical after that the Medical Office send us via email your result. The Medical Office told me we can not email for them, after i got my Medical i send to the embassy via courior with my passport the embassy not email me yet. At first i check status of my case it shows last update on 7 june now it shows last update on 21 june!!

[@otfinoskiotfinoski8856]

the medical exam for a fiance visa, what are they looking for?will an HIV POSITIVE test prohibit the fiance from entering the USA?

[@joycejack7368]

Hi Ben l have a question l went for interview on the 17 th july they say will contact you before the arrival dates but the date Arrival date was 13 August depature 18Aug so by now l did not recieve any email l had to check its refused 221g i need help

[@confidenceaffang]

Please I got stuck in 221g yesterday. And it was because my sevis fee payment didn't reflect at the moment. Pls how long will it take for me to get a response. Please when I checked the 221g form I saw only the sevis fee been ticked

[@CherugetaKebede]

Hello Argo visa, I applied for F1 visa yesterday in Ethiopia and was handed a 221 g. I think it was because one of my sponsor was my current employer and the VO wanted to know more but he did not give me the chance. How can I can I contact the VO and submit supporting documents about the sponsor.

[@sonamtshering9906]

Hi sir, In my case, i got 221g letter twice.. Actually reason is for my wife's passport. She have two passport the old and new one but she used old passport in ds 260 form and in interview which was misplaced or lost in 2019 and got back . So in second 221g letter it was written that my case us under administrative processing n they will contact me once the administrative processing is complete.. In this case, is there any chances to get visa if i submit her new passport?

[@himabindu8804]

Hi I got 221 g F1 visa on august 18 they asked for updated 120 , but the next same course starts in next year august , any issues there pls tell us

[@karen2671]

My fiance received a 221(G) after his interview. But it was blink. We have no idea what documents to submit. The officer just took the photos and said, "Wait for a call or email." We are so confused.

[@princewanyi]

What does “At NVC” visa status mean please? when civil documents have already been submitted

[@hildaledford6296]

Today is May 3,2024. 221 g is because of a pardon. Congressman Dan Crenshaw help me with information on my husband status. They requested 4-5 things such as passport, background check from Mexico update Ceac and fotos. we went to Cuidad Juarez and paid for medical exam and visa fees again. The officer kept my husbands passport but said it will take 3-4 weeks for a response. My husband called the Consulate and they told him his case is still open. What do we need to do??

[@avichal007]

How to avoid TAL related 221g? How can I prepare for interview to avoid TAL related 221g? I am on H1B.

[@eyupmutluturk8703]

Hi, Last year in March 07. My US: visa approved and when I went to get back my passport from post office I got yellow document that is about 221g add. proc. and I am waiting until this day and when I ask Turkish consul, they have an answer every time same, "we can not know anything about processing. How can I learn if there is an update on my vis status ? Is this time normal to waiting ? Normally How many days enough to 221g add. proc. Please could you give me your experience ?

[@ArgoSocial]

We have helped many people develop a strategy to get out of 221g. It’s important to have a personal strategy that takes into consideration your situation, the country, and the visa type. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3u85wp2

[@gurugulabkhatri1369]

4:42 All documents has been submitted affidavit of support and all civil documents has been submitted after get the mail from nvc for scheduling interview in between the partitioner is passed away and we informed to nvc after that we are getting the mail massage from nvc they said, your case has been returned to uscis for administrative action why does meening please reply

[@evaroczo3547]

We are stuck in 221g one yr now, ds-5535 was required. No end in sight for us. We been waiting since April 2020 for this visa. Visa is a K1 & since it's been so long we probably will be refused. Such a waste of our time.😤

[@kkjangid1]

any updates in your case, i also stuck in the same process.

[@Jansherkhan1]

@@kkjangid1any update ,

[@Argamer390]

Can I get my passport back during administrative processing? Is that effect on my visa approval?

[@ayanabdulle475]

My daughter is 13 years old shi did her interview this week and they give her AP but they didn’t give as her basbort yet but my husband is in AP 2 years ago and they give him his passport. I don’t understand 5:17

[@swathibhosle2145]

Hi, I had L1B visa interview this week, interviewer gave me a white slip saying rejected visa under 221g She didn’t mark any documents to submit in that slip, mentioned ‘not closely approvable” on I-129s Do you think I still have a chance make it ?

[@sukrukosluoglu]

Hello, I have been in adminastrative processing about 8-9 Month and I cant get any news from embassy. There isnt any news. Do you think I should apply for a visa again? Or Should I wait it? I'm starting to think my file is suspended. what do you think I should do? Thank you

[@islamibrahim3307]

please, did you get your visa?

[@sukrukosluoglu]

@@islamibrahim3307 no ı got reffuse

[@momenaakter9911]

Hello Mr Ben, I have submitted my passport to USA Embassy through Dropbox From B1/b2 to F-1. Nd I got my visa status * Approved* 26 Dec, 2022..since then, I am not receiving any update of issuance.. As a result, I missed my targeted semester... How it might take to issue my passport.. Now I am worried about that? What that it means to approve the visa status?

[@momenaakter9911]

@@virginiamacharia4297 yes

[@jandeeyentienza4025]

Sir Ben, I got approved last march 3 and until now March 10 still the status is Approved but my colleague got his passport after 6 days and we had the same day of approval... is that normal?.. please do enlighten me

[@vaibhavibadabhi2683]

Hello sir, my interview is today and I get refused under 221g the problem is that the sevis ID is not showing in their system so the officer told me that you have to come again and I got email for another visa appointment within 5 business days... Kindly guide me

[@ArgoSocial]

Check out our recent video on non-traditional students. That should help you more with this topic!

[@oakesfamily0621]

I got 221g because my husband's 2021 tax transcript says he can't afford to support me and our baby. The consul ask us to have a joint sponsor but my husband refused to look for a joint sponsor since his 2022 tax is above poverty level. Can we just send the 2022 tax transcript instead of submitting a joint sponsor ? Thank you so much.

[@weirdcherrytasteyuck]

221g? wow. that should be straight up deny. I'm surprised that embassy allow you to find joint sponsor. If your husband refuses to find one, it means he don't love you enough. that's my cent about your case.

[@shubhamsaha9698]

6 sep 2022 I had interview Dubai and I received 221g .. still It was pending I don't know what to do... Can u help me??

[@letylety6046]

you got your visa? how long was whole process?

[@justinonishi-xw1ww]

Thank you for your helpful advice. The visa officer gave my fiancé a 221g white slip after the interview for K1bisa last week. . Our relationship is true. We love each other very much. Her 221g says “Additional processing time”. We are really confusing the results. Since 221g doesn’t have any time lines. We can’t make any future plans such as wedding date etc. it’s emotional torture. We feel we should withdraw K1 visa application. We don’t need to marry in the states and my fiancé really doesn’t need a green card. We just need to be together. We feel we made a mistake to apply K1 visa. Any advice?

[@ArgoSocial]

221g can mean a number of things- sometimes it’s as simple as needing one document verified and other times it’s more complicated. You should reach out to your Embassy or Consulate. You can also send an email at [e-mail]

[@user-tx1zt7hu3r]

Hi gud ev...I'm from Philippines...I got my 221g after for non immigrant visa they want me to submit marriage certificate direct form from psa...my interview date on April 17,2023 the I send the request document which is my marriage certificate April 26,2023 through LBC...should I inform the us embassy manila that I already sent t them my documents through LBC?what should I do?then I check my visa status yesterday the last date updated May 02,2023..when the administrative processing?hope you can help..thank you Ang God bless

[@marebsaleh2918]

كيف استطيع التواصل معك قضيتي تحت 221g من ذو زمن بعيد تاريخ المقابله كان 28/8/2019

[@YASMEENKHAN-bt7ff]

Sir i m stuck on approved from 1 month and 22 working days in b1b2 visa what should i do now when i mail them they asked me its in processing what is this i m really worried plz replh me i m ur big big fan love ur videos thank u for so much info videos

[@stacyMundodzi]

Hi I got a 221g when I had my interview last week 6 April 2023 but I never got any instruction from the counselor to send any documents how do I deal with that?

[@06r11a1208]

Did they give your passport at that time along with the form?

[@samiromari-pc9kd]

Hello, sir, I am Samir from Afghanistan, living in Islamabad, Pakistan. I gave an interview on March 7, 2024, but he gave me sheet 221 in the administrative process, when do you think they want my passport to issue a visa?

[@lindapretty827]

HI officer Ben , My own is a Dv lottery my husband is principal applicant and we won the lottery as marriage. Our interview was on the 10 of may 2023 and was refused a visa starting that my husband play as single mean while we play as married but was refused a visa and give us a pink 22lg paper ,and our passport back to us . And when we check ceac it's say refuse with short notes and only one was refuse and the other two are still showing Ready Don't know if its really possible for us to stil get the visa

[@ArgoSocial]

It is possible but the Officer seems to have doubts that they need more information on. 221g isn’t an outright refusal and gives the Visa Officer the opportunity to look more into what is causing them doubts. We can help you navigate through this, what you should do next, and how. You can book a consultation with our team atwww.ArgoVisa.com

[@prempaudel7192]

I got green slip and approved but under administration processing. How long does it take time ? Nearly one month till now not refused. What will happen sir. Please inform me.

[@justinonishi-xw1ww]

After AP 221g, ceac status changed from REFUSED to AT NVC. Does it mean our case was returned to NVC for revocation of our petition? If so, we’ll withdraw our petition because it’s such a difficult process. We’d like to make our future as soon as possible.

[@METALGRONAIR]

Hello! Is it normal to be told in the interview that you got approved, so the officer keeps the passport and other documents, tells you to wait from few days up to 2 weeks. Then, in two days you receive your passport with two letters, one white paper about 221g, and, another about administrative processing and mentioning about sending information via email, but, no check box in the paper is marked to know what information they want?

[@saxxe7]

You got this solved ?

[@thelmaafia]

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[@METALGRONAIR]

​@@saxxe7 we recently (1 week ago) received an email from the embassy saying the medical exam has to be repeated (because they took too long it expired), and, to send them the exam results with the passport. Basically it's resolved now, but, the timing it's horrible and we have to wait almost 3 months to repeat the medical exam.

[@sulaimankamara6660]

I had a spousal visa interview I put on my DS~260 my cousin’s son as my child because his father passed away and me and my wife had him since his birth now they want me to do a DNA test me and my wife because we didn’t have a chance to explain to them the full situation. How can we explain to them the situation and still get a positive result?

[@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

[@senarathnem]

Great video, thanks I had my consular interview 10 months ago, after 221g with no additional documents required and a writ of mandamus later, I got an email that said "Dear applicant, please come to the consulate on ....." What do you think this is about? Thanks

[@specialonejr]

How long till they emailed you?

[@senarathnem]

@@specialonejr last week, 15 days before the appointment. I don't know if it's an interview or what. Should I be concerned?

[@specialonejr]

@@senarathnem OMG! I dont have an idea but hope u will be approved and got visa stammped on ur passport

[@moe42937]

any update ?

[@nadinigamage989]

Any update?

[@amparocastillo2620]

F2A with children The consular officer told us in the interview that she needed more time and here we are with a broken heart and sheet 221g

[@TheDailyDose2910]

How long did your case take to resolve? Did u get your visa?

[@moustaphakabore4980]

Salut svp combien de fois peut ton avoir la mise à jour??

[@angelikatan1152]

Hello sir I am in section 221(g) and they ask me to update my ds260... can u pls tell me how? Is there another fee for that? Thank u

[@rhenzlemuel09]

We've been waiting for about 7 months now for my wife's IR1 she's coming from Montreal embassy its so frustrating.

[@abdinurhassan9354]

Hey brother, we are in the same boat . I was interviewed 7 months ago too , so any updates so far from Montreal?

[@saminaakbar2039]

@ rhenzlemuel09 Did you get visa??

[@TheDailyDose2910]

How long did your case take to resolve? Did u get your visa?

[@kalyanram303]

Hi Sir, I went for my H1b visa renewal with drop box option. I am working in US from 5 years and came to india for personal vacation and when I went for my visa renewal I have got 221g asking for LCA. In my case nothing has changed from my previous visa to now, the employer is same and the client is same and my working location is also same. Can you tell by your experiences how much time will it take to get the process done as I have submitted the required documents.

[@sreerajmenon5050]

Hi Kalyanam, I submitted my passport at the drop off location. I am in a similar situation too. I have few queries. 1) How long did it take to get the passport back, in your case? 2) Could you please let me know how one can submit additional documents? 3)Once they return passport to pick up location, will it have the reason for Administrative processing/2219(g)? If so, would one get a chance to submit missing documents again at the same drop off location?

[@kalyanram303]

@@sreerajmenon5050 1) it took 4 weeks after I submitted the required docs. 2) They will provide the email to which we need to send the docs

[@ramyab5217]

​​​@@kalyanram303 Hi Kalyan, i have completed my visa interview on August 24th 2023 and my college date was on 30th August 2023.So, the officer asked me to submit the fresh I 20 which consists of few more extra dates from university and he gave me form and he took my passport with him and told to mail the asked the documents to that mail I'd. Then I got my new i20 sep 29th and I shared that document to given mail but I got my passport on Oct 1st with again the same slip which the officer has given me on the day of interview? I had few questions., 1) what does that mean by sending passport back with that form? 2) Or may should I send the asked documents to them again with passport I was stuck in the middle without knowing anything about this. Plz give me any information you know

[@kalyanram303]

@@ramyab5217 yes it is better to send the required documents again. Once they are clear they wil send us an email to submit the passport.

[@shaniqueisaacs123]

How many months does it take after submitting requested document for review.

[@gamingwithabubakr2665]

Hello sir It's been more than a year now since I appeared in US embassy Islamabad for a b1/B2 visa April 4 , 2023 I was asked to upload the documents which I did on the same day. Until now I have heard nothing back and my case is still refused. What should I do ? Please guide me Your opinion will be highly appreciated 👍

[@srichaitanya929]

I have applied for L1B visa. However, during the interview I have been asked for LCA and VO gave me the 221g. She asked me to send LCA and some other documents in the mail.

[@ArgoSocial]

Good luck! If you need additional assistance getting your case out of 221g, we would be happy to help you! Each situation is different.

[@dmadhav4867]

@@ArgoSocial sir do applying for masters in biotech will defintely goes under 221g.

[@phuchoang111]

Please also help me. My wife got 221g And got to fill and the relationship evidence form. It asking for time line? Was it all it? Do I need to support such as pics and more evidence? Also how long is the waiting time after submitted all the papers? Thanks

[@lackshikamascarenhas6799]

did she get the visa? how long did it take?

[@syedrizwan3769]

Hi Ben I got 221 g and on the same day I checked the visa status from the website at night and it was updated as approved and on the next day it was updated as issued so is it approved? And after the interview the officer didn’t asked for any documents she just said I need some time to review it and said no need to worry and took my passport. So Ben is my visa approved as per the update ? Please answer my query

[@michaelibekwe9730]

Mine is still on AP the VO didn’t ask for any documents too

[@alishaik4122]

Mine also same. Any update?

[@syedrizwan3769]

Got the passport in 4 days with visa approval

[@armstrongwemmer5741]

ARGO thanks so much for videos,pls am from Ghana,I had my interview just last weekend 18th January , I was given a white form showing 221g that’s I should submit original Divorce certificate and IRS transcript , I submitted that on following week 25th of January.pls boss how long do I need to wait.

[@margretunimke7306]

Hello I’m d same situation 😢 have the given you visa

[@emmanuelyeboah2475]

Hello I'm in the same situation and it's over a year now

[@akwesiboachie]

@@emmanuelyeboah2475 did you get your visa?

[@crazygamer9928]

Where to submit the documents for the 221g case

[@Paocespi]

I got on AP yesterday for having a copy of my fiancé’s divorce certificate from 2012 and after the interview we were able to get the original one and I submitted it right away, meaning I submitted the specific required doc the same day after the interview, does any one know if this will help to get an update faster or in an honest note it will still take months?

[@Jansherkhan1]

U got visa ?

[@Paocespi]

@Jansherkhan1 still nothing, I traveled all the way and so did my fiance to go to the embassy in person and ask for assistance, they said Immigrant visas are being delayed as they have way to many cases daily and there's no estimated tome, I am 27 weeks pregnant so if they don't provide my case the final approval and send the passport I won't be able to travel on time and my fiance will have to sacrifice work to come all the way here 😔

[@Jansherkhan1]

@@Paocespi oh I’m sorry that’s bad is it ds5535 or just normal 221 g ?

[@nabamitaboruah7333]

My father got administrative processing, a yellow slip, but nothing is mentioned there!! The Yellow slip says-- Send the documents mentioned by the consular below..but there is no mentioning of any document/info. And his passport was kept by the visa officer. Any suggestions for this case??? It's already more than 60 days. What should I do..how can I retrieve the passport? Thank you in advance

[@newnewera4913]

Any update and did you retrieve the passport?

[@LDRDebari]

My husband was given the 221G at his interview and asked to provide proof of my last trip to Morocco after our marriage; he submitted it and it was received at the consulate 3 days after his interview In Dec 18. on Jan 5 I checked the CEAC website and it showed as REFUSAL since Jan 2. I contacted my state senator to assist and on Jan 23 they forwarded a response from the consulate that stated the consulate officer refused our visa based on not believing our relationship to be BONA FIDE which was not stated to him at his interview!!! We are mortified and baffled as to how this consulate officer came to this conclusion if this wasn’t what was requested at his interview??

[@tormundgaint1022]

Any update?

[@yessi2000]

Hello, Did you ricieve an actual refusal letter or email from the consulte. We were told the same from our senators office but we never ricieved a refusal letter or email from the consulate.

[@nabaaalani3620]

My mother who is a US citizen applied for my father to come to the US. His case has been under administrative processing since 2019. What can my mother do regarding that?

[@Heaven4589]

You should have emailed them. They will tell you why it took them longer they might need more documents. But it shouldn’t take this long without discussion

[@pallavirocks9605]

Hi argo i have visa interview, kindly guide me how to prepars

[@sandriasllani1879]

Hey my wifey applied for my little brother he is 16 to come in United states form i 130 ..he did the interview but they said they have to send the case to USCIS ....i contacted USCIS they said case its transfered to NVS, I CONTACTED NVS they said its going through administrative processing, , should i be afraid of a denial

[@al_Alam566]

I applied for a US tourist visa for the first time.i have never traveled to any other country in my life. When I arrived at the US embassy in the way i faced some traffic issues.i was so confused.when my interview started at that time.i was not prepared for my interview.just because my words did not help me at time.consular officer asked me why should you going US.i told him for tourism.then he asked me.where you go in US.in that Q i totally fuc....ked up my self i just count some states names and sad Florida so because of on that time in US Florida hit by hurricane.visa officer shocked he sad oh Bro😃👊then he asked have you any relatives in US i sad yes my Cousin is living in philadelphia.he sad what he do in there.i sad he is self employed.then he sad what kind of employed he is.i just quite and then sad i have no idea.he sad if you arrived US.then you meet him.i sad yes he sad so Bro.i understand i fucked up my self.because of my cousin is in asylum.he was still waiting for citizenship from last ten year's.but i am truly love USA🇺🇸 from my childhood.if i ever have chance to visit any country in this world i will chosen USA🇺🇸.

[@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

[@investorxulu4376]

I had my F1 visa interview on 26th January 2023 for summer semester [May intakes] and was placed on 221[g] due to the consular collected my international passport, gave me 221g paper and requested for my father's financial statement which he instructed i should mail to them [he gave me a card containing there email though] which i provided and mailed to them and even sent them reminder after a week but i have not heard from them since My passport has not returned Still with them Please how do I check the status of my case Any idea? And any hope for me for approval?

[@ArgoSocial]

We have helped many people develop a strategy to get out of 221g. It’s important to have a personal strategy that takes into consideration your situation, the country, and the visa type. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3u85wp2

[@olubiyodavid4971]

What was their response in the end?

[@leveragingmc]

How long did it take and what was update please?

[@dr.abdullahkheshgi-biology3457]

Please share your experience with J1 visa. I am going for postdoc and had given my interview on 3rd March. My program start date was 1st April.

[@muhammadnadeemsarwar7588]

Hi dr Abdul. Hope you are doing great. Just wanna ask you about your j1 visa process. After submitting additional documents how many days it took to contact you back by embassy. Coz I’m also in the same process. Got an interview but asked for additional documents submission. Since one week I didn’t get any reply. Thanks in advance

[@dr.abdullahkheshgi-biology3457]

@@muhammadnadeemsarwar7588 Hello I am waiting since 3rd March but no response 😕

[@muhammadnadeemsarwar7588]

@@dr.abdullahkheshgi-biology3457 thank you and best of luck. Hopefully u ll get it soon

[@muhammadnadeemsarwar7588]

Hi Abdullah. Have you got the reply or not yet

[@dr.abdullahkheshgi-biology3457]

@@muhammadnadeemsarwar7588 no

[@machaelodavid]

Hello sir, my wife interview went well and she was approved. No refusal or administrative process was said to her. She was told, “your visa is approved.” It has been two weeks now no passport back. I emailed the embassy and I was told the visa application is on administrative process. I’m confused. She was told approved and was never asked for any extra documents. The only thing I’m thinking and please let me know if I’m wrong. My 2022 tax transcript was not uploaded on the day of the interview due to technical difficulties. She gave them the 2022 tax transcript and they make a copy. After the interview I tried uploading it again and it was successfully submitted. Could that be the reason? Thanks

[@CathyGitau-sy1dm]

Hello was your wifes visa issued?

[@YKPC27]

Hello! I am K1, I had my consular appointment on March 6, 2023. They gave me 221g but my case was REFUSED. I sent the document and change to "Ready" on March 15. Since that date, they have been updated 3 times and it is still “Done”. On the 30th he sent me an email that he is in the final stage of the visa. Does anyone know how long that final stage lasts? Today April 10, 2023 is still “ready”…😢

[@ArgoSocial]

Oh no! We are so sorry to hear about this. This depends on the reason for your case being put in 221g.

[@MiIran-jv7bc]

Hi ,could you get yout visa?

[@yobsunteshome2033]

last week was my F1visa interview after my interview the vo kept my passport and my bank statement and said my case needs investigation could it be that he is suspicious about my bank statement please help me

[@kashifsalman147]

Yes it could be. What is the status of your visa at the moment?

[@ghadaeldabee8040]

@@kashifsalman147 my visa status is still under refused but I got an email from the embassy saying the administrative processing is done and send your passport. Does this mean I'll be approved a visa? I'm on F1 visa.

[@florencesesay498]

Same here please any help or advice had my F-1 visa interview today but they said they need to verify my bank statement

[@mwaurakarol2041]

Hello Ben i went for my interview two weeks ago and consular gave me yellow paper. She told me she need to review my documents. Mine was a medical case and my appointment date is in tow days and i habent gotten any reply. Please help me

[@mwaurakarol2041]

Please answer me Ben