hi, I did dropbox for my h1-b stamping in June. Now I checked today and it is saying Refused. This slip denotes the need for further processing wherein it is handed over to the USCIS and the decision is finally . Im really worried. No additional documents asked and passport returned back By jabeeratsastra, November 11, 2014 in H1B : Visa Stamp Start new topic 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 jabeeratsastra Members 4 Any update on your case? I was told to just come to the Visa application center and submit documents. After 2 days they changed my status to refused. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. CEAC stands for US Dept. Any one had a similar experience like this? what should I do ? Hi I had my interview on January 27 2023, the consular gave me the green form and took my fingerprints, approving my visa, the consular told me that it would take more time because of my situation. i attended a interview for a US visa in london on the 7 October, 2022, I was given a 221g form at the end of the interview, upon checking the portal 2 days ago it now shows A U.S. consular officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application. I think the visa officer didnt realize. When the process is complete, we will contact you with further instructions or to advise you that your visa is ready for pick-up.. 2023 AM22Tech| The duration of the administrative processing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. Did your wife hear anything since ? The USCIS does not explicitly state how much longer your application would take. As I want to interview at Delhi embassy? All applications have undergone the same administrative processing regardless of the region of origin, visa category, or date of application. Please follow the instructions in the refusal letter. Change to Vietnamese, You are here: Home / Application Refused Under INA 221(g). They now ask the following questions: They hand over the white form 221g but keep passports with them. If you are experiencing a hardship related to your immigration case, you should inform your lawyer and the consular office where you submitted your application. Hi, I had my interview today and the VO handed me a 221g blue slip. Is there a way to reach out to consulate apart from going through USTravelDoc? Sam happened to me.what is the status now? Fill in all the required fields, then click Continue. I applied for an F1 Visa and my status on CEAC website was approved after a week. I applied for my H1B stamping thru dropbox but it got refused. Passport returned without and document asked. Dont worry. Legal services are provided by VisaNation Law Group PLLC, a Florida professional limited liability company. However, with the help of an experienced lawyer, an applicant can submit the proper documentation to have the visa approved in the end. Administrative processing means clearance or approval is necessary from an agency in Washington, D.C., or a related agency. They confirmed that the status text has changed for Administrative processing, but nothing other than that. has sent H1Bs application to USCIS to confirm some more information like work location. I am even confused. Its been 3 weeks since i attend my But status still says refused. Refusal under section 221(g) means that essential information is missing from an application or that an application requires additional administrative processing. Its so frustrating. What do you see on your 221g Status on CEAC website? Individuals who want to travel to the United States on a visa undergo a rigorous process before the U.S. approves them. Dis the embassy reached you back with any information? its 1st Feb 2023 and the status is still the same and no one from Consulate reached out asking for any additional documents nor they gave 221(g) slip. The text below the actual refused status on the CEAC website tells clearly that if you were given administrative processing, it will be continued to be processed and you will receive another update on the decision/adjudication once the process is complete. In general, when you are issued a form 221g for administrative processing, you used to see the status of Administrative processing on the US Dept CEAC Website and the text under it used to read like below. Hello, did you get any updates?. 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. hey AJP, did you have consular processing? 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? Previous US Visa Status for 221g on CEAC Website, 221g Status Changed to Refused for US Visa on US CEAC Website. The person had his H1B visa approved in 7 straight days including weekends. If it does not change after a week or 10 days, then reach out to the consulate. 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. Please be advised, however, we do not control the pace or scope of this review. Was it a 221G or its a denial ? Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular officer at the time of your interview. Did you get any further update ? Both through Dropbox as wife already has B1 visa. On the same boat now, Hello all, yes for me its a 221g white slip. But Its been 5 months and I have not received any updates yet! Click on the same and proceed ahead to change the pickup location. H-1B Lottery Rule Changes Could See Reversal, March 2023 Visa Bulletin: Analysis & Predictions, Evidence of relationship for marriage visas, Concerns regarding the documentation you provided in the visa application, Photo submitted does not meet the requirements, You work in a field that is on the Technology Alert List, Officer wants to verify if the work project you submitted is correct, primarily if you work for a consulting company, Visa officer has concerns related to national security, criminal activity, country of origin, etc. I have been constantly calling and emailing them, but getting a generic response that my application is under administrative processing. Administrative Processing, Form 221g, Passport returned for B2 Visa - Immigration forums for visa, green card, visitors insurance, OCI and more Forums Experiences Today's Posts Forum Visas - USA Visitors Visa (Tourist, B2) If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You can request to get your passport while the US embassy is doing its internal admin processing. which one were you applying? 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. Another typical example is if the visa applicant works in a field on the Technology Alert List. I wish I had the chance to go to an interview. my case is same since 4th Nov. and there is no communication from consulate yet. When your visa application is refused under section 221(g), you will be given a written letter (OF-194) notifying you of the visa refusal and will have 12 months from that date to submit the requested documents without having to reapply and without having to pay a new visa application fee. Do I need to wait more time? They will make you fill you a document submission form. I presented it in Jan 2022 and I was sent 221g to go submit some additional documents and police report, I did all that they never requested for me passport. Yellow Slip: A 221 g Yellow slip denotes general type of administrative processing. Hello, I had my visa interview at embassy 3 weeks ago where I was given 211 g paper. Hopefully it will change soon or by now has changed. January 5, 2017 by Suss&Camm. Following explanation for Administrative Processing 221 (g) is taken from the USA Embassy website. Waiting to either get the refused status changed or get the 221(g). My passport was returned along with 221g( white). If it says refused with long text it generally means that they need additional time/documents to process application. The 221(g) Appointment Confirmation Page;3. The Consulate pushes back these kinds of cases to the USCIS and the decision is taken . The slip will have your case number with the following message: Your application for a nonimmigrant visa has not been refused. The security clearances can take 1 to 8 weeks, and unfortunately, the government shutdown does delay these clearances. However, you are still allowed to provide the requested documents to receive approval on your application. Hi Tina What additional documents did they ask you to submit ? But, that is not true always. No need to worry, you will get your H1B approved. 221g; passports returned; abu dhabi embassy "Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. its actually my 4th time applying and i was never refused for this 221g anything i need to do ? DId you get an update on your case? I submitted my H1 visa documents via dropbox in New Delhi on 15th Nov 2022 and 14 days later it was Refused for administrative processing. The OF-194 Refusal Sheet;2. Can you please write them? On Nov 7, it was approved, then the status changed to Refused on Nov 9. Not sure why it got refused, I had to change the ds160 at the time of submitting my documents at dropbox, there was a mistake in my name in original ds160. Contact Us, H4 Visa Approved, H1B still Admin Processing, 30 days to 17 months if the passport has been returned, Form 221g may be issued even if there are no extra documents required, reasons for issuing form 221g by the US embassy, issued form 221g and asked to submit the details of the CBP encounter at the US port of entry, Past Visa Maintenance Needs to be Verified. The U.S. Department of State creates this list. The case was created on January 18th and changed to Refused with a long text on January 19th. Currently this page is reserved for immigrant visa applicants who received OF-194 Refusal Letters marked R2-A in large print at the top; these letters are blue and state that applicants should schedule appointments to return to the Consulate and submit additional information or documents. Thank you. In this case, your application status will show as Administrative Processing even though the visa officer told you VISA APPROVED. But, that changed from March 2020. Please let us know! 31 Mar . Lets first look at the common situation with 221g, where you would see Refused Status. chid1989 January 27, 2017, 2:30pm #1. So wondering if there is any official US embassy email that i can write to? Attended the visa interview on 11/29/2022 Passport returned 221g white slip provided, no documents requested. Or still shows refused ? Passport Returned by Visa Officer in Canada/Mexico. 221g for full time employee in Chennai Consulate. I think the counsular officer may have hurriedly looked at it and misunderstood. Asked to come in person on 30th December, Do you have to make an appointment through CGI federal to attend interview or its direct a walkin interview by showing the slip. If you were given a slip for 221g or told by Consular Officer that your case will be in administrative processing, then your case will be processed accordingly. If you do not know, the US CEAC website is the place where you check your US Visa status. Any advise is really appreciated. No email or any communication. It says if you were informed by the consulate officer about administrative processing, you will be under refused status until that processing is completed. I was given 221g refusal but my passport was kept. You can learn more about collecting civil documents. If the documents are not in English, you must submit them along with a certified translation. Hi Saurabh, I am in the same boat. Please also make sure you enter your most updated Passport Number and please do not forget to provide your phone numbers. Our office typically schedules additional 221(g) appointment slots on a rolling basis depending on the demand for appointments. I have applied for L2 dependent visa for spouse and new born. Im perplexed ,its MY sister I wanted to visit, and they gave visa to everyone except me?!!! The VFS clerk said that prior passport front page was not needed. What are next steps? and after how many days did it change to Issued? If you have questions, please submit an inquiry form at: https://vn.usembassy.gov/ivcontact. H1B dropbox visa renewal at Mumbai . Another option is to apply for the same visa but under a different employer. Select your visa class, then click Continue.d. Ed, Sorry to say and not discouraging here, but you will need another birth to understand that system. But I hear that the status changes in a few days. There is no waiting period but be aware that if none of the original conditions have changed, you are likely to receive another denial. I did the Dropbox option. If your case is still pending after 180 days, you can contact the consulate where you had your visa interview or the visa application center. After 18th no updates still the status temains refused. Same here and it has been 2 month with out any updates on the website. Did you receive you passport ?? Form 221g processing time varies between 7 days to 6 months. Stay positive and follow up with them in a week or two. Choose Immigrant Visa, then click Continue.b. How about Dropbox Status? The information contained on this website is for general information purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. But no email from consulate regarding denial or document submittal. Now CEAC website shows visa status last update Nov 28 th Refused with long text. I submitted the documents on 28th July and status was updated to Administrative Processing on 29th July. did your status update? But, they can still send your application back to USCIS in the USA for US work location verification. 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. This is a pretty common question in this situation. Usually they would send back the passport and ask to come for an interview, but it hasnt happened with me yet. So I decided to track it and my status changed from approved to refused with the long text u input here with the administrative processing text. For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General
. My Passport Tracking shows Its still with US consulate. When was your dropbox date? The consular officer who interviews you will tell you at the end of your interview if your case is being refused under 221 (g). Drop box appt: Oct 11th Status received Oct 12th Status Refused Oct 13th. Nov 24 th received email, your passport is ready for pick up on CGI. Give it a couple of days, it will change. The case was dismissed but I was asked to provide the necessary documents. In my interview, I told the officer that I have a letter from the doctor stating that I was not able to travel and had to deliver in USA but she said there is no need. Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. I submitted all those Docs in June 2022. Sum, Usually you should see that updated in few days, do not worry. Hi .. Page 1 . Please be advised that .. . If you do not submit the requested documents within one year, your application may be terminated per section 203(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Meanwhile, did they return your passport back? Update: The status for both are same (Spouse: Refused with long text) Kid : approved, The ustraveldocs website now says that : Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery. 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. My son (12 year old) had drop box application for his renewal visas. You will receive another adjudication once such processing is complete. If yes, Dis they reach you out via email or a call? They said its either been refused or refused for additional documents. His visa was approved but then changed to refused. This person worked for a direct US employer full time. How and when will the consulate contact me for documents? What happens next. We have picked a case that is still in Administrative processing from the past and how it used to look. He said I dont see any problem with your visa and you will get it within 1 month. Sometimes online status can be misleading. Below you will find answers to the most common questions about 221(s) section: Suppose the U.S. issued you a section 221g refusal. Sometimes, due to the issue we described in the article above, you may also see the Refused status as well. My current employer is starting PERM process and collecting my documents. I was just asked to mail the additional documents. i am L2 dependent Visa , they took the passport during the Visa interview, later they have return my passport and my status on the website is Refused, almost 11 months has been completed, emailed the US consulates but they replied still in processing .Please advise how long the Visa process would took for approval l? 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. B1/B2, H1, F1? In early 2020, some refused cases that were ultimately denied had refused status on the CEAC website with shorter text. Generally, 221 (g) is issued for one of the following reasons: Incomplete application and/or further documentation required: If further documents are required to complete their case, the applicant will be informed of what is needed and how to provide it to the embassy or consulate. I am also facing similar issue. Hi ritesh , my H1b Dropbox says refused ,, can you please let me know the next steps. Anything to panic? Give it time, email them or wait them to contact you. 4) I had visited the website of the senator of my state and submitted a help request. Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. However, you should submit it as soon as possible. Its been an year and we have already written to the Consulate regarding the same. They should have marked what documents you need to submit, do it quickly because these could delay your process. It was refused and i was called in for interview. Yes, they did return the passport initially asking for additional documents. Well, you should contact them, if anything changes from your contact info side towards the end of the companys email. Note: Before inquiring about your visa status, you or your representative must wait at least180 days from the date of your interview or the submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later. I got pregnant and we went to USA for vacation in my fifth month of pregnancy, but due to excessive traveling my pregnancy worse ned with placenta previa and I had some bleeding. 1) My hospital had outsourced employment letter to third party service. How long did it take them to give u the visa?? Used Dropbox to submit my B1B2 visa for renewal along with my new and old passports. How many days did it take for them to complete the administrative process in your case before finally approving you? As discussed above, it is in line with the 221g sheet given to the applicant, when their case goes to Administrative processing. One of my friends had similar situation. Prit, There is nothing you can appeal as it is their discretion. mlp, It will change after you attend the interview. There is nothing to worry about, if you have been issued a 221g, it will be continued to be processed. You may also see the same status after you dropped off documents for US Visa Dropbox stamping or you received form 221g Administrative Processing issued by the consular officer saying that they need to do some administrative processing and kept the passport. of States Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). Will they retain the passport of return it back. I am also in the same boat. 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