So, nothing to panic about or worry about. I had my drop box appointment last week. Biometrics? did you status change? Another option is to apply for the same visa but under a different employer. Change to Vietnamese, You are here: Home / Application Refused Under INA 221(g). Please let us know! When for Immigrants visa interview on the 28th of June 2022..was issued a 221g pink form and the officer kept my passport without asking for additional documentsfew days after I check my status and it shows refused but after some times it changed to ready and ever since then it has remain at ready till today and they keep updating,they have updated 8timesplease what does this meansplease reply. have not received any email or sms. I applied for my H1B stamping thru dropbox but it got refused. I have applied for L2 dependent visa for spouse and new born. You can learn more about collecting civil documents. A smart attorney can really take you far! Ed, Sorry to say and not discouraging here, but you will need another birth to understand that system. Remember, H4 cannot exist without H1B. If they need additional information, then simply contact the applicant and ask for it. No need to pay fee again for the current one. Then, on the Reciprocity Page, click on the tabs on the left to see the categories of Civil Documents and how to obtain them. got the same thing. Our case had updated on its own many times through January now it only updates when we inquire. If your visa was approved and no form 221 (g) was issued, then you can expect your stamped passport within 5-10 working days. If they need additional documents in this case how to provide them? The duration of the administrative processing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. Hello! But i see a blue tape on my previous visa. Im a first time H1B applicant. Why US Visa Status on CEAC says Refused for 221g ? If you receive a denial on your visa application, you will not be refunded the cost of the application process. Hi Kumarany update about your visa status? In that case, the government must start administrative processing before issuing the visa. Hi I was given 221g last year post my interview . Also, the email address provided was my companys and will cease to exist in a month. If the documents are not in English, you must submit them along with a certified translation. Amirhossein, There is no other way, your only option is to keep asking them. You can always apply for a different visa but make sure to have all of your documents ready when submitting your next application. Hopefully it will change soon or by now has changed. Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. 3) Dont hesitate to get your congressman and senator involved. I checked my application status at CEAC and it says REFUSED with the same text as mentioned in the article. I see a status as REFUSED with short text for my relativeis that a final status as REJECTED? It is impossible to know the exact cause of the delay. Can you update me on your case? we are confused because last status update is Fab 06,2023 which was refused but we didnt received any email or massage from consulate yet. Any advise is really appreciated. Thanks In advance . Email the consulate. The U.S. issues the yellow slip to a visa applicant when the consulate needs additional time to review the documents. Keep following up every couple of weeks with the Consulate. See the below screenshots of sample 221(g) forms issued by US Consulates: So, technically, it was refused and the online status now on the CEAC website now reflects the same. The U.S. issues the pink slip to a visa applicant when the officer is suspicious of the information on the petition. Please share. This slip denotes the need for further processing wherein it is handed over to the USCIS and the decision is finally . You will be unable to enter the Consulate without having the OF-194 and the 221(g) Appointment Confirmation Page. I wish I had the chance to go to an interview. sandeep2parab@gmail.com. I think the counsular officer may have hurriedly looked at it and misunderstood. Applied for Dropbox F-1 It showed Application received then showed refused with a long paragraph. Was it a 221G or its a denial ? If the visa officer is not satisfied with your answers or you are working in an EVC (Employer Vendor Client model) with an H1B visa, the chances are high for a request for more documents. On the same boat now, Hello all, yes for me its a 221g white slip. Can you please provide some details in this situation or how can I handle this. Some refused visa applications may be refused under section 221(g) because further administrative processing is required. Hi, Please help with # of days it took from initial status of refused to returned passport with details of additionals docs, then to approved, and issued? If it says refused with long text it generally means that they need additional time/documents to process application. Administrative processing: This is required before a . Im in a similar situation. For example, immigration officials may ask you the following: If you receive a pink form, your case will require administrative processing. Same case happened with me. If you are new and not sure how to use the CEAC website, you can read How to Check US Visa Status on the CEAC website to get an idea of how to check the status online and understand the status that is typically shown, when you check the US Visa status. 2nd Nov its Refused. After interview officer took our passports and told us you are subjected to administrative processing and I will send you an email you should provide some additional documents. even if the VFS people say no need, insist and give them. If you receive a section 221g refusal, do not panic because theres still hope for a visa. Used Dropbox to submit my B1B2 visa for renewal along with my new and old passports. Embassy xxxxxx will resume action on your application after we are informed that this review is completed. Has this become very common? 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. What would be the next steps here? 1st Nov it was Approved. Then after 20 days, they started asking different questions about my family background, travel history, and copies of my previous passports. Mine is in refused status since Nov 10th . The person had his H1B visa approved in 7 straight days including weekends. Nov 24 th received email, your passport is ready for pick up on CGI. I submitted my docs for H1B through dropbox and received mail today that I need to attend in-person interview after I receive my passport. If this is administrative processes (fingers crossed) will I get the information through email/ mail ? SAM, No one knows this. I have the same problem. On December 2nd it says case updated but no email or letter from the consulate so far. Stay positive and keep following up with the consulate. she just told us they need to remove a hit on my name and it's been 6 weeks. Based on the definition, it means the consular officer determined that the applicant was not eligible for a visa after completing and executing the visa application and any required interview. When you submit a U.S. visa application, a consular officer will issue an approval or refuse it. No need to worry. By 6999miles, October 11, 2022 in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America. Did you get approved ? For example, you can always apply for a visa in a different category if you meet those eligibility requirements. The status changed to APPROVED on 20th October and today it has changed to REFUSED. For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Vancouver. The officer said it usually takes one week to process. Although having a 221g refusal may negatively affect your future applications, it is not a guarantee that your future applications will also be rejected. Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. was a date given to you or did you book it through the portal? VisaNation law group is filled with experts with over a decade of experience handling 221g refusals. of States Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). One of the steps in the process involves attending a visa interview at the U.S. consulate or embassy in the home country. As discussed above, it is in line with the 221g sheet given to the applicant, when their case goes to Administrative processing. My CEAC status online shows Refused even when no form 221g was issued by the visa officer. We have been issued a 221(g) without asking for any documents. How can I get this corrected since I have to apply for L1B which I cannot until I get this corrected. If immigration officials find that you do not meet the requirements, they will return the documents you submitted (except the 797 sent to USCIS) and include a denial letter. Below you will find answers to the most common questions about 221(s) section: Suppose the U.S. issued you a section 221g refusal. What do you suggest or think we should do in this scenario? Our office typically schedules additional 221(g) appointment slots on a rolling basis depending on the demand for appointments. Although the blue slip is similar to the white slip in regard to that, you must provide more evidence; however, if you receive the blue slip, it does not mean that your application failed due to the complex category of section 221(g). Click on the same and proceed ahead to change the pickup location. I have been constantly calling and emailing them, but getting a generic response that my application is under administrative processing. and on the letter head was the third part name and not my employer ( hospital). Just wait and stay positive. chid1989 January 27, 2017, 2:30pm #1. Another common reason the U.S. will issue a 221g refusal is if Petition Information Management Service (PIMS) doesnt have your petition approval listed yet. Whats the update ?? Can you share more details, Hey! The refused status can be misleading at times. Section 221g exists in the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). 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. Also after how many days did you get the passport? How do we know if it is a 221G or direct denial? Now CEAC website shows visa status last update Nov 28 th Refused with long text. Did you get any update? If your passport has been returned by a US visa officer after the interview and a form 221g was issued, then the chances are very high that your case processing will take at least 6 or more weeks. Almost 4 months have left still my case status shows refused I send my email to the embassy they are not replying. 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. My embassy is Cte d'Ivoire. Again, an immigration professional can best guide you regarding what steps to take. 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. Please see the letter you received at the interview. 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. I have same question. It shouldnt take this long to come to a decision especially when we have been in US for more than 6 years! 1) My hospital had outsourced employment letter to third party service. My current employer is starting PERM process and collecting my documents. The VFS clerk said that prior passport front page was not needed. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. The first time we got reply that our application is under process and will be informed soon about the status. Drop box appt: Oct 11th Status received Oct 12th Status Refused Oct 13th. 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. Its been an year and we have already written to the Consulate regarding the same. or will it change ? This person worked for a direct US employer full time. 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. If they asked for some extra documents and you provided them then whats next step ? Any update on your case? your embassy? If you choose that route, you would not necessarily need to withdraw your pending application. They will make you fill you a document submission form. 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. Rana, There is no much you can do, other than wait and email them. Please see the letter you received at the interview. Form 221g processing takes 7-20 days if no documents are requested and the passport is kept by the visa officer. Nelson, It can take a long time. no further document submission was requiredthe case number is still not identified at the consulate website. On average most petitions that receive a temporary refusal are approved once the U.S. receives the additional documents. The probability of your application being completely rejected based solely on section 221(g) are not very high. See the below screenshots. 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