221g administrative processing tacker in Kabul embassy

[amanat 5]

Dear all my friends let's share our cases experience in Kabul embassy for 221g ( administrative processing)

I had my interview on 19 DEC 2012 in Kabul embassy the CO told me everything is alright he handed me 221g yellow card , he didn't ask me to bring extra documents ??? now I'm kinda confused he said after 2 weeks they will call me for visa pick up but it's almost 2 months no update ...

I'm checking my case status everyday ??

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

it's under AP

[amanat 5]

Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

It is often the case when an applicant for a visa is told that a final decision cannot be made on his visa application immediately. In doing so, the consular officer invokes Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and informs the applicant that the case will be put on hold until the applicant’s eligibility for the visa can be determined. This processing “time-out” is taken frequently: approximately one million visa applications were subjected to 221(g) during 2010. Technically, 221(g) is considered a denial; in subsequent visa applications and registration in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, this must be disclosed. Nevertheless, the overwhelming majority of 221(g) denials are overcome and visas issued.

There are, in essence, two types of 221(g) cases:

Washington-related “administrative processing”, in which a clearance or approval is required from an interested agency or agencies in Washington, D.C.

Post-related, in which the consular officer requires additional time, information, or documentation before making a final visa decision.

Clearances from Washington are required when the applicant presents issues of security, criminality, legal questions, technology exports from the US, other admissibility problems, or is from a country of concern. The question of a security “hit” can arise in a variety of situations, such as potential terrorists, individuals who previously worked as military or other attachés in the US for an unfriendly country, even if that work took place decades before, or even individuals who spent time in certain countries (e.g., Iran). To resolve these issues, a Security Advisory Opinion is needed. Often the “hits” arise because the applicant has a common name: other individuals with the same name are blacklisted, causing cases of mistaken identity or prolonged delays. Suspected criminal activity or ties (e.g., Russian mafia) can also lead to prolonged processing to allow for an investigation. In addition, consular officers refer some legal issues, such as certain material misrepresentations made in a visa application, to Washington for a legal advisory opinion. The application will be held in abeyance until receiving guidance from the Visa Office Advisory Opinion section.

A widely applicable phenomenon has been administrative processing for applicants, usually scientists, researchers, and businessmen, who may be exposed to technologies in the United States which fall under the Technology Alert List. The US does not want sensitive technologies to fall into the wrong hands. In such cases, the applicant is requested to provide an English-language resume, list of publications, and description of the proposed work to be done in the US, which is forwarded to Washington. Individuals who hail from certain countries, such as Iran, Syria, Sudan, must be cleared by Washington. Quite often, these clearances are a formality and simply a question of time to run through the interagency gamut. However, for certain types of clearances, the visa validity period may be limited.

Post-related issues can also be broad in scope. They may include investigations or verifications in the home country of the applicant or requests for information or documentation relating to the qualifications of the applicant for a visa. A consular officer may seek to investigate or verify issues such as:

the legitimacy of a marriage (e.g., send an investigator to the home of the couple applying for a visa);

employment of an applicant (e.g., calling an applicant’s company to verify that he does work there);

tax filings or information (e.g., confirming with the tax inspectorate the tax number of an entrepreneur);

pension fund payments; authenticity of an education document (e.g., sending an inquiry to the Ministry of Education or a school or university to confirm that such a diploma was issued);

intentions or existence of a sponsor (e.g., calling the United States to speak to the signatory of an affidavit of support);

or authenticity of a statutory document, such as a marriage, birth, or divorce certificate.

Additional document requests may include:

a police certificate from a country in which the applicant lived after the age of 16;

certified copies of court dispositions (arrests, convictions); confirmation of the date of a past departure from the US (e.g. visa overstay);

employer tax documentation; additional affidavit of support (e.g., consular officer does not believe that the submitted affidavit of support suffices);

job offer (e.g., a Lottery winner); financial documents (e.g., if the applicant will undergo medical treatment in the U.S.);

and additional information about the job to be performed in the United States or the employer.

Sometimes, the initiation or outcome of these investigations can be erroneous. For example, a consular officer may mistakenly believe that an applicant has a background in a technology that is on the Technology Alert List; a consular investigator may visit the wrong office address; a secretary who picks up the phone at the applicant’s place of employment may tell the consular caller that no such person works there when in fact the applicant does work there; a consular officer may be attempting to re-adjudicate a previously-approved employment petition by requiring additional documentation or sending it back to USCIS.

[farhad 0]

Dear all my friends let's share our cases experience in Kabul embassy for 221g ( administrative processing)

I had my interview on 19 DEC 2012 in Kabul embassy the CO told me everything is alright he handed me 221g yellow card , he didn't ask me to bring extra documents ??? now I'm kinda confused he said after 2 weeks they will call me for visa pick up but it's almost 2 months no update ...

I'm checking my case status everyday ??

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

it's under AP

[farhad 0]

my fiance had her interview on december 2nd and her case is been on ap almost three months going through long wait the counsler accused us of lying to them he accused us of that we are lying and we are married no word so far we gave them evidence but they haven't made a decision yet. it is a very stressful wait i hope they give response soon to all who is on AP . almost everyone is complaining about the USA embassy in kabul just be patient

[amanat 5]

Farhad Jan , ohh not good how come they can say like that ??? so did you get any update till now ??? they ask your fiance to bring more proof of your relationship ???

I hate the reply same always from Kabul US embassy ....

Thank you for your email message.

This visa application requires further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by a Consular Officer. Applicants are advised of this requirement when they apply. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case.

We do everything we can to expedite these procedures; however, we are unable to guarantee completion of this process by a particular date.

Please rest assured that we will contact you if we require further information or when the processing is completed and the visa is ready for issuance.

Once your case has moved to the next processing stage you will be able to view your information via the web site.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Special Immigrant Visa Unit

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy, Kabul/GA

KabulSIV@state.gov

[Laila.Jawad 12]

Farhad Jan , ohh not good how come they can say like that ??? so did you get any update till now ??? they ask your fiance to bring more proof of your relationship ???

I hate the reply same always from Kabul US embassy ....

Thank you for your email message.

This visa application requires further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by a Consular Officer. Applicants are advised of this requirement when they apply. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case.

We do everything we can to expedite these procedures; however, we are unable to guarantee completion of this process by a particular date.

Please rest assured that we will contact you if we require further information or when the processing is completed and the visa is ready for issuance.

Once your case has moved to the next processing stage you will be able to view your information via the web site.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Special Immigrant Visa Unit

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy, Kabul/GA

KabulSIV@state.gov

hi

why dont you contact your congressman's office maybe they could help you get the visa... just try and good luck and Insha allah everything will be fine.

[amanat 5]

Dear Laila ,

Thanks a lot sure I'll try to contact our congressman let's see Allah is great ...

[farhad 0]

long wait over but they sent an email your case is sent back to uscis and we no longer have the position of your case i showed them all the evidence we had but still i think my case is denied i contact uscis they replied that uscis has your case back but no decision made yet. i think my case is denied but i am not sure what is going on. i hope you get a response soon

[farhad 0]

the person who accused us of lying was a harrrdheaded afghani guy who was a private investigator working for us embassy in kabul asked some very stupied questions and said someone called the embassy you guys are married this and that we showed them evidence but i guess they didn't accept it so it is sent back to uscis. hate those afghans that are jealous of their own people.

[farhad 0]

the person who accused us of lying was a harrrdheaded afghani guy who was a private investigator working for us embassy in kabul asked some very stupied questions and someone called the embassy you guys are married this and that we showed them evidence but i guess they didn't accept it so it is sent back to uscis. hate those afghans that are jealous of their own people.

[farhad 0]

the person who accused us of lying was a harrrdheaded afghani guy who was a private investigator working for us embassy in kabul asked some very stupied questions and said someone called the embassy you guys are married this and that we showed them evidence but i guess they didn't accept it so it is sent back to uscis. hate those afghans that are jealous of their own people.

[farhad 0]

the person who accused us of lying was a harrrdheaded afghani guy who was a private investigator working for us embassy in kabul asked some very stupied questions and said someone called the embassy you guys are married this and that we showed them evidence but i guess they didn't accept it so it is sent back to uscis. hate those afghans that are jealous of their own people.

[amanat 5]

Farhad Jan I felt so sad for your case issue yeah we have damn Afghans they're jealous .... let me know one thing more did you case at USCIS what's ur case update ??/ https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do ,,,, let me know .

[amanat 5]

Dear all.............. still same under AP , no update what about u guys ....???

[farhad 0]

Farhad Jan I felt so sad for your case issue yeah we have damn Afghans they're jealous .... let me know one thing more did you case at USCIS what's ur case update ??/ https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do ,,,, let me know .