approved at the interview, just received 221g.

[sj0745 3]

Mar 1 was the interview. approval was given as the result and passport was submitted.

Mar 6 received email about 221g. the body of which is below.

some points worth mentioning.

0. guangzhou embassy.

1. entered usa on b-2 on feb 9, transiting to mexico. stayed in mexico for about 10 days before returning to china.

2. i-129f expired on mar 3. mentioned it during the interview on Mar 1, embassy officer said they would extend it.

3. the interview on mar 1 was very quick and simple. just a few basic questions. how did you meet, how long have you known each other, etc.

3a. they only collected the i-134 and some additional pictures of us together. they asked for nothing else.

4. when checking the case status at the NVC. it has always been in AP status with the "Status Updated Date:" refreshing almost every single day, sometimes after a few days, but very rarely longer than after a few days.

In the 221g notice, they gave a new appointment of Mar 16 with no other information. no materials required. there is just a statement about fingerprinting.

===>> So is the reason for this 221g just for fingerprinting or is there something else I should be aware of? Is there anything additional I should prepare for? <<===

My plan of action is below.

0. gather as much information regarding 221g/AP as possible.

1. see what happens on the interview on mar 16

2. wait 2 weeks, if visa is not issued. contact embassy.

3. wait 1 month after response from embassy. if visa is not issued. contact congressman/senator for inquiry.

4. wait 1 month after congressional inquiry. if visa is not issued. file freedom of information requests with state department and uscis.

=== Body of 221g notice ===

Dear Applicants, /尊敬的申请人，

Under the section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Consulate General is unable to issue you an immigrant visa (IV) at this time. If you have already submitted your passport to the Consulate General, we will keep your passport with your file pending the issuance of your visa. Please return to the Consulate as the time shown below for further consideration to your visa application.
根据移民国籍法案221(g)条款，本馆目前不能批准你的移民签证。如果你的护照已经提交至本馆，本馆将会保留你的护照及档案，直至签证批准。请于以下时间回领事馆，我们将对你的签证申请作进一步的考虑。

NOTICE FOR APPLICANTS RETURNING TO THE CONSULATE: /回馆通知：

• Time For Return: _____2016-03-16_____ at 2:00pm. Please make sure to bring this notice, your passport, and any other requested materials to the Consulate.
回馆日期： _____2016-03-16_____下午2:

00回来领事馆。请务必带上此通知信，你的护照，以及此指引中提及的所需材料回本馆。

• For All Applicants: Please return to the Consulate General to be fingerprinted.
全部申请人: 请回来领事馆提取指纹。

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: /注意事项：

• Your Police Report(s) will expire on/警方公证书将于此日过期：2016-12-09
If you cannot submit the requested documents one month before your Police Certificate expires, please renew and submit a new Police Certificate.
如果你不能在警方公证书过期前一个月提交所有材料到领事馆，请提交新的警方公证书。

• Your Medical Report(s) will expire on/体检报告将于此日过期：2016-7-04
If you cannot submit the requested documents one month before your Medical Report expires, please return to the panel physician with your passport for a new medical exam and Medical Report. Please do not submit the chest X-ray. Please note that we will not issue a visa with validity longer than the validity of your Medical Report. You must enter the U.S. before your Medical Report expires.
如果你不能在体检报告过期前一个月提交所有材料到领事馆，请携带护照到指定的体检医院重新体检并提交新的体检报告。请不要提交X光片。请注意，签证有效期必须被限定在体检报告过期日之前。在此情况下，你务必在签证到期前（即体检报告过期前）入境美国。

NOTICE FOR RETURNING TO THE CONSULATE: /回馆须知：

The address is: Immigrant Visa Unit, 3rd floor, U.S. Consulate General, 43 Hua Jiu Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. Derivative children under 14 are not required to return unless specified. If you have already submitted your passport to the Consulate General, please bring a government issued photo identification card for entrance into the Consulate General.
地址为：广州市天河区珠江新城华就路43号美国驻广州总领事馆3楼移民签证部。除非我们特别说明，14岁以下的随行子女无需回来本馆。如果你的护照已经提交至本馆，请携带政府出具的带有照片的身份证，以进入领事馆。

WARNING: IF YOU FAIL TO TAKE THE ACTION REQUESTED WITHIN ONE YEAR FOLLOWING VISA DENIAL UNDER SECTION 221(g) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, SECTION 203(g) OF THE ACT REQUIRES THAT YOUR APPLICATION BE TERMINATED. IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS WHO WAIT MORE THAN A YEAR TO PURSUE THEIR CASE AFTER A 221(G) REFUSAL MUST REPAY THE IV APPLICATION FEE BEFORE PROCESSING OF THE APPLICATION MAY RESUME.
警告：如果你是根据移民国籍法221条(g)项被拒签，在拒签之日起一年之内没有按要求办理，根据203条(g)项，你的移民申请将会被终止。另外，在被拒签超过一年后才打算继续办理申请的签证申请人，必须重新缴纳移民申请费。

Sincerely, /此致
American Consular Officer/美国领事

Please do not reply to this email. If you have any questions, please contact us at http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/immigrant-visa-unit-question.html
请勿直接回复此电邮。如果你有任何关于移民申请的问题， 请通过此网站与我们联系：http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/immigrant-visa-unit-question.html

Edited March 7, 2016 by sj0745

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[Ken19y 0]

I think they need to make you more questions and you need to be prepared for! Get all the evidence of your relationship that you can stay positive! Dont be scared or neevous!