Visa rejected under 221g for administrative processing. Consular advised to wait for few days

[NAT2016 18]

6 hours ago, Neevs&daylen said:

I appeared in K1 visa second time in 3 years. They rejected my visa again and put my case under 221 G and told me that they need time to review the case and therefore your case has been put under administrative processing. Time limit they have mentioned that it may take short or it may take long depending upon pending cases. I have applied for K1 visa and have been rejected second time, however this time they have not returned my case to USCIS as the did last time and instructed me to wait. My point of concern is that they have mentioned rejected in a white letter that they have given me. If it is rejected, what if the point of saying that they will contact me as soon as possible. I specifically asked if it is the same as last time, he said no last time it was sent back to USCIS and I'm not sending your case back and I need time to review your case. Should I trust the consular and keep any hope?

 

 

 

When will your approved petition expire?  The consular officer didn't ask for more evidences? 

[shell20 746]

Found this for you. I don't know much about 221g or AP, but I searched the net and found this, so hopefully there may be light at the end of the tunnel and NAT2016 has a good point.

 

What Are Some Reasons That Form 221(g) Is Issued?

Some of the most common reasons an applicant can be placed on AP are:

• Missing documents: If any required document is missing, you will need to submit them as soon as possible.
• Background check: Verifies you are not on any alert lists, may take longer if you have a common name.
• Employment check: Similar to background check but will look into your employment history.
• PIMS: If a petition has not been updated at the KSC (Kentucky Service Center) it will be placed on administrative processing until the information gets updated.

 

[shell20 746]

And I found this, not sure what it all means but Im sure someone on here with more knowledge might be able to help you.

 

The following are the color codes and the explanation of what each color means:

Blue Slip: A 221g Blue slip is given when the additional documentation is required. After submitting the required documents, a decision will be taken by the Consulate.

Pink Slip: A 221g Pink slip is handed out when your application needs further administrative processing. The consulate will notify you once the processing is done. This form is most likely issued when the Visa Officer is doubtful about your current employer or work related information. You will be given a reference id and you can track the status online.

Yellow Slip: A 221 g Yellow slip denotes general type of administrative processing. The Consulate looks at all the documentation provided by the candidate and the employer.

White Slip: A 221g White slip denotes requirement for further processing by the USCIS. The Consulate pushes back these kinds of cases to the USCIS and the decision is taken based on the information obtained from the USCIS. 

[KierenHby 897]

45 minutes ago, Neevs&daylen said:

I know there is cultural difference in India but in america multiple marriage is usual. An American citizen has applied for a visa to marry USA, how does it matter to a consular how indian culture is.

 

Umm, an Indian national applied for a visa. As such US consular officials make a decision on a foreign national's visa eligibility based, in part, on an understanding of the applicant's culture in his\her home country. Indian culture is somewhat relevant here. 

[Hayder 22]

Initially they refuse everyone in my country under the same law. But they will approve your case once they complete the application review. I dont know about your country but this is how it goes in mine

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

The visa is 'rejected' because it could not be approved without the CO reviewing it.

Once the CO has reviewed your case he will make a decision, approve it or return it to USCIS.
That is what I gather from your posts, temporarily rejected due to pending AP.
You were told he is not sending your case back and he needs time to review it.
Nothing less, nothing more.
Wait and be patient and email them once a month yourself or through a senator, requesting an extension of your
petition. CO's automatically extend a petition during AP unless they want to return it. Since it was an issue last time
I would do the extension request when it gets close to the 4 months validity date.

If returned, marry and file a CR1.
You probably won't make it by your planned wedding date.
What you could have done was make 'non binding plans' without a definite deposit or date set for the venue, catering etc,
but submit estimates of it, for example, the price of catering, the wedding cake, the wedding garments, list of guests and

so on. That way you wouldn't be out of money you already paid for the wedding day.

Your issue was not spending enough real time together, face to face visits are very important and this has nothing to do with

anything interracial.
Another big fail was you telling the CO on your first K1 interview that she just visited once and you want to visit with her before

deciding to marry. You shot yourself in the foot with that. Visiting her requires a B2, not a K1.

A K1 is for couples who already know they will marry after visa is granted.
Best wishes for a speedy approval to you both.
 

[KSMA 0]

I was also denied under 221g and was asked to submit documents. I submitted them on the same day. Now its been 22 days and no response from Islamabad consulate:'(

[Cathi 5,610]

12 hours ago, KierenHby said:

How do people connect on Facebook across continents, having never met prior, I'll never know.

 

That being said, from what I've heard delhi is high fraud. AP takes time. Alternative option is marriage and spousal visa you were advised couple years ago. 

I met my husband that way, we've been married for 5 and a half years.

[IowacityGuy 152]

13 hours ago, Neevs&daylen said:

Kieren, technology has changed now and world has become small now. I didn't fell in love with my fiancee just through Facebook, but when we did audio and video calling.

 

The consular has same believe but it is not my fault if they don't believe. I spend hours with my fiancee in audio and video chat and always feel like she is next to me. 

 

About marrying in India, my fiancee can avail leave from her job for maximum 9 days, though it is twice a year. Unfortunately these months in which her vacation falls, these months are not considered for marriage. I can marry her in Hindu tradition only here in India but I can't marry her in unsacred months. Though this is a fact but I know a Consular will never consider these facts.

Dont worrt about it.. i filed for spousal visa from delhi.. i got exactly same letter like u did.. it should be done within a month.. my thoughts to you is to email them once in 10 ten days just to make sure you case in delhi.. 

[caliliving 606]

12 hours ago, shell20 said:

Yes, the cultures are vastly different as are the choices to travel to see your fiance or loved one and yes I am lucky to have been born in the UK.  Love is love though, children or no children and no matter how old you are.

 

 I also realise that India is classed as a high fraud country as regards to K1 and such, unfortunately this has a knock on effect for people who do fall in love and all I can say on this particular topic is that I feel sorry for the couple and I wish them much luck! Life is too short to be unhappy.

unfortunately, love is not love.  in certain cultures the religion wants them to marry a younger, pure women.  i am sorry, but u cant compare your UK experience to someone from India! in many cultures marriages are arranged for a reason.  

You have alot of red flags!!! i am sorry, i would deny you as well.  2 7 days visits? and you have many excuses for not having a marriage in india.  she is twice divorced? not muslim and older.. that is not normal in the indian culture!  if she cant spend more time with you, and you cant marry her in India then maybe you should look for a younger america woman.. and also, lots of indian men troll women on fb.. another big red flag. 

i dont feel sorry for them! their is so much fraud in india and certain cultures. generally, the marriages that succeed have lots of face time, are the same religion . and the woman is younger and has never been married.. that is a cultural norm where you are from. 

[Neevs&day 5]

Dear all, thanks for your valuable comments. I'm just holding 5% hope of getting it approved. Me and my fiancée are devastated now, we have planned for marriage in March and dreamed about a loving life thereafter. 

 

I need your opinion on this:

My fiancée visited her local congressman's office as they were aware of our case and helped us in past as well. They have sent letter of support to local embassy, will it work somehow in my case? 

[JE57 239]

If you are disappointed then you are not understanding the responses that you have gotten.   Based on the answer you got at the interview your case has NOT been denied.  It may be in the future after the CO further reviews what you yourself imply is a lot of data supporting the legitimacy of your relationship.  But so far all you know is that the CO is further reviewing.  You can see that as a good thing - He didn't deny you at the interview or a bad thing - he didn't approve you and might further reject you.  The letter of support from your future wife's congressman is unlikely to make a difference.  You simply need to wait and pray that it is accepted this time.  Understand that Red flags are exactly that and you have no opportunity to argue with a CO at an interview.  You can say things that will hurt you but at this point you just have to wait and see what happens.. Hope it works out for both of you.   If your visa isn't approved then you have to look at options to get Married and apply for a spousal visa but you and your future wife in that case need to really sit down and try to take a step back and say what would a complete stranger think of this relationship would then believe it is real and if they had doubts what could you do to make those doubts less or make the relationship more believable?   Again to be clear I'm not saying your relationship isn't real I'm say it doesn't matter if it's real or not if the person deciding your fate doesn't believe it's real.   Best of luck hope you get the Visa that is currently in AP

[Neevs&day 5]

Caliliving, it is very unfortunate if you don't consider love as love. I don't need your advise to find someone else. You don't know what love is.

 

Me and my fiancée fell in love with each other not because of physical appearance but because of our common psychology and understanding. She is a professor in psychology and have studied Indian culture as well. I'm also well qualified and earning good in my country. I spent most of my life in studies and never attracted to anyone before because I always have preference of a good heart rather than a good body. Fortunately she is the combination of both and her previous 2 marriages couldn't worked because of that psychological compatibility.

 

India would have been developed if its resources were not looted by Britishers. However still India is among fastest growing economy and people like me has many opportunities here to grow. I never wished to leave my country but she don't wished to move India till her kids grow and become independent. 

 

All my need is to marry her at earliest as we both are waiting from last 4 years and it's been too long. And regarding my culture, my fiancee knows better then me and she loves Indian culture. This is the land where Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi was born. 

 

If you see whole world with same view, you need to get the glasses then. 

[figwit 5]

good ? luck. We are all hoping the best for you ? and your fiancée.?❤

[shell20 746]

6 hours ago, caliliving said:

unfortunately, love is not love.  in certain cultures the religion wants them to marry a younger, pure women.  i am sorry, but u cant compare your UK experience to someone from India! in many cultures marriages are arranged for a reason.  

You have alot of red flags!!! i am sorry, i would deny you as well.  2 7 days visits? and you have many excuses for not having a marriage in india.  she is twice divorced? not muslim and older.. that is not normal in the indian culture!  if she cant spend more time with you, and you cant marry her in India then maybe you should look for a younger america woman.. and also, lots of indian men troll women on fb.. another big red flag. 

i dont feel sorry for them! their is so much fraud in india and certain cultures. generally, the marriages that succeed have lots of face time, are the same religion . and the woman is younger and has never been married.. that is a cultural norm where you are from. 

I'm not sure he stated he was Muslim and I don't think I told you my religion either. As I have said a few times I do understand that there are cultural differences, although that can happen in the UK as well..  I think I am correct in also thinking not all Indians are Muslims, as some actually may be Sikh, Hindu,Christian, etc.

 

 As for marrying a younger woman?  Isn't that his choice?

 

I do not want to get into debate about this. I feel I am in my right to wish them both luck with what ever happens and that's all my post ever intended to do is wish them good luck and show them that I had empathy for their case.