Escalation of Visa Case

[btrixe 0]

Hello! just wanted to ask what it really means to escalate a visa? 

i was given a 221g green slip about two months ago so i called the manila embassy last friday to see how my case is going. they said that they will make an escalation request and will update me in 1-2 business days when the US embassy has received it. i was wondering whether or not these escalation requests actually worked and if anyone else had a similar experience. thank you

[Wearynot 1]

Are you missing any documents? I believe  221g is given to applicants with missing docs or when medical results are pending? 

[btrixe 0]

2 minutes ago, Wearynot said:

Are you missing any documents? I believe  221g is given to applicants with missing docs or when medical results are pending? 

when i had my interview and received the 221g, the consulate officer never requested for any other documents or additional information to further prove the case. she just gave me a refusal and i’ve been waiting for an update ever since. 

[Wearynot 1]

What type of visa are you trying to get? Did you follow up yet since getting a 221g two months ago? Maybe you just need to follow-up? 221g is not a refusal or a denial maybe they're investigating your paperwork more.  

 

Edited December 14, 2022 by Wearynot

[btrixe 0]

2 minutes ago, Wearynot said:

What type of visa are you trying to get? 

 

I applied for a G1 diplomatic visa dependent. My dad is the principle and when he had his interview two months ago, he was approved and is currently residing in the US now.

[Wearynot 1]

My gut feel is that they're looking at your paperwork a little bit more. You just need to follow-up. Have you tried contacting them by email via ustraveldocs.ph?  And tell them your story? When you contact them attach a  personal letter from your dad, it might help. 

 

[btrixe 0]

21 minutes ago, Wearynot said:

My gut feel is that they're looking at your paperwork a little bit more. You just need to follow-up. Have you tried contacting them by email via ustraveldocs.ph?  And tell them your story? When you contact them attach a  personal letter from your dad, it might help. 

 

is the email you’re talking about support-philippines@ustraveldocs.com? 

i will try to reach them out by email today, thank you :)) hopefully they are just taking an extra look at the paper work

i already contacted them for a follow up via phone last week and they said they will escalate the case but i really don’t know what that means or if that will actually work. 

[RO_AH 1,614]

13 hours ago, btrixe said:

when i had my interview and received the 221g, the consulate officer never requested for any other documents or additional information to further prove the case.

A 221g always has a reason. Read your 221g and it will tell you what is needed. You can post a picture of it with your name removed if you want.

[Wearynot 1]

19 hours ago, btrixe said:

is the email you’re talking about support-philippines@ustraveldocs.com? 

i will try to reach them out by email today, thank you :)) hopefully they are just taking an extra look at the paper work

i already contacted them for a follow up via phone last week and they said they will escalate the case but i really don’t know what that means or if that will actually work. 

I am not so sure but most likely the same site. ustaveldocs.com.ph is what I've always used. Doesn't your 221g mention any info on how to contact them? I have never seen a 221g, so I've no idea what it contains or how it's formatted but it's for sure standard procedure and pretty straightforward. Escalation of case only means bringing it up to the next level up which requires a follow-up. Stay the course of following up and ensure you do what your 221g says. These things require patience. Be patient and conform with what the US Embassy requires.  Good luck.