I received a pink 221(g) form during my H1-B visa interview.

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I thought  the interview went well. I came prepared, on time, and confident. I brought my wife and daughter as they applied for the H4 visa.

 

In the interview, I was only asked 2 questions:
1. In which city in _____ State will you live?
2. What is your educational background?

I was able to answer them truthfully.

 

He proceeded by asking me if I am aware that I must pay a reciprocity fee, in which I responded with, “Yes, sir, I am.”

After that, the officer gave me the blue booklet and asked me to take time to read to know my rights. I accepted it and said thanks.

 

Then he asked again for the copy of my notice of action. He continued working with his computer. After a couple of minutes, he told me, “Everything looks good. However, you cannot pay the reciprocity fee just yet. I will give this (221 g form) to you and I will check this part (administrative processing) but that is normal and okay. I will also return your passports for now. Normally it will take a week maybe tomorrow we will contact you. It depends.”

We were then asked to leave the consulate.

Honestly my wife and I are still confused with what turned out. I was not even given the opportunity to to ask questions.

 

What could be the reason for it?

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Everyone goes through administrative processing, for some it takes quick and for others longer. As the CO said, it’s normal.

 

 

[JEN SHAH 4]

did anything happen ahead? are you cleared?