221(g) at Madrid Embassy – Financial Docs Requested, Passport Kept (IR-1)

[Reynal2m 52]

Hi everyone,

 

I had my IR-1 interview yesterday at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid. Overall, the interview went well, but I was issued a white 221(g) requesting updated financial documents from the co-sponsor. The officer explained that the document previously accepted by NVC was a photo taken with a phone, and they needed a more official/professional version.

 

The officer was very kind and clarified that I needed to submit either the co-sponsor’s 2024 W-2 or her 2024 tax return transcript. She marked on the paper that the document should be sent by email only (the option to send it by regular mail was not checked). She also kept my passport and original civil documents.

 

I emailed the co-sponsor’s 2024 tax return transcript later that same afternoon, on the day of the interview. The officer mentioned that once the document was received, the process could take around 3–4 weeks to be completed.

 

I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience at the Madrid embassy, especially a 221(g) for financial documents only.

How long did it take for your case to move forward after submitting the missing document?

 

Thanks in advance!